Fiction

Gerald McDermott's version of the Pueblo Native American tale is strikingly illustrated with bold, warm colors and unique geometric figures in the style of Southwestern Native American art.

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

A young boy roams happily through the city one warm summer day, practicing his whistle. He wants to be able to whistle for his dog, Willie, and at last, he succeeds!

Alexander faces the challenge of his family's move with his typical indomitable spirit. He does not want to leave his best friend, his babysitter, the Baldwins' dog, or his friends at the cleaners. Alexander needs to cope with the move in his own way,...

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...

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...

This is the gripping story of Raisha, an eighteenth-century African girl who is sold at a slave market in the Caribbean island of Saint John. The book is based on historical facts.

Tom is forced to stay at his aunt's house in the country when his parents go on vacation. Unhappy at first, he slowly learns to appreciate the land and the animals. One day, he finds a fox and her cub, and this unlikely trio forms a close friendship...

This sequel to the Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall brings new challenges for Anna and her family. Faced with a terrible drought, Sarah is forced to return to Maine with Anna and Caleb, but Jacob stays behind on the prairie to tend to the land.

When Ramona starts at Cedarhurst School nothing goes right--she doesn't know any of the other kids, she has to put up with the pranks of the class clown, and all sorts of strange things seem to happen to her. Children will identify with her trials and...

In this award-winning counting book, Papa puts his little girl to sleep with a gentle and soothing count backwards into the world of dreams.

Mother has just finished baking cookies for her two children when the doorbell rings. Who can it be? With every ring of the doorbell, the two children learn more about division and sharing.

Children will readily identify with Ramona as she begins school. It's a year of other firsts for her, too -- first lost tooth, first embarrassment, and first introduction to reading.

This moving tale of a Japanese American boy living in a World War II internment camp documents a part of history that has been virtually forgotten. 'Shorty' learns to play baseball and gains the confidence to overcome the hardships and discrimination he...

The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe represents one great family. The inspirational message of this...

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...

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

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...

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...

Despite the introduction of the new gas and diesel-engine machines, Mike Mulligan remains loyal to his dear steam shovel, Mary Anne. This beloved story has delighted generations of readers with its spirit, drama, and surprising, uplifting ending.

Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. He decides to start a traveling library! He buys two donkeys and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books to the children in faraway...

Eric Carle's ever-popular grouchy ladybug picks fights and makes a ruckus wherever she goes! As irresistible as ever in the Spanish-language edition, the grouchy ladybug has proven to be a favorite among young readers.

A little bunny, ready for bed, says goodnight to all of his beloved objects and friends, especially the moon. With gently rendered illustrations and lulling words, this favorite classic is sure to become as much of a bedtime ritual as the goodnight kiss.

Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery: a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow.

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

Tired of hopping and jumping, Betsy the frog watches leaves float down from the trees and is inspired to leap and whirl.

In this cumulative story, children will be delighted to see what happens when a flea flies into a home and wakes everyone who is napping.

With illustrations as bright and cheerful as the sun's rays, this lovely book depicts the simple joy of a father and son as they work together in their vegetable garden. Children will be fascinated by the cycle of planting as they watch the vegetables...

Exuberant illustrations and simple text combine in this wonderful backyard adventure as a sneaky cat tries to catch tasty birds for lunch. This clever and beautiful book is an ideal introduction to bird watching.

A little boy's walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color.

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.

One day, while playing soccer in the park, a group of children meets a boy who is their age, but seems different. They later discover that Alejandro is developmentally delayed. As they get to know him better, the kids are determined to make Alejandro...

The gardener's son lives a life marked by sadness. But things begin to change when he learns that he will soon have a baby brother. As he anticipates the arrival of the new baby, the boy becomes more optimistic and realizes that he must become more...

Behind the work of the great seventeenth-century Spanish painter Diego Velázquez was a Spanish-born black slave, Juan de Pareja. Juan carefully mixed Velázquez's colors and prepared his canvases. Against the backdrop of a Spain rich with art and power,...

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.

This story of courage and self-reliance takes place in a barrio in Caracas. The children have no place to play, and ask City Hall to build them a playground in an empty lot. Tired of broken promises and long delays, the children and parents pool their...

This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very...