PreK-8

One day, Ivan, who has always loved superheroes, is given his own special Super Ivan costume. His father tells him that superheroes have fears and insecurities as well as amazing powers. One afternoon, Ivan sees a boy with no arms who was painting. He...

The Tooth Mouse only concerns himself with the teeth he finds under pillows. What happens to all the children who do not have their actual teeth to leave for him? Good thing his sister decides to champion this cause!

Sonia Sotomayor's bestselling autobiography has been adapted for younger readers. She shares her inspiration success story from life in the Bronx to the Supreme Court.

Allie comes from a family of overachievers; therefore, she is determined to win a medal, ribbon or trophy of her own. When she hears about a prestigious contest at school, she decides it's her time to shine. There is just one small problem: one of the...

Up-close photographs and concise, well-worded text introduce children to the fascinating world of ants.

Paloma Márquez travels to Mexico City for the first time. Her father, who died when she was young, was born there and she hopes she will remember something about him during her stay. In Mexico, she meets Lizzie and Gael, who ask her to help them find a...

While a baby spends a fun-filled day in the park, his father encourages to repeat words such as más (more), cuac (quack), and brum (vroom).

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos all have something in common. Their individual members must all find their places within their groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to...

Written by a pediatric endocrinologist, this book addresses the changes in a boy's body during puberty. It addresses common issues and concerns in a very open yet age-appropriate manner.

After a wonderful vacation at the beach, a little girl discovers sand in her shoes. Not wanting to lose the memories of the time she shared with her family, she decides to plant the sand. With the help of her younger brother, they imagine what might...

This book presents rebus adaptations of eight classic fairy tales including Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, and Rapunzel.

Tom thinks that having two sets of grandparents is great. They give him tons of stuff and they are planning a super family adventure that even his sister wants to go on. That's okay; he'll just ignore her…

Ideal for explaining the plight of refugees to children, this moving picture book parallels the migration of geese in the winter with a family that must leave a war-torn region. Both must go away for survival, even though the journey could be dangerous...

In his hilarious way, David Shannon captures what it's like to be the kid brother. David wants to do what his older sibling does, but first he will have to grow up a bit.

Red is an old oak tree. Each year on May 1st, people write down their wishes and tie them on his branches. A special wish is left by Samar, a Muslim girl whose family is targeted by one of their neighbors. She really wants a friend and Red will do...

A little boy thanks the natural world for the bounty it shares with us, including the Sun, bees, and clouds.

Told in verse, this novel introduces readers to Antonio Chuffat, a young man of African, Chinese, and Cuban descent who became a defender of human rights in 19th-century Cuba. It also touches upon anti-Asian sentiment in California at the same time.

Edver is none too pleased about having to go to Cuba to see the father he hardly knows. He never expected to meet an older sister he had never heard about. The two realize that they have lived very different lives. Trying to find something in common,...

Sonia Sotomayor shares the story of her life and reveals the huge influence reading had on her while she was growing up. This personal memoir will inspire every child to pursue his or her own dreams.

School is closed; it's a snow day! Greg's neighborhood becomes a wintry wonderland filled with snowmen, forts, and snowball fights. A group of neighborhood kids targets Greg and Rowley. Will they survive until the big thaw?

Our nation's laws go through a long process before they are enacted. Bills are scrutinized and researched by committees in both the House and Senate and may be rewritten several times before they pass. This book breaks down the complicated process into...

A little monster leaves his home because he does not want to scare anybody and he is afraid of many things himself. He ends up in the toy chest of a boy named Nico. Frightened of the human at first, he learns how to deal with his fears and other...

Reyna's grandfather's vihuela hangs on the wall of her family's restaurant. One noisy day, Reyna accidentally knocks it off the wall and damages it. In her frantic search to find someone to fix it, she learns a lot about her grandfather and the power...

This book teaches young children what their eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and hands are for.

Peter and his friends love to dress up like pirates, but, one day, his mother suggests he dress up like Robinson Crusoe for a school party. Things do not turn out like he had hoped and he goes home ill. He then embarks on an adventure of a lifetime.....

The little girl in this story is always being told to get her head out of the clouds. It's so easy to get distracted when you knit with a sheep, swim with a seahorse, among other fun things...

A little girl named Madlenka has her first loose tooth and she wants to tell everyone in her multicultural neighborhood. As she informs her friends and neighbors, we learn a little bit about the countries they are from and how to say a greeting in their...

Enrique's mother can always find what he loses. Is she psychic?

Two original stories make up this volume. In Lucas y Lucas, a little boy invites his mirror image to come out and join him. In El rapto de Caballo Gris, a lonely child finds adventure and friendship in the company of an imaginary neighbor.

Have you ever walked into a room and felt that you were different from everybody else? It could be due to your skin color, place of birth, the food your mother packs you for lunch, etc. This uplifting picture book teaches children to embrace and accept...

Eva, a daring fairy, must travel from planet to planet to obtain what she needs to make a star for a friend's magic wand. In so doing, she teaches the reader about the solar system. This chapter book contains activities to enhance comprehension.

Henry Ford was a revolutionary inventor and businessman who transformed the automotive industry. Read all about his life and the company he formed.

Thomas Edison invented over 1,000 things. This illustrated biography introduces children to his fascinating life.

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...

Pull the tabs to reveal how arctic foxes, owls, sloths, and other animals camouflage themselves.

Pull the tabs to reveal how leopards, octopi, snakes, and other animals camouflage themselves.

From an early age, a boy named José knew the importance of education and standing up for what is right. The truly gorgeous illustrations and verse of José richly portray the youth of José Martí, who became famous throughout the Americas as a writer and...

Some of Duncan's crayons have disappeared. Help him find them and learn how to count to ten at the same time.

A traffic light is finally installed at a busy intersection and keeps all the townsfolk safe until winter. Once it gets a cold, things go a little haywire. A little boy named Alex come up with a brilliant solution.

Frog has always wanted to be a policeman. When he tries to enroll at the academy, he is turned away for different reasons including he is too heavy and cannot jump far enough. After correcting all this, he is told he is too green! This tender story...