Picture Books

All the gifts are ready to be delivered in Mother Christmas's workshop when a sudden, strong wind mixes up all the addresses. Mother Christmas will have to come up with a solution quickly or no child will receive a present!

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

This book introduces young children to a variety of monkeys and shows how they live high up in the trees.

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

There are seven floors in the building where the protagonist lives. As she passes by each door, she describes her diverse neighbors. It's a fun way to look at apartment life.

The Dream Monster waits patiently for Pedro to fall asleep, but the child is wide awake. Pedro suggests the monster tell him a story, but the monster only knows scary tales. Will that do the trick?

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. It's the endearing story of a newly hatched bird that goes in search of his mother.

Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure story time success. Children will love Kitten's quest and...

Little David has to deal with rules and regulations at school as he hears his teacher say, 'No yelling!' 'No pushing!' 'No running in the halls!' The same lighthearted humor and wacky illustration style that was such a hit in No, David! will keep readers...

Young Suhaila wishes she had could have known her grandmother, but she passed away long before she was born. One night, a golden ladder appears before her window and her long lost Grandma Annie invites her on a magical journey. Written by Barack...

The five stories in this book are based on the lives of extraordinary women from different time periods and places. Each one has fought to make the world a better place. They include Harriet Tubman, Gaura Devi, and Mujeres Creando from Bolivia. Brief...

Carmela's dog accidentally gets left behind during a road trip, and he makes friends with the unlikeliest of animals: a cat! Children will enjoy seeing how two very different personalities can still get along.

Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is way too long. When her father explains the history behind each part, she realizes her name is actually perfect for her.

Jeremy wants a special pair of sneakers, but his grandmother tells him they only have money for necessities. This moving story offers a creative way to teach about needs and wants and not judging people for what they wear.

Lola's class is given the assignment to draw a picture of the place where they come from, but, since Lola left the Island when she was a baby, she has no memory of it. She turns to her neighbors and family for help and from their recollections, she...

In the town of Chewandswallow, food falls from the sky instead of snow and rain. Unfortunately, the weather soon takes a turn for the worse and portion sizes gets so large, the town folk begin to fear for their lives! Children will love the clever...

With everyone's busy lifestyles, it's hard to stop and meet someone new. Two characters, a rabbit and a duck, manage to evade each other despite their identical daily routines, and will forever miss out on getting to know one another.

Rosa and Rosana win a cruise and travel outside the forest for the first time. They believe that all hope is lost when they fail to return to the ship on time and, with the help of a friendly alligator, end up at the Island of the Pigs.

Young children will learn all about shapes and sizes as Little White Fish invites different sea creatures to his birthday party.

See what happens when a little girl on a bicycle stops traffic on a busy city street.

Oscar learns it's more fun to be able play than to be the one in charge.

Oscar learns what it takes to become a great actor.

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. ...

This award-winning book of poetry pays homage to the strong women who are at the heart of their families.,

Rabbit and Rabbit are the best of friends. One day, they have a minor disagreement and stop talking to one another. Luckily, they get over it and prove to children that all friendships have their ups and downs.

This stunning picture book introduces children to the lunar cycle and shows them the varied world of nocturnal animals.

This endearing, humorous picture book shows readers that friends do not have to have the same style or like the same things in order to love each other.

The narrator of this story discusses the uproar caused by her aunt giving her brother a doll. Their father tries to get him interested in different toys and buys him a tool box. The little boy ends up putting it to use in an unexpected way.

By substituting words and sounds for characters, this clever picture book shows children the differences between dogs, cats, and birds.

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!

Since Madeline has trouble reading, her mother takes her to the library each Saturday where she gets to practice reading with Bonnie, one of the library dogs. Each week, she gains more and more self-esteem and eventually feels confident enough to read in...

Children will learn the letters of the alphabet, the sounds they make, and the words they appear in as they accompany a colorful group of letters at school.

In this endearing picture book that captures the true meaning of holidays, the Christmas tree that Mr. Willowby orders is too large for his house. The piece that he has chopped off ends up bringing cheer to a whole host of people and animals alike.

The Shakespearian classic has been adapted into picture book format for young children.

A little girl who loves to paint wonders what color she should use for a kiss. In doing so, she states objects she likes and dislikes for each color.

Beaver is not happy when Bear invites Duck over to play. When Duck arrives, Beaver sends him away. The second time he hears a knock, Beaver is convinced there's a ghost on the other side of the door. Bear tells him ghosts do not knock. When they hear...

When anyone invites Pedro to play, he replies he is already playing because he always has his cell phone in his hands or he is logged into his gaming system. He ends up missing out on all kinds of fun.

Lucas has always dreamed of flying. Each year at Christmas or when he blows out his birthday candles, he wishes for a pair of wings. His mother tells him there are other ways of achieving this goal. Once he begins to read, he discovers she is right!