Fiction

This picture book offers a wonderful way to explain hyperactivity to children. A boy named Javi is frequently getting in trouble at school and at home. Always accompanied by a young titi monkey, he explains how he feels and why he does what he does. ...

Chispa has decided that he is all grown up and wants to work instead of going to school. After his mother and wise Mr. Owl make a few career suggestions, he realizes that school is where he truly wants to be.

Every spring, Otto would run along the path by the wall to pick wild strawberries. One day, he discovers an enormous rock blocking his way. Upset at first and not knowing what to do, he decides to climb it. Once on top, he begins to see his world from...

Flora Violeta LeFevre, also known as Flora la Fresca, can always count on her best friend Clara Bayano to make everything fun. While her sister Maylin prepares for her quinceañera, Flora learns that Clara is moving to a different city. How will she...

Once archaeologist Petra Crater arrives in Fantville for the inauguration of the History Museum, strange things begin to happen. What possible connection is there between Petra, Junk, and the Ghost Catchers? Could it be an old phantom?

Clara, the albino daughter of the dorm cook, has never gone to school and does not know how to read. One night, she meets a young man named Federico, who turns out to be none other than Federico García Lorca before he was famous. This meeting changes...

After the failed Bay of Pigs mission solidifies Castro's power in Cuba, 12-year-old Cumba's parents make the difficult decision to send him to Florida by himself. Before leaving, he tries to remember the sound of his father's clarinet and the smell of...

Meet 10-year-old Max. People call him a special child because he has trouble reading, controlling his emotions, and paying attention. But he knows his imagination and way of looking at things are what make him truly unique.

A mother explains to her child what the color red is in an engaging, lyrical way.

It's time for his school's Spanish spelling test, and Manolo wants to win. He turns to his grandmother for help. While they practice together, he learns that she was not allowed to speak Spanish at school when she was a little girl. After hearing...

Pizza and Taco are great friends. Both are made with delicious ingredients, but who's the best? They decide they will have to put that question to a vote.

Aniana del Mar glides through the water like a dolphin, but she keeps her swimming classes a secret. Years ago, her mother lost a loved one to drowning, and she has never gotten over the loss. One day, due to juvenile arthritis, Aniana is put on bed...

While playing in the park, a group of animal friends find an egg. They decide each one should take a turn looking after it. See what happens after the egg hatches.

Pepita is the baby of the family. She feels displaced when her parents have a baby. With a little bit of time and lots of love, Pepita and Bebita become the best of friends.

Everyone cries, including police officers, soccer players, superheroes, dogs, even rocks! In a lighthearted way, this picture book explains to children that crying is necessary for several reasons. They will feel better about expressing their emotions.

Croac is the happiest frog in the world jumping from one lily pad to another. One day, an encounter with a stork leaves him injured and sad. He's afraid the other frogs will laugh at him if he attempts a leap, but, as it turns out, the joke is on the...

Clover lives with her large family on a beautiful farm. There are always so many fun things to do, but picking just one is hard for her. One day, when a young goat named Peony wanders off, Clover realizes she must act quickly and decisively to save...

One afternoon in the park, Ona meets a bear. Frightened at first, the two become friends. The bear tells her he escaped from the circus with the dream of being a poet. The little girl decides to help the bear accomplish his goal in this beautiful...

Alba and Tomas are very excited to move to their new home. They can't wait to play in their yard and plant their garden. This book teaches children about gardening and the changes the four seasons bring.

Once upon a time, there was a man who was always cold. He tried wearing more coats, but that didn't help. Everything changed after a surprising visit in this story about the importance of love and friendship.

Three friends and a dog undergo a long journey to the Amazon to find a cacao tree. Will they be able to locate it in the largest jungle in the world? In this illustrated adventure, each character narrates their progress. Facts about the Amazon are...

Detective Catlock travels to Switzerland to unlock the mystery behind a terrifying monster in the small village of Appenzell. Together with his friend Magali, he searches for the beast and discovers what is happening.

The young wobblysaurus wants to participate in the big bike race, but she's a bit nervous since she recently learned to ride. After falling numerous times, her grandmother shows up and tells her things take time. This charming story about perseverance...

In this encouraging book, a young girl is willing to try different moves in gymnastics even if she does not think she can do it.

In this beautiful celebration of family, a baby bear and his father talk about their love for each other.

Jada Jones thinks rocks are great. When her teacher assigns a project about rocks and minerals, she could not be happier. She only has one problem: finding a group of girls to work with. After all, it's easier to find rocks than friends.

Rabbit loves snow. Come join in the fun with him and his friends one winter day.

In 1913, during the Mexican Revolution, Petra Luna's mother dies. Before her father is forced to fight with the federales, the 12-year-old promises to take care of her grandmother and siblings. When the federales attack her town, Petra and her family...

Jim is in a good mood because he is going to a pajama party at his parents' house with his friend Norman. He plans to stay up all night, but as the other guests doze off, will he be able to keep his eyes open and his spirits high?

Set in Oaxaca, an 11-year-old girl named Clara is marked for la Loteria. Life and Death deal the cards and Clara's fate is in their hands. She is totally unaware of what is happening. All she knows is that her cousin has disappeared. She will stop at...

Fish cannot sleep, and he won't let Crab sleep, either. Crab asks him what's keeping him up. Fish lists the things he is worried about. Readers will be amused to see the effect this has.

Hermes is given a diary after telling his younger brother that Santa Claus does not exist and breaking his mother’s computer. With no video games all summer as a punishment, he writes about his vacation and feelings.

Oriol is a Cuban girl living is Santa Barbara, a place she does not quite feel at home. For the most part she is happy helping in her parents' veterinary clinic. One day, a mysterious writer moves to town. It turns out to be Gabriela Mistral, whom she...

It's Christmas Eve, the night where magic abounds. In Lita's Bakery, Esperanza Caramelo, a sugar figure comes to life. She dances with the other sugar figures until disaster happens. Will they be able to fix the special cake before it's too late?

Jim wakes up one beautiful sunny morning and nothing seems right to him. His friends suggest that he might be a little grumpy and try to cheer him up. Could they be right?

Minni lives in the poorest section of Mumbai, with very little access to water and long lines at the community spigot. Lately, that access is further threatened by shortages and thieves. One day, she finds the head of the water mafia where she just...

Things are going well for Daniela. She is still besties with Madison, and she still has her magic notebook. One day, she makes a clone of herself to help her out, never imagining what would happen. Will they be able to fix everything before the big...

Once upon a time, there were three fairy godmothers who longed for a princess to look after, but they were never chosen. One day, a knock on their door changed their lives and they were whisked off to the palace of King Descolorido XVII and a Half. ...

Alicia answers an ad for a cave painter. This unstoppable cave girl hops on the Bison Express, aces the interview, and ends up changing her life for the better.

This book is full of hope for a better future. The narrator imagines a world without conflict, poverty, pollution, inequalities, and judgements. With sparse text and gentle illustrations, it's a wonderful choice for classroom discussion.