Picture Books

Colorful, detailed illustrations combine with simple text to convey the importance of peace and everyone, both young and old, can strive to achieve it. It will inspire readers to make a difference in the world.

The grandfather in this story forgets everything, including his wife's name, which floor he needs to go to, and his favorite expressions. Luckily, he always remembers how much he loves his granddaughter.

Every time George's mother asks him to bark, he makes a different animal sound. She takes him to the vet to find out what's going on.

Madani is the best player on the team even though he plays barefoot. He saves all his money in a box for a special purchase. His teammates think he is going to buy cleats to improve his game, but he shows everyone that his best move happened off the...

When young Billy Trunk starts school, he is reluctant to make friends because his classmates are so different from him. His dad helps him make a new friend through the internet. Billy is in for a surprise when he actually meets his new friend in person.

There is strength in numbers and in this incredible story children will learn the value of solidarity and teamwork. Only with a spirit of togetherness can a group of jungle animals work together to survive a terrible and unexpected flood.

Antonio searches far and wide for someone to read with, but everyone is too busy at the moment. He meets a blind, elderly man and they enjoy a good story together.

Every day, Charlie does things the exact same way. He is convinced something terrible will happen if he acts differently. When a small emergency makes him deviate from his routine, he learns that change can sometimes turn out wonderfully.

In this oversized picture book, a girl named Pom is too young to go to human school so she decides to visit the schools of her animal friends. When she returns home, she tells her mother about all of the fun things that she saw.

Byron Barton's adaptation of this popular tale will delight the very young with its classic lesson of helpfulness and sharing.

This rhyming story stresses the importance of reading to young children. A bilingual guide for parents and educators is included that offers wonderful tips on keeping kids engaged.

Charlie has a hard time making decisions. When his birthday rolls around, he cannot figure out what he wants. When he sees an ad for the animal shelter, he decides a dog would be perfect. Now he just has to pick one.

Greta wants to be big like the other yaks. She tries everything, but she remains the same size. Thanks to an emergency situation, she learns that being small is not a disadvantage.

In this touching picture book, a young girl shares how everything changes after her mother dies. She finds comfort in wearing her mother's favorite sweater. Together with her father, she finds a way to handle her grief.

Ruffles does not like his red coat, no way, no how. When Ruby comes to play in her blue coat, he realizes, just maybe, it's not so bad after all.

At school, a little girl is asked what she will be when she grows up. Unsure about how to answer, she consults her grandmother, who helps her imagine the endless possibilities.

Early one Saturday morning, a little boy takes a trip with his father to the Other Side. Once across the U.S./Mexico border, they run their errands. Their last stop is the most important: they drop off supplies to friends from Central America. This...

In the library, after everyone has gone home, the books get to together and talk about the children who read them that day. Dino cannot participate because, since he is on such a high shelf, no one notices him. The other books hatch a plan to get him...

In this award-winning picture book, Carlitos lives in a small town with his mother and grandmother. From his house, he can see the city of San Juan. One day, he makes the decision to travel there and look for his father. Along the way, he learns the...

Fenn Rosenthal wrote the song Dinosaurs in Love when she was just three years old! Its tender lyrics explain that dinosaurs fell in love, but they did not get a chance to say goodbye to one another. This book offers a way to discuss loss with young...

Best friends play together, share secrets, and worry about each other, but, sometimes, they disagree, get angry, and need some time apart. This reassuring picture book teaches children all friendships have ups and downs.

Mr. Panda is giving away free hugs, but he can't find any takers. Just when he is about to give up, he realizes that his friends do love him.

As the Day of the Dead approaches, Lupita and her Uncle Urbano welcome the monarch butterflies, which Uncle Urbano has told his niece are the souls of their beloved deceased relatives. This year, however, the holiday will feel quite different for Lupita...

In this modern take on Little Red Riding Hood, Celulinda texts her grandmother and tells her she is bringing her a cake for her birthday. Along the way, she encounters the Big Bad Wolf, who takes a shortcut to grandma's when he finds out where she is...

A little girl pictures what her life would be like if she had a sister. She discovers the importance of family and friendship.

Jacob wants to be an astronaut, but his father wants him to take over the family business when he is older. One day, in the park, he meets a girl named Aisha, who shares his love of the stars. Because he is Jewish and she is Muslim, their families do...

It's snowing. Gabo sees kids from his new school playing outside and he wants to join them. He doesn't have warm socks, winter boots or a sled. How will he join in the fun and make new friends?

A little girl dreams of all the jobs she'll do when she is older. Maybe she'll be an engineer like her mother, a pilot like her brother, an archaeologist like her uncle, and so much more.

Stanley is building Myrtle a new house. Will he get it just right? This picture book offers an ideal way of teaching young children about construction.

Evelyn is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together, but, after today, Evelyn won't live across the street anymore. This book captures the special bond the two girls.

A little boy wonders what happens to all the kisses that you are not able to give. He finds a way to brighten up many people's day.

A little girl cannot sleep so she asks her dad to tell her the story from the other day. In each tale that he invents, the two imagine themselves as different animals. No matter the species, they are always together.

This humorous picture book about a hungry snake introduces children to a variety of animals that hatch from eggs.

Ava's mom works Sunday through Friday, so they always look forward to spending time together on Saturdays. They go to the library, get their hair done, have a picnic in the park, and this Saturday, they have tickets to a puppet show. After the day...

Honorato loves to eat, but he is overweight. In this rhyming tale, he makes a pact with his scale to get thinner.

This picture book conveys the important message that you matter even if you are small, far from home, unsuccessful at something, young or old. It will make children realize how important they truly are.

Tired of doing chores, a boy named Kenta decides to buy a robot and make him his double. When the robot asks him for some details, Kenta must reflect upon his life and personality. This picture book teaches children that we are all unique.

Gala learns to love and respect the forest from her grandmother. When she sees it filled with garbage and later damaged by deforestation and fire, she decides to swing into action.

Told in two voices, this is the story of Socorro and her brother Paquito, who live in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. At risk because her father is on the side of the Republic, the family must flee and are able to start a new life in Venezuela.

A young boy stumbles upon a book of magic, changes himself into an old man, and plays some devilish tricks on his aunt, uncle, and dog. The illustrations by Maurice Sendak capture the warmth and charm of a child's enchanted world.