Fiction

In book one, Jack is worried about the spelling test he did not study for. In book two, it's Math Week and Jack has to learn how to work well with a classmate other than Billie.

In book one, Jack asks Billie for help because he is nervous about auditioning for the school concert by himself, but things do not turn out like he had planned. In the second book, Billie and others realize how brave Jack is after learning he has...

Jeremy wants a special pair of sneakers, but his grandmother tells him they only have money for necessities. This moving story offers a creative way to teach about needs and wants and not judging people for what they wear.

Lola's class is given the assignment to draw a picture of the place where they come from, but, since Lola left the Island when she was a baby, she has no memory of it. She turns to her neighbors and family for help and from their recollections, she...

In the town of Chewandswallow, food falls from the sky instead of snow and rain. Unfortunately, the weather soon takes a turn for the worse and portion sizes gets so large, the town folk begin to fear for their lives! Children will love the clever...

Laura is very worried about climate change. The rising temperatures are destroying the ecosystem where the polar bears live. She is determined to do something to help her favorite animals.

This humorous story introduces children to a variety of marine animals in a fun way. Readers will love the interactions between Narwhal, his friend Jelly, and the other creatures that live under the sea.

Paula and her brother spend their vacation in a small town. While walking through the woods, they spot a gloomy house close to theirs. In the door well, sits an elderly lady with a wart on her big nose. She must be a witch!

The Shakespearian classic has been adapted into picture book format for young children.

When a charming grasshopper embarks on a journey, he observes different characters and discovers some very peculiar modes of behavior.

In book one, Billie tries to act brave and agrees to watch a scary movie with her friend Rebecca. She ends up having quite a fright night! In the second one, Billie wants a pet, but her parents say no to all the animals she mentions. Will she ever...

Virginia falls into a well filled with milk and finds herself in a completely white world. The inhabitants of this world are fascinated by her colorful appearance. Readers will love to see how the book comes to life as the surroundings take on...

The narrator in this story talks about his grandfather's amazing feats in the ring, but shares that his toughest fight in the world happened long before he became a professional wrestler.

Join Eloise for a very special Christmas at the Plaza Hotel, as she gives gifts to everyone she knows, trims the tree, exchanges gifts with her nanny, and goes from room to room helping people celebrate. The lighthearted verses and ever-charming...

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

Uncle Manuel cannot attend Edu's party, but he sends his dragons as a surprise. What kind of trouble could that cause?

In the first story, Jack helps Billie with her chores, thinking that with the money she will earn, she would buy something they both want. When she finally has enough, she wants to get something just for herself. Will she change her mind? In the...

Ideal for reading aloud, this cumulative, rhyming book contains a varied cast of animal characters looking for something to eat. Children will love seeing what happens when an elephant with an enormous appetite shows up.

Crock runs away from his village because he is tired of being laughed at by the older boys. He decides to go hunting to prove he is as good as they are, but nothing could prepare him for what falls into his trap!

Mr. McGreely tries to outwit a trio of rabbits in his hilarious attempts to protect the delicious vegetables in his garden. Readers will laugh as they follow the cumulative events of the story, revel in its whimsical onomatopoeia, and see just how much...

A little girl picks wildflowers as she walks with her father through a gray city. Each flower adds a color, beauty, and hope as they make their way home. This wordless book shows that small gestures can have an enormous impact.

In Maurice Sendak's debut as a writer, a little boy named Kenny has a dream one night in which a four-footed rooster asks him seven questions. Readers young and old will be swept up in his quest to answer them all in a story that masterfully blends...

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.

Ixchel wants to learn how to weave the colorful fabrics that Mayan women have been creating for generations, but her mother is always too busy making things to sell at the market to teach her. Undeterred, she not only finds a way to learn on her own,...

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...

The little boy in this story imitates the behavior he sees around him and does not understand why he always gets in trouble for it. When he sees that adults get in trouble, too, for things like saying bad words or speeding, he feels a lot better.

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.

In book one, Billie B. is asked to show Mika, the new student from Japan, around. When Mika begins to copy everything Billie does, she gets really annoyed. In the second story, Billie B. must learn to overcome her fear of swimming. Help comes in a way...

In this installment, Billie B. loses her first tooth and has a run-in with the school bully.

Clementina the turtle wants to see the world, but her macho mate Arturo never takes her ambitions seriously. Overburdened with the gifts and house wares that Arturo has given her, Clementina ventures out of her shell to begin a new life on her own.

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.