Picture Books

Petra, the rock, is so tiny; no one takes notice of her. She longs to be big, but all the animals just laugh at her. Her friends tell her not to give up. It turns out that Petra is not a stone; she is a seed. With time, her dream comes true, and...

Lusa is a vain hairball that cannot understand why no one seems to want her around. Undeterred, she sets out to find herself a friend.

This book celebrates what makes us unique and what unites us. Although we are 99.9% alike, we all have one small spot called a gene that gives us our individual traits. This important message of diversity and acceptance is explained in a way young...

Lucas and Maria, siblings who live in the city, go to visit their cousin in the country. After getting caught in a rainstorm, Maria asks what different animals do when it rains. Information about weather, animals, and plants is provided at the end.

Based on a true story, a young Cuban girl named Arletis finds a bottle with a message inside. She decides to write back to the author, dubbing him Abuelo, and thus starts a wonderful friendship. A lengthy note from the author and a recipe for Arletis's...

This humorous picture book uses just the word 'shhh' to tell the story of a thief who enters a house and the dog who prevents him from taking anything. Will the dog be able to put everything back in its place?

In this poetic book, the protagonist feels sad and alone. He observes pairs of animals and decides that having a friend is the most important thing in the world.

Lupe is now in first grade, and she wants to be on the reading wall of fame. Why are her bandmates and Victor the bully in Reading Group B when she in Group A? She knows her vocabulary words, but she has trouble reading them in sentences. Perhaps she...

All lemmings look and act alike except for Larry. He is different and refuses to blindly follow the group. His individuality ends up saving the day.

This book introduces children to the concept of onomatopoeia using the sounds they encounter in everyday life. A detailed glossary will help adults explain the examples that appear throughout the colorful artwork.

No one said it would be easy, but Panda wants to be a tooth fairy. His first attempts do not turn out well, but he thinks studying martial arts and becoming a ninja will do the trick.

A plastic bottle dreams of adventure as it sits on a supermarket shelf. Once it ends up in a cart, it is convinced its wish has come true. After a brief stint in the fridge and the recycling bin, it ends up having the time of its life. This book...

When Julia visits her grandmother outside of Mexico City for the first time without her parents, she discovers that there is something about the place and about her grandma. Julia can share the magical love and warmth she learns from her grandmother...

In this rhyming picture book, it's the night before Pride Day and a family is getting ready for the big parade. Children will learn about Stonewall and the birth of the gay rights movement in an age-appropriate manner.

This award-winning picture book features Aidan, a transgender child. When he was born, everyone thought he was a girl. Once his parents tell him they are expecting a baby, he wants to make sure that everything is right for his new sibling. He worries...

Juna and her best friend Hector collect things in the park and put them in Juna's empty kimchee jars. When Hector unexpectedly moves away, Juna is sad and lonely. With the help of her special jars, she finds adventures and friends once again.

Every time Leonora feels scared or nervous, she turns to her brave lion companion. One day, the two climb a huge slide and learn how to overcome their fears together.

With very little text, this picture book conveys the important message that we all need companionship. In it, a wall builder wants peace and quiet, but he is continually disturbed by different animals. He applies his craft, essentially boxing himself...

Pig is sent to obedience school, but he does not like the bossy instructor. He plots an escape and goes out with quite a bang!

This picture book helps explain the water cycle to young children. Follow a drop of water from its formation to the time it becomes rain that falls into the rivers and lakes.

This innovative picture book follows one young prince's quest for a suitable marriage. After meeting all the princesses of the land, he finds himself smitten with none other than Prince Lee. Though untraditional, their marriage leaves everyone living...

All the toys become worried when they hear the one has arrived. Will they be replaced, cast aside, or thrown out? They are in for quite a pleasant surprise when they discover what's going on.

Marina gets extremely angry when she does not get her way. After throwing a really big fit, she temporarily turns into a monkey! She learns the error of her ways after a trip to the zoo does not go as planned.

María's grandmother can knit all sorts of amazing things. When she passes away, she leaves María a beautiful star, which helps the young girl deal with her loss.

Bravo, it's Unicorn Day! It's a time to sing, jump, have a glitter fight, make friends, and have a blast. Readers will have as good a time as the unicorns in this colorful picture book.

Leila is very determined to be the best at everything she does. Her house is full of trophies, and she has her eyes set on winning the baking contest. Things do not go according to her plans, but she learns that losing is not the end of the world.

Join Fly Guy and Fly Girl as they go to the park. Who will they meet there? A lizard?

On the first day of kindergarten, Lupe arrives at school with her new sunglasses, her classic lunchbox, and her pencils/drumsticks. What else would a famous rock star do? There sure are a lot of rules, but she is convinced that she does not have to...

What do moms do after dropping their kids at school? Why are they tired when they get home? Could it be from fighting dragons, treasure hunting or charming snakes? Their secret is safe with us.

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth want to meet a mysterious white whale named Babette that different people tell them about. She is the same size as Clifford, and she would make a great friend. Will they be able to convince the shy whale to come out of...

It all starts with a mysterious red cord under the door, which takes Crocodile and Giraffe's family on quite an adventure. They travel throughout the city and countryside, around mountains and valleys. When they end up back home, the surprise is...

Flora lives in a meadow full of flowers. One day, a fire destroys her hive. The entire colony moves far away, next to a meadow that has just five flowers. Flora visits these flowers every day for their pollen and nectar and something incredible begins...

Nur goes to school like every other child her age, but she moves to the beat of a different drummer. Sometimes she laughs for no reason and seems to be wrapped up in her own small world. Kids make fun of her, adults get angry at her, and, as time goes...

A robin cannot get to sleep because there are lights and music everywhere. An owl tells him it's Christmas. Will the robin be able to get some sleep as well as some holiday spirit?

Nina tells all sorts of lies to cover up her behavior. One night, she cannot sleep. When she turns the light on, she discovers that all the lies she told have turned into big, loud monsters. She learns the importance of telling the truth.

Cookie was the happiest dog in the world until Grandma came and gave electronics to the kids in the family. Now, no one has time for him, so he decides to run away. Once the family realizes he is missing, they discover the importance of disconnecting...

Raccoon wants to bake a cake, but he is out of eggs. In this cumulative story, he visits different friends who are all in need of something. Everyone ends up visiting Bear at the fishing hole and spending a wonderful day together.

Ramsey's grandmother decides to make octopus stew. She did not count on the octopus escaping from the pot and capturing her. Ramsey dons his red cape and sets out to save grandma. A recipe for octopus stew is included.

A young princess hears crying coming from the dragon's cave. When she asks him what's wrong, he says his tooth hurts. She teaches him the importance of dental hygiene, proper diet, exercise, and much more.

Suit, the little fish, is easily distracted and forgets everything. His friend comes up with the ideal solution. Will it do the trick?