Picture Books

Children will delight in this caterpillar's ravenous appetite as they practice counting skills by watching the caterpillar eat--in sequential order--one apple, two pears, three plums, and so on. Colorful illustrations depict the transformation from...

In this award-winning counting book, Papa puts his little girl to sleep with a gentle and soothing count backwards into the world of dreams.

Mother has just finished baking cookies for her two children when the doorbell rings. Who can it be? With every ring of the doorbell, the two children learn more about division and sharing.

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 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...

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...

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...

Despite the introduction of the new gas and diesel-engine machines, Mike Mulligan remains loyal to his dear steam shovel, Mary Anne. This beloved story has delighted generations of readers with its spirit, drama, and surprising, uplifting ending.

Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. He decides to start a traveling library! He buys two donkeys and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books to the children in faraway...

Eric Carle's ever-popular grouchy ladybug picks fights and makes a ruckus wherever she goes! As irresistible as ever in the Spanish-language edition, the grouchy ladybug has proven to be a favorite among young readers.

A little bunny, ready for bed, says goodnight to all of his beloved objects and friends, especially the moon. With gently rendered illustrations and lulling words, this favorite classic is sure to become as much of a bedtime ritual as the goodnight kiss.

Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery: a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow.

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...

Tired of hopping and jumping, Betsy the frog watches leaves float down from the trees and is inspired to leap and whirl.

In this cumulative story, children will be delighted to see what happens when a flea flies into a home and wakes everyone who is napping.

With illustrations as bright and cheerful as the sun's rays, this lovely book depicts the simple joy of a father and son as they work together in their vegetable garden. Children will be fascinated by the cycle of planting as they watch the vegetables...

Exuberant illustrations and simple text combine in this wonderful backyard adventure as a sneaky cat tries to catch tasty birds for lunch. This clever and beautiful book is an ideal introduction to bird watching.

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.

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 story of courage and self-reliance takes place in a barrio in Caracas. The children have no place to play, and ask City Hall to build them a playground in an empty lot. Tired of broken promises and long delays, the children and parents pool their...

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!

In this warm family story, a little girl tells of all the imaginative things that she and her siblings enjoy doing in their mother's big bed.

When Alexander's grandparents come to visit, they give him and each of his brothers a dollar. Initially, Alexander decides to save the money to buy a radio transmitter, but there are so many things a boy can do with a dollar!

When Moncho gets angry, he throws terrible fits. His parents, classmates, and teachers decide to give him a taste of his own medicine. His grandmother helps him see the error of his ways.

A big storm is approaching. Pepe Pom, the apple tree gnome, climbs up high in the branches to warn his friend Alberto, the elderly crow. He ends up inviting Alberto and other animals that live in the tree to wait out the storm in his dry, cozy home.

El Gallinero is one of the slums in Madrid. This book shows readers what life is like for the people that live there. Despite the conditions, the children in this book continue to play, hope, and dream.

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

Multiple award-winning artist John Parra has written--and illustrated--his debut picture book based on his own life. As he companies his father on his job as a landscape artist, a boy learns how to hone his own artistic skills.

A little girl named Alice and her cat rest under a tree. Alice falls asleep and dreams that she is a cat. When she follows a white mouse, she ends up in Wondermeowland. Children and adults alike will like this furry twist to the classic tale.

Ines brings home two fish that she captures at the beach. Her parents tell her she should return them to the ocean. That night, she has a dream that transports her underwater, where she learns the importance of maintaining that ecosystem and the need...

Elfie is sad because everyone is scared of her no matter what she tries. Will she ever find a friend to play with?

While playing at the beach, two girls remember their faraway homeland. Later that night, they dream about taking a long trip to the country where they were both born.

Adorable illustrations of animals teach children about different feelings, both simple and complex, including expectant, surprised, grossed out, protected, and timid.

Blas is thrilled to get skates for his birthday. He puts them on, goes outside, and learns the hard way that skating is harder than it looks! Will he accept his sister's offer to help him?

There is power in your voice. Use it to help others or just give thanks. We all deserve to be heard.

Children will learn different aspects of friendship as they read about the adventures of George and Martha, two adorable hippos. The five funny scenarios in this book teach about everything from respecting one's privacy to consoling someone who is sad...

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.