Fiction

This award-winning picture book introduces children to a largely known part of history: Mexican Repatriation. After the Great Depression hit, many Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants were told that their jobs were for 'real Americans.' Facing...

Award-winning writer Eliacer Cansino has adapted this classic Christmas tale for young readers.

Franny can fix just about anything. In so doing, she teaches everyone about the three R's as well as scientific concepts such as friction, inclined planes, and pulleys.

Award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the legend of Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent.

Mutant potatoes love mud and Rot is no exception. When he finds a giant mud pit, there is just one little problem; his older brother tells him that the horrible Squirm lives in it. Rot will have to transform himself into a superhero in order to...

Have you ever thought about where dreams come from? Who decides what we dream? Meet Erik the dream builder. One night, a little boy accompanies him and discovers what he does while we are all sleeping.

E.T.A Hoffmann's classic story has been adapted into a striking picture book format.

This is the story of an unusual friendship between a girl and a spider which addresses the issue of childhood loneliness. It shows what children feel when they are ignored by adults.

When a dangerous heron comes to the pond where Mr. Frog lives, he decides to find a new place where he could sleep all day and sing all night far away from that dangerous bird. During his search, he meets many animals, including one very pretty frog who...

Nicanor is a real star! He picks up discarded items throughout his town and figures out who could use them. He will get readers thinking about reusing things instead of throwing them away.

Ideal for reading aloud, in this rhyming story, a cow wakes up and believes she's a butterfly. Although the town folk want to cure her of this idea, in the end, she remains true to herself.

The hairy green monster no longer frightens people. It's not that he's not scary; no one lives in the town anymore. If he still wants to be a monster, then he will have to move to the city. He finds himself a house, hides in the closet, and waits…

Long, long ago, the Sun posed a challenge to all the birds. Whoever could fly the closest to him would be named king. This book, which introduces children to the kinglet bird, proves that size does not matter.

Dagfrid is not your typical Viking girl. She does not like the typical gender roles or the fish diet she is forced to eat. She decides to sew herself some pants, build a boat, and conquer new lands.

Gracie, the foster cat, has come to Binky's space station. Could she be a robot or an alien? When he finds out the truth about her, his skills as a space agent are put to the test.

It's Wednesday! Which means it's time for Jim Panzee's weekly Wednesday walk. He wakes up, stretches a little, grabs his stress orange, and sets off. Jim's favorite part of the walk is the blissful silence. When he's alone, he can hear all the jungle...

Teo loves dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex given to him by his father who he has not seen in a while. Teo has a weak heart that needs 'batteries' like his toys. To fix it, Teo would need to see his dad again even though his mother is against it. Maybe...

Children will love this lyrical, illustrated adaptation of The Little Red Hen. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

For many years, the little house has existed undisturbed on a hill, surrounded by friendly trees. When the tranquility and harmony of the hilltop are interrupted by the tall buildings that spring up all around, the house grows sad. The kind great-great...

From the mountains of Ethiopia comes this tale about a newlywed woman named Danite who is not completely happy because her stepson does not love her. She journeys far and submits to a difficult test in order to win his approval.

Matias lives by the sea with his grandfather, who makes small model boats. One day Matias notices a change in his grandfather and what appears only as a small mystery turns out to be the beginning of a great adventure.

After hearing a story about a robin who tries to put out a fire, Mia and her class realize that even though they are small, they can make a difference. This story will inspire readers to act.

This anthology of poetry features dual-language text and reflects the many different faces of the Mexican culture, both past and present. Readers will savor the sounds and bask in the colorful scenes as the author and illustrator share a Mexico they know...

Henry and Mudge have loads of fun with the coming of spring.

There's a party at the cemetery, and all the skeletons have come out to join the fun in this outlandish song that also helps children learn to tell time.

Each time young Bartholomew Cubbins takes off his hat, another appears on his head. This infuriates the King, who has commanded the boy to uncover his head. Even the King's wise men and magicians cannot keep the hat from reappearing. The 500th hat,...

The children in Miss Nelson's class take advantage of her good nature and misbehave--until one day, Miss Nelson disappears and they are stuck with a horrible substitute.

In this touching book, Nando and his mother honor the spirit of his favorite uncle on the Day of the Dead. Nando wonders how he will recognize his uncle's spirit, but in the end he is reassured that Tío Fernando is happy because he has not been forgotten.

A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit...and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a...

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

Gerald McDermott's version of the Pueblo Native American tale is strikingly illustrated with bold, warm colors and unique geometric figures in the style of Southwestern Native American art.

Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., cannot believe his luck when a family of plump, tasty-looking mice moves in next door. Chato and his friend Novio Boy prepare a welcoming feast to lure the mice to their home. But the friendly mice bring a surprise...

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

This well-known folk song tells the story of a young nobleman who is called off to war on his wedding night, never to return.

After arguing over who is bravest, a frog and a hound realize that they must learn to cooperate in order to face the ferocious lion with courage.

This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very...

A frog goes to the marketplace to buy groceries. Distracted by all the commotion, he forgets to buy what he needs!