Fiction

Olivia and Mei jump in the snow? Can you tell who jumped more?

The chickens have laid eggs all over the place. Where can Mei find them?

Olivia learns about patterns when she tries to make a colorful birdhouse.

This bilingual board book introduces young children to the concept of sorting.

Adela loves her family's mariachi band. She wants to be part of it, but she cannot play any instruments or dance gracefully like her mother and sisters. During one performance, she finally realizes how she can participate.

Max's grandmother only speaks Spanish, but Max refuses to speak it because he cannot pronounce the double r. Lorito, his grandmother's parrot, translates the family's traditional recipes for Max so the two can cook together. One day, Lorito disappears...

Miguel's life was perfect until he opened an umbrella in his house. His grandmother tells him Mala Suerte is their own luck.

Lia loves mysteries, but her twin brother doesn't. When they are sent a puzzle with a secret message, they will have to piece together the clues. This book offers a fun way to teach children about spatial relations.

Tyson is the youngest, smaller than his four older brothers and always trying to keep up. But when the family’s pet gerbil, Swish, goes missing, it's Tyson to the rescue! Tyson uses his knowledge of doubles, triples, and sizes to figure out a clever way...

Anita is very excited to help Abuelita make flan for Abuelo's birthday. When she grabs the special plate used to turn the flan over, she accidentally breaks it. Now she thinks she has ruined everything. In this tender, multi-generational story, Anita...

Bo is finally able to sell his homemade marbles at the Cherokee National Holiday. When Grandma tells him his tray takes up too much space in the family booth, he will have to come up with a different way to display his wares.

Usha, Aarti, and Gloria all see different things when they look at the same stars. This bilingual book introduces children to geometry and spatial relationships.

Bina wants to makes bracelets for her brothers for the Hindi celebration of Raksha Bandhan. Creating the special patterns turns out to be more difficult than she anticipated.

Luna has six yummy pork buns to share with her two brothers. After she drops one, she will have to figure out how to divide the five remaining buns equally among the three of them.

Twins Lia and Luís love Brazilian snacks. When Luís tells his sister that he has more that she does, they argue. How will they be able to tell?

What's more fun than blowing bubbles? Manny, Olivia, and Mei have different shape wands. What will each one's bubbles look like?

Olivia goes to the Farmers Market and wants to fill her basket. What will fit?

Two groups of kids are in the park. They can’t understand each other because one trio speaks Spanish and the other speaks English. As they play together, they realize that fun and friendship transcend the language barrier.

Lola has always wanted a cat and her mother finally says yes! Readers will love to see how she prepares for her new pet.

Wilson tells everyone in his neighborhood that one day he will fix up his elderly friend Gigi's house. This book teaches children the importance of community and helping others.

It's time for school! Share in Lola's excitement as she gets ready and enjoys her first day.

Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy celebrate the rich diversity of the Latino experience in the United States. Free verse fictional narratives are told from the perspective of 12 young people. Each profile is supplemented with information that will...

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

After reading a book of poems about gardens, Lola decides she wants to plant a garden of her very own.

Lola shares her love of books with her new baby brother. Good thing she has a story for every occasion because babies sure cry a lot!

The books that Lola borrows from the library transport her on numerous, fun adventures. Aside from encouraging reading, this story will reinforce the days of the week for small children.

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

This beautiful, soothing work describes a young girl's journey of discovery as she experiences the treasures of the ocean through each of her five senses.