Beginning Readers

Beginning readers will cheer on Elena the elephant as she learns to ride a bicycle. Flip the book over to read the story in English.

Elbow Grease's brothers show him how much fun it is to play outside in the rain.

Mina is ready to take her test for the yellow belt. She thinks she will pass it even though she is not as good at Tae Kwon Do as her friend Leo. When he hurts his hand during the test, she is convinced she will fail.

Gregory dreams of being a basketball star. His brother tells him that no one player is responsible for winning a game. If he does not learn this lesson quickly, his dream might never come true.

Mario is used to being the best gymnast on his team. He becomes jealous when someone better arrives. The coach reminds everyone to be a good sport.

Biscuit visits a farm and makes friends with some baby llamas.

Keisha dreams of scoring goals, but each time she is passed the ball, she catches it with her hands. Will this put an end to her soccer dreams, or will her coach come up with an idea?

When Pepe sees the red motorcycle in the supermarket, he tells his mother to buy it for him. He can't understand why she says no. This beginning reader will help children understand the concept of money as well as needs and wants.

Uni is excited for her first sleepover. She becomes discouraged when she cannot do what the other unicorns do. She eventually discovers her special talent.

Reina wants to dress up as Frida Kahlo for her class's pretend wax museum. What will she do when her friend Nora picks her first?

Pizza Pig knows just what his customers like. All the animals love what he prepares. Why isn't Turtle eating?

After getting drenched during a field trip to see dinosaur fossils, Virginia decides to take a bath before dinner. Her father tells her not to fall asleep in the water. Suddenly, she hears a voice, and a dinosaur appears! She ends up having a lot of...

Beginning readers will cheer on Elena the elephant as she learns to ride a bicycle.

Award winning writer Pilar Lozano Carbayo has adapted this famous classic for beginning readers. Information on the time period, characters, and Dumas is included at the end.

When Lily and her friends learn that their community garden is going to be turned into a parking lot, they organize a protest to save it.

Pablo is very sad when he discovers that his pet fish Ruby has died. His friends and family are there to support him and help him remember the happy times he spent with her.

Oscar is in a bad mood. He cannot stand so much mess! He leaves Hound a note and slams the door. When Hound wakes up, he jumps over a ball, knocks into the table, and spills jam on Oscar's note. Now he can only make out a few words. Does it really...

This is the story of an unusual friendship between a girl and a spider which addresses the issue of childhood loneliness. It shows what children feel when they are ignored by adults.

When a dangerous heron comes to the pond where Mr. Frog lives, he decides to find a new place where he could sleep all day and sing all night far away from that dangerous bird. During his search, he meets many animals, including one very pretty frog who...

Nicanor is a real star! He picks up discarded items throughout his town and figures out who could use them. He will get readers thinking about reusing things instead of throwing them away.

The hairy green monster no longer frightens people. It's not that he's not scary; no one lives in the town anymore. If he still wants to be a monster, then he will have to move to the city. He finds himself a house, hides in the closet, and waits…

Dagfrid is not your typical Viking girl. She does not like the typical gender roles or the fish diet she is forced to eat. She decides to sew herself some pants, build a boat, and conquer new lands.

Teo loves dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex given to him by his father who he has not seen in a while. Teo has a weak heart that needs 'batteries' like his toys. To fix it, Teo would need to see his dad again even though his mother is against it. Maybe...

Children will love this lyrical, illustrated adaptation of The Little Red Hen. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

After hearing a story about a robin who tries to put out a fire, Mia and her class realize that even though they are small, they can make a difference. This story will inspire readers to act.

Cat explains why he likes different colors. The simple sentences make this book accessible to new readers.

Henry and Mudge have loads of fun with the coming of spring.

A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit...and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

This book presents six fun short stories in different formats: rebus, text, and downloadable song for singing. All three ways will help children increase their vocabulary and joy of reading.

Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when the monster alarm sounds! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia, but luckily she is also the Princess in...

Ideal for beginning readers, these six short stories feature a friendly bear named Bjorn who lives in the forest. Children will enjoy seeing him interact with his friends.

A hen finds a big egg. Who could it belong to? She's determined to find out.

A little girl loves her bike as much as others love their cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Children will love seeing who is driving what.

There are so many good reasons to read, and this one-of-a kind book presents 101 of them, supplied by children, in a lighthearted way. The illustrations add a touch of humor to the book's simple, yet profound message. It is a perfect title for...

This delightful beginning reader, told in the first person, is about the protagonist's brother who is crazy about dinosaurs. One day he tells her that he is going to turn into one. Incredulous from the start, later on, she cannot believe what she sees!

A caterpillar goes to sleep for a long time and wakes up to discover that he has become a beautiful butterfly.

Gelatina wants her older brother Roberto to pay attention to her, but he is busy writing a story on his computer. He eventually agrees to read her one book. When he refuses to read a second one, she decides to make up a story of her very own.

It's soccer time! Join a group of children as they run, pass the ball, and score!