Fiction

Dr. Morley loves jellyfish. She is fascinated by the idea of finding the giant arctic jellyfish that everyone talks about, but no one has ever seen. She organizes an expedition to locate this mythical sea creature. Will she succeed or give up?

Some people dream of perfect waves, luxurious castles or flying a plane while others dream of having a friend or enough to eat. What about young Miguel? While he works with his grandfather under the hot Oaxaca sun selling coconuts and dream catchers,...

It's hard to say goodbye to someone you love. You will feel many different emotions. Todd Parr helps young children handle this difficult situation.

Leo is very sad because his family has changed. There are many things that he does not understand. While looking outside his bedroom window, he sees two caterpillars that are always together. One day, however, everything changes. Thanks to this, Leo...

From the bestselling author of the Hooky series comes this graphic novel based on the legend of Saint George. In this book, Princess Valentina has a perfect, comfortable, peaceful life until a terrible dragon appears and threatens to destroy her...

Since it is raining outside, Emma and her grandfather cannot go to the park to see the swans. Bored, she starts rummaging through a closet. Lo and behold, she finds an old violincello. She asks her grandfather to play it. The sweet melody awakens her...

A tadpole envisions what it will be like when he and the others grow up. He realizes that he will face fears, make friends, have disagreements, find new paths, and so much more.

Two powerhouses of children's literature unite to put their unique spin on this classic tale.

Justina and her friends are now in their third year of school. A new girl named Letitia has joined the Barnowls. She does not like to follow the rules, and, for some strange reason, the teachers don't seem to mind. The day after a big party, the girls...

In this delicately illustrated book, Antonio García Teijeiro pays tribute to 12 women writers from Spain and Latin America. Hailing from different time periods, the authors include Gabriela Mistral, Rosalía de Castro, María Teresa Andruetto, and Gloria...

It's an ordinary morning for Frog. He does away with some pesky insects and a snail. Everything changes when he gets outsmarted by a clever grasshopper.

A group of scientists comes from a distant planet to study life on Earth. They think the planet is beautiful but cannot understand the behavior of its inhabitants. Their observations will make readers contemplate the way we act.

Meet Dali. He is either a furry little beast or a gentle kitty when he feels like it. This loving tribute to cats perfectly portrays feline behavior.

Set in Italy during World War II, this novel Is narrated by a girl named Dirce. Her parents hide Jewish children in their home. Based on actual events, this is a moving story of bravery and humanity.

In this poetic ode to grandmothers, a little girl talks about the beauty of her grandmother's black hair and white strands, and wonders if she will have hair like that. Her grandmother assures her that she will.

Mrs. Spider has spun a magnificent web between two trees. When Mr. Elephant sees it, he thinks it's a great swing. When he sits on it, Mrs. Spider thinks she has just caught a tasty meal. Readers will love to see what happens when she takes him home...

In this rhyming story, a young girl is determined to prove that unicorns exist after her brother tells her they don’t.

Jaime likes living completely alone on top of a mountain. One day, he hears a sound in his very quiet house. When he discovers that it came from a mouse, he devises a plan that ends up filling his house with animals and people! How will he handle this?

It's very important for children to have self-esteem and a positive image of themselves. This uplifting book is filled with affirmations and words of encouragement that will fill readers will pride in themselves.

Mary Lennox is just ten years old when she arrives at her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire. Her bad attitude begins to dissipate as she explores her new surroundings and makes new friends. Mary discovers hidden family secrets and learns to love again.

From the creators of The Questioneers Series comes this rhyming tribute to teachers. It shows how a caring, special second grade teacher made a huge impact on the life of a little girl. She drew her out of her shell and inspired her to become a teacher...

Stacey is returning to New York! That means no more going to class with the girls, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and, worst of all, no more meetings of the Baby-Sitters Club. Everyone is saddened by the news, especially her best friend Claudia. What...

Based on the childhood of Dolores Huerta, this inspirational picture book teaches children the importance of speaking up and helping others. A brief biography of the social activist is provided at the end of the story.

One day, Skeletina hears a strange noise in her house. When she investigates the source, she comes face to face with a girl named Olivia who is losing her teeth. They embark on an amazing journey through the in-between world, and Olivia finds a way to...

Marlene loves three things: art, her Aunt Ruby, and spending time with her best friend Camilla. Her mother thinks she should concentrate on her studies and act more grown up. This includes straightening her frizzy hair. Marlene hates the salon. She...

Duckie has a lot of shoes that he wears for different occasions. As he changes his footwear, children will learn about colors in both Spanish and English.

Lucia loves to watch the Monarch butterfly migration with her father. This year it will be harder because her father with also be traveling North to work in the fields. He promises her that he will return when the butterflies do. This book contains...

This treasure trove for Dr. Seuss fans contains seven of his beloved books including The Foot Book, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, and There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

As a boy is about to move into a new home, he talks about meaningful memories with his mother. His dialog appears in blue, and hers appears in red. This will enable young readers to identify who is speaking.

After a young boy gets confused by a map his mother drew him, he starts to imagine all different kinds of maps, including treasure maps, maps of the human body, maps of feelings, and so much more.

This colorful picture book captures parents' hopes and dreams for their children. Full of advice and joy, it celebrates the potential in every girl and boy.

When Benjamin is born, he receives all kinds of gifts. His mother cannot understand why her mother-in-law gives him a pink suitcase. Much to her chagrin, it becomes his favorite possession. It accompanies him through the years to school and beyond. ...

Poor Belzi! He's trapped at the fair and cannot get back to the underworld because he has lost his horns. They will only grow back if he does bad things. Some children try to help him, but he's a pathologically good demon.

In the deep, deep basement of a tall, very tall house on a dark, very dark street, three skeletons dream about dinosaurs. See what happens when the dinosaurs decide to chase the skeletons!

Gabby, Priya, and Mindy are best friends. They are different in many ways, but they all love animals and are not allowed to have pets at home. Unable to resist the furry temptation, they create a dog walking service they name PAWS. It turns out to be...

Soon after an uncomfortable truce is made with the Skandians, news comes that the Skandian leader has been captured by a desert tribe. The Rangers and Will are soon sent to save him. The warriors have never faced anything like the desert with its...

Katie Brown had thought that sixth grade would be no different than fifth, but boy was she wrong! Her best friend Callie returned from camp boy and fashion crazy, and she has been invited to join the Popular Girls Club. Since Katie is left out, she...

Death is a very difficult issue to discuss with children. This book uses fruit characters to make the subject less frightening. After Pilu the Pineapple goes to heaven, her friends try to find her. They learn that although they miss her, following her...

After Maia's cat loses a limb in an accident, she hopelessly wonders if one day, like her plants, his leg will grow back. This incident helps Maia understand her new classmate's disability. He's missing a leg, just like her cat, but that's no reason to...

Laura Rodríguez Colón has a plan: no matter what any adult says, she will live with her parents again. One day, she finds an abandoned puppy. It must be fate. Perhaps this is what she needs to put her plan inmotion.