Fiction

These rhyming verses introduce readers to the children and countries of the Americas, from the United States to Chile. A map, glossary, and illustrated list of capital cities are included.

A father takes his two children on a search to find our place in time and space. While traveling through the Solar System, he teaches them about history, including conflicts and wars. The book conveys a important message of peace and the futility of...

Bruno is a stork that can no longer fly because he broke his wing. He decides to learn to read and write. After this accomplishment, he writes stories about the other animals in the forest. This makes his friends feel special.

After getting drenched during a field trip to see dinosaur fossils, Virginia decides to take a bath before dinner. Her father tells her not to fall asleep in the water. Suddenly, she hears a voice, and a dinosaur appears! She ends up having a lot of...

Ada and Iggy are convinced there is a petnapper on the loose, but, as a scientist, Ada knows she should not jump to conclusions. Along with her friends, they examine the facts, formulate a hypothesis, and try to solve the mystery before more dogs go...

The Mammothon, the crazy mammoth race, is about to begin. Pepe, Mona, and Niam do not plan to participate. Something unexpected changes their plans, puts them to the test, and helps them to solve a hairy mystery.

Award winning writer Pilar Lozano Carbayo has adapted this famous classic for beginning readers. Information on the time period, characters, and Dumas is included at the end.

Because many students at the Verne school like to write, Pat, the librarian turtle, takes the kids on a trip back in time to meet Princess Enheduanna, the first female writer in history. Since she feels quite alone in her work, Sebas and Daniela...

Filomena, the new shaman, is convinced the neighbors have cast a spell. Her antidotes will turn the village upside down. Only Pepe's ability to turn into a dinosaur, combined with Mona Sapiens's intelligence and Nian Dertal's way with animals, will be...

All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! Surrender to his evil magnificence! Kneel before the glory of his butt-hands! Or simply, don't do it. Perhaps the Bad Guys and the Bad Girls have been defeated, but will they give up?

Luis's sister is a dragon. A neighbor objects to her living there. This short novel is a beautiful allegory about brotherly love and respect for diversity.

While helping to clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are soon searching for the missing dog. When they come to the new bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches Timmy's attention…

The skies are getting dark. The city falls apart. The shouting commences and the wolf has a lot of explaining to do. Is he big? Is he bad? Could someone please tell those three little pigs to stop says 'I told you so?'

While looking for a missing turtle, Banana Fox discovers that the Secret Sour Society is back and causing trouble! Along with his sidekick Flashlight, the two end up in a sticky situation.

Bumble and Snug explore a magic forest. When they get in trouble and are rescued by a unicorn, they decide to become superheroes. They will now be available to help in any situation, especially since they have an excited unicorn, a flying dragon, and a...

Strange things are happening in Fantville Forest. Could it be a ghost? A campout would be a great way to find out.

Marisa has had enough with the Chinki Plonkis, the super popular toys. Since she doesn't have one, her classmates ignore her. During one lonely recess, she discovers a secret society, which she uses to her advantage.

The Famous Five are planting a community garden. No one likes digging more than Timmy. When they find a treasure, it's time to investigate!

The poems in this book invoke the sights, sounds, and feelings of the different seasons. The illustrations perfectly compliment the verses.

The poor inhabitants of Mothville are being terrorized by a horrible giant who won’t let them speak Spanish and a monster with six trunks who wants to steal their water. Good thing they can count on the wise dog Wicket. This book comes with a separate...

A poet composes verses and music inspired by nature and the sound of the birds. Much to his surprise, the birds come and accompany him, turning a tree near his home into the concert tree.

A panic has befallen Tokyo in 2020. A curse is turning all the cats into stone! Catlock, who leads the investigation, and his friends are prepared for just about anything, including facing the terrible catsurais.

Jack and Annie must find a special food in order to save Penny, Merlin's beloved penguin. The magic treehouse whisks them to a mountain village in Southwestern China, close to a panda reserve. They arrive the same day as an historic earthquake! How...

In order to save Penny, Jack and Annie must obtain a feather from none other than Abraham Lincoln, who happens to be a little busy governing a country on the brink of war! The siblings use magic to be alone with the president, but they end up finding an...

Jack and Annie travel back in time to look for a rare flower in the Swiss Alps. In a nearby monastery, Annie offers to train a Saint Bernard named Barry. When Barry escapes, will be lead them to the floor or towards an avalanche of problems?

Annie and Jack must find four objects in order to save Penny, Merlin's little penguin who has been put under a spell. The first item is a rare emerald. To find it, they travel back in time to India, where they find a world both amazing and dangerous. ...

What sort of heroes is the International League of Heroes looking for? Would they be interested in the Bad Guys?

The Bad Guys travel back to the time of the dinosaurs. Can they avoid being eaten and get back to the present before an evil alien destroys the world? This book comes with games and riddles at the end.

They say that wormholes are magic passageways to amazing places. Thomas Mole and Little Toribio Mole are about to embark on an unforgettable journey.

Ruby, Tim, and Leo are at it again. This time they must figure out what has turned a school upside down!

Ruby, Tim, and Leo who are three friends who catch ghosts in their spare time. In this adventure, they help Marica, Leo's neighbor, who hears a strange meow coming from her basement.

Ada is the queen of questions. This trait comes in handy when the wind takes Rosie's uncle Ned away along with his famous helium pants.

In this bilingual story, Daniel goes to a family reunion, convinced that it will be a big bore. Instead, he befriends a cousin he didn't even know he had and discovers the importance of family. Pastel illustrations chronicle the reunion activities, from...

This moving tale of a Japanese American boy living in a World War II internment camp documents a part of history that has been virtually forgotten. 'Shorty' learns to play baseball and gains the confidence to overcome the hardships and discrimination he...

The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe represents one great family. The inspirational message of this...

This anthology of poems and stories from Mexico, illustrated with the brilliant and vivid paintings of Mexican artists, provides a truly captivating experience for the reader. Each poem or story is presented in its original Spanish form, alongside the...

One day, Baldomero decides to steal the sun and he is quite happy with the result. The plants wither, the animals become confused, and the townsfolk become grouchy and hostile for the lack of food. Enjoying his handiwork, he notices one young girl does...

The chest of dreams is filled with magical characters, happiness syrup, and flying shoes. This lovely collection of poems will encourage children to use their own imaginations.

Welcome to prehistoric times! Meet the first children of the world including, Mona Sapiens, a most unusual inventor, Crok Magnon, a big brute, and Pepe Saurus, the only cave boy without a special talent. Everything changes when one of Mona's potions...

Rosie and her friends need help inventing something new. After many failed attempts and waning hope, she finds success and much more.