Fiction

When Sofia's mother's purse falls on the floor and the contents spill out, Sofia sees a card that says 'alien.' After that, she is convinced her mother is from outer space! Eventually she learns that the word has different meanings.

This illustrated collection of poems captures the comfort of home. There are verses about everyday household items, life during different seasons, celebrations, haikus about vacations, and much more.

This illustrated anthology introduces children to classic and contemporary poets from Spain and Latin America. They include Amado Nervo, Federico García Lorca, and Gloria Fuertes.

La Paz is a happy but noisy place. Yearning for a little peace and quiet, the townspeople elect Don Pepe as their mayor. He soon outlaws singing. Even the tea kettles are afraid to make a sound. One day, a rooster comes to town and does what rooster...

Guachipira is a little bird that has never flown away from home. One day, her family begins acting rather strangely. To cure them, she knows she must travel far and wide to gather ingredients to make the remedies they need. This picture book...

Luk's beloved elephant Mali is injured when she steps on a landmine and loses one of her legs. Readers will be touched to see how she is cared for, fitted for a prosthetic, and learns to walk again with Luk's unwavering help.

In the beginning, when day and night did not exist, the Warao--the native inhabitants of the Orinoco Delta--lived in darkness. This traditional tale explains the origin of the sun and the moon.

Fighting crime in Gotham City is no small feat. Good thing Batman has many tools of the trade and tricks up his sleeve.

The boys are thrilled when the date for the intramural soccer tournament is announced until they learn that at least two girl starters must be on each school team. Readers will enjoy seeing how both the girl and boy athletes react and what they...

Tomás and his friends see things that each one wants to buy, but they do not have any money. Just when the trio doesn't think they could feel any sadder, a magic coin rolls buy. Once they catch it, they learn they can only buy one thing with it. ...

Having a rhino at home could be very useful. He could eat your report card before your parents see it, help your grandmother make donuts, and help you get a better allowance from your father at the end of the week, but best of all, he could be a lovable...

Felicia accompanies her mother as she cleans houses. Bored one day at Mrs. Fitzpatrick's home, she begins to explore even though she has been warned not to. When she sees a swing set in the yard, she cannot resist and goes outside to play. Much to...

Children will love this illustrated adaptation of the classic Latin American song Estaba la rana for its rhyme and the cumulative nature of the lyrics.

An evil force has turned everyday machines into killers on the peaceful planet of Dalnore. Will Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern, be able to stop their rampage?

In the village of Palenque, hardly anyone knows how to read. When Gina begins to receive letters that she imagines are filled with pledges of love, her younger sister decides to learn how to read to be able to tell Gina what the letters say. With the...

In this award-winning adaptation, the little boy who informs the emperor that he was not wearing any clothes is brought to the palace and becomes the ruler's personal adviser. He narrates the story from the beginning to show how he got such an important...

One day, a man in a red suit comes to inform the crocodiles that he has purchased the river in which they live and, because he paid cash on the barrel, they have to vacate. Readers will love seeing how the oldest of the crocodiles gets the message...

In this tender story about adoption, Kwame wants to have glasses like his brother and his parents in order to be just like them. Even though his eyesight is perfect, his family not only gets him glasses so everyone would look the same, they go one step...

Mr. Levin comes to Bogota in 1938 to open up a watch shop in a small building in a modest neighborhood. His neighbor is Mrs. Blanca, a school teacher. This amazingly detailed picture book shows the passage of time over the ensuing decades as these two...

From the team that brought you the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book Extra Yarn comes this profound picture book about two brothers who decide to dig a hole and look for something spectacular. With their trusty dog at their side, they dig, and dig, and dig,...

Set in Venezuela, this original story is about a hen who wants a bicycle for her birthday and the owner who tries to grant her wish.

Pep Bruno wrote this delightful collection of short stories to pay homage to the children's book authors who have inspired him, including Arnold Lobel, Eric Carle, and A.A. Milne. The five tales show a group of insect friends who are always willing to...

A little girl writes down all the words she does not understand and puts them in a box. For her eighth birthday, her parents give her a dictionary and she begins to appreciate the true gift of language.

In a delightful case of mistaken identity, Jessica the frog and her friends find an egg. When it hatches and a long green creature emerges, Jessica assures the others it's a chicken. Luminous collage-like illustrations reveal the frogs have really...

Andrés is a mechanic who loves gardening. He is chosen for a special job due to his superior skills. When he discovers he will be working on bombers, the peace-loving man alters the planes and plants a big surprise.

A little boy named Constantine gets all his friends to help him to convince the clouds to make it rain. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

The 28 poems in this illustrated anthology were written by pioneers in Venezuelan children's literature. They celebrate animals, nature, games, and sheer joy of youth. Brief biographies on all of the poets are included at the end of the book.

Nobody will let Perico the parrot help with the preparations for the Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Antonio. His cries of 'Let me help' are met with 'go away.' The determined bird finds a way to help and be part of the big fiesta.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special, from making altars for our deceased loved...

When Mouse Pérez (the Tooth Fairy of the Spanish-speaking world) gives a mouthful of teeth to a meow-less cat, both cat and mouse learn to reconcile their differences, making this a useful lead-in for discussing concepts of accepting others and...