Fiction

Olivia's birthday is days away. Plans must be made. Who makes plans? Moms! Who simply must know the plans? Olivia, who is NOT above eavesdropping. But when she not-so-accidentally-but-kinda overhears her mom talking about her...

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.

Sara and her friend Blue set out in a boat to find the land where no one is ever bored. A storm breaks their craft in two and Sara ends up inside a whale's belly! Blue comes up with an ingenious way to save them and get them to their destination.

Max makes a deal with a little bird. If he teaches him to fly, he can eat the bird. Once they achieve this mission, will Max still want to eat his feathered friend?

Eric Carle teaches children about the life cycle of a flower throughout the seasons in this colorful picture book.

Although Bea gets annoyed at her younger brother, she discovers that being his older sister is not that bad after all.

Poor little Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell as is forced to find a new home. The one he chooses is rather plain so he asks some new friends to decorate and protect the shell. What will happen once he grows even bigger? Information about the marine...

One morning, Mina the squirrel discovers a strange green ball outside her door. Much to her surprise, it hatches and out pops a hairy white creature. She instantly begins a search for its mother. Children will love seeing that as the little fuzzy guy...

Small Saul is not like other pirates. He enjoys cooking, keeping the boat clean, and giving out flowers. Will he be able to show the crew how valuable he is?

On a windy day, Blue the penguin, is thrilled to play with his brand new kite. A super strong gust lifts him and all those that come to his aid into the air and lands them in the tropics. In this rhyming story, readers will enjoy seeing how the friends...

Nacho explains what he likes about every season and the changes in the plants and animals.

Sophie Piper has adapted 31 of Aesop's fables for young readers. They include Belling the Cat, The Lion and the Mouse, The Fox and the Grapes, The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, The Lion in Sheep's Clothing, and The Country Mouse and the City Mouse.

Since Ernest and Celestine need money to fix their roof, Celestine convinces her friend to dust off his violin and play in the streets. After a fruitless first attempt, they find success as a duet.

A playful moon and a bunch of determined animals are the key elements of this appealing tale. Michael Grejniec's characteristic textured watercolor illustrations show a series of animals climbing on top of one another in an attempt to reach the moon...

This book presents 17 fables written by the timeless Spanish writer Samaniego. They have been gently adapted and illustrated for young readers.

The animals are terrified of the Giant Jumperee that has snuck into Rabbit's burrow except for Mama Frog. Readers will be delighted to discover why she is not afraid.

Join Snoopy and Woodstock on a fabulous camping adventure!

Rita fears everything. She eventually learns that her fears prevent her and everyone else from having fun.

Eleneja's mother is a giraffe, but she is not. She was adopted when she was young. One day, she sets out to discover who she is and, after meeting many different kinds of animals, finally realizes why she looks the way she does.

Paula's favorite new word is 'no' and she uses it for everything. Children will enjoy seeing the consequences of her not doing what her mother tells her to do.

One day, Grisela the mouse feels sad so she decides to paint herself different colors to brighten up her mood. The other animals laugh at her attempts until she meets just the right friend.

Crocodile is antsy. He can't sit still and his mood keeps changing. He has a little problem, or should we say a tall problem? He's in love with Giraffe! How will he get her to notice him?

After reading a book of poems about gardens, Lola decides she wants to plant a garden of her very own.

All Bear wants to do is sleep, but Duck, his neighbor, is wide awake and bored. Will he ever be able to get to bed?

The color monster does not know what's going on. All of the emotions and their representative colors are all jumbled up. Will he be able to put everything back in its rightful place? This picture book offers children a wonderful way to express their...

Chloe has no idea that she lives in a magic garden. Amazing things happen there including trees that change color, insects that shine like the stars, and bees that pollinate plants. Information on the different types of animals and insects found in...

Children will enjoy the slow rhythm of this book about five figurines that sit on a windowsill watching and waiting for the amazing things that happen before their eyes. It will have all readers taking stock of what's around them and enjoying the small...

Dennis is a little boy who expresses himself in a non-verbal way. Will he ever find a friend who can relate to him in the same way?

Antón Pirulero collects rhymes, riddles, traditional songs and verses, and other tidbits, and writes them on little pieces of colored paper. Charming illustrations by well-known author/illustrator Ivar Da Coll make this lively collection especially...

Sierra loves to play soccer, but she is sad that her aunt, with whom she lives, can never make her weekend games because she has to work in a restaurant. A rain delay gives her the perfect opportunity to find a way for her aunt to see the final game of...

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandmother ride the bus across town, but today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part...

Franklin's nightly bedtime ritual is disrupted when he can't find his favorite old blue blanket. When he enlists the help of his parents and friends, they offer a series of substitutes, but none can replace his beloved blanket.

The witch in this story is so excited about her date with the Ogre, that she tells everyone she sees. They all tell her to change something about her appearance, but, as it turns out, Ogre likes her just the way she is. Children will love to see how...

Sometimes friends have disagreements. The dinosaurs show children how to act when this occurs.

Various animals from the penguin and the firefly to the wolf and the frog explain in humorous, rhyming text why their father is the best. Readers learn about the habits of each animal, including humans, and gain pride in their fathers at the same time.

A little girl describes all the fun things she does with her English-speaking grandparents on Saturdays and with her Spanish-speaking grandparents on Sundays. This endearing picture book demonstrates the joys of being both bilingual and multicultural.

A little boy and a big white bear discover that friendship is not one-sided. It is a give and take.

One day, Willie, a green dog, meets Petra, a white dog and the two instantly connect. The next morning, he wakes up red. Embarrassed by the change in his behavior, he decides to go to the country. Luckily Ramon, the wise owl, explains what happened. ...

Spidercat is not like any another cat you have seen. For starters, he is red and blue. He also lacks the agility associated with most felines. Will he ever discover his special talent and an owner who can appreciate him?

Each Sunday, a boy and his father go to the market to sell the fruit and vegetables that they grow in the mountains. They always see the same vendors and, of course, a pesky monkey named Toto that loves to steal food from the different stalls. One...