Fiction

With very little text, this picture book conveys the profound message that to achieve our goals, sometimes we just need a little encouragement.

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...

Rex has lost his specs and his whole world is topsy-turvy. He accidentally washes his face in the toilet bowl, uses an owl as a towel, and confuses his friends for bad guys!

Agatha is not happy about moving and changing schools. Accompanied by Mooncat, she learns to enjoy this new adventure.

Karen cannot babysit like her older sister Kristy, but cat sitting she can do! She forms the Kittycat Club. Now, all she needs is someone to hire her and her friends.

A grandmother takes her grandchildren to her special garden where they learn about the healing powers and wonders of rocks.

Who wouldn't want a dragon for a pet? The child in this book describes what it's like living with one.

Sonya's father brings her three chicks, which she takes care of as if she were their mother. They grow up and thrive under her loving care. One night, a fox comes and takes one of her beloved chickens. She's brokenhearted, but her father comforts...

In this cumulative story, a garden bursts into life with the blossoming of a rose. Different types of flowers appear and soon insects and animals frolic among the plants.

It's Christmas Eve in Harlem, but Lolly and his mother will not be celebrating because they are still reeling from the gang-related shooting of Lolly's brother. Everything changes when Lolly is given two bags filled with Legos. These Legos provide a...

Do you know where honey comes from? In this rhyming, informative picture book, a little boy explains how his grandfather takes care of bees. A recipe for his grandmother’s yummy apple honey muffins is included.

Every day, young Sonia's mother would ask her what she did that day to help others. This inspirational story will show readers what they can do to help in their community. They will learn that kindness is contagious and helping others makes the world a...

This bittersweet love story between a caterpillar and a tadpole takes an ironic turn for the worse once the two evolve into their respective animals (frog and butterfly). The surprise ending will surely capture the attention of the reader. This book may...

Every afternoon, Mama Bird returns to the tree where she lives with her four children. Each one only knows one vowel. See what happens when it starts to rain and the four chicks try and have a conversation.

Smoot the shadow is bored. His boy never smiles or does anything crazy. Smoot longs to be free and, one day, his dream comes true! Soon, the lives of both Smoot and his boy are transformed for the better.

Danny and his mother moved to Hawaii to get away from the violent streets of New York, but Danny wants to go back. He's not scared to stowaway on the next boat out of Pearl Harbor. He will discover what true fear is once the bombs start dropping from...

The only thing that Lucas adores more than football is Benny, a fireman who is an old friend of his father's and a former football star. Benny taught him how to play and, when Lucas's parents decide that the sport is too dangerous, Lucas takes the train...

Luisa is not happy when she moves from the country to a big city. She even gets into a fight at school with a girl named Ema. They later become friends and Ema shows Luisa all the great things the city has to offer.

Judy Moody is in a sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So what's a WBMS (world's best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, that's what! And she doesn't have to snoop for long: when Mr. Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy...

Brystal has changed the world. She has made friends in a place that accepts magic and has defeated the Snow Queen. When a new witch arrives at the school and gathers apprentices, it's clear that she does not have good intentions. Soon the peace is...

Michael Bond's beloved tale about a bear from Peru found in London's Paddington Station is presented in an irresistible, picture book format.

Children will love this version that begins with a very full wolf and ends with Little Red Riding Hood getting ready to visit Grandma.

One evening, high up in the sky, a snowflake is formed. Thrilled at first, he does not want to fall. Far below in the city, a girl named Noelle wonders if it will snow soon. She longs to have a Christmas tree like the one in the store window, but the...

Meet Carolina, a typical girl who goes to school and has to deal with conflicts with classmates, teachers, and family. During one week, she asks herself when something interesting will happen to break the monotony her routine. She does not realize that...

A teddy bear and a wooden tiger come to life and accompany two children to school who could really use their help. This delightful story demonstrates the power of valor, friendship, and love. Advanced vocabulary words that appear in blue throughout the...

Camilla Koffler was famous for her photographs of animals. She used her craft to create this picture book about two little bears who disobey their mother, wander off, and get lost. The use of photos instead of illustrations adds an innovative twist to...

In this rhyming tale, a little boy is very tired and he will not get out of bed. Children will love all the zany attempts to wake him up.

It's soccer time! Join a group of children as they run, pass the ball, and score!

It's bed time, but not for the Tooth Fairy. She has a job to do while everyone else is asleep.

Rocket finds a red boot that he does not want to give up. What will make him finally drop it?

With the help of her pet and a couple of clues, a little girl figures out where to find her mother.

Stacey and Mary Anne are thrilled to go to the beach with the Pikes and help them care for their eight children. Scott, Stacey's crush, is the cutest of all the life guards and Stacey makes up any excuse to be near him. This, of course, means more work...

Hound does not like being left alone so he asks Oscar if he could go to work with him. Oscar says yes as long as he behaves. When Hound hears some screams and thinks Oscar needs help, the poor pooch ends up trapped on the witch's train!

Oscar the skeleton does not like dogs. He even hangs a sign on his door saying they are not allowed. In spite of this, Hound never seems to leave. The two end up becoming great friends and Oscar even teaches Hound how to read thanks to some delicious...

Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion and after visiting Boston with her family, she's in the mood for LIBERTY and FREEDOM--freedom from her parents' rules and her pesky little brother, that is. But Judy's plans to declare independence, just like the...

Chet Roscow finally feels at home at his uncle's house in Elm Hills, New Jersey. He has made three friends and they spend the hot days swimming in the river. One day, however, they hear the alarming news that a great white shark has attacked people off...

Told in the first person, Hector pulls a prank on a homeless man and is shamed by a schoolmate who saw what he did. He wants to make amends and be viewed differently, but can bullies really change? Will anyone take him seriously when they expect so...

Rabbit thinks Worm is disgusting because of what he eats. Worm will not be deterred. This amusing graphic novel shows children that friendship can prevail in spite of differences.

A young girl walks with her dog in the forest and observes the different animals as they get ready to sleep. Readers will learn a lot about the different species that live in the woods in a fun, lyrical way.

Every night, an elderly lady receives a visit from her friend. One night, he shows up to find her house is empty. Where could she be? He is in for quite a delightful surprise in this rhyming story.