Fiction

In this poetic story, masterfully illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen-award winning artist Robert Ingpen, a little girl thinks of her homeland as she crosses the rough ocean toward and new life and liberty. It's a wonderful testament to imagination...

In this wonderful, bilingual tribute to grandmothers, José has to make some changes when his grandmother moves in, but he realizes how much happiness and life she breathes into his home. The warmth of this tale radiates in both languages.

Álvaro's grandfather tries to hunt elephants; Beatriz's neighbor has a dog that buys groceries and cooks for his owners. Readers will surely enjoy reading the imaginative adventures that Rodrigo, Noemí, Beatriz, Álvaro, and the rest of the gang conjure...

Kinney does a masterful job of making the mundane life of boys on the brink of adolescence hilarious. Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts...

When Lilly's teacher tells the class he is getting married, Lilly dreams of being the maid of honor. Luckily her kind-hearted teacher devises a clever solution so the big day is a happy occasion for everyone.

In his signature style, Eric Carle asks the question 'Does a lion, monkey, dolphin, etc. have a mother, too?' The answer is 'Yes, just like me and you.' With its charming repetition, this book transmits the message that all mommies love their babies...

Transported to the sweltering land of Australia, Annie and Jack flee from a huge fire. In the midst of the threatening flames, they must help a baby kangaroo and reunite him with his mother.

Annie and Jack travel in the tree house to a jungle in India. There, they must rescue a wild tiger trapped by poachers...without letting it eat them!

Annie and Jack travel through time and space to the Great Plains in the 19th century. There they meet a Lakota boy and his family, but just when they go out to play, they find themselves in the middle of a buffalo stampede! How will they stop it?

In book 17, the tree house takes Annie and Jack to the decks of the Titanic, moments before it sinks. Although they can't change history, they manage to help a pair of siblings save themselves from the shipwreck.

A Grandmother shares the rich story of her past with her granddaughter and through it we are able to experience the changing Mexican scenery during the Spanish Colonization (around 1520). Readers will be fascinated to learn of incidents that transcended...

Turbo Toilet has returned with a huge appetite for revenge. Luckily, Captain Underpants is back and the fate of mankind is once again in the hands of George and Harold. Will his powers triumph or will he get flushed for good?

This cumulative board book helps teach children about colors as a lady bug sits atop a green snake, blue elephant, etc. The text is written in the same color as the animal.

In this humorous early chapter book, a little boy convinces everyone that flies make great pets.

A little girl shares her love of her country and her dreams for peace in this touching picture book.

Mara's classmates innocently joke around about her big ears and other things, but her mother makes her realize how special she is. With its unique artwork and positive message, this book will boost all children's self-esteem.

The youngest of children will delight in this traditional rhyme about an apple that travels from room to room until it ends up in a pie!

On each side of the river there is a village, yet they mistrust each other. It takes two children to have the courage to put aside age-old misconceptions and realize how alike the two sides are. The wonderful message in this picture book serves as a...

Cal does not like to read. Living high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help his father than sit with a book. That book woman just won't take no for an answer. She continually rides up the mountain with a ton of books. Based on a true...

Spanish and English readers alike will enjoy learning about the traditional Latin American celebration of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. A young girl celebrates her grandfather's spirit by creating an altar and adorning it with his favorite...

The rhythmic text and colorful illustrations introduce children to the fun of gardening and the bounty it produces.

Simon is a cheerful and imaginative child who has a tendency to be absent-minded and, occasionally, downright mischievous. Children will love reading about Simon's antics, as he turns a normal school year into a whirlwind of comical mishaps.

Olivia is tired of her annoying brother Luis. She dreams of exchanging him for another boy--any other boy. Of course that's impossible, or is it? One day, the exchange happens unexpectedly. Instead of Luis, she ends up with Oscar, who is much more polite...

Wondering why their winter food supply is disappearing from their pantries, the forest animals decide to investigate, and come up with an ingenious plan to catch the thief. Children will love the mystery, humor, and wacky drawings.

Álvaro is friendly and talkative. He also has two cowlicks in his hair, and one arm that's a bit shorter than the other. But he is happy because he does well with his good hand, and the other one doesn't hurt or anything. Will Álvaro manage to overcome...

A boy and his toy boat are inseparable--until one day the boat sails too far out on the lake. Although both experience separation anxiety, the boat discovers the joy of freedom before it is brought back to shore. Both boy and boat learn the value of...

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

This colorful bilingual book shows the joy of eating together as a family. Short and sweet, it emphasizes the priceless value of being together.

Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special, from making altars for our deceased loved...

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things did not work out quite as they had hoped. Now they have entered an absurd alternate reality and they have discovered...

Fly with Granny on her magic carpet and learn how to count to ten while journeying through the world's marketplaces and acquiring masks in Mexico, kites in Japan, llamas in Peru, and so much more. A map at the end of the book shows children where the...

This remarkable volume is filled with favorite nursery rhymes from all over the Spanish-speaking world, along with whimsical, rhyming English language versions for each. Children will love these catchy verses in both languages.

Younger readers can now enjoy the timeless adventures of Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this book serves as a great tool to introduce the classic.

When Daddy is in charge, things can go terribly, yet hilariously wrong. Follow Trixie and Daddy to the neighborhood laundromat and laugh out loud as they discover that they have left somebunny behind. The innovative mix of photographs and cartoon...

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.

In this poetry collection, the author pays homage to beloved characters found in fairy tales and classic works of literature as well as their authors. These poems serve as an excellent vehicle for discussing universal themes such as the passage of time,...

Danny's visit to a museum results in a fun-filled day when an amiable dinosaur joins him for the afternoon. This endearing story has delighted young readers for decades.

Wemberly worries about everything from spilling grape juice on her favorite stuffed animal to whether the equipment at the playground is safe to use... but most of all she worries about starting school. Luckily, her teacher knows just what to do. On the...

Lilly has a brand new purple plastic purse that makes music when you open it, a glittery new pair of sunglasses, and three shiny quarters. Anxious to show her new possessions to her favorite teacher and her classmates, she disrupts Mr. Slinger's class...