Fiction

Sometimes the forest is part of us and we are part of it. The young girl in this award-winning picture book discovers that the beauty and wonder of the forest can be found both inside and outside her home.

Gabriela is disappointed that the beautiful butterfly wings sent to her by her aunt do not work as expected. Her father helps her remember the sights, smells, and sounds of El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico and soon she is soaring.

Every night, Kibo the rhinoceros writes about the sights and sounds of the savanna. Naki the heron takes the pages, creates a book, and brings it to the city. The first to find it is Camilo the lion. He shares it with a friend, who shares it with a...

Castor wants to take a selfie. He finds the perfect spot, but when he takes the shot, he’s photobombed by a rabbit! That's just the beginning of animals wanting to be in the picture. Will he ever be able to take the selfie he planned?

In this rhyming story, a princess who lives in a book of fairy tales that few library patrons read, is sad. One day, a girl opens another rarely read book and out pops a pirate. Thus begins the most unlikely of love stories.

Moving is never easy. The little girl in this book has lived all over the world and is constantly being asked where she is from. After many years, countries, and experiences, she discovers where she truly belongs.

Bambú is too timid to corral the sheep with his mother and siblings. His life changes completely when he is adopted by a little boy. They form a strong bond and the dog blossoms under his loving care. This book shows children the sense of loyalty and...

Fiona is very upset after her grandmother dies. With the help of a group of animals and her mother, she discovers that her grandmother is always with her.

It's not fair. Grown ups spends a lot of time in front of computers, cellphones, and tablets. In this book, Martin learns the importance of limiting screen time.

Miguel takes Coquí with him everywhere he goes in San Juan. Sadly, he has to leave him behind when he moves with his parents to New York City. Miguel misses his old home and pet terribly, but, after exploring the Big Apple with his mother, he discovers...

It's Carnival time in St. Lucia and Melba cannot wait to go. She misses the bus, but, luckily, friends and neighbors accompany her on a musical trip to the vibrant, colorful celebration. Creole words pepper the Spanish text and information about the...

In the middle of a busy city, a plant begins to grow by a lamp post. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the flowers turn into watermelons. No one seems to notice until one day, a little girl decides to make a car out of the giant fruit. Others soon follow...

Little Chaski has to deliver a message before the sun sets, but, along the way, he stops to help animals in need. Will he make it on time? This book teaches readers about Incan culture and the Quechua language.

Emma is scared to sleep in a bed by herself and her stuffed animals want to help her. How will they be able to do that when they have their own fears?

Rizos Blancos is a sheep that cannot sleep. She asks friends and family for advice, but nothing helps until her grandmother comes up with the solution.

Moncho loves to draw. One day, in the middle of his drawings, he finds a paper with a black splotch. He asks everyone what it could be. After receiving different interpretations, he comes up with his own and begins to appreciate his work of art.

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...

On a beautiful fall day, a little girl keeps asking her mother to say it. As they observe the leaves and animals, the mother jokes with her daughter until she finally utters the heartwarming words the girl was waiting to her.

It's fall and Squirrel finds five delicious nuts. He decided to hide them for later. Come winter, he is surprised to discover what happened to them.

Whenever the little girl in this story visits her grandfather in Cuba, she helps him sell fruit. They sing the names of the items they have to sell throughout the streets of Havana. Margarita Engle shares information about the street vendors in Cuba...

Maxy is a puppy that lives with Clarita and her family in Puerto Rico. One day, he sees everyone boxing things up. That night, Hurricane Maria hits the island. He is terrified, but he survives with his family and learns to overcome his subsequent fear...

Tami is highly praised for always being on time, braking smoothly, and never being distracted. At night, he asks himself questions about nature. One day, instead of passengers, he is asked to transport dried fruit and nuts. Halfway during his trip, a...

Once upon a time, there was a king that ate so much pork, he wife warned him he would turn into a pig. Little does he know that would actually happen! This book encourages children to be open to trying different things.

Biscuit wants to go to school, but it's not a place for dogs. What will the teacher do when he discovers the determined pup comes to class?

While a surfer is heading to the beach, many people ask him for a ride. They keep piling into his car until everything comes to an explosive stop!

Two groups of kids are in the park. They can’t understand each other because one trio speaks Spanish and the other speaks English. As they play together, they realize that fun and friendship transcend the language barrier.

In this rhyming story, Tom Thumb and his siblings find a castle and decide to go inside. When the ogre who lives there sees them, he tells them they are his next meal. They stall him by teaching him about proper hygiene, social distancing, and mask...

A little girl enjoyed a peaceful, happy life until the big catastrophe came and ruined everything. Readers will be quite surprised to realize what, or should I say who, she is referring to?

Milo believes that one day he will turn into a ferocious wolf. When he learns that he has to train all day to achieve his goal, he worries that he will have to change who he is. His friends help him hone his skills and make him realize that he can...

Told in the first person, this picture book features a young boy who feels lonely and fears being called upon in class because he stutters. His father takes him to the river and makes him realize that he talks like the water, sometimes smoothly other...

When a little girl moves, she wonders what her neighbors and new classmates will be like. This picture book captures both her trepidation and hope.

The grandfather in this story forgets everything, including his wife's name, which floor he needs to go to, and his favorite expressions. Luckily, he always remembers how much he loves his granddaughter.

Every time George's mother asks him to bark, he makes a different animal sound. She takes him to the vet to find out what's going on.

Madani is the best player on the team even though he plays barefoot. He saves all his money in a box for a special purchase. His teammates think he is going to buy cleats to improve his game, but he shows everyone that his best move happened off the...

When young Billy Trunk starts school, he is reluctant to make friends because his classmates are so different from him. His dad helps him make a new friend through the internet. Billy is in for a surprise when he actually meets his new friend in person.

Antonio searches far and wide for someone to read with, but everyone is too busy at the moment. He meets a blind, elderly man and they enjoy a good story together.

Every day, Charlie does things the exact same way. He is convinced something terrible will happen if he acts differently. When a small emergency makes him deviate from his routine, he learns that change can sometimes turn out wonderfully.

In this oversized picture book, a girl named Pom is too young to go to human school so she decides to visit the schools of her animal friends. When she returns home, she tells her mother about all of the fun things that she saw.

Hedgehog invites Harry to a sleepover. He pitches a tent in his yard and awaits the arrival of his friend.

Charlie has a hard time making decisions. When his birthday rolls around, he cannot figure out what he wants. When he sees an ad for the animal shelter, he decides a dog would be perfect. Now he just has to pick one.