Picture Books

Filled with traditional Venezuelan and Latin American songs and melodies, this book is sure to become a favorite among children. The beautifully illustrated pages are filled with both lyrics and the score of each song.

The hilarious mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and If You Take a Mouse to the Movies is back, and this time he is going to school. But first he wants a lunch, a snack, a pencil, a notebook, and so on. The antics continue in the latest edition to...

Emily discovers a whale living in her garden pond, so she writes to Mr. Blueberry for advice on how to care for her new pet. In a delightful exchange of letters, Emily learns about whales, and Mr. Blueberry learns about imagination, faith, and friendship.

This innovative rendition of the story of the blind men and the elephant proves that true wisdom can come only when one knows the whole truth. Thus, when seven mice explore different parts of an elephant, each sees something different. This book is also...

In this funny book, Shannon applies his wonderful offbeat humor to the story of a duck that decides to try riding a bike and loves it! Soon all the animals on the farm are riding bikes, too.

Julia Alvarez shows that unfounded biases are often untrue in this retelling of a Dominican folktale. The Ciguapas--a kind of mermaid--live in the ocean and avoid human contact because they believe humans will imprison them. When one of the Ciguapas gets...

Children will thrill to the sounds of the different animals, brightly recreated in Eric Carle's distinctive style, as they ask the question 'What do you hear?'

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

In this hilarious book, a farmer must contend with the written demands made by his cows after they discover an old typewriter in the barn. When he refuses to give them the electric blankets they want, the cows decide to go on a milk strike! When the...

This tender story will help children deal with the pain that comes with the loss of a pet. When a little boy wakes to find that his pet mouse doesn’t move, he prefers to think that it is just very tired. Finally, his Dad explains that the mouse has died,...

As fresh as ever, this classic story about everyone's favorite monkey is sure to be popular among Spanish-speaking readers. When George gets a new bike, his curiosity gets the best of him and he get into all sorts of mischief.

A little bunny tells us how much he loves his story book and all about the wonderful things he can see and do when he flips through its pages.

Olivia the pig is like a typical preschooler. She's good at lots of things, like singing very loud songs, trying on all her clothing, scaring away her little brother, reproducing abstract artwork on the walls, and especially wearing people out--even...

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.

Camila the zebra loses seven of her stripes in a wind storm. As she walks home crying, she is granted seven assorted stripes from a snake, a snail, the rainbow, and others to replace the ones she has lost. When the colorful little zebra finally reaches...

In this gentle and uplifting story of coming to America, young Danilito and his parents leave their Caribbean home for New York City. At first Danilito feels out of place because he can't speak English and has no friends, but things start falling into...

After her grandmother dies, a young girl must leave her home in the country and go to the city, where she will struggle to survive along with other homeless children. Remembering her grandmother's advice, she teaches the others how to plant seeds to grow...

In this delightful rhyming tale, no matter how hard a little toad tries, he can't be a cat, so he playfully remains true to his real identity.

A stuffed bear named Corduroy waits patiently and hopefully in a toy department for a loving home. He finds the love he is seeking in the arms of a little girl.

Feeling very grown up after helping to make the tamales for Christmas, María decides to put on her mother's lipstick and perfume, and even dares to try on her diamond ring. When the plate is piled high with tamales, María realizes that the ring is...

This Cinderella story is set in Africa and tells of two sisters, spiteful Manyara and considerate Nyasha, and the young king who is searching for a bride. Stunning paintings are full of light and inspiration, and add infinitely to this story in which...

In this action-packed, humor-filled book, well-known writer-illustrator P. D. Eastman presents dogs, dogs, and more dogs enjoying every activity imaginable: swimming, driving, climbing trees, playing baseball, and more!

Children will love the hilarious adventures and exploits of everyone’s favorite monkey, Curious George! The engaging full-color illustrations and simple text make this classic perfect for beginning readers.

This heartwarming story is adorned with endearing illustrations. It tells the tale of a little bunny’s imaginary game of hide and-seek and the loving, steadfast mother who finds him every time.

This classic book introduces a boy who goes out for a walk with his purple crayon and draws himself some wonderful adventures. The fanciful illustrations will stimulate children’s imaginations and lead them on some creative journeys of their own.

Based on an old folk tale, in which hilarious confusion seems to be the rule, this is the story of a peddler who falls asleep under a tree and, upon waking, finds countless monkeys above him wearing his hats.

Sendak's brilliant illustrations take the reader on a journey through a little boy's vivid imagination. When Max is sent to his room, he dreams of going where the wild things are, living among them, and sharing in their games. He soon 'returns,' longing...

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.

When a hungry moose unexpectedly visits a little boy's home, a lively sequence of events unfolds. There are muffins, but they need jam, and soon it's time to buy ingredients and bake another batch!

Doctor de Soto, a compassionate and clever mouse-dentist, outwits a fox with a toothache—and an appetite.

When Irene's mother can't deliver the ball gown she's made for the duchess, Irene volunteers to get the dress to the palace on time. Irene proves that where there's a will there's a way in this obstacle-filled adventure.

Full-page illustrations and a simple text are the hallmarks of this educational book that teaches children about the different characteristics of animals in a lighthearted 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 little boy expresses his pride at the things he can do on his own, yet recognizes that sometimes he still feels very small.

When Alexander wakes up one morning with chewing gum in his hair, it's the beginning of a crazy, mishap-filled day for him. Ray Cruz's amusing pen-and-ink drawings vividly capture Alexander's ever-blackening mood as he struggles through his terrible day.