PreK-8

On Backwards Day, Judy manages to stay in a good mood. Can she keep it up all week? Her friends have their doubts. Who is this impostor and what has it done with their cranky pal?

While playing at the beach, two girls remember their faraway homeland. Later that night, they dream about taking a long trip to the country where they were both born.

A group of chicks shares why they love their mommy. Lift-the-flaps are provided throughout the board book to allow small children to take an active part during the story.

From the award-winning series Cuando los grandes eran pequeños, comes the long awaited book on Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. Children and adults alike will be fascinated to learn about his childhood and how he grew up to...

When Stink learns that Pluto has flunked out of the Milky Way for being too shrimpy, he feels like he might just explode with a Big Bang. He has no choice but to take a stand for the sake of little planets (and little people) everywhere. Will he be...

With a series of transparencies, this book teaches children about trees both outside and inside. It explains the changes each season brings and shows the many animals that call trees home.

Little Lion is so cranky. Her friends try to help, but she won't let them. After a good cry, she realizes the error of her ways.

Little Zebra is kind to all his friends. They return his kindness when he needs it.

When Judy Moody learns in science class that the rain forest is in danger and many animals face extinction she embarks on an ecological campaign. Readers will delight in her desire to save the world.

This illustrated book teaches children about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other suffragists that fought for women's rights. Brief biographies of pioneering women as well as an annotated list of important dates are included.

It's fun to learn shapes with Mon and Pin. They include squares, stars, rectangles, ovals, and hearts.

Mon and Pin teach little children how to count from 1 to 10 in a fun, colorful way.

Mon and Pin teach children about the animals that live in different places including homes, farms, gardens, deserts, and oceans.

Friends Mon and Pin teach children the colors, including red, yellow, blue, black, and white.

Adorable illustrations of animals teach children about different feelings, both simple and complex, including expectant, surprised, grossed out, protected, and timid.

Blas is thrilled to get skates for his birthday. He puts them on, goes outside, and learns the hard way that skating is harder than it looks! Will he accept his sister's offer to help him?

This collection of twenty very short stories presents different types of ghosts in a clever, entertaining way. The illustrations add a healthy dose of the macabre to the tales.

There is power in your voice. Use it to help others or just give thanks. We all deserve to be heard.

To be accepted by her classmates, Franny wants to get them interested in mad science. To achieve this goal, she will build a robot and create a formula to make herself invisible.

Franny never thought her most embarrassing secret would be revealed in front of the whole school. Now everyone knows her horrible middle name! She must fix this situation and decides that traveling back in time would be the perfect solution. Things do...

Franny's mom says every mad scientist needs an assistant. On Valentine's Day, Franny gets one...with four paws! What will she do with that? To make matters worse, a 50-foot Cupid is on the loose. Can she save the day?

Franny is an unusual girl. Besides being a mad scientist, she loves dolls full of snot and having bats for pets. Since she is not accepted at her new school for being different, she decides to do an experiment to make her like everyone else. She soon...

Children will learn different aspects of friendship as they read about the adventures of George and Martha, two adorable hippos. The five funny scenarios in this book teach about everything from respecting one's privacy to consoling someone who is sad...

We all know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but what about Little Green Riding Hood, Little Yellow Riding Hood, Little Blue Riding Hood, or Little White Riding Hood? This original and well-illustrated book tells the story of each.

Little David has to deal with rules and regulations at school as he hears his teacher say, 'No yelling!' 'No pushing!' 'No running in the halls!' The same lighthearted humor and wacky illustration style that was such a hit in No, David! will keep readers...

Juster's ingenious fantasy centers around a bored ten-year-old boy named Milo who travels to 'The Lands Beyond' when he drives his miniature car through a mysterious tollbooth.

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

This anthology of poems and stories from Mexico, illustrated with the brilliant and vivid paintings of Mexican artists, provides a truly captivating experience for the reader. Each poem or story is presented in its original Spanish form, alongside the...

Lost at sea, a mouse named Amos is carried to safety by Boris, a huge whale. Years later, Amos is able to return the favor when a strong hurricane washes Boris ashore where Amos lives.

This vibrant and colorful book depicts a little boy's adjustment to the newest member of his family. Peter gradually learns to accept and love his new baby sister. Unique, imaginative collages illustrate this simple yet heartwarming story.

Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when the monster alarm sounds! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia, but luckily she is also the Princess in...

Have you ever wanted to exchange your parents for some new one? See what happens to a boy named Beto when he does just that! This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Vlad is a member of the Impaler family, the bravest vampires that ever lived. Vlad, however, is afraid of the dark and he does not like blood. His parents are worried about his terrible grades and they threaten to send him to the Black Tower. Vlad,...

Why are the dragons crying? There is a taco shortage! Quick, get into the time machine, travel back to the big taco party, and make sure the dragons do not eat anything spicy.

From the team that brought you Last Stop on Market Street comes this story about hope and family. It's Carmela's birthday and she is finally old enough to accompany her brother into town. She finds a dandelion growing in the pavement. Her brother...

Twelve-year-old Charlie is forced to strike a deal with fearsome Cap'n Buck in order to pay back a family debt. He must track down some people who stole from Buck and his boss. When he discovers who the people are, he has to wrestle with his conscience...

One day, Baldomero decides to steal the sun and he is quite happy with the result. The plants wither, the animals become confused, and the townsfolk become grouchy and hostile for the lack of food. Enjoying his handiwork, he notices one young girl does...

When John's father, Captain Lemuel Gulliver, returns from his long voyages, he tells his son about remote lands filled with fascinating things such as giant cows, men who never age, and enormous spider webs. One day, John decides he must see these...

Ideal for beginning readers, these six short stories feature a friendly bear named Bjorn who lives in the forest. Children will enjoy seeing him interact with his friends.