PreK-8

Comics entail more than just drawing. This book shows children how the images combine with text to tell a story or a joke.

The text in this book is an excerpt from Frida Kahlo's diary. It talks about an imaginary friend that remained an important memory throughout her life. Information about the painter is provided at the end.

Upon arriving in high school, Malú gets into a fight with the school 'princess' and ignores the dress code, which really disappoints her mother. Her father, who now lives 1,000 miles away, tells her things will work out and she should remember the first...

Discover what happens when science, technology, engineering, art, and math come together. From types of energy to sound waves, the creative process to innovations in technology, this colorful book will spark a love of learning in children.

Matías tries to figure out what color the sky is, but he has a hard time since it is always changing. His friend Penélope helps him by comparing the sky's various hues to familiar things around them.

Matías has a new pencil, and he sets out to draw a picture of the sun. After several attempts, he is finally satisfied, but when his friends see his drawings, they each see different things in them.

This bilingual board book introduces very young children to the Queen of Tejano Music.

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.' Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around...

This biography, written and illustrated with children in mind, details the life of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa. From her birth in Havana, Cuba, to her funeral in Miami, author Ivar Da Coll uses poetry and humor to describe the important milestones in...

Ada Ríos grew up in a small, poor town in Paraguay that was built on a landfill. Most inhabitants eked out a living by digging through the trash to find things to recyclable things to sell. One day, her grandmother saw a sign that changed Ada's life. ...

This book introduce readers to the inventions, art, and life of the original Renaissance man--Leonardo da Vinci. A timeline is included at the end of the book for quick reference.

If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs' Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New...

This picture book introduces children to the colorful, abstract artist Vasily Kandinsky. It explains how the colors spoke to him like musical notes, which lead him to revolutionize the art scene in the early 1900s.

Sofi is drawn to the colorful mural with images of Puerto Rico that she walks by in her neighborhood. One day on her way home from the store, she finds herself transported to Old San Juan with the characters from the painting. She has a great time...

Jeanette Winter, author of numerous acclaimed illustrated biographies, introduces children to the life and style of Henri Matisse. Readers will be mesmerized by his use of color and his determination to continue producing art even though he was gravely...

This biography serves as a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Beloved author/illustrator Eric Carle invites all children to find their inner artist and paint the world as they see it. This picture book is filled with red crocodiles, orange elephants, and other color combinations that will inspire all readers to...

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...

This vibrantly illustrated bilingual book tells the story of Diego Rivera, one of Mexico's most famous artists. Each page features a colorful miniature of one of Rivera's paintings, with text in both Spanish and English.

This classic book introduces a boy who goes out for a walk with his purple crayon and draws himself some wonderful adventures. The fanciful illustrations will stimulate children’s imaginations and lead them on some creative journeys of their own.