Fiction

A young boy named Carlitos shares the joys (and sometimes the aggravations) of life with his older special needs brother Enrique. The book carries a wonder message about acceptance and anti-bullying.

Ibrahim distributes mail in Baghdad on his motorcycle. In his pocket, he has a mysterious letter that he is determined to deliver no matter what the cost. The novel shows how families survive in war-torn regions and provides a wonderful overview of...

Set in Tibet, Lin Chu is an 11-year-old boy who has been training his horse to compete in the race presided over by the Dalai Lama, who, in this story, is also eleven. Lin Chu wins and the two boys begin a friendship that will profoundly affect their...

Ignacio Sanz re-creates poet Vicente Huidobro's voyages to Europe and back to Chile in this chapter book. On the way to Europe, he traveled with his family and his cow Jacinta! Seven years later, when the family returned, they added three hundred...

When Luis grows up, he wants to become a superhero and save the world, just like Flying Justice. Then, at Christmastime, someone special helps Luis make his dreams come true. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading...

A little boy named Constantine gets all his friends to help him to convince the clouds to make it rain. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Quique's father is a soccer announcer. He pushes his son hard in school. The boy thinks he will never please his dad until one day he achieves his goal and gets the recognition he longs for. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities...

In this award-winning picture book, a little girl named Anabel brings a splash of color to a dreary, sad town thanks to a magical bunch of yarn.

Rocket learns a bunch of new words and decides he should write a story. He finds inspiration and friendship in an unlikely place.

Three children share their grandmother's proverbs and saying about manners. This book is great to teach culture and character education.

Comedian Michael Ian Black has written a humorous book that shows what a bored little girl does to try and find something to change her mood.

A little Norwegian boy named Knut becomes separated from his family while vacationing in Granada, Spain. Knowing only a few phrases in Spanish and English, he tries to find his way back to safety. Lucky for him, a streetwise girl named Azucena lends...

Love is in the air but not for Greg. He needs a date for the Valentine's dance. Miraculously he finds someone to go with him, making Rowley the third wheel. You never know, though, who will be lucky in love and who won't on such a special evening.

Ana and her family move to the United States from Mexico when she is 8. Ana picks up English quickly, but her mother struggles. Her mother enrolls in night classes and learns how to defend herself in her new language.

Based on the life and humanitarian work of teacher David Lynch, this book is the story of Armando, who collects garbage with his father in a Tijuana dump. One day, a man appears with a blue tarp and sets up a school. Finally the people in the town can...

The 28 poems in this illustrated anthology were written by pioneers in Venezuelan children's literature. They celebrate animals, nature, games, and sheer joy of youth. Brief biographies on all of the poets are included at the end of the book.

A grandmother takes her granddaughter to Story Land, a place accessible only through a secret door at the library. This ingenious story promotes reading, creative writing, and a deeper understanding of antonyms. Activities are included at the end of...

Lola shares her love of books with her new baby brother. Good thing she has a story for every occasion because babies sure cry a lot!

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

Oscar is a little boy with a huge imagination who hates school. He plots his 'escape' and ends up having quite an adventure.

Daniela is not happy that she has to stay at her grandmother's house while her family moves. When she explores the attic, she gets the surprise of a lifetime. She finds a mouse inside an old trunk that turns out to be an extraterrestrial! Thus begins...

In this Spanish edition of Skip through the Seasons, whirl through the months of the year in this action-packed seek-and-find book that takes young readers on an outdoor adventure as the months pass by. The detailed pictures offer a wide variety of items...

This fun collection of poetry contains verses about cities, home, nature, basically the world around us. Children will smile as they view everyday objects, such as a bicycle, park bench, and button in a whole new light.

Welcome to Tia Lola's Bed and Breakfast! Running it, however, is not as easy as everyone thought, especially when it seems that someone is trying to sabotage the family's efforts. Will Lola and the children discover what's going on?

In this retelling of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, set in the Southwest, the goats must cross a bridge guarded by the dreaded Chupacabra. Children will love to see how they do it.

The Little Blue Truck is kind to everyone he meets, so when he needs help, all the animals come running. This book is wonderful for teaching young children to always be considerate of others.

Meet Tom Gates, a boy who loves to draw and think of ways to annoy his sister. His illustrated observations about school and life are hysterical and unforgettable.

Good news: Tom's dog got a bath because he is going to appear in a dog show and he has finally managed to annoy his sister with his singing. Bad news: Tom's grandmother, who is an awful cook, wants to make him something special for his birthday and...

When Isabelita goes on a trip with her father, the famous explorer, she has no idea that she (and not him) will make a huge discovery. She learns that the most valuable treasure is not always found among precious objects.

A little bunny lists all the ways he is different from his relatives, but comes to the conclusion that he is happy being uniquely himself.

When Curious George visits the library, you know mayhem cannot be far behind!

It's time for Kika to go to bed. Every time her father reads her one of her favorite fairy tales, she interrupts him. When he gets fed up, Kika comes up with the ideal solution.

Based on the author's own family story, this bilingual book describes the ingenuity one little Mexican American girl uses to create a room of her own from what was once a storage closet.

Nobody will let Perico the parrot help with the preparations for the Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Antonio. His cries of 'Let me help' are met with 'go away.' The determined bird finds a way to help and be part of the big fiesta.

Children from divorced and blended families will identify with the protagonist of this book. Both of her parents have remarried and she spends her whole life going from one house to the other. She, of course, wishes things could go back to the way they...

A snowstorm threatens a group of children who have climbed the mountain. Not to worry; Sara the cow overcomes great difficulties and manages to rescue them. Includes educational games.

What if a fictional character came to life? That's exactly what happens to Aidún, who comes out of the pages where she has always lived because she wants to find out why her creator has stopped writing adventures for her. This is a fun play where...

Miguel is not thrilled when his mother lets the Sword family live with them. Tia Lola works her special brand of magic and charm to save the summer for everyone.

Catalina the Hen owns a bookstore and shares her love of reading with all her customers.

When Sara finds an abandoned, overgrown lot, she sets out to clean it up and sow flowers and vegetables. When her great harvest comes in, the little cow is able to set up a stall. Includes educational games.