PreK-8

The giant weta is one massive bug! Weighing more than a mouse, this giant bug was once found all over New Zealand. Now, some scientists from New Zealand are trying to bring the population back! Giant wetas might look creepy, but they're a very important...

From the pen of actress Eva Mendes comes this endearing picture book that both children and adults will identify with. It's bedtime, but Desi fears a monster under her bed. Her mother helps her realize that she can control her thoughts and self-soothe.

Tom needs to write a story for school. What topic will he pick: his sister, famous rock collection or crazy hat? To get five stars from his teacher, he must ensure nothing distracts him…

This fun picture book helps children practice counting from 1 to 10 and from 10 to 1 as they follow 10 witches on a broom. With its rhyming text, it’s an ideal read aloud for Halloween or any time of the year.

This oversized picture book presents thirteen scenarios that teach children about empathy. Follow a group of siblings and friends as they help one another, stand up to bullies, confront fears, and much more.

If you are in eighth grade and are over six feet tall, you frequently get picked on. When Marcus gets expelled for fighting, his mother decides it’s time for a change. She takes him and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives...

When Mr. Roski first saw it, he thought it was the most boring store ever. Still, he decided to rent it. Two months later, Lala Bengala walks into his salon. He adds color and wow to her life. In his one-of-a-kind establishment, where men, women,...

In a picture book that many children will be able to identify with, a young mouse named Ramon fears many things: the dark, bullies, swimming, thunder, and being separated from his mother. Luckily, she is always able to make him feel better.

A ghost is hiding in the sewers of Fantville! Ruby, Tim, and Leo board an incredible ship and go on an amazing underground adventure to trap it.

Laura is very excited to visit her hometown with her children. When she arrives, she is horrified to find that the forest has been chopped down. After the trip, she organizes a campaign against deforestation. This book, with its innovative fold-out...

Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the...

Buzz is a little worried about learning about insects, but Fly Guy teaches him and readers how fascinating they can be.

Why did the old lady swallow a dragon, princess, castle, moat, mermaid, and book? The reason will delight you in this cumulative story.

Work is being done at Sara's school. You will never believe what is unearthed during excavations and what happens if you take even a little stone! Good thing Sara has help to figure out what is going on and make sure her school gets back to normal.

Ramon tells many lies about things like brushing his teeth and taking a jar of jam without asking. When he tells the truth about not breaking a statue, his parents don't believe him! This picture book teaches children the importance of honesty.

Ramon wants a brother to play with. He is overjoyed when he learns that his mother is expecting. His mood changes when the baby arrives and it's a girl! He eventually learns how important it is to be a big brother.

What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even...

Ever since Magaly's grandmother came from Havana, she has been preparing delicious Cuban dishes. One day, she announces that she is making ropa vieja. Even with her limited Spanish, Magaly knows that means old clothes. Who would eat such a thing? ...

Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his medieval village. With a hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to speak to animals, he is often made fun of. Everything changes upon the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secundus. ...

This book presents 21 fables by Aesop and La Fontaine. Scan the QR code at the end of the book to download activities and teacher materials.

Chino loves her mother's soft, colorful sleeping scarf. When her mother leaves for the day, the young girl takes the scarf on numerous adventures and shares it with her family.

In this delightful rhyming book, readers can practice counting backwards from ten to one with irresistible dogs.

This book details how Route 66 changed American life. It stretched more than 2,000 miles and was one of the first major U.S. highways. Readers will learn the important role this road played in United States industries and culture, including its...

A young African American child shares what makes him special. He's a leader, he's polite, he's creative, he's athletic, and much more. This uplifting picture book teaches children that everyone is special and worthy of love.

Told in verse, Lula Viramontes wants to be someone people cannot ignore. Her dreams seem unattainable because she must pick grapes with her family in California, take care of her ailing mother, and keep her father's volatile temper at bay. Once she...

Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all are welcome. Each guest has its own needs. For example, anger is loud and requires a lot of space. Sadness is quiet and frequently floods the bathroom. Some emotions are big; others are complicated. ...

Humans can pledge their lives to kings, gods, or even money in search of protection. When a sect arrives in Clonmel promising to put an end to the raiders’ attacks, people offer them gold. This group, however, has sinister motives. Their secrets come...

Self-control is the name of the game in this hilarious story about a T-rex who has no friends because he has eaten them all! Molo helps him learn about patience and overcoming his impulses by teaching him how to bake a cake.

This book provides a splendid introduction to the poetry of Cuban author Nicolás Guillén. Full of fun and excitement, its riddles and songs reflect the poet's great originality.

Patina is the fastest girl on the team. She runs for many people and many things. Coach wants to put her on the relay team. How will she learn to depend on her teammates?

This is the story of a lame duck and a blind hen who go on a journey to fulfill their life-long dreams. Along the way, they overcome fears and obstacles and develop an incredible friendship.

Whale sharks are not just the biggest shark in the ocean. Whale sharks are also the largest vertebrate non-mammal in the world! But that's not the only amazing thing about this massive ocean monster. Young readers will love discovering not only what...

Discover where and how koalas live in this photo-packed book.

This delightful board book, with its origami style illustrations, teaches young children about marine life and accepting differences.

Bear knows that there is nothing better than hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any. He decides to visit his friend’s houses to see who has some to spare.

In this rhyming board book, young children learn that we all poop, even knights, kings, and princesses! With colorful illustrations and doors to open, it's an ideal book for toddlers beginning potty training.

In this poetic, rhyming board book, young children will learn how expressive eyes can be. Some have luminous looks, while others have curious ones. Unfold the sturdy pages to find colorful illustrations that help explain the text.

This biography traces Pura Belpre's life from her childhood in Puerto Rico to her important work in the New York Public Library. She wrote her own books to introduce her culture to the world.

This book contains indigenous myths about the jaguar and an informational section about different aspects of Colombia's geography, incredible biodiversity, sports, music, literature, and more. It includes an easy-to-make recipe, an Afro-Colombian nursery...

Have you ever wondered what tomorrow will bring? These delightful poems teach readers that it will offer new beginnings, time to contemplate our surroundings, changes in nature, love, and much more.