Fiction

In this well-loved classic, Dr. Seuss's intention is clear: teach children to read in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Children today will be as entranced by these ridiculous rhymes as they have been since the book's original publication...

In this rhyming story, a little boy asks a sheep for some wool because he is cold. The child knits so much that he has plenty to share!

The Bad Guys have a new mission: save 10,000 chickens from a high-tech farm. In order to do so, they will need to deal with its security system--including lasers--and Mr. Serpent's appetite!

Josef is a Jewish boy living in Nazi Germany in the 1930s. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world. Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her...

Colorfully illustrated, this book present 15 short stories by Enid Blyton. They include The Red and White Cow, Brer Fox's Onions, and The Witch's Egg.

Adam is a great dog, but he STINKS! After a few attempts at dealing with this smelly problem, his owner realizes he loves him just the way he is.

Duck becomes increasingly grumpier when he cannot find anyone to play with. His mood affects all the other animals until the dark cloud hanging over him transforms into something quite extraordinary.

George Calder must be the luckiest kid in the world. He is traveling aboard the Titanic with his aunt and sister. He loves exploring the giant ship, even though he sometimes gets in trouble. When the boat hits the iceberg, he's all alone and worries...

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...

Some people collect stamps, comics, and baseball cards; Jerome collects words. Be them short ones or long ones, he sees the beauty and power in language. He shares enthusiasm with those around him.

A little girl is constantly asked where she is really from and she does not know how to respond. She decides to ask her grandfather and receives a profound, poetic answer.

Lety's first language is Spanish. She loves volunteering at the animal shelter. The cats and dogs do not mind if she makes a mistake speaking English. When the shelter asks someone to write profiles about the animals, Lety offers to help. Hunter, a...

Red and Green do a great job controlling the flow of traffic. One day, however, a car crashes into their pole and Green is thrown to the street. He decides to embark on a little adventure. What will happen to the vehicles and pedestrians without him?

While a young boy enjoys a warm, summer day in his town by the sea, his thoughts continually lead back to his father mining for coal under the water. He knows that he, like his father and grandfather before him, will end up working in the mines when he...

This fanciful book of poems also contains riddles and plays on words. It introduces young children to the richness of the Spanish language.

Tinka is a young Bushman who lives in the Kalahari Desert. When the rainy season is late in coming, his people decide that they must leave their home to search for greener lands. In the meantime, Tinka comes up with his own plan to get water for his...

This book is guaranteed to make all readers feel special and loved. Eric Carle's beloved caterpillar will boost spirits and self-esteem at the same time.

After escaping a life of slavery in the frozen lands of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn plan on returning to Araluen. This all changes when Evanlyn is captured. Although he is weak, Will manages to use his training as a Ranger to locate his friend, but soon...

Everyone in Emma's class is excited to learn to ice skate, but when Emma discovers she is not good at it, she gives up. Fortunately, she receives a special gift that changes everything. Multiple choice questions and activities are provided at the end.

Akiko is bored when she has to stay with her grandmother in the Japanese country until she makes an amazing discovery that will change her life. Multiple choice questions and activities are provided at the end.

Pilar's magic hammock transports Breno, Pilar, and her cat Samba to China! They had planned to look for Pilar's father, but they end up helping a girl named Fang Fang save her family and village from the Black Dragon. In their quest to stop the dragon,...

Nick Allen is very bright, but he often gets into trouble at school. When he starts fifth grade with Mrs. Granger--who has a reputation for never letting her students get away with anything--it looks like his trouble-making days are over. However, he...

Love lifts us up higher than anything else. When we are cared for, respected, and supported, we feel capable of achieving everything. This book teaches readers about positive, supportive emotions including empathy, consideration, sincerity, and loyalty...

Based upon interviews with people from numerous countries, Francesca Sanna has created this picture book that captures the heartache and the difficulty that refugees experience when they flee their homelands. She encapsulates it all in the story of a...

August was born with a deformed face. He rarely goes out and he always walks with his head down. Everything is about to change, though because this year he attends a mainstream school. Although his classmates stare and cannot seem to get over his...

Have you ever had a secret that you were ashamed to tell? Poor Stacey! She has just moved out of town, is getting used to her diabetes and, if that were not enough, there are always hiccups in his babysitting job. Luckily, she has three new friends:...

Elephant and Piggy want to play outside, but it begins to rain. They discover they can still have a blast.

A snakes wants to join Elephant and Piggy in a game of catch, but how will she accomplish this without arms?

When her parents have to travel for work, Sara goes to live temporarily with her aunt, uncle, and beloved cousin Adela. Starting at a new school is never easy, especially when the teachers begin to act in a strange manner. This is something Sara wants...

Sara is feeling lucky. Her aunt and uncle have gotten a two-for-one deal and she can go camping with her cousin Adela for a whole week! The girls pool their money and decide to buy their Aunt Rosa a present. They choose a porcelain doll that is...

Pablo is a teenager who always escapes from a bully by going into the girls' bathroom. One day, he sees a person on the other side of the mirror. With the help of Margot, his crush, Pablo will learn to have more confidence in himself and discover the...

When students return from break, they discover that a very old tree is going to be cut down to make way for a new school building. Protests immediately start and the children soon choose sides both for and against the construction. The principal...

When David Shannon was only five years old, he wrote and illustrated a story in which an unruly little boy breaks all of his mother's rules. He jumps on the beds, chews with his mouth open, and plays ball in the house. Any child who is tired of hearing...

A little girl imagines what life would be like if she were a squirrel. The combination of fact and fiction, as well as photos and illustrations, makes this board book fun and educational.

Piggy and Bunny help themselves overcome their fears while camping outside.

Kika comes home from school and tells her father that she learned that all books contain an elephant of surprise. Determined to prove that her teacher meant an element of surprise, the two sit down to read some of Kika's favorite stories. Who will be...

Learn about the careers of cloud hunters, dragon trainers, leaf painters, and other extraordinary people. Each fanciful book comes with a poster.

The little gazelle is scared. Follow along with her until she finds her mother.

The little lion is angry. Discover why he is upset.

Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. In a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her...