PreK-8

There are great dads in the animal kingdom. The male seahorse incubates the eggs, the male cotton-top tamarin carries his young everywhere, and male penguin couples adopt abandoned eggs. What does your father do?

Some animal moms get very little sleep like the bottlenose dolphin. Some moms carry all their babies on top of their bodies like the wolf spider. What does your mother do?

Dave convinces Prince Raju, the royal pigeon, to change places with him for a day. The good life does not turn out to be quite what he expected.

In this amusing picture book, a little girl talks about all the naughty things her rescue dog does. Despite everything, they adore her, even if she's a bit smelly at times.

Rot wants a new adventure. Although none of his friends want to help him, he decides to dig for treasure. Things get starchy when he unearths an old crown.

Alba has a volcano inside of her body. Sometimes she gets so angry, it explodes. One night, a fairy visits her and teaches her how to calm herself down and handle her emotions.

Alba's brother Sam also has a volcano inside of his body, but his sister's breathing techniques do not calm him down. The same fairy that visited before comes and teaches him that everyone must find their own way to self-soothe.

Multi-award winners Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson have created the perfect picture book to tap into children’s imagination. It contains 20 open-ended questions. Some will make readers giggle, but all of them will make them think.

Take a tour of Alma's house in both Spanish and English!

Alma is looking for her friend Pajarito. Can you help her find him?

In this book by prolific Spanish author Ana Alonso, Aurora finds the Atlas of Lost Time in her grandparents’ house, and, suddenly, she is transported to prehistoric times. She learns how humans evolved, used tools, created art, and much more. Suggested...

Welcome the arrival of spring in this rhyming picture book. Children will see how different animals shake off winter and celebrate the new season.

Anna May Wong was born in Los Angeles in 1905. After a movie was filmed in her neighborhood, she decided she wanted to be a movie star. She had to fight to achieve her dream at a time when there were very few roles for Asian Americans that were not...

This chapter book biography presents the life of John Lewis. Children will learn how he fought tirelessly for civil rights before and after his tenure in Congress.

Based on the 1902 film by G. Melies, this graphic novel shows the fantastic voyage of a group of astronomers to the moon. There, they encounter a hostile group of aliens and are forced to make a quick escape. They return to Earth with a little...

Pecas is a small owl that gets picked on at school. One day, he meets a girl who loves his spots. She changes the way his classmates view him, and, more importantly, how he feels about himself.

Are you ready for a fiesta of flavors? This book teaches children about Mexican food and the alphabet at the same time. C is for chicharrons, h is for huevos rancheros, n is for nopales, and so much more!

In this rhyming board book, it's time for the young bunnies to go to bed. Each one sleeps in a different way.

Introduce children to the fascinating world of birds and insects. They will learn about the condor, quetzal, pelican, butterfly, dragonfly, firefly, and many others.

Arya is a humpback whale that weighs 30 tons! That's the equivalent of six elephants, yet she is remarkably acrobatic. Follow her as she migrates thousands of kilometers and learn about how this amazing species lives.

The T-Rex was a fierce hunter, but it had short arms. The stegosaurus was not very intelligent, but its tail was deadly. This illustrated book presents the secrets of seven different species of dinosaurs.

Some people wish time would go by faster, but what would happen if it slowed down? In this picture book, a young girl discovers the beauty in enjoying every moment in her life and in nature.

Dave's wing is finally going to be fixed! Everything is great until an evil parrot challenges Dave to a race. He will need all the help he can find!

Pedro drives his family crazy with his picky eating. His father warns him that if he does not eat his soup, he will get visited by a scary witch named Lardhorn. When she shows up, the clever boy finds a way to get rid of her once and for all.

Once upon a time there was a bear that had everything he wanted: friends, food, and a nice home. That all changed the day he found a book. After reading it, he wanted to get his paws on more. He took a trip to the city, but each place he entered told...

Gloriana is nervous about starting a new school where everyone speaks English. Her grandmother shares memories of the Dominican Republic to calm her down. This gives her the courage that she needs.

Did you know that 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with saltwater? This proves how vital the oceans are in our lives. They are home to countless species of animals and plants. There are many industries associated with the sea, including shipping,...

The city can be overwhelming with its crowds, sounds, and fast pace. This picture book teaches children where they can find peace and quiet. Mindfulness activities are included.

Hospitals can be scary places, especially for children. In this graphic novel, a girl named Belen is nervous because it is her first time in the hospital. She meets a boy named Daniel who has been there many times due to a blood illness. He helps her...

The life of a cavegirl is not exactly easy, but it's nothing that Lia cannot handle. Things become more complicated after a meteor shower separates her from her clan.

After some ups and downs, Mindy's, Gabby's, and Priya's dog-walking business and friendship are stronger than ever. It seems like a dream, but Mindy's life is turning into a nightmare: her mother has a new boyfriend, and a new girl named Hazel wants to...

This compendium of fantastic creatures is, well, fantastic. Readers of all ages will be fascinated by the unique illustrations and clever poems describing unicorns, werewolves, and dragons, among other mythological creatures.

Artists find inspiration in many places. A trip to the heart of Africa, with its multi-hued land, colors, flavors, and secrets, changed the author/illustrator's outlook and had a great impact on his creative expression.

Noa is a girl with an amazing imagination. She is always accompanied by Mr. Pocket, her imaginary friend. Her teacher contacts Noa's father to tell him that Mr. Pocket distracts her in class. After a trip to a specialist and an amazing adventure,...

Eloisa loves music, but her parents are too poor to buy a radio. She sits by her window to hear songs coming from her neighbor's house. This picture book captures the power of music to unite and heal. Information on Cuban instruments is presented at...

Dante looks at his father differently after he gets arrested for selling arms. He does not know how to deal with the shame, anger, and fears what others will say. While visiting his father in jail, he learns the reasons behind his father's actions and...

It’s Dragon New Year and all sorts are celebrations are planned. Grun and Faf do not plan to miss anything, but the spoiled triplets are trying to ditch them. What could possibly be the reason? Will the naughty dragons miss out on the fun?

Ava and Jack are super excited to go to Dragon Park with their pets Grun and Faf and their friends from the Dragons at Home Project. They will sing around the campfire, sleep in caves, and search for treasure. When their excursion leads them to a...

Jessi has recently joined the Baby-Sitters Club, and she is taking care of Matt who has been deaf since birth. She will have to learn sign language since that is the only way they can communicate. Soon, the other kids in the neighborhood want to learn...

Night after night, a young girl watches her mami set up a cot in the living room for guests in their Washington Heights apartment. She resents that they get the entire living room with a view of the George Washington Bridge, while she gets is a tiny...