Picture Books

Meet Dali. He is either a furry little beast or a gentle kitty when he feels like it. This loving tribute to cats perfectly portrays feline behavior.

Mrs. Spider has spun a magnificent web between two trees. When Mr. Elephant sees it, he thinks it's a great swing. When he sits on it, Mrs. Spider thinks she has just caught a tasty meal. Readers will love to see what happens when she takes him home...

Jaime likes living completely alone on top of a mountain. One day, he hears a sound in his very quiet house. When he discovers that it came from a mouse, he devises a plan that ends up filling his house with animals and people! How will he handle this?

From the creators of The Questioneers Series comes this rhyming tribute to teachers. It shows how a caring, special second grade teacher made a huge impact on the life of a little girl. She drew her out of her shell and inspired her to become a teacher...

Based on the childhood of Dolores Huerta, this inspirational picture book teaches children the importance of speaking up and helping others. A brief biography of the social activist is provided at the end of the story.

One day, Skeletina hears a strange noise in her house. When she investigates the source, she comes face to face with a girl named Olivia who is losing her teeth. They embark on an amazing journey through the in-between world, and Olivia finds a way to...

Lucia loves to watch the Monarch butterfly migration with her father. This year it will be harder because her father with also be traveling North to work in the fields. He promises her that he will return when the butterflies do. This book contains...

This treasure trove for Dr. Seuss fans contains seven of his beloved books including The Foot Book, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, and There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

As a boy is about to move into a new home, he talks about meaningful memories with his mother. His dialog appears in blue, and hers appears in red. This will enable young readers to identify who is speaking.

After a young boy gets confused by a map his mother drew him, he starts to imagine all different kinds of maps, including treasure maps, maps of the human body, maps of feelings, and so much more.

This colorful picture book captures parents' hopes and dreams for their children. Full of advice and joy, it celebrates the potential in every girl and boy.

When Benjamin is born, he receives all kinds of gifts. His mother cannot understand why her mother-in-law gives him a pink suitcase. Much to her chagrin, it becomes his favorite possession. It accompanies him through the years to school and beyond. ...

In the deep, deep basement of a tall, very tall house on a dark, very dark street, three skeletons dream about dinosaurs. See what happens when the dinosaurs decide to chase the skeletons!

Death is a very difficult issue to discuss with children. This book uses fruit characters to make the subject less frightening. After Pilu the Pineapple goes to heaven, her friends try to find her. They learn that although they miss her, following her...

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...

Before leaving home, a mother fox tells her child not to open the door for anyone. Soon after, Silence knocks. Reluctant at first, the young fox lets him inside. Although apprehensive, the fox learns how to listen to her thoughts and makes an...

There are many things that cats can do that kids cannot. A determined young boy will stop at nothing until he figures out something that only humans can do.

P.J. Funnybunny does not want to be a bunny anymore. He tries living with a series of different animals, but he soon discovers that being a bunny is the best thing for him.

Laxmi never noticed the little hairs over her upper lip until her classmates point them out. She wants to know if this is normal. Her parents teach her that hair grows everywhere and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

A fox arrives at school and begins to pick on a little boy. Things get increasingly worse, and the boy begins to get scared. He eventually confides in his mother. This picture book teaches the importance of talking to adults when bullying occurs.

We all know elephants have long trunks, but the one in this picture book has a super long one. One afternoon, while taking a nap, different animals mistake her trunk as an ideal spot to nap, read, and play. They are in for a bit of a shock when she...

Every day, Skunk carefully gathers all the ingredients he needs for dinner. Along the way home, he stops to offer a ride to some friends. What could possibly go wrong?

Avocado is confused. Is he a vegetable or a fruit? He visits the different sections of the supermarket looking for answers.

Would you like to meet the most beloved doggie duet singers in the entire world? Mother and daughter Luna and Ranchera were born in the Wild West. Their lives were not always easy. Discover how they overcame hunger and achieved international fame.

Once upon a time, there were two very poor families who shared a house. One rainy day, they invited an elderly lady to come inside. As a thank you, she left them two magic pumpkins. In this uplifting picture book, readers will see how this special...

Berta loves video games. Her older brother Pablo loves talking on his cell phone. Her younger brother Gael loves cartoons. Their father spends hours on his tablet and their mother is always on the computer. One day, their parents decide everyone...

Right before school is about to let out, the teacher announces that two migrants will be joining the class. Two siblings have no idea what that word means. They try to imagine what it could be, and even grow apprehensive about going to school the next...

You can't sleep? Have you tried counting sheep, taking a warm bath, or reading a book? See if any of those suggestions work in this humorous bedtime story.

Many people take having a constant water supply for granted. In this book, potable water must be delivered to a town once a week. Those are days when hope and joy flow. A lengthy note by the author will help children understand the importance of...

This is the story of a young girl whose life is suddenly turned upside down. Once bombs start raining down, she flees with her family in rubber rafts. She makes it to the other side of the Mediterranean, but many refugees do not. A poignant note by...

This picture book offers a wonderful way to explain hyperactivity to children. A boy named Javi is frequently getting in trouble at school and at home. Always accompanied by a young titi monkey, he explains how he feels and why he does what he does. ...

Chispa has decided that he is all grown up and wants to work instead of going to school. After his mother and wise Mr. Owl make a few career suggestions, he realizes that school is where he truly wants to be.

Every spring, Otto would run along the path by the wall to pick wild strawberries. One day, he discovers an enormous rock blocking his way. Upset at first and not knowing what to do, he decides to climb it. Once on top, he begins to see his world from...

Meet 10-year-old Max. People call him a special child because he has trouble reading, controlling his emotions, and paying attention. But he knows his imagination and way of looking at things are what make him truly unique.

A mother explains to her child what the color red is in an engaging, lyrical way.

It's time for his school's Spanish spelling test, and Manolo wants to win. He turns to his grandmother for help. While they practice together, he learns that she was not allowed to speak Spanish at school when she was a little girl. After hearing...

Pepita is the baby of the family. She feels displaced when her parents have a baby. With a little bit of time and lots of love, Pepita and Bebita become the best of friends.

Everyone cries, including police officers, soccer players, superheroes, dogs, even rocks! In a lighthearted way, this picture book explains to children that crying is necessary for several reasons. They will feel better about expressing their emotions.

Croac is the happiest frog in the world jumping from one lily pad to another. One day, an encounter with a stork leaves him injured and sad. He's afraid the other frogs will laugh at him if he attempts a leap, but, as it turns out, the joke is on the...

One afternoon in the park, Ona meets a bear. Frightened at first, the two become friends. The bear tells her he escaped from the circus with the dream of being a poet. The little girl decides to help the bear accomplish his goal in this beautiful...