Fiction

Enrique's mother can always find what he loses. Is she psychic?

Have you ever walked into a room and felt that you were different from everybody else? It could be due to your skin color, place of birth, the food your mother packs you for lunch, etc. This uplifting picture book teaches children to embrace and accept...

In this modern version of The Little Red Hen, Ruby asks her brothers for help building a little red fort in the backyard, but they all refuse and even laugh at her. Once it's completed, of course, they all want to play in it. It's a perfect choice for...

A drought has made food scarce; therefore, hungry Uncle Tiger must go into town and buy some groceries. When Uncle Rabbit sees him with his bag of provisions, he devises a clever plan to get his paws on it.

Matt de la Peña and Loren Long have done the seemingly impossible. They have captured the beauty and essence of love in this picture book. They let readers know that love is all around them in its limitless forms.

From the team that brought you Last Stop on Market Street comes this story about hope and family. It's Carmela's birthday and she is finally old enough to accompany her brother into town. She finds a dandelion growing in the pavement. Her brother...

Martin and his teddy bear, Luis, are inseparable. One day, the boy realizes that his beloved pal is sad. When he asks him why, Luis answers that he didn't think Martin would accept him if he knew that he wanted to be called Luisa. This book offers a...

Based on the author's life, this book embodies the immigrant experience. A mother and her son move to the United States, where they do not speak the language. They feel out of place until they discover the public library, and a whole new world of...

A storm is approaching and all the animals hunker down in their homes. Two bears knock on various doors asking for help, but are turned away. Undeterred, they keep going and end up repaying an unexpected kindness.

This book explains how different family members are related in a very visual way.

Leonard is not your typical lion. He is not ferocious and he likes to write poetry. With the help of a new friend, he shows the other kings of the jungle that everyone is an individual.

Inspired by Luis Soriano Bohórquez in Colombia, this book captures one girl's love for reading and the power of a good book. One morning, Ana awakens to the sound of donkeys approaching. She discovers they are carrying books. The Biblioburro has...

The other animals make fun of Oscar's hairless tail, but his family tells him why he should be proud of it.

A little girl talks about the different ways her heart feels depending on the emotions she is experiencing. The cut-outs in the artwork will help children visualize the changes in her moods.

Lola and her grandmother have a special bond. When her grandmother develops Alzheimer's, Lola does everything to make sure she is happy.

Based on a true story, Luis does not like sad stories. He looks forward to every Monday when the book bus visits his Honduran village. The stories bring color and joy to everyone. Information on the actual book bus and non-profit organization that...

Duna is very happy when Lucas moves next door. They even have the same last name! Lucas does not share her feelings and does not want to be her friend. He even builds a wall out of cardboard boxes to keep her away. The little girl is this story will...

It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus prepares for a fun adventure. He heads outside, but soon he begins to worry if he brought enough food and water. When a lizard tells him a big storm is coming, he really gets anxious. He remembers his mother's...

Out of the 13,025 eggs laid that year, Renato Nicanor's is the only one with green and purple Polka dots. When he hatches, his first word is ole. In Spanish, the word for flamingo is flamenco, just like the dance. This leads to a few misunderstandings...

Something stinks! What on Earth is his father cooking? Martin learns that he should try foods before he decides he doesn't like them.

Lía is excited to leave her parents' farm for the first time and visit her cousin in the big city. When she arrives, she discovers the city is so filled with smog, she cannot see her beloved stars. The two kids launch a campaign to clean up the...

While Milo and his sister ride a NYC subway train to visit their mother in jail, Milo looks at his fellow passengers and imagines what their lives are like. He draws his ideas as he moves from station to station.

This picture book teaches children the importance of not judging people before you get to know them. In one neighborhood, no one talks to anyone due to preconceived notions. One day, thanks to a minor mishap, the neighbors finally meet each other and...

A little girl goes to the animal shelter looking for a dog. The director tries to get her to adopt different species. Will she finally get the pet she desires?

Julie spends her days alone at home, sewing a beautiful party dress that, because she gets easily lost in thought, she never finishes. This happens year after year until she decides it's time for a change.

Large cities can be overwhelming. They can make you feel small. Named one of 2019's the best picture books by the New York Times, this story will appeal to anyone who has ever felt lost.

Maria does not want to wash her hands. Her parents teach her that good hygiene is very important to help her from getting sick. This book contains a catchy song that explains the proper way to wash your hands.

A dog lists all the things he sees outside, but he gets most excited by the squirrel!

Duck heads over to Bear's house and discovers he has gone fishing for a week? What will he do without his neighbor?

While on his first hunting trip with his father, the ice that Lars, the little polar bear, is sleeping on breaks off and he floats to a much warmer climate. Luckily he befriends a playful hippo that helps him find a way back home.

Alma Flor Ada and her daughter present a poetic tribute to the Yuba River. The poems, which are presented in alphabetical order, capture the natural beauty of the water and all that surrounds it.

The five elephants in this story love fruit. When they spot a tree they have never seen before, they all want its fruit for themselves. They end up learning to share the hard way.

The Tooth Mouse has lost his tooth and he cannot find his cousin to help him. A little boy decides to lend a hand.

In this rhyming tale, a lion, a dog, and a tiger perform amazing feats while balancing apples on their heads.

A brother and sister are told they can only choose one pet. Will they be able to come to an agreement?

In this classic children's story, Sam-I-Am is determined to make a friend eat a plate of green eggs and ham.

Duck has to do all the work because the farmer is super lazy. The other animals grow tired of his attitude and decide to do something about it.

Keep playing video games; it doesn't matter if the food gets cold. Don't ruin a tissue; use your sleeve. Don't clean your room; you'll never find anything. These are just some of the things that a mother would never say.

Ned was a pleasant boy who always said yes to everyone until, one day, he reached his limit. After that, it was no to everything until a lonely dragon asked him for something he could not turn down.

Rosie may be quiet at school, but at home, she's a brilliant inventor who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions she never had the chance to fly, Rosie starts building. ...