PreK-8

This book follows the lives of four children growing up in Cuba after the Fidel Castro comes to power. At the end of the story, the author shares why she wrote this book and provides a chronology of the dates mentioned in the novel.

Prince Bertram behaves terribly. One day, he throws a rock out of the window and hits a witch. Furious, she turns him into a dragon. This experience changes the boy for the better.

From the tiny nest of the hummingbirds to the large one of the orangutans, this detailed, illustrated book introduces children to wide variety of nests in nature. Readers will discover that nests can be noisy, prickly, bubbly, muddy, and more.

An octopus is caught by a diver and placed in an aquarium. Missing his freedom and life in the ocean, the octopus makes a daring escape.

This stunning, poetic picture books conveys the danger to both flora and fauna caused by forest fires. It will inspire both adults and children to support organizations that protect the forests, which are the Earth’s lungs.

All the animals saw it. Some were frightened; some were just surprised. What could it be? Children will love the photographs used in place of illustrations.

Noa thinks Teddy is the worst ever. He's always too tired to play. Little does Noa know that Teddy is tired because he stays up all night keeping the boy safe from monsters.

Oscar is in a bad mood. He cannot stand so much mess! He leaves Hound a note and slams the door. When Hound wakes up, he jumps over a ball, knocks into the table, and spills jam on Oscar's note. Now he can only make out a few words. Does it really...

Stanley fills up his bookmobile and heads to the park. Children will love seeing the titles his friends choose to read.

Blue is so much more than a color. It's fragrant, subtle, happy, melodic, glacial, and so much more.

A girl asks her mother to describe what green is. The answer is poetic. It will have children thinking about colors in a much more profound way.

Mutant potatoes love mud and Rot is no exception. When he finds a giant mud pit, there is just one little problem; his older brother tells him that the horrible Squirm lives in it. Rot will have to transform himself into a superhero in order to...

Young children will be inspired by the groundbreaking Latinas in this book. They include Rigoberta Menchú, Pura Belpré, and Selena Quintanilla.

Have you ever thought about where dreams come from? Who decides what we dream? Meet Erik the dream builder. One night, a little boy accompanies him and discovers what he does while we are all sleeping.

Every Wednesday at noon, the narrator and his classmates get to use their imagination and play with masks from all over the world. Readers will gain an understanding of their significance for different cultures.

This stunning collection of poetry contains a brief biography on the late great poet.

E.T.A Hoffmann's classic story has been adapted into a striking picture book format.

While gazing up at the sky, Fish realizes he is bored and needs a change. He decides to leave the water for dry land. After some time in the city, while gazing up at the sky, he sees a flock of birds. If you are lucky, maybe you will see a fish flying...

This book celebrates differences. Some of the characters include a three-legged elephant, a turtle that doesn't have a shell, and router with no Wi-Fi. It teaches children to accept everyone.

This colorful board book introduces young children to the incomparable singer Celia Cruz.

In this cumulative story, a bee falls into the water and asks for help. Each creature that comes to its aid ends up in the water. How will they all get out?

Something strange is happening in Tokyo. All the maneki-nekos, the cat statues believed to bring good luck, have disappeared from businesses! Help Detective X solve the case. Information on Japanese culture and history is provided.

This innovative book transports readers to the distant continent of Antarctica. Accompany Tom to a science station and discover what scientists study there, how they live, the importance of the ozone layer, the dangers of melting icebergs, and much more...

According to Blas, there are 17 teachers at his school and one of them is nuts. Her name is Nadiel and she introduces her class to yoga, Feng Shui, and many other topics that make her class different yet intriguing.

As a little deer walks through the forest, lagoon, farmland, grassland, and mountains, he sees many kinds of pawprints. Lift the flaps to find out who made them and learn a little bit about that animal.

Snail wants to find a home. During his search, he finds all sorts of structures and wonder which animals live in them. Lift the flaps to discover the answers.

Mr. Martin loves peace and quiet. He even constructs a bubble around his home. After a few days, though, he begins to feel lonely and realizes he made a mistake. Will anyone be able to break the silence?

This illustrated book teaches children about the anatomy, reproduction, and behavior of the varied world of vertebrates. They will discover that cartilaginous fish shed and replace new teeth their entire lives, amphibians see in color, reptiles are hard...

With sparse text, this picture book captures the dreams of a little girl and an old truck that live on a farm. It conveys the message that with a little determination, anything is possible.

Time is coming to an end for Brystal Evergreen. Almost one year ago she made a pact with Death. To make matters worse, some dark and sinister has risen from the bowels of the Earth. In order to stop it, all the fairies and witches must band together. ...

Did you know that in 1966, River Plate hired a psychiatrist to help their players find their love of the game again? Can you name the three men's teams who won the World Cup with losing a single game? When did Juventus make its debut in the Italian...

Valentin's cousins come to visit from the capital. He introduces them to the culture, customs, and beauty of the Llanos Orientales in Colombia. Unfamiliar terms are defined in the margins.

This is the story of an unusual friendship between a girl and a spider which addresses the issue of childhood loneliness. It shows what children feel when they are ignored by adults.

Blond Valentin travels to the capital to study. He meets friends from all over Colombia and learns about the customs and culture of each region.

The five short stories in this book are filled with suspense and mystery. Challenging vocabulary words appear in blue in the text and are defined in the margins.

This collection of short stories hail from all over Russia. The author is considered one of the most influential writers of 19th century Europe.

Saturnino Calleja was a revered teacher and editor. He made it his life's mission to revive the rich literacy tradition of European Romanticism. This book presents stories filled with princesses, knights, witches, and fairies, which are sure to delight...

Five of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales are presented in short story format. They include The Emperor's New Clothes and The Princess and the Pea.

One day while fishing, Pototo meets Isu, a shark that has lost its teeth because of all the trash humans throw into the ocean. Since Isu is so different from other sharks, Pototo decides to take care of him. This is the start of not only an unusual...

When a dangerous heron comes to the pond where Mr. Frog lives, he decides to find a new place where he could sleep all day and sing all night far away from that dangerous bird. During his search, he meets many animals, including one very pretty frog who...