PreK-8

Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery: a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow.

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

Tired of hopping and jumping, Betsy the frog watches leaves float down from the trees and is inspired to leap and whirl.

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.

With illustrations as bright and cheerful as the sun's rays, this lovely book depicts the simple joy of a father and son as they work together in their vegetable garden. Children will be fascinated by the cycle of planting as they watch the vegetables...

Exuberant illustrations and simple text combine in this wonderful backyard adventure as a sneaky cat tries to catch tasty birds for lunch. This clever and beautiful book is an ideal introduction to bird watching.

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.

This delightful volume introduces young readers to the magic of poetry through the works of three great poets. With masterful verse and whimsical illustrations, this collection is truly one to be treasured.

One day, while playing soccer in the park, a group of children meets a boy who is their age, but seems different. They later discover that Alejandro is developmentally delayed. As they get to know him better, the kids are determined to make Alejandro...

The gardener's son lives a life marked by sadness. But things begin to change when he learns that he will soon have a baby brother. As he anticipates the arrival of the new baby, the boy becomes more optimistic and realizes that he must become more...

Behind the work of the great seventeenth-century Spanish painter Diego Velázquez was a Spanish-born black slave, Juan de Pareja. Juan carefully mixed Velázquez's colors and prepared his canvases. Against the backdrop of a Spain rich with art and power,...

This well-known folk song tells the story of a young nobleman who is called off to war on his wedding night, never to return.

After arguing over who is bravest, a frog and a hound realize that they must learn to cooperate in order to face the ferocious lion with courage.

This story of courage and self-reliance takes place in a barrio in Caracas. The children have no place to play, and ask City Hall to build them a playground in an empty lot. Tired of broken promises and long delays, the children and parents pool their...

This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very...

A frog goes to the marketplace to buy groceries. Distracted by all the commotion, he forgets to buy what he needs!

A charming fable in rhyme about a mouse that learns a lesson when she snubs a suitor of her own kind, hoping to marry someone more important.

In this warm family story, a little girl tells of all the imaginative things that she and her siblings enjoy doing in their mother's big bed.

This well-known poem by the great Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío is enhanced by beautiful black-and-white illustrations.

A hungry possum, wishing he could catch some birds to eat, innocently decides to ask the toucan and the trumpet bird where they sleep. When nighttime comes, he tries to catch the birds, but instead falls into a trap.

The tragedy of war deeply affects children. As with adults, it inspires courage in many youngsters. This moving novel depicts a ten-year-old Danish girl who confronts all kinds of adversity when the Nazis threaten her best friend.

Each year on the Night of the Dancing Stars, the Elfix give gifts to all the inhabitants of the galaxy. With the holiday fast approaching, the Spacemice discover that the Elfix have disappeared. Will Geronimo and his crew find them in time?

Through colorful collages and simple yet eloquent text in English and Spanish, this book conveys a universal message of love and friendship across cultures. Legends, ways of life, foods, and other elements of different cultures are compared, and...

When Alexander's grandparents come to visit, they give him and each of his brothers a dollar. Initially, Alexander decides to save the money to buy a radio transmitter, but there are so many things a boy can do with a dollar!

Carlos, who plays fútbol (soccer), introduces himself to his neighbor Chris, who plays football. The two boys discover they can have fun playing these similar sounding sports even though they are very different.

What is a prime number? How is area measured? Why is zero important? Let the Mammoths teach you all about math is a fun way.

When Moncho gets angry, he throws terrible fits. His parents, classmates, and teachers decide to give him a taste of his own medicine. His grandmother helps him see the error of his ways.

Now that he has the Midnight Blade, Jack and his friends search for Thrull and his skeletons. Time is not on their side. They must leave Wakefield, but this will not be a fun road trip. Soon a new threat appears. They must continue at full speed...

This book presents six fun short stories in different formats: rebus, text, and downloadable song for singing. All three ways will help children increase their vocabulary and joy of reading.

Twelve-year-old Jerome is killed by a white police officer who mistakes his toy gun for the real thing. As a ghost, he observes the devastation this has brought to his family and community. Discussion questions are provided at the end of the novel.

A big storm is approaching. Pepe Pom, the apple tree gnome, climbs up high in the branches to warn his friend Alberto, the elderly crow. He ends up inviting Alberto and other animals that live in the tree to wait out the storm in his dry, cozy home.

A toddler shares how he uses his words in real-life situations. Activities that encourage social language are provided at the end of the book.

This concise biography introduces readers to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman to serve in Congress and political activist.

El Gallinero is one of the slums in Madrid. This book shows readers what life is like for the people that live there. Despite the conditions, the children in this book continue to play, hope, and dream.

In this colorful, small-size, rhyming picture book, Emperor Moctezuma is in a foul mood. What could possibly cheer him up? This book contains a glossary and introduces readers to the ancient Mexican drink called xocoatl.

This beloved song is brought to life with Paula Ortiz's adorable illustrations. The score and lyrics are presented at the end.

Multiple award-winning artist John Parra has written--and illustrated--his debut picture book based on his own life. As he companies his father on his job as a landscape artist, a boy learns how to hone his own artistic skills.

A little girl named Alice and her cat rest under a tree. Alice falls asleep and dreams that she is a cat. When she follows a white mouse, she ends up in Wondermeowland. Children and adults alike will like this furry twist to the classic tale.

Ines brings home two fish that she captures at the beach. Her parents tell her she should return them to the ocean. That night, she has a dream that transports her underwater, where she learns the importance of maintaining that ecosystem and the need...

Elfie is sad because everyone is scared of her no matter what she tries. Will she ever find a friend to play with?