Fiction

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.

Children have loved Little Bear for generations. They can readily identify with his wishes and activities.

The five take a caravan vacation and camp next to a traveling circus. They have a blast until they realize that some members of the troupe are not planning something sinister.

Who has been on Kirrin Island and what's in that mysterious trunk that someone left on the old shipwreck? The Famous Five think it belongs to smugglers until they hear a child's voice.

The Famous Five go on a treasure hunt, but they are not alone. Will they find it first?

On the way to the movies, Timmy spots a cat and begins to chase it. The whole group follows him and ends up at an empty house. Is it really empty? Some strange sounds coming from it seem to indicate the opposite…

A famous race horse escapes during a training session. The Famous Five will have to act quickly to find him safe and sound.

Timmy is barking so much on Christmas that he is sent to his doghouse outside. That night a thief breaks in and steals all the presents. Will Timmy be able to save Christmas?

In this award-winning adaptation, the little boy who informs the emperor that he was not wearing any clothes is brought to the palace and becomes the ruler's personal adviser. He narrates the story from the beginning to show how he got such an important...

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?

This illustrated book introduces the famous character Don Quixote to young children. The simplified text and fanciful drawings allows them to gain an appreciation of the Spanish classic.

In this zany retelling of the classic folktale, Prairie Chicken goes to warn Cowboy Stan and Red Dog Dan that a stampede is coming. Along the way, she picks up her friends and they run into a hungry coyote! Readers will love seeing what happens next.

It's super hot and the Famous Five want to spend the afternoon lazing around. Plans change when they spot a suspicious group of men on motorcycle.

All George wants to do is get his hair cut, but he ends up running into some thieves. Julian, Dick, and Anne are at the ice cream shop. Who will come to his rescue?

Timmy thinks a couple of passengers on a train looks suspicious. Will the Five be able to figure out what's going on?

Venezuelan children's book author Verónica Uribe has adapted 20 of Aesop's most beloved fables for children, including the City Mouse and the Country Mouse, the Tortoise and the Hare, and Belling the Cat. The adorable illustrations and the smaller size...

This graphic novel introduces children to the excitement of Verne's classic.

Reluctant readers will enjoy this graphic novel version of Homer's timeless classic.

This is a great way to introduce Stevenson's classic to reluctant readers.

Bram Stoker's Dracula has been adapted into a graphic novel.

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.

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who--try as she might--just can't seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey's classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity--not to mention...

Young readers will truly enjoy submerging themselves in one of Homer's ancient Greek epic poems which centers on the Greek hero Ulysses and his 10-year journey home following the fall of Troy. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this...

This picturesque Spanish novel has now been meticulously adapted for a younger audience. Children will read of Lazarillo's life and his various occupations. This genius and fresh adaptation will allow children to gain an understanding of this classic and...

Younger readers can now enjoy the timeless adventures of Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this book serves as a great tool to introduce the classic.

Lectorum is proud to publish this stunning rebus book that provides a fun way to introduce young children to Juan Ramón Jiménez and his classic Platero y yo. A vocabulary key to all the substituted words appears at the back of the book.

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.

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.

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.

This edition of a true classic offers a refreshing translation accompanied by wonderful illustrations. All the other bulls want to run and jump and butt their heads together, but Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. This bestselling...

Children will fall in love with the industrious spider that is the focal point of this heartwarming touch-and-feel book.

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,...

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...

This innovative rendition of the story of the blind men and the elephant proves that true wisdom can come only when one knows the whole truth. Thus, when seven mice explore different parts of an elephant, each sees something different. This book is also...

Children will delight in this caterpillar's ravenous appetite as they practice counting skills by watching the caterpillar eat--in sequential order--one apple, two pears, three plums, and so on. Colorful illustrations depict the transformation from...

The patterned, lyrical text and bold, colorful animal collage images have made this delightful book a classic.

Children will thrill to the sounds of the different animals, brightly recreated in Eric Carle's distinctive style, as they ask the question 'What do you hear?'