Fiction

Award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the legend of Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent.

Mutant potatoes love mud and Rot is no exception. When he finds a giant mud pit, there is just one little problem; his older brother tells him that the horrible Squirm lives in it. Rot will have to transform himself into a superhero in order to...

Have you ever thought about where dreams come from? Who decides what we dream? Meet Erik the dream builder. One night, a little boy accompanies him and discovers what he does while we are all sleeping.

E.T.A Hoffmann's classic story has been adapted into a striking picture book format.

This is the story of an unusual friendship between a girl and a spider which addresses the issue of childhood loneliness. It shows what children feel when they are ignored by adults.

When a dangerous heron comes to the pond where Mr. Frog lives, he decides to find a new place where he could sleep all day and sing all night far away from that dangerous bird. During his search, he meets many animals, including one very pretty frog who...

Nicanor is a real star! He picks up discarded items throughout his town and figures out who could use them. He will get readers thinking about reusing things instead of throwing them away.

Ideal for reading aloud, in this rhyming story, a cow wakes up and believes she's a butterfly. Although the town folk want to cure her of this idea, in the end, she remains true to herself.

The hairy green monster no longer frightens people. It's not that he's not scary; no one lives in the town anymore. If he still wants to be a monster, then he will have to move to the city. He finds himself a house, hides in the closet, and waits…

Long, long ago, the Sun posed a challenge to all the birds. Whoever could fly the closest to him would be named king. This book, which introduces children to the kinglet bird, proves that size does not matter.

Dagfrid is not your typical Viking girl. She does not like the typical gender roles or the fish diet she is forced to eat. She decides to sew herself some pants, build a boat, and conquer new lands.

Gracie, the foster cat, has come to Binky's space station. Could she be a robot or an alien? When he finds out the truth about her, his skills as a space agent are put to the test.

It's Wednesday! Which means it's time for Jim Panzee's weekly Wednesday walk. He wakes up, stretches a little, grabs his stress orange, and sets off. Jim's favorite part of the walk is the blissful silence. When he's alone, he can hear all the jungle...

Teo loves dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex given to him by his father who he has not seen in a while. Teo has a weak heart that needs 'batteries' like his toys. To fix it, Teo would need to see his dad again even though his mother is against it. Maybe...

Children will love this lyrical, illustrated adaptation of The Little Red Hen. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

For many years, the little house has existed undisturbed on a hill, surrounded by friendly trees. When the tranquility and harmony of the hilltop are interrupted by the tall buildings that spring up all around, the house grows sad. The kind great-great...

From the mountains of Ethiopia comes this tale about a newlywed woman named Danite who is not completely happy because her stepson does not love her. She journeys far and submits to a difficult test in order to win his approval.

Matias lives by the sea with his grandfather, who makes small model boats. One day Matias notices a change in his grandfather and what appears only as a small mystery turns out to be the beginning of a great adventure.

After hearing a story about a robin who tries to put out a fire, Mia and her class realize that even though they are small, they can make a difference. This story will inspire readers to act.

Henry and Mudge have loads of fun with the coming of spring.

There's a party at the cemetery, and all the skeletons have come out to join the fun in this outlandish song that also helps children learn to tell time.

Martha the dog begins to speak one night after eating alphabet soup. Her family is amazed and overjoyed, but soon Martha's endless chattering and often inappropriate comments become a nuisance, and they tell her to shut up. Will Martha ever learn how and...

The children in Miss Nelson's class take advantage of her good nature and misbehave--until one day, Miss Nelson disappears and they are stuck with a horrible substitute.

Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., cannot believe his luck when a family of plump, tasty-looking mice moves in next door. Chato and his friend Novio Boy prepare a welcoming feast to lure the mice to their home. But the friendly mice bring a surprise...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

This well-known folk song tells the story of a young nobleman who is called off to war on his wedding night, never to return.

After arguing over who is bravest, a frog and a hound realize that they must learn to cooperate in order to face the ferocious lion with courage.

A frog goes to the marketplace to buy groceries. Distracted by all the commotion, he forgets to buy what he needs!

This beloved song is brought to life with Paula Ortiz's adorable illustrations. The score and lyrics are presented at the end.

Children will learn different aspects of friendship as they read about the adventures of George and Martha, two adorable hippos. The five funny scenarios in this book teach about everything from respecting one's privacy to consoling someone who is sad...

We all know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but what about Little Green Riding Hood, Little Yellow Riding Hood, Little Blue Riding Hood, or Little White Riding Hood? This original and well-illustrated book tells the story of each.

Lost at sea, a mouse named Amos is carried to safety by Boris, a huge whale. Years later, Amos is able to return the favor when a strong hurricane washes Boris ashore where Amos lives.

The iris are small, nocturnal animals that live outside of mountainous villages. Their luminescence varies depending on the phases of the moon. If you befriend them and learn their language, you will get to enjoy their wonderful storytelling.

Alicia is lulled to sleep by the song of the coqui frogs. When a powerful hurricane approaches Puerto Rico, her family evacuates to a shelter. There, Alicia hears many things, but not her beloved frogs. After the storm passes, her family returns home...

Can a hungry crow become friends with a juicy worm? This amusing graphic novel shows that differences can be overcome, especially if there is food involved!

The mockingbird is known for the beautiful sound it makes and its ability to imitate other birds. The one in this story has lost its song and is determined to find it. In a book filled with tongue twisters, the bird recovers his melody and creates...

This cumulative well-known folk song tells the story of a sick donkey that humorously tries to get better.