Fiction

What could be worse between being the prime suspect for damage to school property or being trapped inside the house during the holidays with your family thanks to a snow? Well, if you're Greg Heffley, you’d choose the latter. Children will love to see...

Tom has decided he wants to get the most gold stars in Mr. Fullerman's class, but he doubts things will go his way because Marcus cheats, his tooth aches, and Tom has much more important things to do than behave in school. Who can concentrate when you...

In this beautiful tribute to the joy of reading, children will discover that each story begins with the opening of a book. Morris loves to read and is handpicked to take care of a marvelous library. He shares the stories until it’s time for someone...

Big Nate is the Big Cheese in his scouting troop until Artur (aka Mr. Perfect) joins. Nate does not like being bumped down to second place and he is determined to do something about it. Will he succeed or fall flat?

Who's written the letter that Dad finds on his desk? Juliet, no less! She's one of the family cats that has decided to communicate with her owner. But how did she learn to write? And, more importantly, what does her letter say?

In this traditional Cuban folk tale set in Miami's Little Havana, a very bossy rooster gets his beak dirty on the way to his uncle's wedding. When he demands that his friends clean it and they refuse, he learns an important lesson about asking first. The...

This delightful story about unrequited love offers an original theory into the origin of sweet and sour Chinese cuisine. It also shows the power of friendship, music, and perseverance.

Big Nate will beat everyone, but it won't be easy. He just cannot seem to rid himself of Gina, his all-time enemy. Will she ruin everything? Will Nate pass, fail or get detention again? Children will be laughing throughout the entire book as they...

In this Venezuelan folk tale, a man who hates the darkness of night finds an ingenious way to locate the light, creating what we now know as the moon and the stars.

Beloved author/illustrator Eric Carle invites all children to find their inner artist and paint the world as they see it. This picture book is filled with red crocodiles, orange elephants, and other color combinations that will inspire all readers to...

In this award-winning chapter book, an elderly man reflects upon his childhood and his friendship with a girl named Selva, who comes to Spain from a far-away desert country. The only thing she brought with her was an old, rusty bicycle. Although the...

The residents of a small town are terrified when a giant named Poliboros comes to town. Thank goodness the children, who have taken refuge inside their school, comes up with an ingenious way to deal with the giant. With its fun style, this novel, told...

Louis the swan was born mute. His beloved Serena ignores him because of his disability. When Louis's father steals a trumpet to help him find his voice, he learns to play it, and finally wins Serena's heart.

Malena hates going to swim class because the other kids make fun of her weight. Once the instructor tells her to think positively about herself, her whole outlook changes.

Who is who? Having a twin sister can be so much fun! Twins can play tricks on others by pretending to be the other, but what happens when the game backfires?

Lice invade the kingdom of Hairville. The princess will stop at nothing to rid the land of the nuisance.

Nana María receives a diary from her parents, but she doesn't write the usual stuff. Instead she spins ten fantastic stories filled with the magic of everyday objects, fabulous characters, and word games.

Mama Alma explains the importance of remembering people who have passed away to her granddaughter Bella and tells her what she should do to celebrate her life after she has died. Pat Mora uses this story to imagine how the Day of the Dead traditions...

The little boy in this picture book loves animals big and small. He knows his beloved friends need a clean environment and lots of plants and trees, so he sets out to do something about it.

Big Nate is in a class by himself! But things don't always go your way just because you're awesome. Nate keeps his cool. He knows he's destined for greatness because a fortune cookie told him so.

In this story, set in Chile in the early 1900s, Rosina's grandfather returns from a long journey, and brings with him something extraordinary: a gramophone and some operatic records. The family is even more astonished when he decides to build his own...

It's a pirate-themed holiday for Judy and Stink as the Moody family makes their way to historic Ocracoke Island, home of Blackbeard. As soon as they drop anchor on 'Artichoke' Island, they are greeted by Cap'n Weevil, a one-eyed buccaneer with a scraggly...

Ana has received a very odd invitation to a birthday party, signed by a 'black hand, with red cap.' Will Manu be able to solve this mystery? Who invited him to this 'party?' Children will be entertained as Manu and his friends go on a mad hunt to solve...

Every day, thousands of farm workers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their tables. Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up;...

Every Sunday, like clockwork, this young girl receives a phone call from her father, which she's grown to look forward to. He lives far away -- on the other side of the ocean -- and they haven't seen each other in over a year. On this particular day,...

This beautifully illustrated poem voices the excitement of Three Kings' Day from a child's perspective. Each verse explores the emotions, traditions, delicacies, and activities of a holiday that is widely celebrated throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Another beloved installment in the best-selling series. Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he...

Young René is from El Salvador, and he doesn't understand why his name has to be different in the United States. When he writes Colato, he sees his paternal grandparents, René and Amelia. When he writes Laínez, he sees his maternal grandparents, Angela...

Judy's Christmas list is really long, but, surprisingly, her brother Stink only wants one thing--snow! There is one little problem: the last time it snowed in Virginia over Christmas was 100 years ago. Stink remains hopeful and his enthusiasm is...

Amada Irma Pérez tells of her family's journey from México to the U.S. On the journey and upon arrival, she takes solace in her journal which reminds her that she is the same person no matter where she lives. A portrait of family togetherness and...

During his school vacation, Felipe helps out his father in the pharmacy and meets the creepy customers ranging from werewolves to witches!

Don Pingüino wakes up one morning determined to do something about the air pollution. He travels to the Pampas where, along with the other animals, determines the cause and takes action.

From her window, Ana sees a train go by daily, never stopping because there's no station close by. One amazing day, the train stops in front of her house and she's invited in. She soon discovers that this isn't just any old train, but a magical one that...

In this well-known Cuban bolero, a little girl carves her name in a tree trunk. The tree, both hurt and moved, gives her a flower, but wonders if she will forget him. The lyrics, combined with the creative illustrations, convey the depth of emotions...

In this poetic story, masterfully illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen-award winning artist Robert Ingpen, a little girl thinks of her homeland as she crosses the rough ocean toward and new life and liberty. It's a wonderful testament to imagination...

In this wonderful, bilingual tribute to grandmothers, José has to make some changes when his grandmother moves in, but he realizes how much happiness and life she breathes into his home. The warmth of this tale radiates in both languages.

Álvaro's grandfather tries to hunt elephants; Beatriz's neighbor has a dog that buys groceries and cooks for his owners. Readers will surely enjoy reading the imaginative adventures that Rodrigo, Noemí, Beatriz, Álvaro, and the rest of the gang conjure...

Kinney does a masterful job of making the mundane life of boys on the brink of adolescence hilarious. Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts...

Turbo Toilet has returned with a huge appetite for revenge. Luckily, Captain Underpants is back and the fate of mankind is once again in the hands of George and Harold. Will his powers triumph or will he get flushed for good?

Olivia is tired of her annoying brother Luis. She dreams of exchanging him for another boy--any other boy. Of course that's impossible, or is it? One day, the exchange happens unexpectedly. Instead of Luis, she ends up with Oscar, who is much more polite...