Picture Books

Award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the legend of Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent.

Mutant potatoes love mud and Rot is no exception. When he finds a giant mud pit, there is just one little problem; his older brother tells him that the horrible Squirm lives in it. Rot will have to transform himself into a superhero in order to...

Have you ever thought about where dreams come from? Who decides what we dream? Meet Erik the dream builder. One night, a little boy accompanies him and discovers what he does while we are all sleeping.

E.T.A Hoffmann's classic story has been adapted into a striking picture book format.

Ideal for reading aloud, in this rhyming story, a cow wakes up and believes she's a butterfly. Although the town folk want to cure her of this idea, in the end, she remains true to herself.

Long, long ago, the Sun posed a challenge to all the birds. Whoever could fly the closest to him would be named king. This book, which introduces children to the kinglet bird, proves that size does not matter.

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.

For many years, the little house has existed undisturbed on a hill, surrounded by friendly trees. When the tranquility and harmony of the hilltop are interrupted by the tall buildings that spring up all around, the house grows sad. The kind great-great...

From the mountains of Ethiopia comes this tale about a newlywed woman named Danite who is not completely happy because her stepson does not love her. She journeys far and submits to a difficult test in order to win his approval.

Matias lives by the sea with his grandfather, who makes small model boats. One day Matias notices a change in his grandfather and what appears only as a small mystery turns out to be the beginning of a great adventure.

Each time young Bartholomew Cubbins takes off his hat, another appears on his head. This infuriates the King, who has commanded the boy to uncover his head. Even the King's wise men and magicians cannot keep the hat from reappearing. The 500th hat,...

The children in Miss Nelson's class take advantage of her good nature and misbehave--until one day, Miss Nelson disappears and they are stuck with a horrible substitute.

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

Gerald McDermott's version of the Pueblo Native American tale is strikingly illustrated with bold, warm colors and unique geometric figures in the style of Southwestern Native American art.

Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., cannot believe his luck when a family of plump, tasty-looking mice moves in next door. Chato and his friend Novio Boy prepare a welcoming feast to lure the mice to their home. But the friendly mice bring a surprise...

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

This well-known folk song tells the story of a young nobleman who is called off to war on his wedding night, never to return.

After arguing over who is bravest, a frog and a hound realize that they must learn to cooperate in order to face the ferocious lion with courage.

This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very...

A frog goes to the marketplace to buy groceries. Distracted by all the commotion, he forgets to buy what he needs!

This beloved song is brought to life with Paula Ortiz's adorable illustrations. The score and lyrics are presented at the end.

We all know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but what about Little Green Riding Hood, Little Yellow Riding Hood, Little Blue Riding Hood, or Little White Riding Hood? This original and well-illustrated book tells the story of each.

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

The iris are small, nocturnal animals that live outside of mountainous villages. Their luminescence varies depending on the phases of the moon. If you befriend them and learn their language, you will get to enjoy their wonderful storytelling.

In this classic children's story, Sam-I-Am is determined to make a friend eat a plate of green eggs and ham.

The mockingbird is known for the beautiful sound it makes and its ability to imitate other birds. The one in this story has lost its song and is determined to find it. In a book filled with tongue twisters, the bird recovers his melody and creates...

Rosie may be quiet at school, but at home, she's a brilliant inventor who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions she never had the chance to fly, Rosie starts building. ...

Jeremy wants a special pair of sneakers, but his grandmother tells him they only have money for necessities. This moving story offers a creative way to teach about needs and wants and not judging people for what they wear.

This cumulative well-known folk song tells the story of a sick donkey that humorously tries to get better.

This bittersweet love story between a caterpillar and a tadpole takes an ironic turn for the worse once the two evolve into their respective animals (frog and butterfly). The surprise ending will surely capture the attention of the reader. This book may...

Luisa is not happy when she moves from the country to a big city. She even gets into a fight at school with a girl named Ema. They later become friends and Ema shows Luisa all the great things the city has to offer.

In the town of Chewandswallow, food falls from the sky instead of snow and rain. Unfortunately, the weather soon takes a turn for the worse and portion sizes gets so large, the town folk begin to fear for their lives! Children will love the clever...

In this Japanese legend, a woman finds a peach in the river while washing clothes. She brings it home, and, when her husband slices open the fruit, they find a baby inside! The childless couple decides to adopt the boy, who grows up to possess super...

Twins Helena and Maria win piggy banks. Their godmother encourages them to save, but only one of the girls follows that advice. This picture book will encourage children to think about their own spending habits.

Margot is insecure because she is taller than everyone else. A seashell contest with her cousins help her find the self-confidence she needs. Gerard moves from France to a Spanish-speaking country. Some classmates laugh at his accent and the fact that...

From the author of the popular Narwhal series comes this picture book about Rot, a mutant potato that signs up for a beauty pageant. Does he stand a chance against an adorable little bunny, a cuddly kitten, and a pink jellyfish?