Picture Books

In a story many children will relate to, Chiquiro is in a hurry to be big, but his grandparents know just the things to say and do.

Olivia takes her discerning eye for style to beautiful Venice on a family vacation that involves dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, gorging on gelato, and barely staying afloat in a gondola.

Although having a pot tied to him makes Lorenzo a loving, charming, artistic young boy, not being able to rid himself of this extra appendage causes him much grief. He constantly gets stuck in places, people stare at him, and he has to try and think...

Every Sunday, like clockwork, this young girl receives a phone call from her father, which she's grown to look forward to. He lives far away -- on the other side of the ocean -- and they haven't seen each other in over a year. On this particular day,...

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...

The folktale of Cucarachita Martina and Ratoncito Pérez, found in many countries throughout the Hispanic world, will amuse readers with its bright illustrations. As an added bonus, children will learn the cumulative nature of chains of events.

This beautifully illustrated poem voices the excitement of Three Kings' Day from a child's perspective. Each verse explores the emotions, traditions, delicacies, and activities of a holiday that is widely celebrated throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Have you ever tried to imagine what it's like to be a bug? When Eloísa moves to a new city, she feels like she doesn't fit in. In her new life, 'bugs' are synonymous to everything that's new and different. Readers will see Eloísa as a frightened and...

Follow the adventures of two children as they dodge a mosquito's buzzing through the jungle and lush landscape.

Everybody loves a birthday party, and there's a lot to enjoy at Papa Luis' fiesta! The children excitedly count the candy that will fill the piñata. The nieces bring the candles for the birthday cake that Mama Marta baked. Family and friends begin to...

A brand new IF YOU GIVE... book starring Cat for the very first time! Like its predecessors, the story bubbles with cascading if... then silliness: a girl's granting of a cupcake, for example, leads to a request for sprinkles, which causes a mess;...

Set in Africa, this is the story of a girl who sets off to visit a friend with a basket filled with fruit and ends up with a big surprise.

In a snowy forest, a hungry rabbit spots a lone apple high up on a tree in the dead of winter. Realizing it's too high for him to reach, he calls upon his other fuzzy friends for help. Beautiful illustrations make this wonderful story of sharing and...

Being the new student at school is never easy--even more so if you're new to the country and community. On her birthday Yoon's mother gives her a very special jade bracelet, and in efforts to make new friends, Yoon let's a mean-spirited girl borrow it...

This bilingual story shows the importance of family and of reading, while also emphasizing the rewards of passing along cultural traditions. Beautiful illustrations portray the moving story of Bela and her grandma, who love to tell stories, braid hair,...

A clever rabbit devises a way to save itself from being a hungry fox's meal.

Don Pingüino wakes up one morning determined to do something about the air pollution. He travels to the Pampas where, along with the other animals, determines the cause and takes action.

In this well-known Cuban bolero, a little girl carves her name in a tree trunk. The tree, both hurt and moved, gives her a flower, but wonders if she will forget him. The lyrics, combined with the creative illustrations, convey the depth of emotions...

This uplifting story is about a boy whose garden becomes a beautiful gathering place amid the ruins of a war-torn village. Told in an age-appropriate manner, it is an easy and universally appealing read, and can be used as a gentle starting point to...

In this poetic story, masterfully illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen-award winning artist Robert Ingpen, a little girl thinks of her homeland as she crosses the rough ocean toward and new life and liberty. It's a wonderful testament to imagination...

When Lilly's teacher tells the class he is getting married, Lilly dreams of being the maid of honor. Luckily her kind-hearted teacher devises a clever solution so the big day is a happy occasion for everyone.

In his signature style, Eric Carle asks the question 'Does a lion, monkey, dolphin, etc. have a mother, too?' The answer is 'Yes, just like me and you.' With its charming repetition, this book transmits the message that all mommies love their babies...

A Grandmother shares the rich story of her past with her granddaughter and through it we are able to experience the changing Mexican scenery during the Spanish Colonization (around 1520). Readers will be fascinated to learn of incidents that transcended...

A little girl shares her love of her country and her dreams for peace in this touching picture book.

Mara's classmates innocently joke around about her big ears and other things, but her mother makes her realize how special she is. With its unique artwork and positive message, this book will boost all children's self-esteem.

On each side of the river there is a village, yet they mistrust each other. It takes two children to have the courage to put aside age-old misconceptions and realize how alike the two sides are. The wonderful message in this picture book serves as a...

Cal does not like to read. Living high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help his father than sit with a book. That book woman just won't take no for an answer. She continually rides up the mountain with a ton of books. Based on a true...

Spanish and English readers alike will enjoy learning about the traditional Latin American celebration of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. A young girl celebrates her grandfather's spirit by creating an altar and adorning it with his favorite...

The rhythmic text and colorful illustrations introduce children to the fun of gardening and the bounty it produces.

A boy and his toy boat are inseparable--until one day the boat sails too far out on the lake. Although both experience separation anxiety, the boat discovers the joy of freedom before it is brought back to shore. Both boy and boat learn the value of...

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

This colorful bilingual book shows the joy of eating together as a family. Short and sweet, it emphasizes the priceless value of being together.

Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special, from making altars for our deceased loved...

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

Fly with Granny on her magic carpet and learn how to count to ten while journeying through the world's marketplaces and acquiring masks in Mexico, kites in Japan, llamas in Peru, and so much more. A map at the end of the book shows children where the...

This remarkable volume is filled with favorite nursery rhymes from all over the Spanish-speaking world, along with whimsical, rhyming English language versions for each. Children will love these catchy verses in both languages.

When Daddy is in charge, things can go terribly, yet hilariously wrong. Follow Trixie and Daddy to the neighborhood laundromat and laugh out loud as they discover that they have left somebunny behind. The innovative mix of photographs and cartoon...

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.

Danny's visit to a museum results in a fun-filled day when an amiable dinosaur joins him for the afternoon. This endearing story has delighted young readers for decades.

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...