Fiction

One morning, a giant octopus appeared on a roof! At first, no one was happy, but soon, the helpful octopus won over everyone. One night, he was no longer there. Could a bigger surprise be in store for the town?

War can be very hard for children to understand. This picture book lists the things that war does not like, including art, books, and memories. It also teaches them that it cannot triumph over a people united for peace.

Kitty thinks she can be a unicorn. Could she be right? See what happens when she actually meets one.

Have you ever thought about what would happen if all the trash that you threw out came back to live with you? That is what happens to Fredo. After many attempts to get rid of it, he realizes the importance of the three R's.

The Big Complainer parks his truck in front of an adorable house. He has a beautiful little package to deliver. He rings the bell, but no one hears it. Soon, it begins to rain, and he grows increasingly angry. This picture book offers wonderful way...

Keisha dreams of scoring goals, but each time she is passed the ball, she catches it with her hands. Will this put an end to her soccer dreams, or will her coach come up with an idea?

The other eggs in the carton do not behave like the Good Egg. The stress gets to be too much, so the Good Egg leaves. After some much needed me time, he returns home and accepts himself and the others.

When Jelly asks Narwhal what a unicorn is, he has no idea the answer would be the start of an incredible adventure. With the help of Star, Narwhal's wish comes true, and he gets to experience life on land and on Planet Unicorn! What will he do when...

When Pepe sees the red motorcycle in the supermarket, he tells his mother to buy it for him. He can't understand why she says no. This beginning reader will help children understand the concept of money as well as needs and wants.

In Latin America, El Cucuy is akin to the bogeyman, used by generations of parents to make children behave. In this charming picture book, El Cucuy is sad because Ramon is no longer scared of him. After moving far away, Ramon is afraid of other things...

This delightful picture book offers a lighthearted way to introduce children to the concept of diurnal and nocturnal animals.

Tina has a big, ferocious crocodile in her pocket. She also has a good friend, and, together, they have worked out a secret plan that only requires one thing that they both have plenty of: imagination. Their teacher has asked them to bring their...

In this humorous picture book, children will see how a happy sunflower seed turned into the bad seed. After some reflection, he decides to change his terrible manners and attitude.

Mama Rabbit has seven children who do not like carrots. When she announces that she is heading to the market to buy some carrots for dinner, her children enlist their neighbor’s help. Will they be successful in changing their mother’s menu?

When a box arrives, Alina thinks it's her new bicycle, but it turns out to be a refrigerator. Extremely disappointed at first, she puts her imagination and the empty carton to good, fun use.

Reina wants to dress up as Frida Kahlo for her class's pretend wax museum. What will she do when her friend Nora picks her first?

Luis and his grandmother are ready for any adventure with their superhero capes. One day, however, his grandmother becomes ill. With the help of his sister, Luis learns that not all change is bad. He can still go on adventures with his grandmother...

Ring, ring, ring! Can you hear the paletero man's bell? Where is he? Join in the excitement of a little boy in search of a sweet, cool treat one hot day.

Pepino moves to the country because he cannot sleep with all the city noises. On his first night, the sound of the wind keeps him up. His neighbor comes up with a series of solutions to help him sleep. Will they have the desired effect?

Bartolome is a paleontologist who specializes in dinosaurs that lived in Chile during the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods. He has spent years working on a time machine to study them. One day, he accidentally sends his pet turtle back in time. As he...

The six stories in this book use animal characters to help children understand their emotions, boost their self-esteem, and be happy. Advice for parents and educators is provided, including suggested activities and games that reinforce the message in...

Every Christmas, Mia reads a letter her grandfather sent to her when she was young. In it, he expresses his hopes for the environment and future generations. It's a tradition that her entire family looks forward to after opening their presents.

A trip to the zoo turns into a very imaginative, humorous conversation for two mice. They ask each other about the kind of poo the different people and creatures they see make. They also learn how poo is used in fertilizer.

While growing up on a pineapple farm in Mexico, a girl learns about the magic of nature, language, and family. This picture book about change and transformation will resonate with readers young and old.

A mother is asked to describe the color yellow. Her answer is poetic and thought-provoking.

Explore the color orange with all of your senses.

While walking through a neighborhood he is not familiar with, a hungry wolf catches a whiff of an irresistible smell. His nose leads him to a theater presenting the ballet Swine Lake. He gets inside, determined to find a feast, and ends up being...

The message of these classic tales is timeless. The animal protagonists show readers the importance of friendship, sharing, and respect. The illustrations breathe new life into the seven stories.

Every morning, Roke the rooster wakes up the entire valley. Peka the hen decides she wants to learn how to sing. Undeterred by hearing that hens cannot sing, she takes voice lessons and proves everybody wrong.

Bug doesn't know what kind of insect he is. He asks the others for advice and ideas. He soon discovers his true calling.

In this rhyming picture book, children imagine what it would be like to spend a day as a different animal. Of course, the rest of time it's great just to be yourself.

Everything is possible with a dragon as a friend. You can hide in his mouth during hide and seek, he can light up the hallway if you must go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, he’s great at farting contests, and so much more!

The electronics in the house want to know what happens when they are turned off. Don't humans need them all the time? What does the family do? This picture book will have children reflect upon their use of technology.

Beginning readers will cheer on Elena the elephant as she learns to ride a bicycle.

Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is way too long. When her father explains the history behind each part, she realizes her name is actually perfect for her.

Worm meets a stubborn Hedgehog who says he is a faquir, worm charmer, and needle thrower. Could these two very different characters become friends?

Brian is an invisible boy. No one notices him, invites him to any birthday parties or picks him for a team. When a new boy named Justin arrives, everything changes for the better. Ideal for units on social emotional learning, this book contains a...

The shining light of the Statue of Liberty has greeted newcomers for years. Margarita Engle's poetic text and Raúl Colón's artwork capture the hopes, dreams, and determination of the immigrants who come to the United States.

Laura wants to know if animals laugh. While doing research, her family learns about a beached whale, and they decide to visit it. While everyone tries to save the enormous animal, Laura has a magical experience when she touches the whale.

A little boy is sad because his dog is sick and must stay at the vet. The child learns the importance and power of hope in this touching picture book.