Fiction

In book one, Billie B. is asked to show Mika, the new student from Japan, around. When Mika begins to copy everything Billie does, she gets really annoyed. In the second story, Billie B. must learn to overcome her fear of swimming. Help comes in a way...

Dennis is a little boy who expresses himself in a non-verbal way. Will he ever find a friend who can relate to him in the same way?

Fly Guy, from the popular early chapter book series, visits the Natural History Museum. Join him and have fun learning about the dinosaurs that he sees.

Sierra loves to play soccer, but she is sad that her aunt, with whom she lives, can never make her weekend games because she has to work in a restaurant. A rain delay gives her the perfect opportunity to find a way for her aunt to see the final game of...

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandmother ride the bus across town, but today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part...

Franklin's nightly bedtime ritual is disrupted when he can't find his favorite old blue blanket. When he enlists the help of his parents and friends, they offer a series of substitutes, but none can replace his beloved blanket.

The strangest thing happens to Buzz after he draws monsters and makes puzzles and disguises for him and Fly Guy.

The witch in this story is so excited about her date with the Ogre, that she tells everyone she sees. They all tell her to change something about her appearance, but, as it turns out, Ogre likes her just the way she is. Children will love to see how...

Sometimes friends have disagreements. The dinosaurs show children how to act when this occurs.

Children will be a-buzz with laughter when they see what happens when Fly Guy ends up in a lady's soup at the hotel restaurant when he goes on vacation with his human family.

Various animals from the penguin and the firefly to the wolf and the frog explain in humorous, rhyming text why their father is the best. Readers learn about the habits of each animal, including humans, and gain pride in their fathers at the same time.

Amber and her family take a trip to the Poconos with her best friend and his family for two whole weeks. What could be better than that? Nothing could wrong, right?

A little girl describes all the fun things she does with her English-speaking grandparents on Saturdays and with her Spanish-speaking grandparents on Sundays. This endearing picture book demonstrates the joys of being both bilingual and multicultural.

In this installment, Billie B. loses her first tooth and has a run-in with the school bully.

When a weasel catches a mouse and wants to put him in his soup, the clever mouse convinces him not to by telling the weasel that his soup would taste much better if there were stories in it instead of a mouse. The book continues with four delightful...

Clementina the turtle wants to see the world, but her macho mate Arturo never takes her ambitions seriously. Overburdened with the gifts and house wares that Arturo has given her, Clementina ventures out of her shell to begin a new life on her own.

A little boy and a big white bear discover that friendship is not one-sided. It is a give and take.

Fighting crime in Gotham City is no small feat. Good thing Batman has many tools of the trade and tricks up his sleeve.

One day, Willie, a green dog, meets Petra, a white dog and the two instantly connect. The next morning, he wakes up red. Embarrassed by the change in his behavior, he decides to go to the country. Luckily Ramon, the wise owl, explains what happened. ...

Spidercat is not like any another cat you have seen. For starters, he is red and blue. He also lacks the agility associated with most felines. Will he ever discover his special talent and an owner who can appreciate him?

The boys are thrilled when the date for the intramural soccer tournament is announced until they learn that at least two girl starters must be on each school team. Readers will enjoy seeing how both the girl and boy athletes react and what they...

Tomás and his friends see things that each one wants to buy, but they do not have any money. Just when the trio doesn't think they could feel any sadder, a magic coin rolls buy. Once they catch it, they learn they can only buy one thing with it. ...

Each Sunday, a boy and his father go to the market to sell the fruit and vegetables that they grow in the mountains. They always see the same vendors and, of course, a pesky monkey named Toto that loves to steal food from the different stalls. One...

Having a rhino at home could be very useful. He could eat your report card before your parents see it, help your grandmother make donuts, and help you get a better allowance from your father at the end of the week, but best of all, he could be a lovable...

Felicia accompanies her mother as she cleans houses. Bored one day at Mrs. Fitzpatrick's home, she begins to explore even though she has been warned not to. When she sees a swing set in the yard, she cannot resist and goes outside to play. Much to...

Children will love this illustrated adaptation of the classic Latin American song Estaba la rana for its rhyme and the cumulative nature of the lyrics.

Tia Isa wants to buy a car, but she does not have enough money saved up. Her young niece takes on a number of odd jobs and surprises her aunt with the balance she needs.

When Mia's grandmother moves in with them, she speaks very little English and Mia's Spanish is not very good. To make matters worse, the grandmother misses her homeland. The two end up teaching each other their languages with the help of a parrot named...

This book features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. The endearing story of a newly hatched bird in search of his mother has appealed to generations of readers.

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. The endearing story of a newly hatched bird in search of his mother appears in both Spanish and English, making it double the fun for young...

When the little boy in this story is happy, he sees everything pink. When he's angry, he sees everything red. He slowly learns that if he calms down and adds a little white to the red, all is well.

A terrible rainstorm makes the forest animals seek shelter in a mountain cave. After the rain stops, the flooding does not recede and the animals decide to search for food and drinking water. The fox always volunteers, but someone else is chosen. He...

Children have loved Little Bear for generations. They can readily identify with his wishes and activities.

An evil force has turned everyday machines into killers on the peaceful planet of Dalnore. Will Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern, be able to stop their rampage?

This bilingual book, with its repetitive, rhyming text, celebrates community and family. It takes children on a tour of the place where they live.

Moustache is very proud of his elegant whiskers. One day, due to his feline curiosity, he accidentally burns them off. He decides to buy himself some fake whiskers, but the other cats laugh at him. A little boy finds the perfect solution.

According to this Nigerian legend, many, many years ago, the Sun and the Moon lived on Earth. Children will love seeing how they ended up living in the sky.

In the village of Palenque, hardly anyone knows how to read. When Gina begins to receive letters that she imagines are filled with pledges of love, her younger sister decides to learn how to read to be able to tell Gina what the letters say. With the...

Follow Mail Mouse as he delivers letters and packages on his daily route. The detailed images show children how different animals live in a fun way.

In this oversized picture book, heavy rain comes and destroys plants and crops and floods homes. One man decides to confront the cloud overhead. He talks to it and ends up piloting it to places where rain is sorely needed. Children will gain an...