Fiction

In this traditional African tale, an elephant loves to play with his eye as if it were a ball. One day, it falls in the water, and he becomes agitated when he cannot locate it. A little girl teaches him that if he stays calm, he will find the solution...

Many people take having a constant water supply for granted. In this book, potable water must be delivered to a town once a week. Those are days when hope and joy flow. A lengthy note by the author will help children understand the importance of...

This picture book offers a wonderful way to explain hyperactivity to children. A boy named Javi is frequently getting in trouble at school and at home. Always accompanied by a young titi monkey, he explains how he feels and why he does what he does. ...

Chispa has decided that he is all grown up and wants to work instead of going to school. After his mother and wise Mr. Owl make a few career suggestions, he realizes that school is where he truly wants to be.

Every spring, Otto would run along the path by the wall to pick wild strawberries. One day, he discovers an enormous rock blocking his way. Upset at first and not knowing what to do, he decides to climb it. Once on top, he begins to see his world from...

There is nothing like the bond between grandmother and grandchild. In this touching bilingual book, a young girl wonders what will happen to her grandmother's love when she is not physically with her. She is reassured that she will always feel it.

Whenever the young girl in this story gets to visit her grandmother in Mexico, they love spending time on the rooftop. From up above, they take in the sights below and look at the famous Popocatéptl volcano in the distance.

Meet 10-year-old Max. People call him a special child because he has trouble reading, controlling his emotions, and paying attention. But he knows his imagination and way of looking at things are what make him truly unique.

A mother explains to her child what the color red is in an engaging, lyrical way.

It's time for his school's Spanish spelling test, and Manolo wants to win. He turns to his grandmother for help. While they practice together, he learns that she was not allowed to speak Spanish at school when she was a little girl. After hearing...

Pepita is the baby of the family. She feels displaced when her parents have a baby. With a little bit of time and lots of love, Pepita and Bebita become the best of friends.

Everyone cries, including police officers, soccer players, superheroes, dogs, even rocks! In a lighthearted way, this picture book explains to children that crying is necessary for several reasons. They will feel better about expressing their emotions.

Croac is the happiest frog in the world jumping from one lily pad to another. One day, an encounter with a stork leaves him injured and sad. He's afraid the other frogs will laugh at him if he attempts a leap, but, as it turns out, the joke is on the...

Clover lives with her large family on a beautiful farm. There are always so many fun things to do, but picking just one is hard for her. One day, when a young goat named Peony wanders off, Clover realizes she must act quickly and decisively to save...

One afternoon in the park, Ona meets a bear. Frightened at first, the two become friends. The bear tells her he escaped from the circus with the dream of being a poet. The little girl decides to help the bear accomplish his goal in this beautiful...

Once upon a time, there was a man who was always cold. He tried wearing more coats, but that didn't help. Everything changed after a surprising visit in this story about the importance of love and friendship.

The young wobblysaurus wants to participate in the big bike race, but she's a bit nervous since she recently learned to ride. After falling numerous times, her grandmother shows up and tells her things take time. This charming story about perseverance...

Jim is in a good mood because he is going to a pajama party at his parents' house with his friend Norman. He plans to stay up all night, but as the other guests doze off, will he be able to keep his eyes open and his spirits high?

Fish cannot sleep, and he won't let Crab sleep, either. Crab asks him what's keeping him up. Fish lists the things he is worried about. Readers will be amused to see the effect this has.

Jim wakes up one beautiful sunny morning and nothing seems right to him. His friends suggest that he might be a little grumpy and try to cheer him up. Could they be right?

Once upon a time, there were three fairy godmothers who longed for a princess to look after, but they were never chosen. One day, a knock on their door changed their lives and they were whisked off to the palace of King Descolorido XVII and a Half. ...

Alicia answers an ad for a cave painter. This unstoppable cave girl hops on the Bison Express, aces the interview, and ends up changing her life for the better.

This book is full of hope for a better future. The narrator imagines a world without conflict, poverty, pollution, inequalities, and judgements. With sparse text and gentle illustrations, it's a wonderful choice for classroom discussion.

A little boy wants his mother's help drawing a duck. His urgent pleas make her worried. Readers will be amused to see what happens when the assignment is over.

In a faraway city, there are many mysteries, but than greater than Lucas's smile. You can see it day and night, 365 days a year: 366 days if it's a leap year. Scientists come from all over the world to study this phenomenon. One day, a determined girl...

Have you ever wondered what feeling do when they have the afternoon off? With sparse text and adorable illustrations, this book will help children better understand a wide range of emotions.

Since her mother still has some work to do, Estela and her dad get ready for bed. After reading nine books, the girl is still not tired. They call upon Detectives Hippo and Flamenco to discover where the sleep they were expecting has gone. Readers...

Hana has hundreds of hijabs and a ton of accessories. What happens when her collection gets a bit out of hand? She comes up with a perfect, fashionable plan.

This rhyming picture book reassures children that it's okay to read a book standing on your head, change their minds, jump in a pile of leaves, lose at a competition, stay quiet for a few minutes, and eat newly fallen snow. It teaches them the...

In this oversized picture book, Beaver sets off for a great adventure. He rows and rows, but soon realizes that he does not know his way home. Akita the dog picks him up in his hot air balloon. As they soar high above in the sky, Beaver learns about...

Two moles lodge a protest when a family tries to throw them out of the garden where they live. This story teaches children about moles in a fun way.

This illustrated book teaches children how to care for their pet dogs and provides insight into their behavior. It discusses their sleeping habits, need for canine interaction, dislike of unfamiliar sounds, taking care of special needs dogs, and much...

When the fair is getting ready to move, Oscar finds an abandoned red fish crying in a bag of water. The fish tells him her dream is to swim in the ocean. Oscar and Sabueso set out to help her.

Winter is fast approaching. Both Bear and Squirrel need a lot of food. There's just one problem; bears don't share! After gobbling up practically everything in sight, Bear realizes the joy in sharing.

It’s Dragon's first day at summer camp. A girl volunteers to be his buddy. After getting a little annoyed at him, the girl realizes that dragons make great friends.

Turtle is in a terrible mood because she has fallen over. Rabbit and Fox try to cheer her up, but it's Hedgehog to the rescue! This picture book shows children the importance of understanding others' feelings and trying to find the silver lining in any...

Spanning ancient Egypt to the present, this picture book teaches readers that families have fled their homelands for different reasons. While some adults look upon the newcomers with disdain, the children become friends.

The Three Little Pigs do not want to come and play because they do not have a Christmas tree. Wolf and the other forest animals decide to look for one. Will they be able to bring a little magic to the Pigs' holiday?

One morning, Samira wakes up and learns that the empty corner where she and the neighborhood kids play will soon disappear. Is there any way to save it? This picture book teaches children the importance of getting involved in causes that matter to them.

Will wants to be queen. His mother tells him he can achieve his goal if he uses all his strength in battle and never gives up. This picture book will encourage and reassure children of all ages.