Fiction

Sunny is amazing at the 1600, but he would much rather dance than run. He doesn't want to let his teammates down. Is there an event than combines both skills?

Some people dream of perfect waves, luxurious castles or flying a plane while others dream of having a friend or enough to eat. What about young Miguel? While he works with his grandfather under the hot Oaxaca sun selling coconuts and dream catchers,...

This colorful picture book captures parents' hopes and dreams for their children. Full of advice and joy, it celebrates the potential in every girl and boy.

Poor Belzi! He's trapped at the fair and cannot get back to the underworld because he has lost his horns. They will only grow back if he does bad things. Some children try to help him, but he's a pathologically good demon.

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...

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...

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.

Little Flea wonders why fleas don't fly and decides to climb onto a sleeping cat to think it over. When ideas fly...maybe even fleas can, too.

Pol wants to be able to climb up the tall plants, but he always slips. He trains and acquires amazing acrobatic skills. He eventually finds a way to achieve his dream and shares his new talents with the other animals in the garden.

Bestselling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds encourages little children everywhere to dream big and be happy.

Keisha dreams of scoring goals, but each time she is passed the ball, she catches it with her hands. Will this put an end to her soccer dreams, or will her coach come up with an idea?

With sparse text, this picture book captures the dreams of a little girl and an old truck that live on a farm. It conveys the message that with a little determination, anything is possible.

After hearing a story about a robin who tries to put out a fire, Mia and her class realize that even though they are small, they can make a difference. This story will inspire readers to act.

Vlad is a member of the Impaler family, the bravest vampires that ever lived. Vlad, however, is afraid of the dark and he does not like blood. His parents are worried about his terrible grades and they threaten to send him to the Black Tower. Vlad,...

From the team that brought you Last Stop on Market Street comes this story about hope and family. It's Carmela's birthday and she is finally old enough to accompany her brother into town. She finds a dandelion growing in the pavement. Her brother...

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.

Blending real characters and real teams, the author uses soccer with one goal in mind: to tell a story of dreams and hope. Will the worst team in the world be able to tie or defeat the legendary Brazil?

In the six short stories included here you'll find characters who reach their goals thanks to love, persistence, and friendship. Two of those characters are a worm that wants to be a butterfly and a boy that finds friends in the sea.

With very little text, this picture book conveys the profound message that to achieve our goals, sometimes we just need a little encouragement.

When Austin Bretin finds out that his neighbors are in the local newspaper due to their 50 green actions to save the planet, he decides to try and outdo them and challenge himself and his entire family to become trash-free. Producing zero garbage turns...

Tami is highly praised for always being on time, braking smoothly, and never being distracted. At night, he asks himself questions about nature. One day, instead of passengers, he is asked to transport dried fruit and nuts. Halfway during his trip, a...

A girl named Rosa weaves creations from fog that people buy to cover things they do not want to see. One day, she receives a letter from her father that completely changes her outlook and her craft. Children will learn that under the densest of fog,...

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...

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.

Alex, now a teenager, is still homeless, but he's staying in an abandoned house. This good stretch doesn't last long. He's too old to beg and too young to get a job. He doesn't give up hope. With the help of his two dogs and some new friends, he...

After Toni sees an ad for Ronaldo Flash cleats, he wants them more than anything. When neither his mother nor his grandfather will buy him a pair, he decides to work to buy them. Each time he earns a little money, something always seems to happen. ...

Juanita is a charming girl who lives in a world of dreams, adventures, and especially books. Her joy and optimism are infectious. These stories teach readers about contemporary Colombian culture as well.

A father tries to tell his son the extraordinary story of Manuela the hen, but the boy keeps challenging certain details. Readers will love finally seeing what happens to Manuela when she leaves the egg factory where she works and gets to live out her...

Allie comes from a family of overachievers; therefore, she is determined to win a medal, ribbon or trophy of her own. When she hears about a prestigious contest at school, she decides it's her time to shine. There is just one small problem: one of the...

Paloma Márquez travels to Mexico City for the first time. Her father, who died when she was young, was born there and she hopes she will remember something about him during her stay. In Mexico, she meets Lizzie and Gael, who ask her to help them find a...

From the team that brought you Last Stop on Market Street comes this story about hope and family. It's Carmela's birthday and she is finally old enough to accompany her brother into town. She finds a dandelion growing in the pavement. Her brother...

Alejandro wants to manage his own newspaper, but of course, he doesn't have reporters, money or the slightest idea of how to write an article! Children will learn a very valuable lesson as Alejandro fights the odds to make his dream come true. This...

Anita, a 12-year-old living in the Dominican Republic during the reign of dictator Rafael Trujillo, must endure the unrest her country is suffering along with her brother and parents. Anita learns the value of freedom, while dealing with the everyday...

Huvez, who dreams of being a writer, composes fantastic stories about trees when he hears about an author who has been incarcerated for writing about nature.

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.' Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around...

Ana Rosa lives with her family in the Dominican Republic, where paper is a luxury, and she alone understands her need to write down her thoughts and feelings.

This profound novel takes place in Bombay. It addresses the issues of poverty and child labor in India. Readers witness the stark reality of ten-year-old Agni and his family. In spite of having to work in a laundry everyday and live in a house without...

La Paz is a happy but noisy place. Yearning for a little peace and quiet, the townspeople elect Don Pepe as their mayor. He soon outlaws singing. Even the tea kettles are afraid to make a sound. One day, a rooster comes to town and does what rooster...

Once upon a time, there was a man who had everything he ever wanted, but he still was not happy where he lived. He moved all over the world, but each place was too loud, too quiet, too messy, etc. Will he ever find the perfect home?

Tia Isa wants to buy a car, but she does not have enough money saved up. Her young niece takes on a number of odd jobs and surprises her aunt with the balance she needs.