Fiction

Meet Marcos Mostaza. He is almost 11 years old and he would love to live near Disney World in Florida. For the meantime, he must content himself with living with his family near Zaragoza and hanging out with his friends Hanif and Lorena. The book...

This thought-provoking collection of poems explores peace and solidarity from different points of view. From far-away lands to fictional countries to the reality of the world that surrounds us, this book masterfully maps the human experience.

This award-winning novel introduces readers to the Aborigine culture of Australia. The N'Wone, or water women, are vital to surviving life in the desert. They can hear everything, including the flapping wings of the White-Billed Crows or the whisper of...

Batcat loves being all alone in his home on Spooky Island. When a ghost shows up and won't leave him alone, he decides to visit the island witch for some assistance. She has the perfect spell, but he must find the ingredients. On his quest, he meets...

A red music box is found on the beach by a group of students from a nearby school. They have also seen a mysterious girl walking by the beach. Encouraged by their teacher, each student has one week to discover the box's secret and contribute to its...

Prodigious Repelus has an intolerance to monster food, which causes horrible breath. The other monsters stay away from him. To avoid being rejected, he stops eating all together. When he can no longer tolerate the hunger, he eats a book that he finds...

Laura wants to know if animals laugh. While doing research, her family learns about a beached whale, and they decide to visit it. While everyone tries to save the enormous animal, Laura has a magical experience when she touches the whale.

Because many students at the Verne school like to write, Pat, the librarian turtle, takes the kids on a trip back in time to meet Princess Enheduanna, the first female writer in history. Since she feels quite alone in her work, Sebas and Daniela...

The last thing that Alma expected when she accepted her mother's invitation to spend a few days in Kiev was for a war to start. Amidst the horror of the bombings, she gets unexpected support from her neighbor Olga, a former Bolshoi dancer, and Davyi, a...

All the toys become worried when they hear the one has arrived. Will they be replaced, cast aside, or thrown out? They are in for quite a pleasant surprise when they discover what's going on.

Luis's sister is a dragon. A neighbor objects to her living there. This short novel is a beautiful allegory about brotherly love and respect for diversity.

Franny can fix just about anything. In so doing, she teaches everyone about the three R's as well as scientific concepts such as friction, inclined planes, and pulleys.

Bumble and Snug explore a magic forest. When they get in trouble and are rescued by a unicorn, they decide to become superheroes. They will now be available to help in any situation, especially since they have an excited unicorn, a flying dragon, and a...

Marisa has had enough with the Chinki Plonkis, the super popular toys. Since she doesn't have one, her classmates ignore her. During one lonely recess, she discovers a secret society, which she uses to her advantage.

RamTamTam is a stray dog that comes in a child's life. They become the best of friends. When the dog passes away, the boy realizes that RamTamTam will live forever in his memories and his heart.

Jen is used to not getting what she wants. She didn't want to leave the city to live on a farm with her mother and her new partner. She didn't want to leave her friends or her father. She certainly did not want to learn farm work. Besides cleaning...

Someone has stolen Ona's tooth and she won't have anything to leave for the Mouse Perez! She asks Hugo for help and together with a lightning bug and the Mouse Perez, the trio sets out to find out who took it.

Home alone, eleven-year-old Manolo discovers a pair of handcuffs hidden in the house. He decides to try them on, but when he tries to take them off, he realizes he doesn't have the key, and begins to get nervous. Will his parents return and find out that...

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...

We all know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but what about Little Green Riding Hood, Little Yellow Riding Hood, Little Blue Riding Hood, or Little White Riding Hood? This original and well-illustrated book tells the story of each.

When John's father, Captain Lemuel Gulliver, returns from his long voyages, he tells his son about remote lands filled with fascinating things such as giant cows, men who never age, and enormous spider webs. One day, John decides he must see these...

It's been an unbearably hot summer and the Hotel Flamingo is brimming with activity. The Penguin Monarchs have decided to stay there! It's been a while since they have had such illustrious guests. Taking care of them during a heat wave will not be an...

Anna is the new owner of the Hotel Flamingo. She wants to restore its grandeur and make any animal, large or small, feel completely welcome.

There are so many good reasons to read, and this one-of-a kind book presents 101 of them, supplied by children, in a lighthearted way. The illustrations add a touch of humor to the book's simple, yet profound message. It is a perfect title for...

In the 1920s, Anita trains for a job in order to have financial freedom. Twenty years later, her daughter Ana Maria fights for the right to attend college. In the 1990s, Ana Maria's daughter Ana overcomes a sexual assault by writing and publishing her...

In this tender picture book, a grandfather shows his granddaughter how to appreciate the beauty in the smallest of things. Year after year, their bond grows closer. When the grandfather begins to show signs of dementia, the roles get reversed.

Suy and Lawen are twins. They fight to save an elephant that has been trained to entertain tourists. After many struggles, they find a sanctuary for the elephant. Lawen decides to stay in that area. After all, she is said to have the soul of an...

Thanks to global warming, Mr. & Mrs. Willoughby, who have been frozen on a Swiss mountain, have defrosted and decided to go home after 30 years. Will their son recognize them? They are shocked to learn what has happened during their long absence.

Mira cannot wait to start Unicorn School. She has dreamed of this for a long time. Little does she know that she will be paired with the naughtiest unicorn in the place!

Pong is a happy robot. He lives in the country with his best friend Camila. There is only one thing that upsets him: the doctor told him he does not have a heart. Will he ever hear the beating sound he longs for? Could Camila have the solution?

In this rhyming story, Tom Thumb and his siblings find a castle and decide to go inside. When the ogre who lives there sees them, he tells them they are his next meal. They stall him by teaching him about proper hygiene, social distancing, and mask...

Daniela is fascinated by Amelia, a writer who has come to the house with the red roof. Her arrival has unleashed Daniela's imagination. Amelia realizes that the girl's great ability to make up stories is a defense mechanism to deal with her family's...

Osvaldo wants to be a musician. He moves to a big city and enrolls in the conservatory. He discovers he is no good at piano, flute or drums, but, just as he is about to lose hope, he realizes he is not as clumsy as he thought.

Sara climbs the tallest tree on the school yard in order to retrieve her brother's soccer ball. She ends up taking an unexpected trip to other countries, time periods, and dimensions with the Guard of Recess.

The grandfather in this story forgets everything, including his wife's name, which floor he needs to go to, and his favorite expressions. Luckily, he always remembers how much he loves his granddaughter.

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.

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.