Fiction

Alex is abandoned by his parents and he decides to live in the streets of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He experiences the pain of hunger, cold, and rejection, and his only witnesses are some dogs that become his only confidents. Based on a real story, one can...

This moving story about a girl found on a Mediterranean coast, coming from some town in Africa, won a deserved award. It describes the painful situation of immigrants looking for better opportunities in other countries, and the reaction of those who open...

Spidercat is not like any another cat you have seen. For starters, he is red and blue. He also lacks the agility associated with most felines. Will he ever discover his special talent and an owner who can appreciate him?

Ulises, the new boy at school, gets picked on because he would rather hang out with the girls than play soccer with the boys. Trouble ensues when a theatrical production put on by Ulises and his friends interferes with the boys' sports. Readers will...

The boys are thrilled when the date for the intramural soccer tournament is announced until they learn that at least two girl starters must be on each school team. Readers will enjoy seeing how both the girl and boy athletes react and what they...

A little boy always sees a group of dogs walking in perfect formation behind a homeless man. His curiosity gets the better of him and he asks the man where the dogs came from. In this touching story, the man tells him how they all ended up living with...

This delightful book gathers a selection of the most notable poems written by Alma Flor Ada. Organized by curriculum themes, this anthology is a fundamental tool for teachers who rely on imagination, play, and creativity to expand concepts and to enrich...

This uplifting story about a parrot from the tropics that lives in a Chicago apartment shows the difficulties of moving to a new place and the importance of community. The cheerful ending can also be used to discuss the benefits of protecting wildlife.

Tomás and his friends see things that each one wants to buy, but they do not have any money. Just when the trio doesn't think they could feel any sadder, a magic coin rolls buy. Once they catch it, they learn they can only buy one thing with it. ...

Children will love this fanciful, rhyming, repetitive board book.

Two half moons go to the playground and tell each other what they see up in the sky.

Based on the classic story by Tolstoy, this illustrated book shows readers the dangers of greed. It also introduces children to Russian culture.

Each Sunday, a boy and his father go to the market to sell the fruit and vegetables that they grow in the mountains. They always see the same vendors and, of course, a pesky monkey named Toto that loves to steal food from the different stalls. One...

Tomás is a little boy who loves to hide and dream. Readers will enjoy searching for him in all the places his imagination conjures up.

In this profound picture book, a bear imagines what his life would be like if he joined the circus. He soon realizes he only needs one thing to make him happy.

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...

Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy the dog's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In this wordless picture book, Chris Raschka explores the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring.

An eleven-year-old girl, born in the USA to a family of Mexican immigrants, writes her autobiography for a school assignment. María's vibrant and warm story promotes cultural and racial pride, self-acceptance, racial and gender equality,...

Once upon a time, in a magical land, a king and queen had a daughter. Worried about her future, the monarchs decide to find her a husband. They organize a contest for only the bravest of the brave. Whoever obtains the Grand Wizard's scepter will win...

Having a rhino at home could be very useful. He could eat your report card before your parents see it, help your grandmother make donuts, and help you get a better allowance from your father at the end of the week, but best of all, he could be a lovable...

Felicia accompanies her mother as she cleans houses. Bored one day at Mrs. Fitzpatrick's home, she begins to explore even though she has been warned not to. When she sees a swing set in the yard, she cannot resist and goes outside to play. Much to...

Jorge Argueta teaches children how to make guacamole in this illustrated, bilingual poem.

Children will love this illustrated adaptation of the classic Latin American song Estaba la rana for its rhyme and the cumulative nature of the lyrics.

The school in the village of Baeira has so few students, it will have to shut its doors at the end of the year. The four oldest kids are willing to do anything to prevent this from happening. They create an online newspaper called the Valley Voice. ...

Tia Isa wants to buy a car, but she does not have enough money saved up. Her young niece takes on a number of odd jobs and surprises her aunt with the balance she needs.

When Mia's grandmother moves in with them, she speaks very little English and Mia's Spanish is not very good. To make matters worse, the grandmother misses her homeland. The two end up teaching each other their languages with the help of a parrot named...

A boy named Lucas is convinced that his second floor neighbor is Miguel de Cervantes! Thus begins a wonderful intergenerational friendship between the two. This book offers a fun way to introduce children to elements of the great writer's life.

This book features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. The endearing story of a newly hatched bird in search of his mother has appealed to generations of readers.

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. The endearing story of a newly hatched bird in search of his mother appears in both Spanish and English, making it double the fun for young...

When the little boy in this story is happy, he sees everything pink. When he's angry, he sees everything red. He slowly learns that if he calms down and adds a little white to the red, all is well.

Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares created stunning artwork for this English classic. This edition contains a series of activities to test reading comprehension, making it ideal for classroom use.

A terrible rainstorm makes the forest animals seek shelter in a mountain cave. After the rain stops, the flooding does not recede and the animals decide to search for food and drinking water. The fox always volunteers, but someone else is chosen. He...

Children have loved Little Bear for generations. They can readily identify with his wishes and activities.

An evil force has turned everyday machines into killers on the peaceful planet of Dalnore. Will Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern, be able to stop their rampage?

Children will love the repetitive, rhyming text of this colorful board book.

One night a boy named Pedro goes into the forest to look for his missing fire engine toy. The nocturnal animals observe him with great curiosity. With their help, he ends up finding his toy, having the adventure of a lifetime, and making some new...

This bilingual book, with its repetitive, rhyming text, celebrates community and family. It takes children on a tour of the place where they live.

The five take a caravan vacation and camp next to a traveling circus. They have a blast until they realize that some members of the troupe are not planning something sinister.

Who has been on Kirrin Island and what's in that mysterious trunk that someone left on the old shipwreck? The Famous Five think it belongs to smugglers until they hear a child's voice.

The Famous Five go on a treasure hunt, but they are not alone. Will they find it first?