Fiction

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

Sara and her friend Blue set out in a boat to find the land where no one is ever bored. A storm breaks their craft in two and Sara ends up inside a whale's belly! Blue comes up with an ingenious way to save them and get them to their destination.

Max makes a deal with a little bird. If he teaches him to fly, he can eat the bird. Once they achieve this mission, will Max still want to eat his feathered friend?

Uncle Manuel cannot attend Edu's party, but he sends his dragons as a surprise. What kind of trouble could that cause?

In the first story, Jack helps Billie with her chores, thinking that with the money she will earn, she would buy something they both want. When she finally has enough, she wants to get something just for herself. Will she change her mind? In the...

Eric Carle teaches children about the life cycle of a flower throughout the seasons in this colorful picture book.

Although Bea gets annoyed at her younger brother, she discovers that being his older sister is not that bad after all.

Poor little Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell as is forced to find a new home. The one he chooses is rather plain so he asks some new friends to decorate and protect the shell. What will happen once he grows even bigger? Information about the marine...

Ideal for reading aloud, this cumulative, rhyming book contains a varied cast of animal characters looking for something to eat. Children will love seeing what happens when an elephant with an enormous appetite shows up.

One morning, Mina the squirrel discovers a strange green ball outside her door. Much to her surprise, it hatches and out pops a hairy white creature. She instantly begins a search for its mother. Children will love seeing that as the little fuzzy guy...

Small Saul is not like other pirates. He enjoys cooking, keeping the boat clean, and giving out flowers. Will he be able to show the crew how valuable he is?

On a windy day, Blue the penguin, is thrilled to play with his brand new kite. A super strong gust lifts him and all those that come to his aid into the air and lands them in the tropics. In this rhyming story, readers will enjoy seeing how the friends...

Crock runs away from his village because he is tired of being laughed at by the older boys. He decides to go hunting to prove he is as good as they are, but nothing could prepare him for what falls into his trap!

Mr. McGreely tries to outwit a trio of rabbits in his hilarious attempts to protect the delicious vegetables in his garden. Readers will laugh as they follow the cumulative events of the story, revel in its whimsical onomatopoeia, and see just how much...

Sophie Piper has adapted 31 of Aesop's fables for young readers. They include Belling the Cat, The Lion and the Mouse, The Fox and the Grapes, The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, The Lion in Sheep's Clothing, and The Country Mouse and the City Mouse.

Since Ernest and Celestine need money to fix their roof, Celestine convinces her friend to dust off his violin and play in the streets. After a fruitless first attempt, they find success as a duet.

A little girl picks wildflowers as she walks with her father through a gray city. Each flower adds a color, beauty, and hope as they make their way home. This wordless book shows that small gestures can have an enormous impact.

In Maurice Sendak's debut as a writer, a little boy named Kenny has a dream one night in which a four-footed rooster asks him seven questions. Readers young and old will be swept up in his quest to answer them all in a story that masterfully blends...

When Sofia's mother's purse falls on the floor and the contents spill out, Sofia sees a card that says 'alien.' After that, she is convinced her mother is from outer space! Eventually she learns that the word has different meanings.

This book presents 17 fables written by the timeless Spanish writer Samaniego. They have been gently adapted and illustrated for young readers.

The animals are terrified of the Giant Jumperee that has snuck into Rabbit's burrow except for Mama Frog. Readers will be delighted to discover why she is not afraid.

Ixchel wants to learn how to weave the colorful fabrics that Mayan women have been creating for generations, but her mother is always too busy making things to sell at the market to teach her. Undeterred, she not only finds a way to learn on her own,...

Join Snoopy and Woodstock on a fabulous camping adventure!

This illustrated collection of poems captures the comfort of home. There are verses about everyday household items, life during different seasons, celebrations, haikus about vacations, and much more.

Rita fears everything. She eventually learns that her fears prevent her and everyone else from having fun.

Eleneja's mother is a giraffe, but she is not. She was adopted when she was young. One day, she sets out to discover who she is and, after meeting many different kinds of animals, finally realizes why she looks the way she does.

Paula's favorite new word is 'no' and she uses it for everything. Children will enjoy seeing the consequences of her not doing what her mother tells her to do.

One day, Grisela the mouse feels sad so she decides to paint herself different colors to brighten up her mood. The other animals laugh at her attempts until she meets just the right friend.

This illustrated anthology introduces children to classic and contemporary poets from Spain and Latin America. They include Amado Nervo, Federico García Lorca, and Gloria Fuertes.

Crocodile is antsy. He can't sit still and his mood keeps changing. He has a little problem, or should we say a tall problem? He's in love with Giraffe! How will he get her to notice him?

Amber Brown is very excited to start second grade, but she's a little nervous, too. Luckily she has her teddy bear backpack and her best friend Justo with her as she walks to school.

All Bear wants to do is sleep, but Duck, his neighbor, is wide awake and bored. Will he ever be able to get to bed?

Join Digger and Daisy on a fun-filled trip to the zoo.

La Paz is a happy but noisy place. Yearning for a little peace and quiet, the townspeople elect Don Pepe as their mayor. He soon outlaws singing. Even the tea kettles are afraid to make a sound. One day, a rooster comes to town and does what rooster...

The little boy in this story imitates the behavior he sees around him and does not understand why he always gets in trouble for it. When he sees that adults get in trouble, too, for things like saying bad words or speeding, he feels a lot better.

The color monster does not know what's going on. All of the emotions and their representative colors are all jumbled up. Will he be able to put everything back in its rightful place? This picture book offers children a wonderful way to express their...

Guachipira is a little bird that has never flown away from home. One day, her family begins acting rather strangely. To cure them, she knows she must travel far and wide to gather ingredients to make the remedies they need. This picture book...

Luk's beloved elephant Mali is injured when she steps on a landmine and loses one of her legs. Readers will be touched to see how she is cared for, fitted for a prosthetic, and learns to walk again with Luk's unwavering help.

In the beginning, when day and night did not exist, the Warao--the native inhabitants of the Orinoco Delta--lived in darkness. This traditional tale explains the origin of the sun and the moon.

Children will enjoy the slow rhythm of this book about five figurines that sit on a windowsill watching and waiting for the amazing things that happen before their eyes. It will have all readers taking stock of what's around them and enjoying the small...