Picture Books

Whenever the young girl in this story gets to visit her grandmother in Mexico, they love spending time on the rooftop. From up above, they take in the sights below and look at the famous Popocatéptl volcano in the distance.

Meet 10-year-old Max. People call him a special child because he has trouble reading, controlling his emotions, and paying attention. But he knows his imagination and way of looking at things are what make him truly unique.

A mother explains to her child what the color red is in an engaging, lyrical way.

It's time for his school's Spanish spelling test, and Manolo wants to win. He turns to his grandmother for help. While they practice together, he learns that she was not allowed to speak Spanish at school when she was a little girl. After hearing...

Pepita is the baby of the family. She feels displaced when her parents have a baby. With a little bit of time and lots of love, Pepita and Bebita become the best of friends.

Everyone cries, including police officers, soccer players, superheroes, dogs, even rocks! In a lighthearted way, this picture book explains to children that crying is necessary for several reasons. They will feel better about expressing their emotions.

Croac is the happiest frog in the world jumping from one lily pad to another. One day, an encounter with a stork leaves him injured and sad. He's afraid the other frogs will laugh at him if he attempts a leap, but, as it turns out, the joke is on the...

One afternoon in the park, Ona meets a bear. Frightened at first, the two become friends. The bear tells her he escaped from the circus with the dream of being a poet. The little girl decides to help the bear accomplish his goal in this beautiful...

Alba and Tomas are very excited to move to their new home. They can't wait to play in their yard and plant their garden. This book teaches children about gardening and the changes the four seasons bring.

Once upon a time, there was a man who was always cold. He tried wearing more coats, but that didn't help. Everything changed after a surprising visit in this story about the importance of love and friendship.

The young wobblysaurus wants to participate in the big bike race, but she's a bit nervous since she recently learned to ride. After falling numerous times, her grandmother shows up and tells her things take time. This charming story about perseverance...

Jim is in a good mood because he is going to a pajama party at his parents' house with his friend Norman. He plans to stay up all night, but as the other guests doze off, will he be able to keep his eyes open and his spirits high?

Fish cannot sleep, and he won't let Crab sleep, either. Crab asks him what's keeping him up. Fish lists the things he is worried about. Readers will be amused to see the effect this has.

Oriol is a Cuban girl living is Santa Barbara, a place she does not quite feel at home. For the most part she is happy helping in her parents' veterinary clinic. One day, a mysterious writer moves to town. It turns out to be Gabriela Mistral, whom she...

It's Christmas Eve, the night where magic abounds. In Lita's Bakery, Esperanza Caramelo, a sugar figure comes to life. She dances with the other sugar figures until disaster happens. Will they be able to fix the special cake before it's too late?

Jim wakes up one beautiful sunny morning and nothing seems right to him. His friends suggest that he might be a little grumpy and try to cheer him up. Could they be right?

Once upon a time, there were three fairy godmothers who longed for a princess to look after, but they were never chosen. One day, a knock on their door changed their lives and they were whisked off to the palace of King Descolorido XVII and a Half. ...

Alicia answers an ad for a cave painter. This unstoppable cave girl hops on the Bison Express, aces the interview, and ends up changing her life for the better.

This book is full of hope for a better future. The narrator imagines a world without conflict, poverty, pollution, inequalities, and judgements. With sparse text and gentle illustrations, it's a wonderful choice for classroom discussion.

A little boy wants his mother's help drawing a duck. His urgent pleas make her worried. Readers will be amused to see what happens when the assignment is over.

In a faraway city, there are many mysteries, but than greater than Lucas's smile. You can see it day and night, 365 days a year: 366 days if it's a leap year. Scientists come from all over the world to study this phenomenon. One day, a determined girl...

Have you ever wondered what feeling do when they have the afternoon off? With sparse text and adorable illustrations, this book will help children better understand a wide range of emotions.

While Rosita and her mother are at the store, someone approaches them and tells them to speak English. The characters from Sesame Street teach children a very important lesson about dealing with racism in an age-appropriate way.

Sometimes a storm of emotions clouds a little girl's head. Her mother helps her deal with her feelings and tells the same thing happens to her. This picture book shows children how to deal with frustration.

In this touching bilingual book, a mother imagines what her love for her child would be if they were different animals. Even if they change, their bond will never weaken.

This volume book Argentina opens with the folktale El Coquena, followed by an informational section that covers the different aspects of the Jujuy and Salta regions, Argentina's geography, fauna, sports, music, andmore. It includes an easy-to-make...

Since her mother still has some work to do, Estela and her dad get ready for bed. After reading nine books, the girl is still not tired. They call upon Detectives Hippo and Flamenco to discover where the sleep they were expecting has gone. Readers...

Hana has hundreds of hijabs and a ton of accessories. What happens when her collection gets a bit out of hand? She comes up with a perfect, fashionable plan.

In this large format picture book, a boy named Oliver is visited by three giants. They tell him they need his creativity to help fix the world. Oliver allows his imagination to help guide him in this monumental task.

Spooky creatures from Peruvian folklore want to scare Benita, but she is busy reading. Everything changes when the creatures discover the magic of books.

This rhyming picture book reassures children that it's okay to read a book standing on your head, change their minds, jump in a pile of leaves, lose at a competition, stay quiet for a few minutes, and eat newly fallen snow. It teaches them the...

In this oversized picture book, Beaver sets off for a great adventure. He rows and rows, but soon realizes that he does not know his way home. Akita the dog picks him up in his hot air balloon. As they soar high above in the sky, Beaver learns about...

This delightful, oversized book teaches children the alphabet by incorporating phonics. Each letter is accompanied by a sentence with words that only begin with the featured letter. Learning the ABCs has never been this much fun!

Two moles lodge a protest when a family tries to throw them out of the garden where they live. This story teaches children about moles in a fun way.

Josepha the elephant is a teacher in Cameroon who always sings a particular song to her students. Her controling husband prohibits her from singing and strips her life of all joy. To avoid his abusive ways, she is forced to flee her beloved homeland. ...

Mirabel and her sister flee Nigeria after their mother is killed. Despite all the hardships they endure, they never lose their dream of being free.

A young bird named Nu is captured and turned into a soldier. A giraffe, who is also being held captive, tells him about freedom in the North. The determined bird gathers all his strength and courage to begin the long flight in search of peace

In this oversized picture book, a boy named Leo, who lives in a city, loves to watch the boats sail by. His father tells him that he used to swim in the water that had been filled with fish. Flip the book over to meet Phara, who lives on a small island...

Why is Wolf in such a hurry? Open the doors on the pages to see where he goes. As he dashes off, he runs into characters from popular fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Pigs.

Winter is fast approaching. Both Bear and Squirrel need a lot of food. There's just one problem; bears don't share! After gobbling up practically everything in sight, Bear realizes the joy in sharing.