Picture Books

Juan the elephant has to fart, but he is afraid of the destruction that it would cause. Little does he know that a gassy ant would be the dangerous one!

A colorful armadillo family needs a new home. They find such a comfortable spot, all armadillos decide to live in caves from that day forward.

Fanciful rhymes introduce children to a fascinating array of insects.

Various animals from the penguin and the firefly to the wolf and the frog explain in humorous, rhyming text why their father is the best. Readers learn about the habits of each animal, including humans, and gain pride in their fathers at the same time.

This uplifting story about a parrot from the tropics that lives in a Chicago apartment shows the difficulties of moving to a new place and the importance of community. The cheerful ending can also be used to discuss the benefits of protecting wildlife.

Follow Mail Mouse as he delivers letters and packages on his daily route. The detailed images show children how different animals live in a fun way.

One day, a man in a red suit comes to inform the crocodiles that he has purchased the river in which they live and, because he paid cash on the barrel, they have to vacate. Readers will love seeing how the oldest of the crocodiles gets the message...

It's time for Kika to go to bed. Every time her father reads her one of her favorite fairy tales, she interrupts him. When he gets fed up, Kika comes up with the ideal solution.

In this traditional Cuban folk tale set in Miami's Little Havana, a very bossy rooster gets his beak dirty on the way to his uncle's wedding. When he demands that his friends clean it and they refuse, he learns an important lesson about asking first. The...

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who--try as she might--just can't seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey's classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity--not to mention...

Wemberly worries about everything from spilling grape juice on her favorite stuffed animal to whether the equipment at the playground is safe to use... but most of all she worries about starting school. Luckily, her teacher knows just what to do. On the...

This colorful book shows the day in the life of a baby turtle. It is a great choice for any unit on the ocean.

In this heartwarming growing up story, Bean the bunny rabbit discovers that she can survive without Mantita, her security blanket. After carefully hiding it for safekeeping, Bean loses her beloved Mantita. Happily, she soon finds out that her family's...

Chester the raccoon is really nervous about starting kindergarten, so his mother shares a special ritual with him. By placing a kiss right in the middle of his palm, she turns his paw into the Kissing Hand, so that he can feel his mother's love even when...

After an awful mishap, Nadarín is left wandering the sea alone. He discovers the wonders of the ocean and a new school of friends. Nadarín teaches his new friends that with a little creativity and some hard work they can overcome their fears.

Mr. Bird loves his nest, but Mrs. Bird is ready for something new. So they set off in search of the perfect home. The hunt will prove to be harder than they ever imagined.

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?'

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.

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.

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.

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.