Fiction

Nate's luck is changing for the better, but just how long will this good streak last?

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.

It's almost time for the school science fair and while Heidi and Stanley are busy working on their project, Heidi begins to find little gifts on her desk and in her cubby. Who could her secret admirer be? Will she find the answer in her Book of Spells?

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.

After the death of his son Icarus, Daedalus turns his attention to his nephew Perdix, who has the same talent for inventions. This illustrated classic shows readers the beauty in everyday things.

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.

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...

Greg finds an old video camera and decides making a scary movie with Rowley is a fantastic idea. Will he double down or just double his troubles?

Scooby and his friends are invited to a basketball game of their favorite team. All of a sudden, their wolf mascot comes to life and kidnaps the star player. Mystery, Inc. springs into action immediately.

Scooby-Doo and friends are at a cabin in the woods that is about to be replaced by a restaurant. The cabin's owner disappeared mysteriously at the hands of the legendary Headless Horseman who seems to be real!

The superhero Green Lantern must use his powers to save his planet from catastrophe. To achieve this, he must stop Evil Star, who has the power to destroy the galaxy.

Lex Luther has poisoned criminal John Corben and will not give him the antidote until he allow him to turn Corben him into the robot Metallo. When he discovers he is now more machine than human, he wants revenge. Will Superman be able to stop him...

Years ago, the planet of Krypton was destroyed. Before it exploded, a couple of scientists sent their son to Earth in order to save him. Now, on our planet, his adoptive parents discover his powers. They want the best for him, so they decide to hide him...

George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have got it made. They take turns going to school and playing video games all day long. Something really stinky is about to happen. Their evil gym teacher has created a mind...

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

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 famous movie director is making a film about Ancient Egypt in which appears a cursed medallion. Strange things begin to happen on set and a mummy begins to terrorize the actors. Scooby-Doo and his friends try to unravel the mystery.

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

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...

This delightful book gathers a selection of the most notable poems written by Alma Flor Ada. Organized by curriculum themes, this anthology is a fundamental tool for teachers who rely on imagination, play, and creativity to expand concepts and to enrich...

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. ...

Based on the classic story by Tolstoy, this illustrated book shows readers the dangers of greed. It also introduces children to Russian culture.

An eleven-year-old girl, born in the USA to a family of Mexican immigrants, writes her autobiography for a school assignment. María's vibrant and warm story promotes cultural and racial pride, self-acceptance, racial and gender equality,...

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...

Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares created stunning artwork for this English classic. This edition contains a series of activities to test reading comprehension, making it ideal for classroom use.

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?

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...

In this award-winning adaptation, the little boy who informs the emperor that he was not wearing any clothes is brought to the palace and becomes the ruler's personal adviser. He narrates the story from the beginning to show how he got such an important...

One day, a man in a red suit comes to inform the crocodiles that he has purchased the river in which they live and, because he paid cash on the barrel, they have to vacate. Readers will love seeing how the oldest of the crocodiles gets the message...

In this tender story about adoption, Kwame wants to have glasses like his brother and his parents in order to be just like them. Even though his eyesight is perfect, his family not only gets him glasses so everyone would look the same, they go one step...

The Secret Seven have a new meeting place--a tree house! It seems like someone has discovered their secret spot and is using the tree house. They find out who it is and discover he is in quite a bind. Will they be able to help him?

The Secret Seven disguise themselves and follow a trail in the snow. It leads them to an old house from which they hear odd screams. Could someone be locked in his or her will?

Las Flores is a peaceful neighborhood until a strange presence fills the residents with fear and curiosity. Many think it's a ghost, but Miguel and Watson, two kid detectives, know this is impossible. After all, there is an explanation for everything.....

In this zany retelling of the classic folktale, Prairie Chicken goes to warn Cowboy Stan and Red Dog Dan that a stampede is coming. Along the way, she picks up her friends and they run into a hungry coyote! Readers will love seeing what happens next.