Picture Books

Since they are best friends, Cornbread agrees to train with Poppy when she enters a cycling race. Poppy is dying to win the trophy. Who will cross the finish line first?

In this oversized picture book, a boy named Oliver walks to school on La Oca Street with his parents. One week, they cannot go with him, so they ask different family members and friends to accompany him. Each person has a different occupation and...

This profound picture book contains three exceptional adventures about Mitama, a young girl who lives by the sea. In the first one, she rescues her father's health after a terrible storm. In the second one, she befriends a pod of dolphins. In the...

Rita has just moved to a city where everything is gray. She has a hard time adjusting. Where are all the colors? After discovering a big secret, together with her new friends, she decides the answer must lie behind the walls of the Gray Factory. With...

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...

The wolf is the most feared hunter in the forest. The one on this picture book has a secret; he is charmed by the voice of a young woman. He wants to befriend her, but can he betray his true nature? This moving story of friendship and sacrifice will...

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...

A father takes his two children on a search to find our place in time and space. While traveling through the Solar System, he teaches them about history, including conflicts and wars. The book conveys a important message of peace and the futility of...

Bruno is a stork that can no longer fly because he broke his wing. He decides to learn to read and write. After this accomplishment, he writes stories about the other animals in the forest. This makes his friends feel special.

A poet composes verses and music inspired by nature and the sound of the birds. Much to his surprise, the birds come and accompany him, turning a tree near his home into the concert tree.

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 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...

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...

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...

One day, Baldomero decides to steal the sun and he is quite happy with the result. The plants wither, the animals become confused, and the townsfolk become grouchy and hostile for the lack of food. Enjoying his handiwork, he notices one young girl does...

The chest of dreams is filled with magical characters, happiness syrup, and flying shoes. This lovely collection of poems will encourage children to use their own imaginations.

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...

There is strength in numbers and in this incredible story children will learn the value of solidarity and teamwork. Only with a spirit of togetherness can a group of jungle animals work together to survive a terrible and unexpected flood.

Since Amalia is the best seamstress in town, she is asked to make an official flag. Each time she finishes one of her magnificent creations, she finds someone in need of her handiwork. When it's finally time to unveil the flag, the citizens of...

This oversized picture book features a bear that always arrives late. When he gets in trouble, his human family decides to teach him how to tell time. He learns the value of being punctual and organizing his schedule.

Ofelia does not like her appearance and is convinced she would be happier is she could transform herself into something other than a sheep. When she locates a fox pelt, she thinks her dream has come true, but she learns the hard way that it's better...

The animals have grow tired of the Lion's brazen acts. Once he diverts the river water to fill his pool, they decide to hold elections and choose a new leader. As the candidates sign up and run their campaigns, children will learn a lot about the...

The Lorax becomes enraged when an entrepreneur builds a factory to make thneeds from Truffula trees, and creates so much pollution that the fish and the birds are forced to migrate.

Horton, the lovable elephant, tries to protect tiny creatures on a speck of dust in this delightful tale. The rhyming verse and touching message make this a Dr. Seuss classic.

Ideal for explaining the plight of refugees to children, this moving picture book parallels the migration of geese in the winter with a family that must leave a war-torn region. Both must go away for survival, even though the journey could be dangerous...

Reyna's grandfather's vihuela hangs on the wall of her family's restaurant. One noisy day, Reyna accidentally knocks it off the wall and damages it. In her frantic search to find someone to fix it, she learns a lot about her grandfather and the power...

A little girl named Mariona and her cat end up inside a book they are reading. The story takes place in a land where there are no shadows or nighttime. She comes up with a clever way of solving that problem.

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...

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...

From a small village in Japan comes this story of universal relevance and appeal that teaches a valuable lesson. Chibi, or Tiny Boy, is shunned and teased by his classmates for being 'different.' An insightful new teacher encourages Chibi to finally...

Under an acacia tree, right next to the skeleton of a dromedary, a boy named Kinti finds a leather bag containing a slingshot, a copy of the Koran, and a book of poetry in a foreign language. As he grows up, he learns the power of words and is...

This very powerful picture book shows the plight of refugees through a child's eyes. The little girl in this story does not understand why she has to leave her home, where she is going or why everyone is afraid. The dark illustrations will help readers...

Based on the author's childhood, this book depicts a day in the life of a Chinese immigrant family in Guatemala. Their daily routines, which revolve around the family store, are shown through the eyes of a little girl. She relishes the uniquely...

Readers will love the hilarious steps outlined by the author that include airplanes, harrowing escapes, mazes, and, of course, pretty paper. Don't forget to congratulate the recipient of the gift after all your effort.

The little boy in this story imitates the behavior he sees around him and does not understand why he always gets in trouble for it. When he sees that adults get in trouble, too, for things like saying bad words or speeding, he feels a lot better.

A new villain appears in Gotham City to challenge Batman. Everything is not what it seems, and even an elegant kitty named Catwoman can make the bat go off the deep end.

This book is inspired by the film Man of Steel, which explains and details the origins of Superman.

Clementina the turtle wants to see the world, but her macho mate Arturo never takes her ambitions seriously. Overburdened with the gifts and house wares that Arturo has given her, Clementina ventures out of her shell to begin a new life on her own.

This uplifting story about a parrot from the tropics that lives in a Chicago apartment shows the difficulties of moving to a new place and the importance of community. The cheerful ending can also be used to discuss the benefits of protecting wildlife.