PreK-8

Slide the tabs and discover the animals and insects that live in your garden!

Nina tells all sorts of lies to cover up her behavior. One night, she cannot sleep. When she turns the light on, she discovers that all the lies she told have turned into big, loud monsters. She learns the importance of telling the truth.

Cookie was the happiest dog in the world until Grandma came and gave electronics to the kids in the family. Now, no one has time for him, so he decides to run away. Once the family realizes he is missing, they discover the importance of disconnecting...

Claudia has always been the most creative girl in her class until Ashley arrives. The new student dresses in hippie clothes and is the most talented artist Claudia has ever seen. Ashley thinks Claudia is a great artist who is wasting her talents...

Dinosaurs are an endless source of fascination for children and adults alike. This book teaches readers about different species, indicating the periods in which they lived and proving curious facts. Question prompts are provided throughout the book,...

This strikingly illustrated book teaches children about storks. From courtship to hatching to migration, readers get the chance to accompany a family of birds for an entire year. Information about different varieties of storks is provided at the end.

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.

While helping to clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are soon searching for the missing dog. When they come to the new bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches Timmy's attention…

This award-winning picture book introduces children to a largely known part of history: Mexican Repatriation. After the Great Depression hit, many Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants were told that their jobs were for 'real Americans.' Facing...

There's a new kid in town! From the moment Natasha sets foot in class, it's clear she's one of the coolest kids in sixth grade. Everyone wants to be her friend, including Olive...but things might not be so easy.

Ramsey's grandmother decides to make octopus stew. She did not count on the octopus escaping from the pot and capturing her. Ramsey dons his red cape and sets out to save grandma. A recipe for octopus stew is included.

Award-winning writer Eliacer Cansino has adapted this classic Christmas tale for young readers.

In this illustrated book, a cat named Lilu teaches children about feline behavior and the best way to care for cats. Readers will discover that cats have distinct personalities and needs.

A young princess hears crying coming from the dragon's cave. When she asks him what's wrong, he says his tooth hurts. She teaches him the importance of dental hygiene, proper diet, exercise, and much more.

Oaxaca is famous for its colorful wooden sculptures. Cynthia Weill uses them to show young children different ways to get to a very special place.

This colorful book contains traditional rhymes, tongue twisters, and riddles that were handpicked by award-winning author Sergio Andricaín. It provides a wonderful way to introduce children to the richness of the Spanish language.

Franny can fix just about anything. In so doing, she teaches everyone about the three R's as well as scientific concepts such as friction, inclined planes, and pulleys.

This award-winning biography introduces children to José de la Luz Sáenz, who often faced prejudice due to his Mexican American heritage. He joined the army after World War I started, but faced prejudice there, too. When he returned to Texas, he helped...

This illustrated biography teaches children how Selena rose to become a superstar of Tejano music.

Frida Kahlo is one of the most respected and popular artists of the 20th century. This teaches children about her life and work.

Learn how a boy from Carolina, Puerto Rico went on to become a star baseball player in the Major Leagues.

Meet the Queen of Salsa in this chapter book biography. Learn how a litte girl in Cuba who loved to sing went on to become an international superstar.

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this introductory look at the life of Diego Rivera. It also contains a glossary, a note by the author, a list of places to visit, a section on the paintings that inspired the artwork in this...

María Emilia's life is turned upside down when her family moves from Argentina to the United States. How will she make friends? Luckily, she has the company of a stray dog that acts exactly like a cat she had in Argentina. Later she discovers that the...

Four years ago, Carmen and her father emigrated to Boston from Italy. Life in the city is exciting, but hard. They live in the North End, near a giant tank filled with molasses. No one ever expected it to explode!

Based on the author's life, in this graphic novel Maggie is the odd one out in her family. Her parents are getting ready for a new baby and her twin brothers live in their own world. She loves animals and wants a puppy. When she gets one, she breaks...

L'il Petey, Flippy, Molly, and 21 baby frogs all have their own perspectives. Will they be able to work together and respect differences of opinion?

The skies are getting dark. The city falls apart. The shouting commences and the wolf has a lot of explaining to do. Is he big? Is he bad? Could someone please tell those three little pigs to stop says 'I told you so?'

After his father leaves on another mission, Nestor and his mother move to another town to live with his grandmother. He hopes no one finds out that he can talk with animals. When the animals of the town begin to disappear, Nestor's grandmother becomes...

While looking for a missing turtle, Banana Fox discovers that the Secret Sour Society is back and causing trouble! Along with his sidekick Flashlight, the two end up in a sticky situation.

Dog Man and Petey are not in the best of spirits. There are villains everywhere. Can love save the day?

Sue wants to spend the summer reading and drawing comics with her friends at camp, but instead, she travels to Honduras with her parents and two siblings to visit family. Since they live in a rural area, there won’t be cell service, internet or cable! ...

Buzz and Liz go to the zoo with their pets Fly Guy and Fly Girl. Little do they know the fright that is in store for them!

Suit, the little fish, is easily distracted and forgets everything. His friend comes up with the ideal solution. Will it do the trick?

Award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the legend of Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent.

In this modern twist on The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Ruby wants to pick berries on the other side of the stream for a pie, but her brothers leave her behind saying she's too small to cross over. When the three boys reach the water, Santiago does not...

This book captures the sights and sounds of carnival in Brazil as a young girl celebrates with her great grandmother.

Based on the author's life, this picture book presents a little girl who must deal with her beloved older brother's incarceration. She feels a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, worry, and shame. When the family visits him in prison, the...

The morning after a big snowstorm, Lina heads to her grandmother's house to prepare warak enab, which are Lebanese stuffed grape leaves. Along the way, she discovers that there are ten ways to hear the snow.