Fiction

During the Great Depression Lydia was sent to live with her uncle Jim in the city. Through her exchange of letters with her family back home we learn how with enthusiasm, a smile, and her gardening skills she is able to transform the dark apartment...

Who's written the letter that Dad finds on his desk? Juliet, no less! She's one of the family cats that has decided to communicate with her owner. But how did she learn to write? And, more importantly, what does her letter say?

Chac, the God of Rain, warns his young servant Muyal not to go into a secret room, but, of course, he could not resist.

Learn why frogs sing when they want it to rain in this folktale about a wise frog who outwit Yuku, the God of Rain.

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...

This delightful story about unrequited love offers an original theory into the origin of sweet and sour Chinese cuisine. It also shows the power of friendship, music, and perseverance.

Mama Alma explains the importance of remembering people who have passed away to her granddaughter Bella and tells her what she should do to celebrate her life after she has died. Pat Mora uses this story to imagine how the Day of the Dead traditions...

In this disarming and humorous parable, Lafcadio the lion picks up a rifle and shoots a hunter, then vows to practice until he becomes the best shot in the world. Yet this makes Lafcadio sad, because by becoming a hunter, he ceases to be a lion.

In adventure 24 of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie arrive in San Francisco just as the famous earthquake devastates the city in 1906. Will they be able to find the writing they need to help Morgan save Camelot?

Jack and Annie travel to the Midwest in the 1870s. At the one-room schoolhouse they meet a great teacher, some wonderful kids, and a big bully. Little do they know something even scarier is coming!

When Jack and Annie are sent back in time to the Revolutionary War, George Washington is preparing for a sneak attack. Bad weather is approaching and the kids discover it is up to them to make sure the course of history does not get changed.

In the 21st installment of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie not only get transported back in time to the American Civil War; they also get to meet the famous nurse Clara Barton!

Every Sunday, like clockwork, this young girl receives a phone call from her father, which she's grown to look forward to. He lives far away -- on the other side of the ocean -- and they haven't seen each other in over a year. On this particular day,...

Young René is from El Salvador, and he doesn't understand why his name has to be different in the United States. When he writes Colato, he sees his paternal grandparents, René and Amelia. When he writes Laínez, he sees his maternal grandparents, Angela...

Amada Irma Pérez tells of her family's journey from México to the U.S. On the journey and upon arrival, she takes solace in her journal which reminds her that she is the same person no matter where she lives. A portrait of family togetherness and...

This bilingual story shows the importance of family and of reading, while also emphasizing the rewards of passing along cultural traditions. Beautiful illustrations portray the moving story of Bela and her grandma, who love to tell stories, braid hair,...

A clever rabbit devises a way to save itself from being a hungry fox's meal.

Don Pingüino wakes up one morning determined to do something about the air pollution. He travels to the Pampas where, along with the other animals, determines the cause and takes action.

In this well-known Cuban bolero, a little girl carves her name in a tree trunk. The tree, both hurt and moved, gives her a flower, but wonders if she will forget him. The lyrics, combined with the creative illustrations, convey the depth of emotions...

This uplifting story is about a boy whose garden becomes a beautiful gathering place amid the ruins of a war-torn village. Told in an age-appropriate manner, it is an easy and universally appealing read, and can be used as a gentle starting point to...

Transported to the sweltering land of Australia, Annie and Jack flee from a huge fire. In the midst of the threatening flames, they must help a baby kangaroo and reunite him with his mother.

Annie and Jack travel in the tree house to a jungle in India. There, they must rescue a wild tiger trapped by poachers...without letting it eat them!

Annie and Jack travel through time and space to the Great Plains in the 19th century. There they meet a Lakota boy and his family, but just when they go out to play, they find themselves in the middle of a buffalo stampede! How will they stop it?

In book 17, the tree house takes Annie and Jack to the decks of the Titanic, moments before it sinks. Although they can't change history, they manage to help a pair of siblings save themselves from the shipwreck.

Cal does not like to read. Living high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help his father than sit with a book. That book woman just won't take no for an answer. She continually rides up the mountain with a ton of books. Based on a true...

Álvaro is friendly and talkative. He also has two cowlicks in his hair, and one arm that's a bit shorter than the other. But he is happy because he does well with his good hand, and the other one doesn't hurt or anything. Will Álvaro manage to overcome...

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...

In this captivating, poetic story, a young boy and his mother come across a beautiful flowering tree during a walk through the countryside. The young boy decides to take some of the beauty home with them in the form of a seed. As the tree begins to grow,...

Morgana warns Jack and Annie to be careful about the Vikings when they journey to ancient Ireland. Will they heed her words and still manage to find what they need? Find out in installment 15 of the irresistible Magic Tree House Series.

In adventure 16, Jack and Annie travel to Ancient Greece to see the Olympic Games. There is only one problem -- no girls are allowed in! Jack knows his sister will not take no for an answer. Will she find a way in?

In adventure 14 Jack and Annie travel to Ancient China, where they meet the powerful emperor known as the Dragon King. He decrees that all books should be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save the books and avoid be captured by the emperor's...

In adventure 13, Jack and Annie are transported to the Ancient Roman Empire. Will they be able to save Pompeii's library before Mt. Vesuvius erupts?

Award-winning poet Juan Felipe Herrera has written a lyrical account of the year his migrant family settled down so that he could go to school. Vividly illustrated, the story adeptly conveys the emotions of a boy who feels out of place upon entering a...

Every summer Eric stays with his Grandma in New York's El Barrio. They listen to her amazing record collection and dance salsa. Eric and his Grandma go to see a live performance of their favorite band, which proves to be a memory to last a lifetime...

A little girl named Juliana discovers the amazing imagery of poetry in this delightful book. It pays homage to the famous poem by Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos about the Loiza River.

The three perceptive stories in this volume prove that we are all afraid of something. Whether it's an otherwise brave mother with an irrational fear of lizards, a bunch of children who conjure up monsters in the night, or a boy and a wolf cub who are...

Tricia struggles in elementary school because she has difficulty learning to read. Her classmates call her dumb, in spite of her many talents. Finally, in fifth grade she is lucky enough to have a teacher who is able to recognize her problem and help her...

In the 12th thrilling installment of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie are sent to the Artic. They get stuck on cracking ice and spy a polar bear in the distance. Is it friend or foe? You'll have to read the book to find out!

In the 11th installment Jack and Annie embark on an African adventure, where they encounter dangers from wild animals and a hungry Masai warrior. This action-packed chapter book is sure to be a hit with children.

In their 10th adventure Jack and Annie end up in a ghost town in the Wild West! They meet all sorts of fascinating characters as they search for clues to the book's riddles.