Picture Books

The harvest has been celebrated since ancient times. This book presents 12 harvest festivals from all over the world. The countries include South Korea, Barbados, India, and Germany.

Change can be hard. Each time you receive bad news or something unpleasant happens, it's normal to feel sad, angry or scared. This book encourages children to talk about their emotions and ask questions.

Are you ready for a fiesta of flavors? This book teaches children about Mexican food and the alphabet at the same time. C is for chicharrons, h is for huevos rancheros, n is for nopales, and so much more!

Written by an educator, this book examines the origins of conflicts and looks at bullying and violence. It teaches children the importance of a support group, shows them how to boost their self-esteem, and explains how to avoid harassment at home and...

Pura's abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, Booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coquíes cling to green leaves. When Pura...

This colorful book introduces children to 13 special days from cultures all over the world. They include Kodomo no Hi in Japan, Inti Raymi in Peru, Passover in the United States, and Diwali in India. The holidays are explained in more detail at the end.

Stephen Hawking's visionary mind revolutionized our concept of reality. His struggle with ALS inspired millions. He always approached life with courage, a sense of humor, and endless curiosity. His story will encourage readers to look at the world...

For José Andrés, a meal has always been so much more than a plate of food. It's a way to celebrate friendship and offer support in times of tragedy. This picture book biography shows how he rose in his culinary career and went on to create...

Every year, across the nation, we celebrate Black History Month. Learn about the impressive life of Carter G. Woodson, founder of this important month-long event. He rose from poverty to become the first African American child of former slaves to...

When she was seven years old, Zaha Hadid designed her own clothes and furniture. Forty two years later, she transformed architecture and created buildings that defied gravity. Learn about this groundbreaking architect in this illustrated biography.

This illustrated biography teaches children about the life of Mother Teresa from childhood to her humanitarian work in India.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg as aware of inequality ever since she was child. She vowed to make difference when she became a lawyer and a Supreme Court Justice. This biography will be an inspiration to all.

This illustrated biography introduces children to Rosa Parks and how she became an activist for civil rights.

Introduce children to one of the greatest soccer players of all time. They will enjoy seeing how Pele went from playing soccer with a homemade ball in the streets of Brazil to international superstar.

This illustrated biography teaches young children how Pablo Picasso became one of the greatest painters of all time.

In this illustrated biography, young children will learn about the life of Michelle Obama as a child, student, lawyer, and First Lady.

Maya Angelou lived most of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. She stopped speaking for five years after a traumatic experience at ahe eight. A friend of her grandmother's helped her discover her voice once again.

Learn how a poor girl in England named Mary Anning became the mother of paleontology.

When Martin Luther King Jr. was a child, the world was segregated. When he got older, he used the power of words to combat hate and violence. This illustrated book introduces children to his peaceful fight for civil rights.

This book shows how Marie Curie went from being a poor girl who was not allowed to go to college in her native country because she was a woman to becoming one of the greatest scientists of all time.

When Jane Goodall was a child, her parents gave her a stuffed chimpanzee toy. This gift inspired her love of animals. When she grew up, she studied chimpanzees in the wild and changed the way we view this amazing species.

This illustrated biography introduces children to the young climate change activist Greta Thunberg. They will be inspired to get involved in this important cause.

Coco Chanel is synonymous with fashion. Learn how she became a famous designer.

This illustrated biography introduces children to the life of Corazon Aquino. They will be inspired by her fight against corruption, which led her to become the first woman president of the Philippines.

When Amelia Earhart was a little girl, she liked to imagine she could fly like a bird. She grew up to become a groundbreaking, fearless aviator.

This illustrated biography presents the life of Kamala Harris from a young girl to Vice President of the United States.

This book introduces readers to Favio Chávez. In 2006, he went to the garbage dump in Cateura, Paraguay to teach the families that worked there the best way to sort and classify the trash. He began teaching the children how to play music, but he soon...

This book celebrates the life and activism of Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa. Known as the Voice of Latin America, she sang of injustice and struggle. A suggested play list is included.

What would happen if I pinched your nose, kissed your cheeks, tickled you with my hands, or played with your feet? This book shows families teaching young children about their bodies through play.

Less than three weeks Salvador Gómez-Colón after turned 15, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Incapable of ignoring the suffering of so many people, he started a non-profit organization to distribute solar lamps and manual washing machines to...

Alfred was a shy boy who feared practically everything. When he grew up, he discovered that film was a wonderful way to channel his fears and obsessions. This illustrated book presents the life and career of director Alfred Hitchcock.

War can be very hard for children to understand. This picture book lists the things that war does not like, including art, books, and memories. It also teaches them that it cannot triumph over a people united for peace.

Readers will be fascinated to learn how a boy born in Mexico City grew up to win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and go on to save our planet. Meet Mario Molina and discover how his research into fluorocarbons helped avert an environmental catastrophe.

Written in collaboration with a child psychologist, this book helps children understand their emotions. They will learn about happiness, sadness, fear, anger, and worry in a colorful, reassuring way.

This illustrated book introduces children to pioneering African American women. They include nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney, sculptor Augusta Savage, politician and activist Shirley Chisholm, and writer Octavia E. Butler.

This book teaches children all about rhythmic gymnastics, including famous athletes and the essential qualities you need to be good at the sport.

This illustrated book introduces children to the sport of judo. They will learn about its origin, the parts of the uniform including different color belts, the benefits of the sport, and much more.

What would you do without teeth? We need them to eat and talk. Do you know how to brush properly or how cavities are created? This book teaches you all about the secret life of teeth.

We don't always feel calm, but we can all learn how to put ourselves at ease. This book teaches children about the benefits of yoga, mindfulness, and deep breathing to combat anxiety and nerves.

In her bright and colorful style, Ruth Heller explains that chickens are not the only animals that hatch from eggs. Readers will be delighted by the vibrant illustrations and lively text of this informative, engaging book.