PreK-8

Oscar finds a real treasure--a book--and learns about different animals. Children will enjoy reading about the different species just like he did.

Alejandra is a forgetful girl who is always in a hurry. Written in rhyming text, this is a loving tribute by the author to his daughter.

In this cumulative picture book, three friends head to the beach and pick up others along the way. The rhythmic text will be a hit with young children.

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who had a furry dog, a cow, and old goat, and a cunu cunu plant. One morning, she went to cut seven leaves from the plant to make tea to soothe her upset stomach, but the goat had eaten it. In this...

Once upon a time there was a bear that had everything he wanted: friends, food, and a nice home. That all changed the day he found a book. After reading it, he wanted to get his paws on more. He took a trip to the city, but each place he entered told...

Pura's abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, Booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coquíes cling to green leaves. When Pura...

Inspired by Luis Soriano Bohórquez in Colombia, this book captures one girl's love for reading and the power of a good book. One morning, Ana awakens to the sound of donkeys approaching. She discovers they are carrying books. The Biblioburro has...

A boy announces that it is story time. The animals join him on the couch, but each time he tries to begin, one of the animals stops him. In this humorous, cumulative board book, things really get turned upside down when the rhinoceros wants his...

Once upon a time, there were three fairy godmothers who longed for a princess to look after, but they were never chosen. One day, a knock on their door changed their lives and they were whisked off to the palace of King Descolorido XVII and a Half. ...

Spooky creatures from Peruvian folklore want to scare Benita, but she is busy reading. Everything changes when the creatures discover the magic of books.

This rhyming picture book reassures children that it's okay to read a book standing on your head, change their minds, jump in a pile of leaves, lose at a competition, stay quiet for a few minutes, and eat newly fallen snow. It teaches them the...

Blasa is acting very strangely. She seems distracted, confused, and emotional. Could she be sick? The reason will surprise and delight you.

This edition of the beloved fairy tale is told in rhyming text. It is a perfect choice for reading aloud.

Twelve-year-old Eva is full of questions. When she meets Ray, who is a wise and slightly wacky inventor, he helps her realize that books are the door to imagination, not the TV or the Internet. This thought-provoking novel teaches readers that who you...

Pizza Pig knows just what his customers like. All the animals love what he prepares. Why isn't Turtle eating?

Bruno is a stork that can no longer fly because he broke his wing. He decides to learn to read and write. After this accomplishment, he writes stories about the other animals in the forest. This makes his friends feel special.

A boy named Felix loses his favorite scarf in the park. Little does he know how many animals will find a use for it. This cumulative story teaches children that love always stays with us.

Lupe is now in first grade, and she wants to be on the reading wall of fame. Why are her bandmates and Victor the bully in Reading Group B when she in Group A? She knows her vocabulary words, but she has trouble reading them in sentences. Perhaps she...

Because many students at the Verne school like to write, Pat, the librarian turtle, takes the kids on a trip back in time to meet Princess Enheduanna, the first female writer in history. Since she feels quite alone in her work, Sebas and Daniela...

Raccoon wants to bake a cake, but he is out of eggs. In this cumulative story, he visits different friends who are all in need of something. Everyone ends up visiting Bear at the fishing hole and spending a wonderful day together.

In this cumulative story, a bee falls into the water and asks for help. Each creature that comes to its aid ends up in the water. How will they all get out?

Ally has been able to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure being dumb? Her...

This teacher's guide enables instructors to help children further solidify their reading skills.

Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. He decides to start a traveling library! He buys two donkeys and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books to the children in faraway...

In this cumulative story, children will be delighted to see what happens when a flea flies into a home and wakes everyone who is napping.

This uplifting picture book contains two motivating stories. The first one encourages children to read, even if they struggle at first. The second one inspires children to write, be it a story, a diary, song, poem or even an electronic message.

There are so many good reasons to read, and this one-of-a kind book presents 101 of them, supplied by children, in a lighthearted way. The illustrations add a touch of humor to the book's simple, yet profound message. It is a perfect title for...

A little boy's walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color.

Accompany baby through his nightly routine in this rhyming board book. He says hello to the moon, enters the wonderful world of dreams, and awakes with the sun, ready for the new day.

Moose loves to tell stories, but, one day, he runs out of stories to tell. His wife suggests he read a book instead, but no one has any. Perhaps the library would be the perfect solution. The books he borrows turn out to be so popular, he creates a...

Every night, Kibo the rhinoceros writes about the sights and sounds of the savanna. Naki the heron takes the pages, creates a book, and brings it to the city. The first to find it is Camilo the lion. He shares it with a friend, who shares it with a...

In this rhyming story, a princess who lives in a book of fairy tales that few library patrons read, is sad. One day, a girl opens another rarely read book and out pops a pirate. Thus begins the most unlikely of love stories.

In this rhyming story, Timoteo does not like to bathe or tidy up his house. His friends help him learn the importance of being clean.

Clara Clarisa, the librarian of the world's smallest library, can choose the perfect book for patrons by just looking at them. One day, three mysterious people show up who appear to be looking for something more than a book. Ramona and Guido, two kids...

Amy goes to the library in search of her favorite book, but it's not there. She asks the librarian if someone has checked it out, but she was told it was banned because it was not deemed appropriate for elementary school. Amy and her friends decide to...

Antonio searches far and wide for someone to read with, but everyone is too busy at the moment. He meets a blind, elderly man and they enjoy a good story together.

This rhyming story stresses the importance of reading to young children. A bilingual guide for parents and educators is included that offers wonderful tips on keeping kids engaged.

In the library, after everyone has gone home, the books get to together and talk about the children who read them that day. Dino cannot participate because, since he is on such a high shelf, no one notices him. The other books hatch a plan to get him...

José Alberto Gutiérrez is known as the 'Lord of the Books' in Colombia. When he picks up the trash at night, he searches for books. Every Saturday, he opens up his home to the children of the neighborhood and shares these treasures and the joy of...

In this rhyming picture book, Fox and Porcupine share why they are such good friends.