Fiction

Smoot the shadow is bored. His boy never smiles or does anything crazy. Smoot longs to be free and, one day, his dream comes true! Soon, the lives of both Smoot and his boy are transformed for the better.

Luisa is not happy when she moves from the country to a big city. She even gets into a fight at school with a girl named Ema. They later become friends and Ema shows Luisa all the great things the city has to offer.

Michael Bond's beloved tale about a bear from Peru found in London's Paddington Station is presented in an irresistible, picture book format.

Children will love this version that begins with a very full wolf and ends with Little Red Riding Hood getting ready to visit Grandma.

One evening, high up in the sky, a snowflake is formed. Thrilled at first, he does not want to fall. Far below in the city, a girl named Noelle wonders if it will snow soon. She longs to have a Christmas tree like the one in the store window, but the...

Camilla Koffler was famous for her photographs of animals. She used her craft to create this picture book about two little bears who disobey their mother, wander off, and get lost. The use of photos instead of illustrations adds an innovative twist to...

In this rhyming tale, a little boy is very tired and he will not get out of bed. Children will love all the zany attempts to wake him up.

With the help of her pet and a couple of clues, a little girl figures out where to find her mother.

Hound does not like being left alone so he asks Oscar if he could go to work with him. Oscar says yes as long as he behaves. When Hound hears some screams and thinks Oscar needs help, the poor pooch ends up trapped on the witch's train!

Oscar the skeleton does not like dogs. He even hangs a sign on his door saying they are not allowed. In spite of this, Hound never seems to leave. The two end up becoming great friends and Oscar even teaches Hound how to read thanks to some delicious...

Rabbit thinks Worm is disgusting because of what he eats. Worm will not be deterred. This amusing graphic novel shows children that friendship can prevail in spite of differences.

A young girl walks with her dog in the forest and observes the different animals as they get ready to sleep. Readers will learn a lot about the different species that live in the woods in a fun, lyrical way.

Every night, an elderly lady receives a visit from her friend. One night, he shows up to find her house is empty. Where could she be? He is in for quite a delightful surprise in this rhyming story.

The two brothers in this moving picture book are dangerous lions of the savanna. No prey can escape them. One day, one of the boys becomes seriously ill and must be hospitalized The other brother has trouble understanding what is happening at first,...

From the beloved creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon comes this picture book that teaches children the power of words. Two kids write in the sand and the objects magically appear. They end up creating an entire kingdom, complete with a king and...

Joe Cepeda's artwork captures the sheer joy a little boy feels playing outside one windy day.

Today is a special day for Hugasaurus. Out on her own for the first time, she cannot wait to make friends and discover new things. She finds a group of fellow dinosaurs, and soon, the group is playing and having a great time. Later on, however,...

Moose loves to tell stories, but, one day, he runs out of stories to tell. His wife suggests he read a book instead, but no one has any. Perhaps the library would be the perfect solution. The books he borrows turn out to be so popular, he creates a...

This picture book proves to children that things are not always what they seem. It offers many windows to look through. You might think one thing, but, turn the page, and you will realize you were completely wrong!

Harry the whale is never satisfied. He drags the ocean's treasure along in search of more. One day, a brave crab named Cristal asks him to stop and helps him discover what is truly important.

Sometimes the forest is part of us and we are part of it. The young girl in this award-winning picture book discovers that the beauty and wonder of the forest can be found both inside and outside her home.

Gabriela is disappointed that the beautiful butterfly wings sent to her by her aunt do not work as expected. Her father helps her remember the sights, smells, and sounds of El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico and soon she is soaring.

Every night, Kibo the rhinoceros writes about the sights and sounds of the savanna. Naki the heron takes the pages, creates a book, and brings it to the city. The first to find it is Camilo the lion. He shares it with a friend, who shares it with a...

Castor wants to take a selfie. He finds the perfect spot, but when he takes the shot, he’s photobombed by a rabbit! That's just the beginning of animals wanting to be in the picture. Will he ever be able to take the selfie he planned?

In this rhyming story, a princess who lives in a book of fairy tales that few library patrons read, is sad. One day, a girl opens another rarely read book and out pops a pirate. Thus begins the most unlikely of love stories.

Moving is never easy. The little girl in this book has lived all over the world and is constantly being asked where she is from. After many years, countries, and experiences, she discovers where she truly belongs.

Camila was born on a farm in Europe in a country with drastic temperature changes. When she moves to a tropical place with eternal spring, she acts out. Could she have mad cow disease? Advanced vocabulary words that appear in orange throughout the...

Bambú is too timid to corral the sheep with his mother and siblings. His life changes completely when he is adopted by a little boy. They form a strong bond and the dog blossoms under his loving care. This book shows children the sense of loyalty and...

Fiona is very upset after her grandmother dies. With the help of a group of animals and her mother, she discovers that her grandmother is always with her.

It's not fair. Grown ups spends a lot of time in front of computers, cellphones, and tablets. In this book, Martin learns the importance of limiting screen time.

Anne loves fall in Avonlea, especially going to school with her best friend Diana. Everything changes when a new student arrives who makes fun of her red hair. Anne never thought she could feel so angry. How will she get over this?

Miguel takes Coquí with him everywhere he goes in San Juan. Sadly, he has to leave him behind when he moves with his parents to New York City. Miguel misses his old home and pet terribly, but, after exploring the Big Apple with his mother, he discovers...

It's Carnival time in St. Lucia and Melba cannot wait to go. She misses the bus, but, luckily, friends and neighbors accompany her on a musical trip to the vibrant, colorful celebration. Creole words pepper the Spanish text and information about the...

In the middle of a busy city, a plant begins to grow by a lamp post. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the flowers turn into watermelons. No one seems to notice until one day, a little girl decides to make a car out of the giant fruit. Others soon follow...

Narwhal follows a group of fish to school. When they arrive, they find out that the teacher is sick. The versatile Narwhal turns himself into the best substitute teacher ever!

Little Chaski has to deliver a message before the sun sets, but, along the way, he stops to help animals in need. Will he make it on time? This book teaches readers about Incan culture and the Quechua language.

Emma is scared to sleep in a bed by herself and her stuffed animals want to help her. How will they be able to do that when they have their own fears?

In the town of Chewandswallow, food falls from the sky instead of snow and rain. Unfortunately, the weather soon takes a turn for the worse and portion sizes gets so large, the town folk begin to fear for their lives! Children will love the clever...

In this Japanese legend, a woman finds a peach in the river while washing clothes. She brings it home, and, when her husband slices open the fruit, they find a baby inside! The childless couple decides to adopt the boy, who grows up to possess super...

Rizos Blancos is a sheep that cannot sleep. She asks friends and family for advice, but nothing helps until her grandmother comes up with the solution.