PreK-8

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.

Miguel Vicente, a shoeshine boy who lives in a Caracas slum, dreams of traveling to faraway places. When he is given a book about Marco Polo, it sparks his imagination and he joins his brother--a truck driver--on a journey through Venezuela.

Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond. Understanding our galaxy and others will help them comprehend more about how the universe works. Your readers will...

Black holes are neither holes nor black. They're invisible and packed with matter! Future astronomers will find out many more fascinating facts about these space phenomena with this intriguing book. Carefully crafted text encapsulates the most important...

Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun. The most amazing and engrossing facts about the sun are found in this stellar volume, including its...

Planets aren't the only objects beyond Earth's atmosphere. This valuable volume explains the difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, their origins, and their significance to us on Earth. Readers will find out about famous comets, the...

Our moon has long been a source of wonder for people looking up at the night sky. Young space explorers will find all they need to know about Earth's only natural satellite with this vivid volume full of beautiful photographs of the moon in all its...

Did you know that your body is filled with millions of microbes or that there are billions of them in our planet? They cannot be seen with the naked eye, but there are everywhere. We would not have cheese or bread without them. Some, like bacteria or...

Do you know in what season peas are planted? What does an artichoke look like inside? What part of the carrot do we eat? The answers to these and other questions about vegetables can be found in this interactive board book.

Rocio misses her grandmother in Central America when she moves with her family to the United States. When it’s Rocio's birthday, her grandmother sends her a box filled with special gifts and, of course, lots of love.

One sad, boring day, a brother and sister pay attention to their grandmother's advice to use their imaginations, lift their arms, close their eyes, take a deep breath, and create something. Soon, they begin to fly over the city and view things...

After learning from her grandmother what a bucket list is, Judy is determined to make hers. She better hurry up if she wants to achieve everything before starting fourth grade!

A young boy leaves his house early in the morning. He has to walk nine kilometers to get to school. That's over five and a half miles! Readers will notice illustrations of birds in the stunning artwork. Information about them can be found at the end...

A young girl lives on an island with her father, who is a knight. He leaves one day to face a giant who turns people to stone. When he does not return, she decides to go rescue him. She finds an ingenious way to do so.

Alika is sleeping in her mother's arms. She is happy because she was told that, when she wakes up, her mother would give her what they both have been wanting for a long time. What could it be? This picture book offers a very subtle way of teaching...

Nell goes everywhere with her Pirate Manual. The captain does not like books. Little does he know that Nell's manual will end up saving his life! This story, which is filled with adventure, shows children that books are true treasures.

Aaron loves stories and would love to write them one day, but he has trouble reading. When his second grade teacher asks the class to write a story that would move the class, he has a very hard time. He realizes that he can use his artistic talent to...

Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. She always wanted to learn how to read. After the Emancipation Proclamation, she was too busy working to fulfill her dream. In 1963, she signed up for literacy classes. She learned how to read at the age of...

When Snaffle arrives in the city, he wants to make friends, but everyone is busy with their screens. He finds a way to make them disappear...he eats them! This rhyming picture book will make both young and old think about the amount of time we spend...

Follow the extraordinary journey of a rabbit, Edward Tulane, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a camp of homeless people, from the bedside of an ailing child to the streets of...

This is the tale of Despereaux, a very unusual mouse who is romantic and heroic. He even falls in love with the princess and is banished to the dungeon by his father. This award-winning novel follows his adventures in the search for love and acceptance.

This is a heart-warming tale about a 10-year-old girl named Opal who feels lonely when she moves to a new town. It is not until she finds Winn-Dixie, a stray dog, that her life starts to change. Winn-Dixie's companionship not only allows Opal to create...

Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, this story tells of the Logans, an African American family who struggles to overcome prejudice while maintaining their independence and pride. A moving tale of both physical and spiritual survival.

An older brother shares some of the nicest things about having a little sister.

In this cumulative, rhyming board book, it all starts when a mosquito flies into the house. He is followed by two spiders, three birds, four hares, and so on up to seven cows. After the boy in the house takes a step outside, he realizes that sharing...

The mockingbird is known for the beautiful sound it makes and its ability to imitate other birds. The one in this story has lost its song and is determined to find it. In a book filled with tongue twisters, the bird recovers his melody and creates...

There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way!

Tomorrow is the first day of school and Dory is really excited. Her brother and sister tell her to leave her imaginary friend and entire imagination at home. She ends up meeting a girl just like her!

The unbearable Twits do not allow anyone to live in peace, but a migrant bird and some monkeys teach them a lesson!

Iggy has loved to build since he was a baby. He faces quite a challenge when his second grade teacher tells the class she hates architecture. With its rhyming text, this book can be used for story time and units on STEAM.

Rosie may be quiet at school, but at home, she's a brilliant inventor who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions she never had the chance to fly, Rosie starts building. ...

Amalia's grandmother always makes her feel better, especially when her best friend moves faraway. She loves spending time with her, but when she passes away suddenly, nothing seems to make sense anymore. She slowly discovers that both her grandmother...

This biography presents the inspirational story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah in picture book format. Born in Ghana with a severely deformed right leg, he became an activist for the rights of handicapped children.

This is the tale of Despereaux, a very unusual mouse who is romantic and heroic. He even falls in love with the princess and is banished to the dungeon by his father. This award-winning novel follows his adventures in the search for love and acceptance.

Through simple text and attractive drawings, Aliki captures the excitement that accompanies a child's discovery of the world through the five senses.

The label on crayon clearly says red, but it actually colors blue. Everyone has an opinion and tries to fix her. Luckily a new friend helps her and others realize her true identity.

Detailed photographs and very little text combine to introduce children to the colorful world of snakes.

Jeremy wants a special pair of sneakers, but his grandmother tells him they only have money for necessities. This moving story offers a creative way to teach about needs and wants and not judging people for what they wear.

As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a hot summer's...

Set in the Sudan in the years 1985 and 2008, this chapter book is told is alternating voices by two 11-year-olds. Nya (2008) must walk hours each day to fetch water for her family. Salva (1985) leaves his war-town village and becomes one of the 'lost...