Fiction

One day, the dragon of the mountain eats the Sun. Immediately, everything freezes. The wizard's son returns from a quest and realizes he must save his village. His successful mission ends up changing his life in a most unexpected way.

Puro Pelo hates staying over at her aunt's house because it is very scary. One night, she hears a sound at the door. Terrified, she opens it to find a zombie dog who needs her help. She overcomes her fears, defeats an evil witch, and comes to the...

Learn how horses jump and race in this bilingual book.

A little girl named Leonora describes a fun-filled day with her two dads. This picture book offers a loving look at today's diverse families.

Dagrid wants a pet to keep her company, but her mother says no to all her suggestions. After visiting her grandmother, she finds the perfect solution.

A bird drops a seed in the forest that grows into a rare, tiny flower. Everyone sees it as different colors, and these diverse opinions lead to fighting. A little girl makes everybody reflect on their actions and appreciate the diversity all around us.

The five children in this book are facing big changes: Maria's parents tell her they are moving to another city, Aleix is going to have a new sibling, Ian is getting adopted, Lucas's best friend is moving far away, and Ana's two mothers are splitting up...

One rainy morning, the boy in this picture book decides to go to the museum with his friend Emilio, who happens to be an elephant. The security guard is none too pleased with Emilio's size and scolds them in each exhibit. After the lights go out and...

Gus and David had to wait five years before hearing the news that there was a baby in Vietnam for them to adopt. Nervous like all new parents at first and worried if they would be accepted as a same sex couple, they bring Nora home. She turns out to be...

Mina is ready to take her test for the yellow belt. She thinks she will pass it even though she is not as good at Tae Kwon Do as her friend Leo. When he hurts his hand during the test, she is convinced she will fail.

Gregory dreams of being a basketball star. His brother tells him that no one player is responsible for winning a game. If he does not learn this lesson quickly, his dream might never come true.

Mario is used to being the best gymnast on his team. He becomes jealous when someone better arrives. The coach reminds everyone to be a good sport.

What is time? Is it the tick tock of a clock or the numbers on a calendar? This oversized picture book, with its flowing, sparse text and illustrations, helps explain this topic to children. They will understand how plants and humans age in a poetic...

Kalina and her family must flee their homeland. The children at her new school make fun of her. Playing the violin gives her solace. During a storm, the lights go out at school. Kalina plays the violin to calm her classmates down, and everyone learns...

War can be very hard for children to understand. This picture book lists the things that war does not like, including art, books, and memories. It also teaches them that it cannot triumph over a people united for peace.

Keisha dreams of scoring goals, but each time she is passed the ball, she catches it with her hands. Will this put an end to her soccer dreams, or will her coach come up with an idea?

When Jelly asks Narwhal what a unicorn is, he has no idea the answer would be the start of an incredible adventure. With the help of Star, Narwhal's wish comes true, and he gets to experience life on land and on Planet Unicorn! What will he do when...

When Pepe sees the red motorcycle in the supermarket, he tells his mother to buy it for him. He can't understand why she says no. This beginning reader will help children understand the concept of money as well as needs and wants.

Bartolome is a paleontologist who specializes in dinosaurs that lived in Chile during the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods. He has spent years working on a time machine to study them. One day, he accidentally sends his pet turtle back in time. As he...

The six stories in this book use animal characters to help children understand their emotions, boost their self-esteem, and be happy. Advice for parents and educators is provided, including suggested activities and games that reinforce the message in...

While walking through a neighborhood he is not familiar with, a hungry wolf catches a whiff of an irresistible smell. His nose leads him to a theater presenting the ballet Swine Lake. He gets inside, determined to find a feast, and ends up being...

The message of these classic tales is timeless. The animal protagonists show readers the importance of friendship, sharing, and respect. The illustrations breathe new life into the seven stories.

Worm meets a stubborn Hedgehog who says he is a faquir, worm charmer, and needle thrower. Could these two very different characters become friends?

Brian is an invisible boy. No one notices him, invites him to any birthday parties or picks him for a team. When a new boy named Justin arrives, everything changes for the better. Ideal for units on social emotional learning, this book contains a...

The shining light of the Statue of Liberty has greeted newcomers for years. Margarita Engle's poetic text and Raúl Colón's artwork capture the hopes, dreams, and determination of the immigrants who come to the United States.

Based on the life of Valentina Cruz, this book teaches children about the Galapagos Islands and the need to protect the animals that live there.

In this award-winning chapter book, readers are introduced to a young girl named Juana who lives in Bogota, Colombia. She describes what she likes and dislikes, and she certainly cannot understand why she has to learn English. Children will love her...

The lion on the page above is very satisfied with the pleasant life he has there. On the other hand, the animals on the page below are not so happy. They must attend to the lion's whims, including carrying his weight as he walks. What would happen if...

It's the zoo's first anniversary and the animals want to throw a party. Some decide to play music, others a soccer match, but when the cockatoo decides to put on a fashion show, they need to round up some serious help.

Lucas and Maria, siblings who live in the city, go to visit their cousin in the country. After getting caught in a rainstorm, Maria asks what different animals do when it rains. Information about weather, animals, and plants is provided at the end.

When Lily and her friends learn that their community garden is going to be turned into a parking lot, they organize a protest to save it.

This award-winning picture book features Aidan, a transgender child. When he was born, everyone thought he was a girl. Once his parents tell him they are expecting a baby, he wants to make sure that everything is right for his new sibling. He worries...

Jorge Argueta pays homage to Mother Earth. This book captures its diverse beauty in both words and illustrations.

Pablo is very sad when he discovers that his pet fish Ruby has died. His friends and family are there to support him and help him remember the happy times he spent with her.

Join Fly Guy and Fly Girl as they go to the park. Who will they meet there? A lizard?

Flora lives in a meadow full of flowers. One day, a fire destroys her hive. The entire colony moves far away, next to a meadow that has just five flowers. Flora visits these flowers every day for their pollen and nectar and something incredible begins...

This award-winning picture book introduces children to a largely known part of history: Mexican Repatriation. After the Great Depression hit, many Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants were told that their jobs were for 'real Americans.' Facing...

Award-winning writer Eliacer Cansino has adapted this classic Christmas tale for young readers.

Franny can fix just about anything. In so doing, she teaches everyone about the three R's as well as scientific concepts such as friction, inclined planes, and pulleys.

Buzz and Liz go to the zoo with their pets Fly Guy and Fly Girl. Little do they know the fright that is in store for them!