Picture Books

Alba and Tomas are very excited to move to their new home. They can't wait to play in their yard and plant their garden. This book teaches children about gardening and the changes the four seasons bring.

Once upon a time, there was a man who was always cold. He tried wearing more coats, but that didn't help. Everything changed after a surprising visit in this story about the importance of love and friendship.

The young wobblysaurus wants to participate in the big bike race, but she's a bit nervous since she recently learned to ride. After falling numerous times, her grandmother shows up and tells her things take time. This charming story about perseverance...

Jim is in a good mood because he is going to a pajama party at his parents' house with his friend Norman. He plans to stay up all night, but as the other guests doze off, will he be able to keep his eyes open and his spirits high?

Fish cannot sleep, and he won't let Crab sleep, either. Crab asks him what's keeping him up. Fish lists the things he is worried about. Readers will be amused to see the effect this has.

Oriol is a Cuban girl living is Santa Barbara, a place she does not quite feel at home. For the most part she is happy helping in her parents' veterinary clinic. One day, a mysterious writer moves to town. It turns out to be Gabriela Mistral, whom she...

It's Christmas Eve, the night where magic abounds. In Lita's Bakery, Esperanza Caramelo, a sugar figure comes to life. She dances with the other sugar figures until disaster happens. Will they be able to fix the special cake before it's too late?

Jim wakes up one beautiful sunny morning and nothing seems right to him. His friends suggest that he might be a little grumpy and try to cheer him up. Could they be right?

Once upon a time, there were three fairy godmothers who longed for a princess to look after, but they were never chosen. One day, a knock on their door changed their lives and they were whisked off to the palace of King Descolorido XVII and a Half. ...

Alicia answers an ad for a cave painter. This unstoppable cave girl hops on the Bison Express, aces the interview, and ends up changing her life for the better.

This book is full of hope for a better future. The narrator imagines a world without conflict, poverty, pollution, inequalities, and judgements. With sparse text and gentle illustrations, it's a wonderful choice for classroom discussion.

A little boy wants his mother's help drawing a duck. His urgent pleas make her worried. Readers will be amused to see what happens when the assignment is over.

In a faraway city, there are many mysteries, but than greater than Lucas's smile. You can see it day and night, 365 days a year: 366 days if it's a leap year. Scientists come from all over the world to study this phenomenon. One day, a determined girl...

Have you ever wondered what feeling do when they have the afternoon off? With sparse text and adorable illustrations, this book will help children better understand a wide range of emotions.

While Rosita and her mother are at the store, someone approaches them and tells them to speak English. The characters from Sesame Street teach children a very important lesson about dealing with racism in an age-appropriate way.

Sometimes a storm of emotions clouds a little girl's head. Her mother helps her deal with her feelings and tells the same thing happens to her. This picture book shows children how to deal with frustration.

This volume book Argentina opens with the folktale El Coquena, followed by an informational section that covers the different aspects of the Jujuy and Salta regions, Argentina's geography, fauna, sports, music, andmore. It includes an easy-to-make...

Since her mother still has some work to do, Estela and her dad get ready for bed. After reading nine books, the girl is still not tired. They call upon Detectives Hippo and Flamenco to discover where the sleep they were expecting has gone. Readers...

Hana has hundreds of hijabs and a ton of accessories. What happens when her collection gets a bit out of hand? She comes up with a perfect, fashionable plan.

In this large format picture book, a boy named Oliver is visited by three giants. They tell him they need his creativity to help fix the world. Oliver allows his imagination to help guide him in this monumental task.

Spooky creatures from Peruvian folklore want to scare Benita, but she is busy reading. Everything changes when the creatures discover the magic of books.

This rhyming picture book reassures children that it's okay to read a book standing on your head, change their minds, jump in a pile of leaves, lose at a competition, stay quiet for a few minutes, and eat newly fallen snow. It teaches them the...

In this oversized picture book, Beaver sets off for a great adventure. He rows and rows, but soon realizes that he does not know his way home. Akita the dog picks him up in his hot air balloon. As they soar high above in the sky, Beaver learns about...

This delightful, oversized book teaches children the alphabet by incorporating phonics. Each letter is accompanied by a sentence with words that only begin with the featured letter. Learning the ABCs has never been this much fun!

Two moles lodge a protest when a family tries to throw them out of the garden where they live. This story teaches children about moles in a fun way.

Josepha the elephant is a teacher in Cameroon who always sings a particular song to her students. Her controling husband prohibits her from singing and strips her life of all joy. To avoid his abusive ways, she is forced to flee her beloved homeland. ...

Mirabel and her sister flee Nigeria after their mother is killed. Despite all the hardships they endure, they never lose their dream of being free.

A young bird named Nu is captured and turned into a soldier. A giraffe, who is also being held captive, tells him about freedom in the North. The determined bird gathers all his strength and courage to begin the long flight in search of peace

In this oversized picture book, a boy named Leo, who lives in a city, loves to watch the boats sail by. His father tells him that he used to swim in the water that had been filled with fish. Flip the book over to meet Phara, who lives on a small island...

Why is Wolf in such a hurry? Open the doors on the pages to see where he goes. As he dashes off, he runs into characters from popular fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Pigs.

Winter is fast approaching. Both Bear and Squirrel need a lot of food. There's just one problem; bears don't share! After gobbling up practically everything in sight, Bear realizes the joy in sharing.

Harper is a little robot who does not want to stop doing what he likes just to recharge himself. This humorous picture book reinforces the importance of rest and sleep.

It’s Dragon's first day at summer camp. A girl volunteers to be his buddy. After getting a little annoyed at him, the girl realizes that dragons make great friends.

Turtle is in a terrible mood because she has fallen over. Rabbit and Fox try to cheer her up, but it's Hedgehog to the rescue! This picture book shows children the importance of understanding others' feelings and trying to find the silver lining in any...

Spanning ancient Egypt to the present, this picture book teaches readers that families have fled their homelands for different reasons. While some adults look upon the newcomers with disdain, the children become friends.

It's daytime, but it's so dark and the wind is blowing. A summer storm is on its way! This picture book shows what people do before, during, and after the rain.

When the teacher asks her students to draw their favorite animal, Amelia immediately thinks of the rhinos she saw at the zoo. She spends extra time on the assignment to capture the sad look in their eyes. When she hands it in, she does not get the...

One morning, Samira wakes up and learns that the empty corner where she and the neighborhood kids play will soon disappear. Is there any way to save it? This picture book teaches children the importance of getting involved in causes that matter to them.

Will wants to be queen. His mother tells him he can achieve his goal if he uses all his strength in battle and never gives up. This picture book will encourage and reassure children of all ages.

A young girl is horrified when her parents stop their old car and pick watercress growing wild in a ditch. Why can't they buy their vegetables in a supermarket like everyone else? When the girl refuses to eat the watercress at dinner, the mother shares...