Fiction

This book provides a splendid introduction to the poetry of Cuban author Nicolás Guillén. Full of fun and excitement, its riddles and songs reflect the poet's great originality.

Mr. and Mrs. Little's youngest son has one extraordinary characteristic--he's a mouse! Children will delight in his hilarious adventures as he makes his mark in the oversized world around him. Set in New York City, E.B. White's timeless classic has...

This is an original fairy tale--with enchanting illustrations--in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning, and high spirits. A king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl comfort one another in the darkness of a...

This book contains six of Kipling's classic short stories. Challenging vocabulary that appears in pink throughout the text is defined in the margins. A brief biography of the author is also included.

This collection of short stories hail from all over Russia. The author is considered one of the most influential writers of 19th century Europe.

Saturnino Calleja was a revered teacher and editor. He made it his life's mission to revive the rich literacy tradition of European Romanticism. This book presents stories filled with princesses, knights, witches, and fairies, which are sure to delight...

Five of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales are presented in short story format. They include The Emperor's New Clothes and The Princess and the Pea.

This delightful volume introduces young readers to the magic of poetry through the works of three great poets. With masterful verse and whimsical illustrations, this collection is truly one to be treasured.

Juster's ingenious fantasy centers around a bored ten-year-old boy named Milo who travels to 'The Lands Beyond' when he drives his miniature car through a mysterious tollbooth.

Chester, a cricket from a small town in Connecticut, arrives in New York City's famous Times Square. There he meets Mario Bellini, whose parents run a newsstand; Tucker, a flippant Broadway mouse; and Harry, a cunning cat. During his summer in the Big...

After befriending an old stray cat, a boy tells his furry friend that, one day, he would like to own a plane. The cat lets him know there are other ways to fly. She tells him how to save a dragon on a faraway island. Generations of readers have loved...

Natalie Andrewson has adapted and illustrated E.T.A. Hoffmann's beloved Christmas classic into a graphic novel. Readers will love seeing how Marie's nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a world filled with fairies, magic, and fierce battles.

The beloved folktale of Martina, the little roach has been adapted into this bilingual play.

Since the Fairy Godmother is busy, she sends one of the dwarfs from Snow White to help the Prince find his true love in this bilingual adaptation of Cinderella. Children will love the humor in this modern take on the classic.

When her father is called upon to fight in the war, young Mulan decides to dress up like a man and take his place. During the battles, none of her fellow soldiers ever discovered her secret. This oversized edition of the famous Chinese legend contains...

This graphic novel introduces children to The Call of the Wild. Biographical information on Jack London and comprehension questions are included.

This graphic novel introduces children to Alice in Wonderland. Biographical information on Lewis Carroll and comprehension questions are included.

Wanda's classmates make fun of her Polish name and her one faded dress. She tells them that she owns 100 dresses, and enters drawings of them in the school’s art contest before she moves away. Only after she is gone do the students discover her...

The Cuthberts decide to adopt an orphaned boy to help them on the farm, but, due to a mix-up, Anne arrives. With her flaming red hair and non-stop imagination, Avonlea will never be the same! This graphic novel adaptation captures her infectious spirit...

This beloved classic tells the story of a special friendship that develops between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider.

After the death of his son Icarus, Daedalus turns his attention to his nephew Perdix, who has the same talent for inventions. This illustrated classic shows readers the beauty in everyday things.

Based on the classic story by Tolstoy, this illustrated book shows readers the dangers of greed. It also introduces children to Russian culture.

Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares created stunning artwork for this English classic. This edition contains a series of activities to test reading comprehension, making it ideal for classroom use.

The Secret Seven have a new meeting place--a tree house! It seems like someone has discovered their secret spot and is using the tree house. They find out who it is and discover he is in quite a bind. Will they be able to help him?

Published after Shel Silverstein's death, this collection of poems and drawings contains delightful verses on just about everything, from an apple with one bite missing to zoootches that scare aware nightmares. The translation retains all the zany magic...

This is the last book written by Shel Silverstein before his death in 1999. Bursting with the poet's characteristic humor and originality, this is a brilliant collection of short poems and drawings. Children will find these funny poems and their zany...

Louis the swan was born mute. His beloved Serena ignores him because of his disability. When Louis's father steals a trumpet to help him find his voice, he learns to play it, and finally wins Serena's heart.

Jerry Pinkney's expressive watercolor illustrations complete Aesop's famous parables. Each short tale is accompanied by a stunning painting that perfectly captures its tone. This edition contains a series of activities to test reading comprehension,...

While written with delicate simplicity for children to understand, Martí's talent for description makes Los zapaticos de rosa so vivid, it is as though the scenes were painted with a brush. This captivating book, masterfully illustrated by Lulu Delacre,...