Picture Books

Little David has to deal with rules and regulations at school as he hears his teacher say, 'No yelling!' 'No pushing!' 'No running in the halls!' The same lighthearted humor and wacky illustration style that was such a hit in No, David! will keep readers...

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...

From the team that brought you Last Stop on Market Street comes this story about hope and family. It's Carmela's birthday and she is finally old enough to accompany her brother into town. She finds a dandelion growing in the pavement. Her brother...

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

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...

Chrysanthemum takes pride in her name, but she stops liking it after her classmates make fun of it. Things begin to change, however, when she meets her new music teacher, who makes her feel proud of her special name once again.

A boy swings in the branches of his favorite tree when he is very young. Later, as an adult, he uses the same branches to build a house and the tree's trunk to build a ship. Many years pass and the faithful tree fears she will never again see the boy,...

A little boy's walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color.

Iggy has loved to build since he was a baby. He faces quite a challenge when his second grade teacher tells the class she hates architecture. With its rhyming text, this book can be used for story time and units on STEAM.

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.

In this humorous tale of jealousy and brotherly love, Lilly's attitude toward her baby brother Julius creates quite a stir at home. Her parents try to reason with her, but she won't change her mind until her cousin says that Julius is ugly. This prompts...

A little girl is constantly asked where she is really from and she does not know how to respond. She decides to ask her grandfather and receives a profound, poetic answer.

When Mia's grandmother moves in with them, she speaks very little English and Mia's Spanish is not very good. To make matters worse, the grandmother misses her homeland. The two end up teaching each other their languages with the help of a parrot named...

Why are the dragons crying? There is a taco shortage! Quick, get into the time machine, travel back to the big taco party, and make sure the dragons do not eat anything spicy.

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...

Children will love seeing how a young boy named Henry finds happiness and friendship with a big dog named Mudge.

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

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...

A little boy discovers that if you give a mouse a cookie, he will want a glass of milk, then a straw, and then a mirror to see if he has a milk mustache, and so on. Children will delight in the simple yet captivating story and charming illustrations.

Pete the Cat loves his white shoes, but he keeps stepping in different things that change their color.

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...

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

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...

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. It's the endearing story of a newly hatched bird that goes in search of his mother.

Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure story time success. Children will love Kitten's quest and...

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...

Leo, an adorable little tiger, feels frustrated because he just can't do the things that all his friends seem to have mastered. Mother Tiger urges him to be patient. Eventually, Leo begins to shine, showing that it's okay to be a late bloomer. ...

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.