PreK-8

A boy and his toy boat are inseparable--until one day the boat sails too far out on the lake. Although both experience separation anxiety, the boat discovers the joy of freedom before it is brought back to shore. Both boy and boat learn the value of...

Amber Brown has just stared second grade. She loves it, but she is incapable of following one of the rules: keeping her desk neat. Will she be able to get a prize from the desk fairy?

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special, from making altars for our deceased loved...

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things did not work out quite as they had hoped. Now they have entered an absurd alternate reality and they have discovered...

Fly with Granny on her magic carpet and learn how to count to ten while journeying through the world's marketplaces and acquiring masks in Mexico, kites in Japan, llamas in Peru, and so much more. A map at the end of the book shows children where the...

Younger readers can now enjoy the timeless adventures of Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this book serves as a great tool to introduce the classic.

When Daddy is in charge, things can go terribly, yet hilariously wrong. Follow Trixie and Daddy to the neighborhood laundromat and laugh out loud as they discover that they have left somebunny behind. The innovative mix of photographs and cartoon...

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.

In this poetry collection, the author pays homage to beloved characters found in fairy tales and classic works of literature as well as their authors. These poems serve as an excellent vehicle for discussing universal themes such as the passage of time,...

Danny's visit to a museum results in a fun-filled day when an amiable dinosaur joins him for the afternoon. This endearing story has delighted young readers for decades.

Wemberly worries about everything from spilling grape juice on her favorite stuffed animal to whether the equipment at the playground is safe to use... but most of all she worries about starting school. Luckily, her teacher knows just what to do. On the...

Lilly has a brand new purple plastic purse that makes music when you open it, a glittery new pair of sunglasses, and three shiny quarters. Anxious to show her new possessions to her favorite teacher and her classmates, she disrupts Mr. Slinger's class...

In this humorous tale of jealousy and brotherly love, Lilly's attitude toward her baby brother Julius creates quite a stir at home. Her parents try to reason with her, but she won't change her mind until her cousin says that Julius is ugly. This prompts...

When Mouse Pérez (the Tooth Fairy of the Spanish-speaking world) gives a mouthful of teeth to a meow-less cat, both cat and mouse learn to reconcile their differences, making this a useful lead-in for discussing concepts of accepting others and...

After 14 years of providing youth with literature and a place to read, the war in Iraq has destroyed the local library in Basra. The true account of Alia Muhammad Baker, the librarian in Basra, tells us how she attempts to save the library, while...

This hilarious and active book encourages young readers to imitate the antics of the animals on the pages of the book and move every part of their bodies from head to toe. Children will love wiggling, wriggling, and moving along with the classic Eric...

Each face has many parts. They can do many things. Smell, smile, hear wink--the face does it all!

With very few words per page, this book, with its irresistible photographs, invites children to come play along with an active puppy.

This book allows readers to witness the destructive fury of a tornado firsthand.

Children will love seeing what baby animals grow up to look like.

This book teaches children that the United States is bordered by two neighboring countries: Mexico and Canada.

Did you know that frogs come in all shapes and colors? This book teaches children how and where they live.

Ideal for read-alouds, this rhyming picture book introduces children to a princess who is bored with her royal life and sets out for true adventure as a pirate and a knight!

When most people think of the world's deadliest animals, they think of lions and sharks. This book shows readers that they can be found in all sizes throughout the animal kingdom, including mosquitoes, elephants, bees, and snakes.

Cuban violin virtuoso Claudio Brindis de Salas gained international renown in the 19th century, as he toured throughout Europe and the Americas. Gorgeous illustrations evoke the period as readers follow the story of a boy who triumphed over racial...

After finding a cool refuge in the library's air conditioner, a nameless monster starts playing tricks on people. When the librarian finally discovers the prankster, the two decide to work together. From then on, story hour is the highlight of the...

A strict librarian learns that sometimes rules must be broken in this uplifting tribute to libraries. When a lion comes to story hour, Miss Merriweather decides that he can stay so long as he observes the rules. However, when faced with an emergency, the...

In this captivating, poetic story, a young boy and his mother come across a beautiful flowering tree during a walk through the countryside. The young boy decides to take some of the beauty home with them in the form of a seed. As the tree begins to grow,...

This full-color edition narrates, in verse, the delightfully silly adventures of Doña Piñones, an old lady who is afraid of anything and everything until a little boy finds out about her fears and comes to the rescue.

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

In this heartwarming growing up story, Bean the bunny rabbit discovers that she can survive without Mantita, her security blanket. After carefully hiding it for safekeeping, Bean loses her beloved Mantita. Happily, she soon finds out that her family's...

Morgana warns Jack and Annie to be careful about the Vikings when they journey to ancient Ireland. Will they heed her words and still manage to find what they need? Find out in installment 15 of the irresistible Magic Tree House Series.

In adventure 16, Jack and Annie travel to Ancient Greece to see the Olympic Games. There is only one problem -- no girls are allowed in! Jack knows his sister will not take no for an answer. Will she find a way in?

In adventure 14 Jack and Annie travel to Ancient China, where they meet the powerful emperor known as the Dragon King. He decrees that all books should be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save the books and avoid be captured by the emperor's...

In adventure 13, Jack and Annie are transported to the Ancient Roman Empire. Will they be able to save Pompeii's library before Mt. Vesuvius erupts?

Olivia is excited about seeing the summer fireworks display, and especially about hearing the band. But when she finds out there isn't going to be a band, she decides to form her own. She has no instruments, but pots and pans and other household items...

Chester the raccoon is really nervous about starting kindergarten, so his mother shares a special ritual with him. By placing a kiss right in the middle of his palm, she turns his paw into the Kissing Hand, so that he can feel his mother's love even when...

Owen loves his yellow blanket, Fuzzy, and he takes it everywhere. When he is about to start school, a neighbor offers advice to Owen's parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy. But Owen foils each attempt. Young children will certainly identify with Owen's...