Fiction

Being the new student at school is never easy--even more so if you're new to the country and community. On her birthday Yoon's mother gives her a very special jade bracelet, and in efforts to make new friends, Yoon let's a mean-spirited girl borrow it...

Make a cradle for a baby. Use it as a superhero's cape. warm yourself on a cool night. There are so many things you can do with a rebozo. Through the eyes of a young girl, readers are introduced to the traditional shawl found in many Mexican and Mexican...

When Lilly's teacher tells the class he is getting married, Lilly dreams of being the maid of honor. Luckily her kind-hearted teacher devises a clever solution so the big day is a happy occasion for everyone.

A little girl shares her love of her country and her dreams for peace in this touching picture book.

Mara's classmates innocently joke around about her big ears and other things, but her mother makes her realize how special she is. With its unique artwork and positive message, this book will boost all children's self-esteem.

On each side of the river there is a village, yet they mistrust each other. It takes two children to have the courage to put aside age-old misconceptions and realize how alike the two sides are. The wonderful message in this picture book serves as a...

Spanish and English readers alike will enjoy learning about the traditional Latin American celebration of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. A young girl celebrates her grandfather's spirit by creating an altar and adorning it with his favorite...

A boy and his toy boat are inseparable--until one day the boat sails too far out on the lake. Although both experience separation anxiety, the boat discovers the joy of freedom before it is brought back to shore. Both boy and boat learn the value of...

Fly with Granny on her magic carpet and learn how to count to ten while journeying through the world's marketplaces and acquiring masks in Mexico, kites in Japan, llamas in Peru, and so much more. A map at the end of the book shows children where the...

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.

Wemberly worries about everything from spilling grape juice on her favorite stuffed animal to whether the equipment at the playground is safe to use... but most of all she worries about starting school. Luckily, her teacher knows just what to do. On the...

Lilly has a brand new purple plastic purse that makes music when you open it, a glittery new pair of sunglasses, and three shiny quarters. Anxious to show her new possessions to her favorite teacher and her classmates, she disrupts Mr. Slinger's class...

In this humorous tale of jealousy and brotherly love, Lilly's attitude toward her baby brother Julius creates quite a stir at home. Her parents try to reason with her, but she won't change her mind until her cousin says that Julius is ugly. This prompts...

This colorful book shows the day in the life of a baby turtle. It is a great choice for any unit on the ocean.

Ideal for read-alouds, this rhyming picture book introduces children to a princess who is bored with her royal life and sets out for true adventure as a pirate and a knight!

This full-color edition narrates, in verse, the delightfully silly adventures of Doña Piñones, an old lady who is afraid of anything and everything until a little boy finds out about her fears and comes to the rescue.

Olivia is excited about seeing the summer fireworks display, and especially about hearing the band. But when she finds out there isn't going to be a band, she decides to form her own. She has no instruments, but pots and pans and other household items...

Owen loves his yellow blanket, Fuzzy, and he takes it everywhere. When he is about to start school, a neighbor offers advice to Owen's parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy. But Owen foils each attempt. Young children will certainly identify with Owen's...

Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure story time success. Children will love Kitten's quest and...

Jonathan has a very unusual dog. It likes to go to the park, watch TV, and eat toast crumbs. It also happens to be invisible. His big sister Elizabeth says Dog isn't real, but Jonathan and Grandma know better... This story about imagination and sharing...

One rainy afternoon, the Cat in the Hat comes to visit and wreaks his special kind of havoc. The rhyme of the translation captures the magic of the original.

Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday. They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. Finally, after...

In this classic English rhyme, a father, four children, and a dog embark on a bear hunt that takes them through fields, across a deep river, and into a dense forest to find a bear in a cave.

In this celebration of nature and determination, children witness how a boy named Jaime plants an acorn, only to have a squirrel dig it up and eat it. He continues to plant, albeit unsuccessfully a good portion of the time, and grows into an old man,...

The little pig from If You Give a Pig a Pancake is back, and she’s ready to celebrate! Now she wants to throw a party, and of course, that means balloons, decorating, dressing up, and inviting friends. Children will delight in the return of this beloved...

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

Mr. Bird loves his nest, but Mrs. Bird is ready for something new. So they set off in search of the perfect home. The hunt will prove to be harder than they ever imagined.

The cat, pilot, rock, and mommy have his or her own answer to the big question. This book teaches children that we all have a reason to be on this Earth and encourages them to come up with a new one everyday.

Tili, a very inquisitive little mouse, lives in a meadow bordered by a huge wall. She can't stop thinking about the wondrous world that might lie beyond it. One day she burrows under to see for herself. Find out what she finds when she reaches the other...

Although she lives in a house full of avid readers, Meena hates books. One day, she upsets a tall pile of children's books, and from the pages tumbles an incredible assortment of characters: princesses, fairies, frogs, and rabbits. None of them knows...

This Christmas our young narrator is not taking any chances. He describes, in detail, the present he'd like Santa to bring him. When the penguin named Osbert that he asked for arrives, the little boy finds it’s not a perfect match. Eventually Osbert...

In this third installment of the travails of Farmer Brown, Cronin and Lewin take on the electoral process in this age of recounts and late night talk show appearances. Duck is tired of doing his chores on the farm so he decides to run for election and...

In this continuation of Click, Clack, Moo, Farmer Brown leaves his farm in the hands of his brother Bob, with written instructions. However, the animals led by a clever duck, wreak havoc by replacing Farmer Brown's instructions with their own. When...

New to the country and the community, Yoon has some trouble adjusting to her new life. She can't manage to write her name in her new language, though she can write the things she sees around her. When Yoon sees that she will build an identity and...

Everyone's favorite monkey escapes from the zoo and performs a variety of jobs, from dishwasher to painter. He even tries his hand at acting! Children will be delighted by his irresistible antics.

This beautiful, soothing work describes a young girl's journey of discovery as she experiences the treasures of the ocean through each of her five senses.

The classic Three Little Pigs fairytale is told with a brand new twist. Instead of being eaten, the pigs escape, and take control of their own story. Along the way they confuse the wolf, build a paper airplane, and fly off on a fairytale adventure of...

Filled with traditional Venezuelan and Latin American songs and melodies, this book is sure to become a favorite among children. The beautifully illustrated pages are filled with both lyrics and the score of each song.

The hilarious mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and If You Take a Mouse to the Movies is back, and this time he is going to school. But first he wants a lunch, a snack, a pencil, a notebook, and so on. The antics continue in the latest edition to...

Emily discovers a whale living in her garden pond, so she writes to Mr. Blueberry for advice on how to care for her new pet. In a delightful exchange of letters, Emily learns about whales, and Mr. Blueberry learns about imagination, faith, and friendship.