Fiction

Children can be scared of many things. The three stories in this delightfully illustrated book will encourage readers to face their fears head on.

A little girl pictures what her life would be like if she had a sister. She discovers the importance of family and friendship.

Olivia gets along well everyone; that's why she is surprised that she is left out of all the acts that signed up for her school's show. With the performance date drawing ever closer, will she manage to find a part?

Jacob wants to be an astronaut, but his father wants him to take over the family business when he is older. One day, in the park, he meets a girl named Aisha, who shares his love of the stars. Because he is Jewish and she is Muslim, their families do...

This book introduces readers to the plight of many children throughout the world. In a simple, yet highly effective way, it touches on the themes of poverty, underdevelopment, and child labor.

It's snowing. Gabo sees kids from his new school playing outside and he wants to join them. He doesn't have warm socks, winter boots or a sled. How will he join in the fun and make new friends?

Maximiliano has always liked stories, especially the one about a mythic guardian who helps brave travelers in the land of tomorrow. If only Max could see into the future, he would know if he would make the world-famous Santa Maria Soccer Club and ever...

Bradley Chalker, the oldest boy in his fifth-grade class, is a lying, bullying, misunderstood kid. When a new student enrolls, Bradley sees his chance to make a friend, though he doesn't quite know how to go about it. With the help of a very special...

Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from breaking the record for good behavior and winning the pizza party when their teacher gets sick and is replaced by a strict substitute. No one can meet her standards.

Gavin and his friends do not know what to think about Khufu, the new kid in school. He doesn't act like the other kids and they think he has stolen Gavin's bike! To make matters worse, Gavin's Aunt Myrtle is visiting and she always takes his sister's...

Calvin is sad because his friends next door are moving and Harper, the school bully, will live in the house! In the meantime, he's excited about the upcoming science fair. Calvin will have to decide what to do when the facts do not prove his theory. ...

Richard cannot wait for Gregory's birthday party, but a note from his teacher to his parents could ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment. If only he could concentrate more like his new friend Gavin.

It's hard being the new kid in Carver Elementary. Gavin had a lot of friends at his old school, but here no one knows he's great at skateboarding and playing soccer. To make matters worse, he's drawn the attention of the school bully.

Güero has just started seventh grade. Born on the border, he feels at home in both Mexico and the United States. He's a nerd who loves reading, music, gaming, and writing poetry. This award-winning book of poems contains a glossary to help readers...

A little girl dreams of all the jobs she'll do when she is older. Maybe she'll be an engineer like her mother, a pilot like her brother, an archaeologist like her uncle, and so much more.

Strange things begin to happen right after the arrival of the new librarian. Antonio and his friends decide to investigate. As the clues multiply, the mystery grows. Could she be a witch?

This acclaimed graphic novel is based on the experiences of Omar and his brother Hassan in a UN refugee camp in Kenya. In spite of the hard conditions, Omar is given the opportunity to go to school, which gives him hope for a better future. Notes from...

Miss Delgado tells the second grade class that it's time to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. The class narrows it down to a turtle or a bird. Sofia is named Election Commissioner and there's a class-wide...

The little girl in this story loves pink so much, she would love it if her pets were that color. Be careful what you wish for!

Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses 5th grade, her old best friend, even her deceased goldfish. One day, a strange boy shows up who is bossy, cranky, and looks a lot like Ellie's grandfather, a scientist who's always been...

Isadora Moon is half fairy and half vampire. When the entire family decides to go camping, things happen that aren't quite normal...Isadora has been invited to the annual vampire dance, but she dances ballet like the fairies. She'll have to prepare a...

Stanley is building Myrtle a new house. Will he get it just right? This picture book offers an ideal way of teaching young children about construction.

Victoria and her dog Baika traverse cities in ruins, smoldering craters, and desolate areas in search of Victoria's parents. Together they overcome adversities and rely on each other (and a touch of magic) in this inhospitable world.

It's Christmastime underwater. Share in Narwhal's excitement for the coming holiday!

Brystal knows she is destined for great things, but where she lives, magic is forbidden and women are not allowed to read. She comes up with a plan to take books from the library. One day, she finds a secret section and locates a magic book that will...

Evelyn is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together, but, after today, Evelyn won't live across the street anymore. This book captures the special bond the two girls.

Can a boy and a girl be just friends? Maya and Jaime get along really well. They are neighbors and they like the same things. What's going to happen when everyone thinks they are going out?

Olivia is nervous about spending her first night away from home. Maybe it was not such a good idea to accept her best friend's invitation.

Ideal for independent readers, this full-color graphic novel introduces children to an inquisitive pig named Baloney and his friends Bizz the bee, Peanut the horse, and Krabbit the grouchy rabbit.

Antonia Rodenas is an award-winning author. This book presents five of her works in one: Quiero mi chupete, Un puñado de besos, Sueños, Al corro de las palabras, and Cerca de la selva.

Colorful illustrations and rhyming text teach young children about careers from A to Z.

In this rhyming board book, a young boy talks about his most unusual friend, proving to children that differences do not matter.

A little boy wonders what happens to all the kisses that you are not able to give. He finds a way to brighten up many people's day.

A stranger shows up during recess. Turns out it's a man who has been missing for decades! As a boy, he went to the school and was fascinated with world records.

Roberto is not allowed to play soccer for the rest of the week. Recess will be a bore, right?

A little girl cannot sleep so she asks her dad to tell her the story from the other day. In each tale that he invents, the two imagine themselves as different animals. No matter the species, they are always together.

This humorous picture book about a hungry snake introduces children to a variety of animals that hatch from eggs.

Roman is a busy, influential top executive. When his father challenges him to break his routine for a day, he does not understand the reason. He will have to decide if the important things in life are found inside or outside of the office.

Luna Moon's relatives are disappearing. Is their grandfather's angry ghost to blame or could it be something unimaginable and much more dangerous?

Join a group of kids as they get into their costumes and go trick or treating. The rhyming text will appeal to young children.