Fiction

This rhyming classic teaches young children about the months of the year in a fun way.

Stargirl, a new tenth grader, arrives at school and causes a sensation. She plays the ukulele, wears crazy outfits, and has a pet mouse. She is endlessly kind and seemingly carefree. After social ups and downs, Stargirl finds companionship when Leo...

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.

Rafi and Rosi, two coqui frogs, learn about pirate history while visiting the famous El Morro Fort in Puerto Rico. A glossary is included at the beginning of the book to aid in comprehension.

This exquisite selection of poems features sixteen Latin American writers from a variety of cultures--from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. All the poets selected have something very important in common: they have all written for children at some point in...

A little penguin learns that good things come to those who wait in this adorable story about patience.

In this Brazilian folktale, a brave young princess sets out to find her mother and her son who have both vanished from the palace.

Told in five rhyming short chapters and a prologue, this is the story of a little boy named Pierre who did not care about anything until he is rescued from the stomach of one hungry lion.

In this rhyming story, a pirate costume leads to the adventure and friendship of a lifetime. Join Blue the penguin as he sets sail, survives his boat sinking, meets a famous pirate, and gets rescued, all in one day!

Fly Guy ends up on a field trip to a flyswatting factory!

George and Harold from Captain Underpants fame have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course...

If a dinosaur wanted a pet, what would it choose: a tiger, a boa constrictor or perhaps a kangaroo? This rhyming book reveals the answer.

Unfold the pages and help Nico and Lola discover all sorts of different things at the zoo, on the farm, at the park, and many other fun places.

Max has a big problem when he starts middle school: a bully named Doug keeps stuffing him in his locker. Everything would be different if only Max could be a hero like in his beloved comic books.

Oliverio, Paco, Luis, Diego, and Josefa are in the bottom of the fifth grade class. Much to everyone's surprise, they are chosen to participate in a photography contest out of town. Their classmates are in for the surprise of their lives when they see...

Lucía is going to spend the holidays with an aunt she hardly knows in a small village. While there, she meets a mysterious man named Teo who loves the stars. He appears to have a dangerous secret. Lucia really wants to know what it is, but will she...

Join Eloise for a very special Christmas at the Plaza Hotel, as she gives gifts to everyone she knows, trims the tree, exchanges gifts with her nanny, and goes from room to room helping people celebrate. The lighthearted verses and ever-charming...

The Heffleys decide to go away for Christmas to avoid all the stress of the holidays. A tropical island should be just what the doctor ordered for a little rest and relaxation, but, their dream trip turns into a nightmare. Will they be able to do...

Raccoon loves pizza. How can he get his paws on some?

Sixth-grader Gaby finds comfort and solace volunteering at the animal shelter after her mother is deported. She would love to adopt Feather, one of the cats at the shelter, but how can she bring Feather home when she herself feels lost?

Mía and Morena are friends, neighbors, and business partners. Their latest venture involves building a homework machine and selling its services to their classmates. The machine does not work according to plan. What will they do with all the pending...

Paula and Beto are very happy when their father tells them that they are leaving the city and moving to a house near the beach. They only thing that they are not aware of is that in that magical place, they will not be the only inhabitants!

A stray dog in Russia gets captured by some people who name her Laika. She ends up changing the world by becoming the first animal to ever orbit the Earth!

From one of the most talented Latino writers in the United States comes this brilliant collection of stories whose characters all have a passion for life. Soto's portrayals offer strong psychological insight and describe situations that readers can...

Catrina's family is moving to the Northern California coast because her sister, Maya, has cystic fibrosis and the cold, salty air will make her feel better. While exploring their new neighborhood, the girls are told there are ghosts. Maya wants to...

Based on a Costa Rican song, a lively group of skeletons helps little children learn to tell time. Information on the Day of the Dead is provided at the end of the book.

Have you ever taken a field trip that turned out horribly? This is exactly what happened to Kara when her class visits Legendtopia, a fantasy-themed restaurant. While trying to retrieve a necklace taken away by a server, Kara finds a small wooden door...

Conner thinks his adventures in the Land of Stories are over until he finds a clue left by the Brothers Grimm. With the help of his classmate Bree and Mother Goose, he travels to Europe to solve a 200-year-old mystery. In the meantime, Alex is training...

Cereal is not your typical wolf. He is quite fearful, has no desire to climb down the chimney and eat little pigs, and he is easily brought to tears. After some therapy and introspection, he grows to accept himself and be happy.

A child's imagination is vast, and even the simplest of things can become their favorite toy. A small rabbit repeatedly asserts that the simple box he is playing with is not a box! Simple yet fun illustrations, will surely engage children.

The adorable little dog in this tender book might not know how to fetch, keep still or stay put in the yard, but who cares? He knows he will always love his little boy caretaker, and what else really matters?

Chinese New Year is approaching and MaoMao's father is coming home from working far away to celebrate it. This book will introduce readers to Chinese traditions and show how hard it can be when economic circumstances separate families.

While the narrator (Calcetines) is cleaning his neighbor's (Enola) chimney, he finds the skeleton of a bird with a message attached to its foot. It dates back to the 1940s and was sent by Enola's love telling her where to meet him. Obviously she never...

In this bilingual trickster tale, Jack Rabbit convinces a bunch of reluctant animals to give him all the ingredients he needs to make a delicious pot of tumbleweed stew.

This book introduces readers to life during the First Century in what is now present day Merida in Spain. They will meet a boy named Marco, who, along with his friend Anselmo, make many of the same mistakes of today's youth set in a time of great...

When Puppy visits the zoo, he cannot help but compare himself to the other animals. His mother makes him realize how special he is.

The color monster does not know what's going on. All of the emotions and their representative colors are all jumbled up. Will he be able to put everything back in its rightful place?

In this story about diversity and overcoming stereotypes, Pig and Duck become alarmed when Rat sets up camp at the edge of the woods. After all they believe rats to be dirty and lazy. Luckily Frog decides to befriend Rat and teaches everyone they were...

When Elisa cannot sleep, she takes a stroll through Dream Land. Accompanied by her furry friend Estebaldo, the two observe the animals and the stars until the yawning commences.

Winter has arrived and Frog is freezing. He has not feathers or fur to keep him warm like his friends Duck and Hare. When he collapses in the snow one day, his friends take care of him and make him feel warm.