Fiction

Henry and Mudge have loads of fun with the coming of spring.

There's a party at the cemetery, and all the skeletons have come out to join the fun in this outlandish song that also helps children learn to tell time.

Martha the dog begins to speak one night after eating alphabet soup. Her family is amazed and overjoyed, but soon Martha's endless chattering and often inappropriate comments become a nuisance, and they tell her to shut up. Will Martha ever learn how and...

This bilingual poem invites everyone to a celebration of great food and friends. Under the desert moon, music is played, stories are told, and delicious food is served. The colorful illustrations of lizards, armadillos, birds, and fish complement the...

Three animal friends prepare pumpkin soup every night. The cat chops the pumpkin, the squirrel stirs the soup, and the duck adds the salt. Everyone is happy, until the duck decides he wants to stir the soup for a change. Warmly illustrated, this story...

Each time young Bartholomew Cubbins takes off his hat, another appears on his head. This infuriates the King, who has commanded the boy to uncover his head. Even the King's wise men and magicians cannot keep the hat from reappearing. The 500th hat,...

The children in Miss Nelson's class take advantage of her good nature and misbehave--until one day, Miss Nelson disappears and they are stuck with a horrible substitute.

In this touching book, Nando and his mother honor the spirit of his favorite uncle on the Day of the Dead. Nando wonders how he will recognize his uncle's spirit, but in the end he is reassured that Tío Fernando is happy because he has not been forgotten.

A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit...and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a...

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

This brilliantly illustrated, amusing tale of the Mallard family on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers, and is a favorite of millions of children and adults alike. Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings have been commemorated by a group of...

In this heartwarming sequel, Corduroy wants a pocket for his overalls. Surprisingly, he decides that the laundromat is the ideal place to find one!

Gerald McDermott's version of the Pueblo Native American tale is strikingly illustrated with bold, warm colors and unique geometric figures in the style of Southwestern Native American art.

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

A young boy roams happily through the city one warm summer day, practicing his whistle. He wants to be able to whistle for his dog, Willie, and at last, he succeeds!

This lovely story, taken from The House on Mango Street, comes to life in the rich, colorful illustrations of this picture book. With beautiful, simple prose, the author evokes feelings of familial love and tenderness, as she describes the look and scent...

Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., cannot believe his luck when a family of plump, tasty-looking mice moves in next door. Chato and his friend Novio Boy prepare a welcoming feast to lure the mice to their home. But the friendly mice bring a surprise...

Margaret speaks only English, while Margarita speaks only Spanish. When they meet at the park, they become friends and teach each other how to speak their languages. This delightful bilingual book is ideal for children who are learning either language.

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

Despite the introduction of the new gas and diesel-engine machines, Mike Mulligan remains loyal to his dear steam shovel, Mary Anne. This beloved story has delighted generations of readers with its spirit, drama, and surprising, uplifting ending.

Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. He decides to start a traveling library! He buys two donkeys and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books to the children in faraway...

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

This well-known folk song tells the story of a young nobleman who is called off to war on his wedding night, never to return.

After arguing over who is bravest, a frog and a hound realize that they must learn to cooperate in order to face the ferocious lion with courage.

This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very...

A frog goes to the marketplace to buy groceries. Distracted by all the commotion, he forgets to buy what he needs!

A charming fable in rhyme about a mouse that learns a lesson when she snubs a suitor of her own kind, hoping to marry someone more important.

In this warm family story, a little girl tells of all the imaginative things that she and her siblings enjoy doing in their mother's big bed.

This well-known poem by the great Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío is enhanced by beautiful black-and-white illustrations.

A hungry possum, wishing he could catch some birds to eat, innocently decides to ask the toucan and the trumpet bird where they sleep. When nighttime comes, he tries to catch the birds, but instead falls into a trap.

When Moncho gets angry, he throws terrible fits. His parents, classmates, and teachers decide to give him a taste of his own medicine. His grandmother helps him see the error of his ways.

This book presents six fun short stories in different formats: rebus, text, and downloadable song for singing. All three ways will help children increase their vocabulary and joy of reading.

A big storm is approaching. Pepe Pom, the apple tree gnome, climbs up high in the branches to warn his friend Alberto, the elderly crow. He ends up inviting Alberto and other animals that live in the tree to wait out the storm in his dry, cozy home.

El Gallinero is one of the slums in Madrid. This book shows readers what life is like for the people that live there. Despite the conditions, the children in this book continue to play, hope, and dream.

In this colorful, small-size, rhyming picture book, Emperor Moctezuma is in a foul mood. What could possibly cheer him up? This book contains a glossary and introduces readers to the ancient Mexican drink called xocoatl.

This beloved song is brought to life with Paula Ortiz's adorable illustrations. The score and lyrics are presented at the end.