Fiction

It's going to be a great weekend. Karen has a new pair of skates and she wants to try out a few new tricks. Unfortunately, she falls and breaks her wrist. She wants EVERYONE she knows to sign her cast. That turns out to be harder than she thought.

Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has a black cat. Karen knows she shouldn't spy on her neighbor, but she wants to prove that she is a witch!

Big Shark has big teeth and he is hungry. Oh, no...Little Shark better think of something quickly!

Milo believes that one day he will turn into a ferocious wolf. When he learns that he has to train all day to achieve his goal, he worries that he will have to change who he is. His friends help him hone his skills and make him realize that he can...

Told in the first person, this picture book features a young boy who feels lonely and fears being called upon in class because he stutters. His father takes him to the river and makes him realize that he talks like the water, sometimes smoothly other...

Zuri's hair sometimes has a mind of its own, but today she needs a special look. After a few missteps, her father comes up with the perfect style. This book encourages children to express and celebrate themselves.

When Dragon finds a fat cat sitting in the snow in front of his house, he decides to invite him in. Before he knows it, Dragon has a family.

Don Osito was Salvador Dalí's sister's beloved teddy bear. In this charming picture book, Don Osito shares his memories about the painter, his sister, and their friend Federico García Lorca. Short biographies of these important figures are included at...

You might be scared of the dark, but did you know that the dark is more scared of you? Why do you think it hides all day and only comes out when you are asleep? This endearing picture book offers a wonderful way to allay this common childhood fear.

When a little girl moves, she wonders what her neighbors and new classmates will be like. This picture book captures both her trepidation and hope.

Colorful, detailed illustrations combine with simple text to convey the importance of peace and everyone, both young and old, can strive to achieve it. It will inspire readers to make a difference in the world.

Daniela is fascinated by Amelia, a writer who has come to the house with the red roof. Her arrival has unleashed Daniela's imagination. Amelia realizes that the girl's great ability to make up stories is a defense mechanism to deal with her family's...

Join Nacho on a fun trip to the dinosaur museum. While there, he learns about different varieties of dinosaurs and what paleontologists do.

Osvaldo wants to be a musician. He moves to a big city and enrolls in the conservatory. He discovers he is no good at piano, flute or drums, but, just as he is about to lose hope, he realizes he is not as clumsy as he thought.

Sara climbs the tallest tree on the school yard in order to retrieve her brother's soccer ball. She ends up taking an unexpected trip to other countries, time periods, and dimensions with the Guard of Recess.

The grandfather in this story forgets everything, including his wife's name, which floor he needs to go to, and his favorite expressions. Luckily, he always remembers how much he loves his granddaughter.

It s not bad enough that Mom and Dad are heading to California, leaving Judy and Stink with Aunt Awful, but now Judy's two best friends are going Splitsville, too. Just when it looks like her summer is going to be boring until Judy comes up with the most...

In this hilarious book, Judy Moody finds a mood ring in her cereal box and she sets out to tell the future. Does the third-grader really have ESP?

Every time George's mother asks him to bark, he makes a different animal sound. She takes him to the vet to find out what's going on.

Kristy's mother is getting married and she is going to be the maid of honor. Is this going to be the only surprise? The answer is no because 14 kids are coming to down for the wedding. Kristy and the rest of the Baby-Sitters Club think they can handle...

Scare yourselves and your friends with the 19 stories in this book. They are filled with ghosts and beasts galore!

Madani is the best player on the team even though he plays barefoot. He saves all his money in a box for a special purchase. His teammates think he is going to buy cleats to improve his game, but he shows everyone that his best move happened off the...

When young Billy Trunk starts school, he is reluctant to make friends because his classmates are so different from him. His dad helps him make a new friend through the internet. Billy is in for a surprise when he actually meets his new friend in person.

When Salamanca Hiddle's mother disappears without a word, her grandfather puts her in the car and drives north. At their new destination, Salamanca finally begins to unravel the mystery that now pervades her world.

There is strength in numbers and in this incredible story children will learn the value of solidarity and teamwork. Only with a spirit of togetherness can a group of jungle animals work together to survive a terrible and unexpected flood.

Antonio searches far and wide for someone to read with, but everyone is too busy at the moment. He meets a blind, elderly man and they enjoy a good story together.

Every day, Charlie does things the exact same way. He is convinced something terrible will happen if he acts differently. When a small emergency makes him deviate from his routine, he learns that change can sometimes turn out wonderfully.

Jimmy is a star athlete and student until he gets chicken pox and pneumonia. How can he raise his grades and get a date with the cutest girl in school?

In this oversized picture book, a girl named Pom is too young to go to human school so she decides to visit the schools of her animal friends. When she returns home, she tells her mother about all of the fun things that she saw.

Byron Barton's adaptation of this popular tale will delight the very young with its classic lesson of helpfulness and sharing.

This rhyming story stresses the importance of reading to young children. A bilingual guide for parents and educators is included that offers wonderful tips on keeping kids engaged.

The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything...

Petey is out of jail and has a whole new lease on life. Has he changed enough to get along with Dog Man and work together?

The Bad Guys are disappearing! A creature with a bunch of teeth and way too many butts is taking them away one by one. Could this really be the end?

Bored with her ballet classes, Carla convinces her parents to enroll her in a modern dance school. Making friends with the other dancers will be harder than she thought.

Lucia cannot wait to learn how to surf. She plans a great day at the beach with her friend Bea. Soon, however, problems arise that could jeopardize their friendship.

Soccer is the most important thing in the world to Leo and his friends. For the first time ever, Leo is watching the game from the bench. Kevin, the new kid, is playing his position and he has become close friends with Dani, Leo's best friend. When...

The war between the devas and asuras is imminent and the entire Otherworld is on high alert. Aru and her friends embark upon a mission to save two sisters. When the Sleeper hears about a new prophecy, Aru decides the only way to avoid disaster is...

Hedgehog invites Harry to a sleepover. He pitches a tent in his yard and awaits the arrival of his friend.

Charlie has a hard time making decisions. When his birthday rolls around, he cannot figure out what he wants. When he sees an ad for the animal shelter, he decides a dog would be perfect. Now he just has to pick one.