Fiction

Gelatina wants her older brother Roberto to pay attention to her, but he is busy writing a story on his computer. He eventually agrees to read her one book. When he refuses to read a second one, she decides to make up a story of her very own.

Hedgehog has been waiting all winter to give Turtle a hug. He can't find him anywhere. A wise owl tells him the longer the wait, the bigger the hug. He turns out to be right!

Isadora is learning a lot about space at school. One night, when following a shooting star that fell from the sky, she meets a bright new friend. Her name is Nova and she shouldn't be on Earth. On top of that, she has lost Pluto, her lunar kitty! ...

After a snack at Tiger's house, everyone has to pick up the containers and leftover food. Tiger doesn't know if he should put them in the same bag. Elephant, Crocodile, and Orangutan teach him about recycling.

It's super hot in the jungle and the four friends decide to take a dip. Tiger, Crocodile, and Orangutan quickly get in the water, but what's going on with Elephant? He finally tells them that he’s afraid because he does not know how to swim.

Orangutan has invited Crocodile, Elephant, and Tiger to a slumber party. When it comes time for bed, Orangutan wants to keep playing. Will his friends be able to convince him to go to sleep?

Crocodile is scared when he experiences his first loose tooth. He imagines it's the start of many terrible things. His friends reassure him that he has nothing to worry about.

Accompany baby through his nightly routine in this rhyming board book. He says hello to the moon, enters the wonderful world of dreams, and awakes with the sun, ready for the new day.

One night, the fairy that lives under a little girl's bed asks the child to do her job tomorrow because she has a cold. The girl uses her ingenuity to be as helpful, generous, creative, inventive, friendly, magical, and attentive as the fairy.

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

After befriending an old stray cat, a boy tells his furry friend that, one day, he would like to own a plane. The cat lets him know there are other ways to fly. She tells him how to save a dragon on a faraway island. Generations of readers have loved...

Rex has lost his specs and his whole world is topsy-turvy. He accidentally washes his face in the toilet bowl, uses an owl as a towel, and confuses his friends for bad guys!

Agatha is not happy about moving and changing schools. Accompanied by Mooncat, she learns to enjoy this new adventure.

Join in the fun as children enjoy playing eight of the world's most popular sports, including running, baseball, and soccer. Information about all the sports is provided at the end.

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

Karen cannot babysit like her older sister Kristy, but cat sitting she can do! She forms the Kittycat Club. Now, all she needs is someone to hire her and her friends.

A grandmother takes her grandchildren to her special garden where they learn about the healing powers and wonders of rocks.

Who wouldn't want a dragon for a pet? The child in this book describes what it's like living with one.

Sonya's father brings her three chicks, which she takes care of as if she were their mother. They grow up and thrive under her loving care. One night, a fox comes and takes one of her beloved chickens. She's brokenhearted, but her father comforts...

In this cumulative story, a garden bursts into life with the blossoming of a rose. Different types of flowers appear and soon insects and animals frolic among the plants.

It's Christmas Eve in Harlem, but Lolly and his mother will not be celebrating because they are still reeling from the gang-related shooting of Lolly's brother. Everything changes when Lolly is given two bags filled with Legos. These Legos provide a...

Do you know where honey comes from? In this rhyming, informative picture book, a little boy explains how his grandfather takes care of bees. A recipe for his grandmother’s yummy apple honey muffins is included.

Every day, young Sonia's mother would ask her what she did that day to help others. This inspirational story will show readers what they can do to help in their community. They will learn that kindness is contagious and helping others makes the world a...

This bittersweet love story between a caterpillar and a tadpole takes an ironic turn for the worse once the two evolve into their respective animals (frog and butterfly). The surprise ending will surely capture the attention of the reader. This book may...

Every afternoon, Mama Bird returns to the tree where she lives with her four children. Each one only knows one vowel. See what happens when it starts to rain and the four chicks try and have a conversation.

Smoot the shadow is bored. His boy never smiles or does anything crazy. Smoot longs to be free and, one day, his dream comes true! Soon, the lives of both Smoot and his boy are transformed for the better.

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

Danny and his mother moved to Hawaii to get away from the violent streets of New York, but Danny wants to go back. He's not scared to stowaway on the next boat out of Pearl Harbor. He will discover what true fear is once the bombs start dropping from...

The only thing that Lucas adores more than football is Benny, a fireman who is an old friend of his father's and a former football star. Benny taught him how to play and, when Lucas's parents decide that the sport is too dangerous, Lucas takes the train...

Luisa is not happy when she moves from the country to a big city. She even gets into a fight at school with a girl named Ema. They later become friends and Ema shows Luisa all the great things the city has to offer.

Judy Moody is in a sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So what's a WBMS (world's best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, that's what! And she doesn't have to snoop for long: when Mr. Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy...

Brystal has changed the world. She has made friends in a place that accepts magic and has defeated the Snow Queen. When a new witch arrives at the school and gathers apprentices, it's clear that she does not have good intentions. Soon the peace is...

Michael Bond's beloved tale about a bear from Peru found in London's Paddington Station is presented in an irresistible, picture book format.

Children will love this version that begins with a very full wolf and ends with Little Red Riding Hood getting ready to visit Grandma.

One evening, high up in the sky, a snowflake is formed. Thrilled at first, he does not want to fall. Far below in the city, a girl named Noelle wonders if it will snow soon. She longs to have a Christmas tree like the one in the store window, but the...

Meet Carolina, a typical girl who goes to school and has to deal with conflicts with classmates, teachers, and family. During one week, she asks herself when something interesting will happen to break the monotony her routine. She does not realize that...

A teddy bear and a wooden tiger come to life and accompany two children to school who could really use their help. This delightful story demonstrates the power of valor, friendship, and love. Advanced vocabulary words that appear in blue throughout the...

Camilla Koffler was famous for her photographs of animals. She used her craft to create this picture book about two little bears who disobey their mother, wander off, and get lost. The use of photos instead of illustrations adds an innovative twist to...

In this rhyming tale, a little boy is very tired and he will not get out of bed. Children will love all the zany attempts to wake him up.

Little Blue and Little Yellow are the best of friends. One day, after not seeing each other, they hug so tightly, they turn green! This bilingual board book offers a wonderful way to teach children about colors.