Fiction

Flora lives in a meadow full of flowers. One day, a fire destroys her hive. The entire colony moves far away, next to a meadow that has just five flowers. Flora visits these flowers every day for their pollen and nectar and something incredible begins...

A boy feels out of place when he starts school because he does not speak English. He misses El Salvador and struggles in class. When he makes friends and becomes proficient in his new language, he discovers that he belongs exactly where he is.

A robin cannot get to sleep because there are lights and music everywhere. An owl tells him it's Christmas. Will the robin be able to get some sleep as well as some holiday spirit?

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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 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.

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...

Nicanor is a real star! He picks up discarded items throughout his town and figures out who could use them. He will get readers thinking about reusing things instead of throwing them away.

Ideal for reading aloud, in this rhyming story, a cow wakes up and believes she's a butterfly. Although the town folk want to cure her of this idea, in the end, she remains true to herself.

The monster takes up way too much space in the closet so it's time for him to find a new place to live. This turns out to be much harder than expected.

The hairy green monster no longer frightens people. It's not that he's not scary; no one lives in the town anymore. If he still wants to be a monster, then he will have to move to the city. He finds himself a house, hides in the closet, and waits…

Long, long ago, the Sun posed a challenge to all the birds. Whoever could fly the closest to him would be named king. This book, which introduces children to the kinglet bird, proves that size does not matter.