Fiction

Greta wants to be big like the other yaks. She tries everything, but she remains the same size. Thanks to an emergency situation, she learns that being small is not a disadvantage.

In this touching picture book, a young girl shares how everything changes after her mother dies. She finds comfort in wearing her mother's favorite sweater. Together with her father, she finds a way to handle her grief.

At school, a little girl is asked what she will be when she grows up. Unsure about how to answer, she consults her grandmother, who helps her imagine the endless possibilities.

Early one Saturday morning, a little boy takes a trip with his father to the Other Side. Once across the U.S./Mexico border, they run their errands. Their last stop is the most important: they drop off supplies to friends from Central America. This...

In the library, after everyone has gone home, the books get to together and talk about the children who read them that day. Dino cannot participate because, since he is on such a high shelf, no one notices him. The other books hatch a plan to get him...

In this award-winning picture book, Carlitos lives in a small town with his mother and grandmother. From his house, he can see the city of San Juan. One day, he makes the decision to travel there and look for his father. Along the way, he learns the...

Best friends play together, share secrets, and worry about each other, but, sometimes, they disagree, get angry, and need some time apart. This reassuring picture book teaches children all friendships have ups and downs.

Children can be scared of many things. The three stories in this delightfully illustrated book will encourage readers to face their fears head on.

A little girl pictures what her life would be like if she had a sister. She discovers the importance of family and friendship.

It's snowing. Gabo sees kids from his new school playing outside and he wants to join them. He doesn't have warm socks, winter boots or a sled. How will he join in the fun and make new friends?

Evelyn is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together, but, after today, Evelyn won't live across the street anymore. This book captures the special bond the two girls.

This humorous picture book about a hungry snake introduces children to a variety of animals that hatch from eggs.

Ava's mom works Sunday through Friday, so they always look forward to spending time together on Saturdays. They go to the library, get their hair done, have a picnic in the park, and this Saturday, they have tickets to a puppet show. After the day...

Honorato loves to eat, but he is overweight. In this rhyming tale, he makes a pact with his scale to get thinner.

Gala learns to love and respect the forest from her grandmother. When she sees it filled with garbage and later damaged by deforestation and fire, she decides to swing into action.

A young boy stumbles upon a book of magic, changes himself into an old man, and plays some devilish tricks on his aunt, uncle, and dog. The illustrations by Maurice Sendak capture the warmth and charm of a child's enchanted world.

Since Clive Prendergast is a fox, he has adapted well to life in the big city. His friend Humphrey, who is a donkey, struggles to find his way. One day, they find a special blue envelope that turns the city into a magical place...at least for one night.

A stray dog follows a swirling leaf and ends up in a big city. In this moving picture book, he decides to look for a place to call home.

In this stunning version that teaches the importance of freedom, the Chinese Emperor puts a nightingale in a cage because of its beautiful singing voice. The bird misses the forest and manages to escape. Years later, he returns to save the emperor.

A little girl attempts to understand her mother's different moods by comparing them to the weather. For example, when she's happy, there are rainbows in her head. When she's confused, there are clouds in there. This book will help young children...

Tiger's siblings do not want to play with him because they think he's unattractive. He ends up making friends with the unlikeliest of animals. An accident with a can of paint ends of changing his life forever.

Jaremy is afraid of many things, but he most worries about the wind. One day, he befriends a girl who isn't scared of anything and this friendship changes his outlook.

Sunnyville was a perfect place until Rhino littered. The townsfolk started to exhibit selfish behavior. Luckily, one day, Mouse comes up with simple yet effective solution.

Emergent readers will love seeing how much a little boy and girl love Big Cat.

Chipmunk does not like the beach, but he accompanies Bear because he is a good friend.

Horse loves to dance, but Buggy doesn't. How will Horse get his best friend to join in the fun?

A cat finds his happy place one cold winter's day.

A mama duck solicits help to rescue her wayward ducklings.

I bet you think that dinosaurs are ill-mannered. This book shows how polite and well-behaved they actually are.

In this beginning reader/picture book, children will fall in love with a delightful dog named Pug.

A dog shares how much he loves to run and play.

A little dog shares what he loves about his garden.

Ajonjoli is bored at home. Maybe a trip to the moon will snap her out of her funk!

Hedgehog and Turtle can't hug because of the pandemic. They come up with creative ideas to show each other how much they care.

A man named Antonio wants to bake a cake for his friend Blanca, but it's not coming out right. He gets help from some unusual sources. Will Blanca like the end result?

This bilingual poem invites everyone to a celebration of great food and friends. Under the desert moon, music is played, stories are told, and delicious food is served. The colorful illustrations of lizards, armadillos, birds, and fish complement the...

Wilson tells everyone in his neighborhood that one day he will fix up his elderly friend Gigi's house. This book teaches children the importance of community and helping others.

In this rhyming picture book, a little boy realizes that his grandfather, who he adores and idolizes, does not know how to read or write. He has learned so much from his grandfather over the years; now it's his time to teach him.

The children in this book use short verses to explain 12 different emotions, including awe, sadness, excitement, shame, and jealousy.

Ramsey's grandmother decides to make octopus stew. She did not count on the octopus escaping from the pot and capturing her. Ramsey dons his red cape and sets out to save grandma. A recipe for octopus stew is included.