PreK-8

Bear is sad because the other animals think he is bad due to his size. His human friend Coco offers to help. After sharing her grandmother's wise words about sharing kindness and bringing some light, they decide to bake cookies and make lanterns. When...

Manny and his father come from a long line of gardeners. Manny wishes that the apartment building where he lives had a yard full of flowers and trees. One day, Manny asks for a plant of his own. Taking care of it is not as easy as he thought, but...

Inspired by Luis Soriano Bohórquez in Colombia, this book captures one girl's love for reading and the power of a good book. One morning, Ana awakens to the sound of donkeys approaching. She discovers they are carrying books. The Biblioburro has...

It was the night before preschool and all the children were sleeping except for one nervous boy. Luckily, it won't take him long to discover how much fun his new school can be.

This colorful book introduces children to 13 special days from cultures all over the world. They include Kodomo no Hi in Japan, Inti Raymi in Peru, Passover in the United States, and Diwali in India. The holidays are explained in more detail at the end.

Nature is full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Where do they come from? Who hides them? Will they be found?

While Valentino is visiting his grandmother, a strange warning appears on the neighbor's door. Unsettled, Valentino, accompanied by his faithful dog, investigates every corner of the neighborhood. Everyone is a suspect in this case!

Tired of being idle, a young princess decides to find a suitable pair of feet. Feet of all kinds come to her door--big and small, smelly and elegant. Just when she is convinced that she will never find the right pair, the perfect feet appear at her...

Travel along the U.S. Interstate! This leveled reader explores how the geography, history, and economics of interstate roads changed American travel.

Kai's clan takes refuge in a cave after a series of natural disasters. They never expected the entrance to become blocked or that they would see and hear strange things. How will Kai and other cavemen manage to get out?

This delightful picture book captures children's fascination with dinosaurs. An older brother tells his baby sister all about these amazing prehistoric animals after a trip to the museum. Interesting facts about dinosaurs are presented at the end of...

This bilingual book teaches children shapes in a fun way as two kids prepare for a birthday celebration.

Jack and Annie return to ancient Greece to find greatness. There they meet Alexander the Great, who should know a lot about the subject. The young prince is bossy, vain, and not great at all! To complete their mission, they will need a black stallion,...

Ana is super excited. Her grandmother is coming to live with her and her mother. Surely, she will let her do all the things that Senora Mimi doesn't. When Ana thinks about the fun thing she does with Senora Mimi, she realizes that she might not be...

Malote decides to leave his group of evildoers and become the most feared bandit in the land. Along the way, he meets animals and a giant who need a little help. Will he be able to stick to his plan? This is a wonderful book about self-acceptance,...

Meet Grammy Award Winner Bad Bunny! This biography traces his life from his childhood in Puerto Rico to his rise to fame.

This nonfiction reader describes the geography, history, and culture of United States mountain ranges. It includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Summer in the city is hot and loud. This lucky dog’s owner knows the beach is the place to go even if you need to take a taxi, subway, and a boat to get there!

Braulio picks on a different person every day. No one stands up to him until a new student comes to school. This picture book teaches children that bullies are frequently bullied themselves.

Car rides are so much fun! In this interactive board book, you can roll up the windows, turn the steering wheel, and make the windshield wipers move.

The only thing that Lucas likes about school is the vacation time. That's when he gets to visit his grandparents with his dog Oops and do all the fun things his parents don't let him do!

This photo-packed book teaches children about the similarities and differences between toothed whales and baleen whales. They will learn how they live and what they eat. A four-page section of teaching activities is included.

Frog and his friends decide to go to the beach. What do you think they will need to take with them? Lift the flaps to discover the answer!

In nature, everything is connected. Plants and animals have many ways to communicate. They use smell, light, sound, song, and dance. This illustrated book introduces children to the intelligence all around us.

We all have bellies, and they come in all shapes and sizes. The little boy in this touching picture book shares why his mother's panza is his favorite, special place.

Dormouse has a cold. Lift the flaps to discover what his friends do to make him feel better.

Ramon is a good little mouse, but today he woke up feeling quite contrary. He refuses to listen to his mother or straighten up his toys. How will she get him to behave again?

After a fun Halloween party at school, Camila goes to her friend Mia's house where she learns about the Day of the Dead. This book shows the importance of honoring traditions.

Tsunami does not want anything to do with the prophecy. Fiercely independent, she wants to find her way to the Kingdom of the Sea, ride out the war, reunite with her family, become queen of the Sea Wings, and save her world. Piece of cake, right?

This award-winning novel introduces readers to the Aborigine culture of Australia. The N'Wone, or water women, are vital to surviving life in the desert. They can hear everything, including the flapping wings of the White-Billed Crows or the whisper of...

Musi loves to share his happiness with everyone. One day, however, he seems different. His friends realize he has lost his happiness and decide to help him get it back.

Celina Guerrera is proud of her Mexican heritage. At school, she is confronted by racism. Her friends and family, especially her grandmother, help her confront the ignorance. Told in verse, this novel will inspire conversations about injustice, racial...

This is the start of a beautiful friendship. Orris the rat lives all by himself in a barn surrounded by his most cherished possessions. One day, his solitude is interrupted by a small owl caught in a trap. Should he free him knowing that owls eat...

Can you imagine a time when the land and the sky belonged to the butterflies? For her birthday, a young girl and her mother create paper butterflies to decorate the backyard. When a strong rainstorm appears to ruin her plans, she soon witnesses...

Little Crocodile is celebrating his birthday with his friends. The party is filled with sounds that young children will readily recognize.

It was the summer before Emma Phineas Wilkey, who everybody calls Ferris, was about to start fifth grade. It was the summer her grandmother Charisse saw the ghost. It was also the summer that her sister Pinky wanted to be an outlaw, and her Uncle Ted...

Did you know that the famous Mexican jumping bean is not even a bean? Iit's a home and food source for a caterpillar. This poetic look at the life cycle of the bean also reinforces young children's counting abilities.

Miguel's life was perfect until he opened an umbrella in his house. His grandmother tells him Mala Suerte is their own luck.

Twelve-year-old Petra Luna is in America after escaping the Mexican Revolution. Now that they are safe, Petra leads her family from a smallpox-stricken refugee camp to San Antonio, meeting with both opportunities and obstacles at every turn. As her...

Ray is a lightbulb in a storage room. He spends his time counting objects. One day, something changes. He goes on a trip with his family to illuminate a lantern. After seeing the sun and the great outdoors, Ray's perspective changes completely.