Fiction

Follow the extraordinary journey of a rabbit, Edward Tulane, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a camp of homeless people, from the bedside of an ailing child to the streets of...

This is the tale of Despereaux, a very unusual mouse who is romantic and heroic. He even falls in love with the princess and is banished to the dungeon by his father. This award-winning novel follows his adventures in the search for love and acceptance.

This is a heart-warming tale about a 10-year-old girl named Opal who feels lonely when she moves to a new town. It is not until she finds Winn-Dixie, a stray dog, that her life starts to change. Winn-Dixie's companionship not only allows Opal to create...

Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, this story tells of the Logans, an African American family who struggles to overcome prejudice while maintaining their independence and pride. A moving tale of both physical and spiritual survival.

An older brother shares some of the nicest things about having a little sister.

In this cumulative, rhyming board book, it all starts when a mosquito flies into the house. He is followed by two spiders, three birds, four hares, and so on up to seven cows. After the boy in the house takes a step outside, he realizes that sharing...

The mockingbird is known for the beautiful sound it makes and its ability to imitate other birds. The one in this story has lost its song and is determined to find it. In a book filled with tongue twisters, the bird recovers his melody and creates...

Tomorrow is the first day of school and Dory is really excited. Her brother and sister tell her to leave her imaginary friend and entire imagination at home. She ends up meeting a girl just like her!

The unbearable Twits do not allow anyone to live in peace, but a migrant bird and some monkeys teach them a lesson!

Iggy has loved to build since he was a baby. He faces quite a challenge when his second grade teacher tells the class she hates architecture. With its rhyming text, this book can be used for story time and units on STEAM.

Rosie may be quiet at school, but at home, she's a brilliant inventor who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions she never had the chance to fly, Rosie starts building. ...

Amalia's grandmother always makes her feel better, especially when her best friend moves faraway. She loves spending time with her, but when she passes away suddenly, nothing seems to make sense anymore. She slowly discovers that both her grandmother...

This is the tale of Despereaux, a very unusual mouse who is romantic and heroic. He even falls in love with the princess and is banished to the dungeon by his father. This award-winning novel follows his adventures in the search for love and acceptance.

Jeremy wants a special pair of sneakers, but his grandmother tells him they only have money for necessities. This moving story offers a creative way to teach about needs and wants and not judging people for what they wear.

As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a hot summer's...

Set in the Sudan in the years 1985 and 2008, this chapter book is told is alternating voices by two 11-year-olds. Nya (2008) must walk hours each day to fetch water for her family. Salva (1985) leaves his war-town village and becomes one of the 'lost...

This cumulative well-known folk song tells the story of a sick donkey that humorously tries to get better.

Poor Jorge has the most rotten grandmother in the world. She continually complains and nags. Out of desperation, Jorge creates a fantastic bubbling brew--the perfect cure for a perfectly horrible old lady. But the effect of the brew on grandma astonishes...

Through a wardrobe, four children enter Narnia, a land ruled by the evil White Witch. The golden lion Aslan is the only one who can conquer her.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Will they find a place to live and stay together?

When Thomas wakes up in the elevator, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade--a large, open expanse surrounded...

When Thomas wakes up in the elevator, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade--a large, open expanse surrounded...

The Gregg family likes hunting too much. This annoys their 8-year-old neighbor. She has no choice but to transform anyone who annoys her into an animal!

It's the first day of school and Splat is nervous. What if he doesn't make any friends? He decides to bring Seymour, his pet mouse to class. Things take a surprising turn when Seymour jumps out of Splat's lunchbox.

Combining all the excitement of international espionage with all the awkwardness of elementary school, the results are hilarious. A group of unpopular fifth graders run a spy network from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge science, they...

The tragedy of war deeply affects children. As with adults, it inspires courage in many youngsters. This moving novel depicts a ten-year-old Danish girl who confronts all kinds of adversity when the Nazis threaten her best friend.

Grandma wants Hannah and Lilly to participate in her birthday celebration, but it's hard for the sisters to agree on anything. Finally, they decide to do the flamingo dance.

Welcome to Tia Lola's Bed and Breakfast! Running it, however, is not as easy as everyone thought, especially when it seems that someone is trying to sabotage the family's efforts. Will Lola and the children discover what's going on?

Things are very lonely after Mama's death, so Papa puts an ad in the paper looking for a bride. Sarah comes from Maine and brings love back into the lives of a small family. The sensitivity captured in this moving novel paints a beautiful picture of...

This delightful beginning reader, told in the first person, is about the protagonist's brother who is crazy about dinosaurs. One day he tells her that he is going to turn into one. Incredulous from the start, later on, she cannot believe what she sees!

When Arthur's mother tells him he can't stay up late to watch a movie, he throws a monumental tantrum. Kitamura's marvelous illustrations transform Arthur's anger into a thunderstorm, a hurricane, and even an earthquake, until the boy realizes that he...

Lulu Delacre shares traditions from Latin America with the fifteen songs and rhymes in this book. From hand games to encouraging words and lullabies, the bilingual presentations ensure that today's children feel comfortable, and comforted in both...

A caterpillar goes to sleep for a long time and wakes up to discover that he has become a beautiful butterfly.

This fresh adaptation of the Three Billy Goats Gruff promises to delight with its amusing illustrations. Young readers will learn about comparative sizes, as well as not to be afraid of bullies.

Pippa wants a dog more than anything else in the world, but her mother will not let her. Maybe she will change her mind if she sees how well Pippa takes care of the class hamster…

A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots --Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish. Four leading Latino artists brilliantly illustrate the twelve stories in this collection, which...

When Miguel and Juanita move from New York City to Vermont with their mom following their parents’ divorce, family life is pretty much turned on its ear. Then, Tía Lola comes to 'visit' from the Dominican Republic, giving a farmhouse in Vermont a...

Camilla loves lima beans, but she never eats them because the other kids in her school don't like them. As a matter of fact, she is so worried about what other people think of her that she suddenly breaks out in stripes. This funny story teaches a lesson...

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...

In this humorous tale of jealousy and brotherly love, Lilly's attitude toward her baby brother Julius creates quite a stir at home. Her parents try to reason with her, but she won't change her mind until her cousin says that Julius is ugly. This prompts...