Fiction

New York Public Library's 2021 Best Picture book: Yefferson, Actually On his first day at a new school, Yefferson realizes that everyone - his teacher, the lunch lady, and his peers - incorrectly call him Jefferson. With the love and...

Rosado, rosado, rosado. A Pinkalicious le encanta todo lo que es color rosado, sobre todo los pastelitos. Sus padres le advierten que no debe comer demasiados, pero ella no les obedece y ¡amanece completamente rosada! Ahora, ¿qué hará? Este libro...

Spanish edition of Peace, translated by Aida Salazar. Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice. From a hello and pronouncing your friend’s name correctly to giving more than you take...

Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that’s nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa! In this case, wepa is a metaphor for Mia’s fire, energy, and...

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Había caballos, ovejas, cabras, gansos, y un viejo espantapájaros recostado en su azadón.Vivian todos juntos...

In the deep, dark forest, there exists a community of cats. And, within that community, there sits Luna, a black cat ostracized by the others due to superstitious beliefs. Aided by her trusty companion, Toad, Luna goes on a mission...

For anyone who’s ever been monster-scared comes a lighthearted book about the dark. About what lives in the attic. And about discovering that monsters are—perhaps—mostly scary in your imagination. There’s a monster living in the attic. Not a loud monster...

A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled...

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, an oddball “squirrel” forges his own path in this comical picture book about being yourself. Custard the Squirrel, aren’t you a duck? Will you please quack? Will you do anything you don’t want to do?...

A remarkable story about a brother and sister’s determination to attend school—and their inventive solution to get there safely. Features an afterword from Julian Lennon, and notes from co-authors Aaron Friedland and Ndileka Mandela. Every morning, Shaka and his little...

Two small plants who have big troubles and even bigger questions will charm readers in this laugh-out-loud debut picture book by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am Golden, Sophie Diao. Perfect for fans of Goodnight Already! by...

When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn’t sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there’s a plug! There’s a blue whale living near here . ....

Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa hut – and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative...

"Life is beautiful! Life is wondrous! Every star above is shining just for us!" Keb’ Mo’ brings one of his beloved songs to life to remind us that life is beautiful and it should be spent with the people we...

Pulitzer winner Barbara Kingsolver and environmental educator Lily Kingsolver’s first children’s book, Coyote’s Wild Home. When humans occupy wild land, wild animals are forced out of their wilderness habitats and have no choice but to move into suburbs and cities,...

Cora promises to keep Uncle JB’s Bread Pet alive but didn’t anticipate its exponential growth! She needs to come up with a solution -- and fast! This whimsical STEM story of family, creativity and community will inspire young makers to...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious picture book about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships! It's the last...

If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister a ride? Would your brother even notice? Gallop along with two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall through this riotous day...

Children will love learning to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . ....

From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs! In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well, their...

A is for Automobiles, machines on wheels. B is for Belts turning, fuel burning, the buzz and bark of engines. C is for Curves and crowds and cars, of course -- A century of racecars, from bare beginnings to present-day...

This sweet bilingual picture book follows a boy and his stay-at-home dad, who takes care of him while his mom goes to work at the port, “where huge cargo ships come and go every day.” She oversees the containers that...

Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Picture Books of 2022: Sana, sana, colita de rana Inspired by the classic rhyming song, Sana, sana, colita de rana, that many American-Latino children grow up with, this book follows Tina in her...

Con un enfoque en las pesadillas, la ansiedad, y la valentía, esta serie es perfecta para los fans de las películas Coco, Coraline, y Slumberland. Bienvenidos al entremundo, un lugar al que van los vivos cuando están dormidos y al...

¡Perro! ¡Sombrero! ¡El perro con sombrero! Meet Pepe! Before he got a sombrero, he was a lonely dog living in the streets. Now he is a movie star, loved by everyone! Well, everyone except… ¡El Gato en Zapatos! El Gato...

This Caldecott Honor-winning bilingual children’s book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries. Choo choo! A train is...

A book for picky eaters! Carly is what her parents call a “very picky eater.” She would only eat from a short list of foods, all of which are carbs. Her absolute favorite is french fries! Her best friend is...

Unlock the Naptime Powers! Miles discovers the incredible benefits of sleep, all thanks to his super cool big sister. From soaring dreams to feeling supercharged, this book shows kids how to embrace the joy of bedtime…

A heartwarming children's book that celebrates nannies and domestic caregivers and the wonderful work they do to support families. Being a nanny takes a ton of heart, emotion, and commitment. This beautiful book was created to acknowledge and appreciate the...

On top of a huge mountain, there is a small temple where a young monk lives. Every day, he goes down the mountain to a river to fetch water. One day, a skinny monk comes to the temple, hoping to...