Fiction

From popular cartoonist Mark Parisi comes this book about Marty Pants, a boy with the soul of an artist. When he finds a note saying that aliens are watching him, he must swing into action even though no one sees what he does!

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...

Hurricane Elmer comes to town bringing rain, strong gusts, ghosts, squirrels, and aliens. Just when things start to get real strange, the lights go out!

Whenever the little girl in this story visits her grandfather in Cuba, she helps him sell fruit. They sing the names of the items they have to sell throughout the streets of Havana. Margarita Engle shares information about the street vendors in Cuba...

Maxy is a puppy that lives with Clarita and her family in Puerto Rico. One day, he sees everyone boxing things up. That night, Hurricane Maria hits the island. He is terrified, but he survives with his family and learns to overcome his subsequent fear...

Two mice are looking for something fun to do. There are so many ways to play!

Lala does not feel like she fits in with her family or at school, where her classmates ignore her and secretly make fun of her. She is having a very rough time dealing with her father's death. She shares his fascination of insects. After getting in...

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...

While Mama and baby are not doing anything, the doorbell rings. Who could it be? All the relatives come over and want to see the precious child. Readers will be delighted to see that there is another, surprising reason that the family comes to visit.

Once upon a time, there was a king that ate so much pork, he wife warned him he would turn into a pig. Little does he know that would actually happen! This book encourages children to be open to trying different things.

Chivas are the colorful buses in Colombia. In this bilingual play, thanks to a dream and one of those famous buses, a girl named Lucy travels to different parts of Colombia in search of her grandfather.

The beloved folktale of Martina, the little roach has been adapted into this bilingual play.

Since the Fairy Godmother is busy, she sends one of the dwarfs from Snow White to help the Prince find his true love in this bilingual adaptation of Cinderella. Children will love the humor in this modern take on the classic.

In this bilingual play, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo talks about her life and career, especially her love of colors. It provides a wonderful way to introduce this cultural icon to children.

From the author of the popular Narwhal series comes this picture book about Rot, a mutant potato that signs up for a beauty pageant. Does he stand a chance against an adorable little bunny, a cuddly kitten, and a pink jellyfish?

Olivia is sure she is going to have a great time with her best friend, but when Sara sees Olivia making new friends quickly, she feels abandoned and lashes out. Soon the girls are fighting and they might not even be friends once camp is over. Will they...

No one inspires as much fear in the monks of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing as Answelica the goat. Imagine the reaction of Brother Edik when he enters the stable and sees a girl curled up with the demonic animal! The girl does not know where...

The Super-Galactic Jawbreaker Stink bought did NOT break his jaw. One letter of complaint later, and--holy jawbreaker heaven!--he receives a huge box of candies (FREE!). That gives Stink a great idea. Soon, he's writing more and more letters ... and the...

Spanning two continents, this book presents sacred tales from Alaska to Argentina. Information about the featured indigenous groups and a glossary are included.

Biscuit wants to go to school, but it's not a place for dogs. What will the teacher do when he discovers the determined pup comes to class?

Isadora is very excited to be a bridesmaid at her aunt's wedding. With a mischievous older cousin and a bored baby sister to deal with, getting through the special day isn't exactly going to be a piece of cake.

With eight kids and somewhat extravagant parents, the Numerozzis are not your typical family. Readers will have a good laugh as they wach them prepare to leave the house in the morning.

It was supposed to be a peaceful weekend in the forest. When strange things begin to happen, the Magic Rescuers blame the snipes. The clues lead them deep into the forest in order to solve a fantastic mystery.

Everyone's favorite third-grader, Judy Moody, wants to be a doctor just like Elizabeth Blackwell, and she gets the opportunity when her class begins to study the human body. Just imagine what will happen when she starts thinking about the ideal project!

While a surfer is heading to the beach, many people ask him for a ride. They keep piling into his car until everything comes to an explosive stop!

Told in rhyme, Baby shares a tribute to a very special dad.

Lupe Wong wants to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues. During her whole childhood, she has stood up for various causes, both noble and not so much. She needs to get an A in all of her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li...

In this large-format board book, little Crocodile's trip to the beach is filled with sounds, emotions, and fun!

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.

Penguin is sick and tired of so much snow and decides he needs a tropical vacation. When he arrives at the beach, he makes a life-long friend that shows him how to play in a warm climate. Penguin gets to return the favor in this adorable picture book...

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.

Jacqueline Woodson narrates her childhood in this award-winning collection of poems. Growing up with vestiges of Jim Crow laws and the emerging Civil Rights Movement, they paint a picture of a girl looking to find her place in this world.

Baby loves mommy and shares all the reasons why she is so special.

Once upon a time, in a magical land filled with fairies, dragons, and knights, a young waiter at the Fat Ogre Inn accidentally gets transferred the powers belonging to the evil wizard Calderaus. He doesn't know how to use them and Calderaus wants them...

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...

In book one, Billie B.'s grumpy neighbor refuses to return the soccer ball that falls in her yard. How will she get I back? In book two, Billie B. and Jack's classroom is filled with bees and Jack is allergic!

A little girl enjoyed a peaceful, happy life until the big catastrophe came and ruined everything. Readers will be quite surprised to realize what, or should I say who, she is referring to?

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,...