Picture Books

Once upon a time, there was a drop of water named Iris that fell from the sky and landed on the ground. She had no idea where she was or where she should go. This oversized picture book introduces young children to the water cycle. A two-page...

This is the story of two cousins, one in the United States and one in Mexico, and how their daily lives are different yet similar. Charlie takes the subway to school; Carlitos rides his bike. Charlie plays in fallen leaves; Carlitos plays among the local...

What kid doesn't wish for a snow day? Two brothers awaken to find the city covered in a beautiful white sheet. Join in the fun as they play with their friends and enjoy winter's gift.

Malote decides to leave his group of evildoers and become the most feared bandit in the land. Along the way, he meets animals and a giant who need a little help. Will he be able to stick to his plan? This is a wonderful book about self-acceptance,...

This is the start of a beautiful friendship. Orris the rat lives all by himself in a barn surrounded by his most cherished possessions. One day, his solitude is interrupted by a small owl caught in a trap. Should he free him knowing that owls eat...

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...

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 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.

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.

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. ...

Would you like to meet the most beloved doggie duet singers in the entire world? Mother and daughter Luna and Ranchera were born in the Wild West. Their lives were not always easy. Discover how they overcame hunger and achieved international fame.

This is the story of a young girl whose life is suddenly turned upside down. Once bombs start raining down, she flees with her family in rubber rafts. She makes it to the other side of the Mediterranean, but many refugees do not. A poignant note by...

Alba and Tomas are very excited to move to their new home. They can't wait to play in their yard and plant their garden. This book teaches children about gardening and the changes the four seasons bring.

In this large format picture book, a boy named Oliver is visited by three giants. They tell him they need his creativity to help fix the world. Oliver allows his imagination to help guide him in this monumental task.

Josepha the elephant is a teacher in Cameroon who always sings a particular song to her students. Her controling husband prohibits her from singing and strips her life of all joy. To avoid his abusive ways, she is forced to flee her beloved homeland. ...

Mirabel and her sister flee Nigeria after their mother is killed. Despite all the hardships they endure, they never lose their dream of being free.

A young bird named Nu is captured and turned into a soldier. A giraffe, who is also being held captive, tells him about freedom in the North. The determined bird gathers all his strength and courage to begin the long flight in search of peace

In this oversized picture book, a boy named Leo, who lives in a city, loves to watch the boats sail by. His father tells him that he used to swim in the water that had been filled with fish. Flip the book over to meet Phara, who lives on a small island...

A young girl is horrified when her parents stop their old car and pick watercress growing wild in a ditch. Why can't they buy their vegetables in a supermarket like everyone else? When the girl refuses to eat the watercress at dinner, the mother shares...

Sira and her sisters must flee the part of the ocean where they live because it is no longer safe for them as females. They used to think that everyone was kind, but they learn otherwise during their long journey. Exhausted and about to give up, they...

One day, the dragon of the mountain eats the Sun. Immediately, everything freezes. The wizard's son returns from a quest and realizes he must save his village. His successful mission ends up changing his life in a most unexpected way.

Puro Pelo hates staying over at her aunt's house because it is very scary. One night, she hears a sound at the door. Terrified, she opens it to find a zombie dog who needs her help. She overcomes her fears, defeats an evil witch, and comes to the...

A little girl named Leonora describes a fun-filled day with her two dads. This picture book offers a loving look at today's diverse families.

A bird drops a seed in the forest that grows into a rare, tiny flower. Everyone sees it as different colors, and these diverse opinions lead to fighting. A little girl makes everybody reflect on their actions and appreciate the diversity all around us.

The five children in this book are facing big changes: Maria's parents tell her they are moving to another city, Aleix is going to have a new sibling, Ian is getting adopted, Lucas's best friend is moving far away, and Ana's two mothers are splitting up...

One rainy morning, the boy in this picture book decides to go to the museum with his friend Emilio, who happens to be an elephant. The security guard is none too pleased with Emilio's size and scolds them in each exhibit. After the lights go out and...

Gus and David had to wait five years before hearing the news that there was a baby in Vietnam for them to adopt. Nervous like all new parents at first and worried if they would be accepted as a same sex couple, they bring Nora home. She turns out to be...

To complete a school project, Eric has to see the new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum during his Christmas vacation. His grandmother promises to make the trip with him after she has prepared the typical pasteles and bought the holiday presents. What...

What is time? Is it the tick tock of a clock or the numbers on a calendar? This oversized picture book, with its flowing, sparse text and illustrations, helps explain this topic to children. They will understand how plants and humans age in a poetic...

Kalina and her family must flee their homeland. The children at her new school make fun of her. Playing the violin gives her solace. During a storm, the lights go out at school. Kalina plays the violin to calm her classmates down, and everyone learns...

War can be very hard for children to understand. This picture book lists the things that war does not like, including art, books, and memories. It also teaches them that it cannot triumph over a people united for peace.

Bartolome is a paleontologist who specializes in dinosaurs that lived in Chile during the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods. He has spent years working on a time machine to study them. One day, he accidentally sends his pet turtle back in time. As he...

While walking through a neighborhood he is not familiar with, a hungry wolf catches a whiff of an irresistible smell. His nose leads him to a theater presenting the ballet Swine Lake. He gets inside, determined to find a feast, and ends up being...

Brian is an invisible boy. No one notices him, invites him to any birthday parties or picks him for a team. When a new boy named Justin arrives, everything changes for the better. Ideal for units on social emotional learning, this book contains a...

The shining light of the Statue of Liberty has greeted newcomers for years. Margarita Engle's poetic text and Raúl Colón's artwork capture the hopes, dreams, and determination of the immigrants who come to the United States.

The lion on the page above is very satisfied with the pleasant life he has there. On the other hand, the animals on the page below are not so happy. They must attend to the lion's whims, including carrying his weight as he walks. What would happen if...

It's the zoo's first anniversary and the animals want to throw a party. Some decide to play music, others a soccer match, but when the cockatoo decides to put on a fashion show, they need to round up some serious help.

Lucas and Maria, siblings who live in the city, go to visit their cousin in the country. After getting caught in a rainstorm, Maria asks what different animals do when it rains. Information about weather, animals, and plants is provided at the end.

This award-winning picture book features Aidan, a transgender child. When he was born, everyone thought he was a girl. Once his parents tell him they are expecting a baby, he wants to make sure that everything is right for his new sibling. He worries...

Flora lives in a meadow full of flowers. One day, a fire destroys her hive. The entire colony moves far away, next to a meadow that has just five flowers. Flora visits these flowers every day for their pollen and nectar and something incredible begins...