Fiction

Laura is very worried about climate change. The rising temperatures are destroying the ecosystem where the polar bears live. She is determined to do something to help her favorite animals.

This humorous story introduces children to a variety of marine animals in a fun way. Readers will love the interactions between Narwhal, his friend Jelly, and the other creatures that live under the sea.

This beloved classic tells the story of a special friendship that develops between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider.

This award-winning book of poetry pays homage to the strong women who are at the heart of their families.,

Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will...

Paula and her brother spend their vacation in a small town. While walking through the woods, they spot a gloomy house close to theirs. In the door well, sits an elderly lady with a wart on her big nose. She must be a witch!

The Shakespearian classic has been adapted into picture book format for young children.

A few days before Christmas, someone steals the Statue of Liberty's crown! Help Detective X solve the case. Information on famous landmarks, questions about the Statue of Liberty, and interesting facts about New York City are provided at the end of the...

When a charming grasshopper embarks on a journey, he observes different characters and discovers some very peculiar modes of behavior.

In book one, Billie tries to act brave and agrees to watch a scary movie with her friend Rebecca. She ends up having quite a fright night! In the second one, Billie wants a pet, but her parents say no to all the animals she mentions. Will she ever...

Virginia falls into a well filled with milk and finds herself in a completely white world. The inhabitants of this world are fascinated by her colorful appearance. Readers will love to see how the book comes to life as the surroundings take on...

Irene hears a strange noise inside her house. All of a sudden, a hen starts following her everywhere. Irene soon grows weary of the bird and decides to get rid of it. Once she does this, a witch appears threatening her if she does not produce the hen...

Zitlally feels lonely after her father is deported to Mexico for speeding. She searches for comfort in the woods behind her trailer. There she finds a dog with a patch over its eye that resembles a star. She believes it is the spirit animal of her...

In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear, but...

The narrator in this story talks about his grandfather's amazing feats in the ring, but shares that his toughest fight in the world happened long before he became a professional wrestler.

This exquisite selection of poems features sixteen Latin American writers from a variety of cultures--from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. All the poets selected have something very important in common: they have all written for children at some point in...

George and Harold from Captain Underpants fame have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course...

Join Eloise for a very special Christmas at the Plaza Hotel, as she gives gifts to everyone she knows, trims the tree, exchanges gifts with her nanny, and goes from room to room helping people celebrate. The lighthearted verses and ever-charming...

The Heffleys decide to go away for Christmas to avoid all the stress of the holidays. A tropical island should be just what the doctor ordered for a little rest and relaxation, but, their dream trip turns into a nightmare. Will they be able to do...

Mía and Morena are friends, neighbors, and business partners. Their latest venture involves building a homework machine and selling its services to their classmates. The machine does not work according to plan. What will they do with all the pending...

A stray dog in Russia gets captured by some people who name her Laika. She ends up changing the world by becoming the first animal to ever orbit the Earth!

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.

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...

Gabriel has moved to a new country where everything strikes him as strange. The language is different, he has a pair of archenemies at school, and his math teacher appears to be an alien that wants to attack Earth. Good thing he is an expert in super...

One dark and stormy night, all the mammoths flee and leave the Cavemice without milk. Geronimo sets off to find where they have gone and avoid going extinct in the process.

Heidi does not want to participate in the school talent show because she is convinced she cannot do anything well. She changes her mind, however, when she finds a special pair of shoes that will make her a great dancer.

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.

Who dug all those holes in the Esplanade? Oliver and Tiril soon find an old map with strange markings. Will they be able to solve the case of the man in black?

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...

Kiatovski will stop at nothing to find out why Oliver, the goalie for the Goleadores del Callejón soccer team, seems to be missing balls on purpose during the tournament.

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...

Mexican author and singer Margarita Robleda has created a unique look at the immigrant experience in the United States through her endearing character Paco, based on the life of a young Guatemalan child the author met in Houston. Paco's family moves to...

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.

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,...

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.

This illustrated anthology contains poems from leading Spanish and Latin American writers from all time. They include Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Rubén Darío, Gabriela Mistral, and Amado Nervo. Brief biographies are included for each one.

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.