Fiction

This beautifully illustrated collection of poems captures the dream-like quality of nighttime. The verses feature the moon, stars, animals, and much more.

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots --Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish. Four leading Latino artists brilliantly illustrate the twelve stories in this collection, which...

Isadora is learning a lot about space at school. One night, when following a shooting star that fell from the sky, she meets a bright new friend. Her name is Nova and she shouldn't be on Earth. On top of that, she has lost Pluto, her lunar kitty! ...

Amanda Li adapted the adventures of Jansson's beloved Moomins. This edition contains artwork from the animated TV series, which gives it a completely modern feel.

The world is coming to an end. It’s up to the Bad Guys to save it. They might have to 'borrow' a rocket. There could be something gross in the space suit. Could it be that Mr. Piranha ate too many bean burritos?

The Magic Rescuers’ new adventure takes Lucas, Zoe, and Marina to Magasia, the Easternmost region of the magic world. There they find a flying carpet, a cave full of treasure, and a toaster that grants wishes!

This wonderful anthology of animal poems includes selections from Colombia's best known writers of all times, including Rafael Pombo, Celso Román, Darío Samper, and Ricardo Carasquilla. Each poem is illustrated with humorous drawings.

Something scary is happening in Paris: Magali, the little mouse, has disappeared! When her friend Gatlock tries to find her, he discovers that she is not the only one missing. He gathers his courage and his neighbors and begins an investigation.

Isadora is very excited to be a bridesmaid at her aunt's wedding. With a mischievous older cousin and a bored baby sister to deal with, getting through the special day isn't exactly going to be a piece of cake.

It was supposed to be a peaceful weekend in the forest. When strange things begin to happen, the Magic Rescuers blame the snipes. The clues lead them deep into the forest in order to solve a fantastic mystery.

Osvaldo wants to be a musician. He moves to a big city and enrolls in the conservatory. He discovers he is no good at piano, flute or drums, but, just as he is about to lose hope, he realizes he is not as clumsy as he thought.

Sara climbs the tallest tree on the school yard in order to retrieve her brother's soccer ball. She ends up taking an unexpected trip to other countries, time periods, and dimensions with the Guard of Recess.

The Bad Guys are disappearing! A creature with a bunch of teeth and way too many butts is taking them away one by one. Could this really be the end?

Luis has to give a presentation on pets. He chooses his favorite: the mammoth! Now he has to prove to his classmates and teacher that he did the assignment correctly. This humorous tale is cleverly presented as if it were written in a notebook.

Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from breaking the record for good behavior and winning the pizza party when their teacher gets sick and is replaced by a strict substitute. No one can meet her standards.

Gavin and his friends do not know what to think about Khufu, the new kid in school. He doesn't act like the other kids and they think he has stolen Gavin's bike! To make matters worse, Gavin's Aunt Myrtle is visiting and she always takes his sister's...

Calvin is sad because his friends next door are moving and Harper, the school bully, will live in the house! In the meantime, he's excited about the upcoming science fair. Calvin will have to decide what to do when the facts do not prove his theory. ...

Richard cannot wait for Gregory's birthday party, but a note from his teacher to his parents could ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment. If only he could concentrate more like his new friend Gavin.

It's hard being the new kid in Carver Elementary. Gavin had a lot of friends at his old school, but here no one knows he's great at skateboarding and playing soccer. To make matters worse, he's drawn the attention of the school bully.

Miss Delgado tells the second grade class that it's time to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. The class narrows it down to a turtle or a bird. Sofia is named Election Commissioner and there's a class-wide...

Isadora Moon is half fairy and half vampire. When the entire family decides to go camping, things happen that aren't quite normal...Isadora has been invited to the annual vampire dance, but she dances ballet like the fairies. She'll have to prepare a...

A stranger shows up during recess. Turns out it's a man who has been missing for decades! As a boy, he went to the school and was fascinated with world records.

Roberto is not allowed to play soccer for the rest of the week. Recess will be a bore, right?

Nacho, Maria, and their grandmother visit their friend Augusto, a scientist who want to introduce them to his new pet Regina the dinosaur! She feels lonely among the humans and has a plan to make new friends. This book contains a section with factual...

Miguel and Sabina are curious about what's inside the park's off-limits woods. They imagine all sorts of scary things to explain why their parents won't let them go there. They must solve the mystery no matter what.

Lucas, Zoe, and Marina have enjoyed many adventures in the magical world, but now it's time to have fun with the humans since it's Halloween. Things get complicated when Marina eats a piece of candy. The visit to the hospital turns into a mission when...

George is on his way to a birthday party with a very special present. He must be careful, but there are two thieves hot on his trail…

A stranger has arrived in the forest. The inhabitants, which are all characters from famous fairy tales, believe he's the genie with the magic lamp. They come up with a list of wishes, which Riding Hood organizes and presents to the genie. Little do...

Juanito, a little boy from a fishing village, used to love the water until a giant wave capsized his canoe. While dreaming one night, he meets a star named Maria Luisa that is scared of the night. Together they both overcome their fears.

Since Amalia is the best seamstress in town, she is asked to make an official flag. Each time she finishes one of her magnificent creations, she finds someone in need of her handiwork. When it's finally time to unveil the flag, the citizens of...

This oversized picture book features a bear that always arrives late. When he gets in trouble, his human family decides to teach him how to tell time. He learns the value of being punctual and organizing his schedule.

After Toni sees an ad for Ronaldo Flash cleats, he wants them more than anything. When neither his mother nor his grandfather will buy him a pair, he decides to work to buy them. Each time he earns a little money, something always seems to happen. ...

What are all those oyster shells doing on the mountain high? Did they fall from the sky? This illustrated book teaches children about fossils and geology in a very unique way.

Each year for her birthday, the narrator of this story writes a list of the presents she would like. This year, however, her parents ask her to only pick things that cannot be owned. This edition has been adapted from the original to make it easier to...

The life of the Sonsonete family changes when they are sent a box that knows lots of folk songs. A contest is organized to see who can defeat this musical box. Children will discover the beauty of these traditional songs.

Ofelia does not like her appearance and is convinced she would be happier is she could transform herself into something other than a sheep. When she locates a fox pelt, she thinks her dream has come true, but she learns the hard way that it's better...

The animals have grow tired of the Lion's brazen acts. Once he diverts the river water to fill his pool, they decide to hold elections and choose a new leader. As the candidates sign up and run their campaigns, children will learn a lot about the...

Rosa's friends do not want to go swimming with her because, due to her weight, she makes a big splash and takes up a lot of space. She's horrified when she learns that she is referred to as the big-butted hippo. At first, she believes her friends when...

You might think that the Super Minis are just two kids playing in costumes, but they will surprise everyone when they actually find a super villain! This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.