Children's Books

Separated from her parents in 1891 America, a century after a mysterious force throws the continents into different time periods, 13-year-old Sophia Tims and her refugee friend, Theo, embark on a search for her kidnapped uncle in a range of fantastical cities. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.

The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Washington D.C. in the 1860s where they meet Abraham Lincoln and collect a feather that will help break a magic spell.

When he and his younger sister discover a tree house that travels through time, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, begin an adventure that takes them to the era of dinosaurs.

Passenger pigeon hatchlings, thought to be extinct, are discovered in Grandmother's room after she departs on a voyage to Greenland. Illustrated by Jim LaMarche.

Clink! Clankety-bang! Thump-whirr! Virena's Papa is a dedicated inventor — but none of his creations ever work quite like they should. But with a lot of persistence and a little help, he creates a submarine that can carry his family. Illustrated by Boris Kulikov.

When her older sister dies trying to prevent the theft of one of her people's great treasures, 12-year-old Scirye sets out to avenge her and recover the precious item.

James' parents are trampled by a rhinoceros, and he is sent to live with his abusive aunts in this fantastic tale, illustrated by Quentin Blake. When James accidentally spills magical crocodile tongues on a peach tree, it grows the largest, juiciest, ripest peach imaginable — the perfect vehicle in which to escape his horrid aunts.

The eldest of three sisters in a land where being the eldest is considered a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice — until a witch turns her into an old woman, and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl.

Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon.

When Chu-mong, an ancient archer, lands in his bedroom due to a time-traveling debacle, Kevin is in shock at his arrival and grand tales, yet after looking into his incredible story regarding a fight to win a throne and save his people in ancient Korea, Kevin realizes he is telling the truth and so must find a way to return him to his land so he can complete his important tasks. Reprint.

A ballooning mishap sends Freddy the pig and some animal friends on a cross-country chase, on the trail of a blackmailing scheme, and into the prizefight ring.

Two stories about a family of tiny people called the Borrowers, in which the family is kidnapped, and the youngest boy is discovered missing.

William Pène du Bois' classic novel documents the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman, who in 1883 sets off in a balloon across the Pacific, survives a volcanic eruption, discovers a fantastical diamond-filled island, and is eventually picked up floating in the Atlantic.

Although they are making tremendous scientific discoveries, Tintin and his fellow explorers aboard the first manned rocket to the moon encounter a number of seemingly insurmountable dangers

In an alternate Victorian England, young Arthur and his sister Myrtle — residents of Larklight, a floating house in one of Her Majesty's outer space territories — uncover a spidery plot to destroy the solar system.

Illustrations and rhythmic text describe the sights and sounds of a subway ride in New York City as a mother and child go uptown, counting their way from one to 10 and back again. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino.

When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place in a hilarious picture book that perfectly captures a pre-schooler's temper tantrum.

Maybelle loves to carry people up and down the hilly streets of San Francisco, until the City Fathers decide that she should be taken out of service in the name of progress.

When Claudia decides to run away from home, she knows any old place won't do, and so settles on the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She and her little brother, Jamie, move into the museum, sleeping in a 16th century bed and bathing in the fountain. While there, they uncover a tremendous secret.

While journeying to Zimbabwe, eleven-year-old Nhamo struggles to escape drowning and starvation and in so doing comes close to the luminous world of the African spirits.

A Japanese-American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries. A Caldecott Medal Winner. Reprint.

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, an innkeeper and her son find a treasure map that leads them across the Spanish Main to a notorious pirate's treasure. This classic novel introduced the world to the dreaded Long John Silver.

Different kinds of dogs drive cars, wear hats, run around in mazes, and even have wild parties in treetops

An airplane takes off, flies and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes and more.

An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara encounters a little prince who has fallen to Earth from a tiny planet and relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. The poetic French novella was translated by Richard Howard.

When their father is sent away to prison, three London children move to the country where they keep busy preventing accidents on the nearby railway, making new friends and generally learning a good deal about themselves.

Sumi's grandmother tells the story of her family's escape from Seoul during the Korean War, while they watch the trains which will eventually bring her mother back from army service. Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet.

The son of a sharecropper dreams of leaving Mississippi on a train with the legendary engineer Casey Jones. Illustrated by Loren Long.

Although she is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain. Illustrated by Loren Long.

Renowned illustrator Peter Sís illustrates the life of another star of children's literature: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The delicate, pointillist watercolors are full of detailed information and sly references to the pop culture of Saint-Exupéry's time, and young readers will be swept up in his passion for flying.

The renowned cat conservationist reflects on his early childhood struggles with a speech disorder, describing how he only spoke fluently when he was communicating with animals and how he resolved at a young age to find his voice to be their advocate.

Eight-year-old Arun waits impatiently while international adoption paperwork is completed so that he can meet his new baby sister from India.

Two lonely characters, one black and one white, meet on the street and become friends.

During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belprâe, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.

While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.

In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.

Lucha Libre champion Niäno has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills.

Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.

Visionary full-color artwork accompanies a stirring poem—by the famed inaugural poet and author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings—that celebrates courage, strength, and fearlessness. All ages.

The author creates some special holidays to celebrate the natural phenomena that can be experienced in the deserts of the American Southwest

Looking through the kitchen window, a little girl and her doting grandparents watch stars, play games, and, most importantly, say hello and goodbye.

Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free

A carpenter in the West African country of Cameroon goes to a fortune teller and finds the predictions about his future coming true in an unusual way.

Marisa gets to make dumplings for Grandma's special New Year's soup, but she worries that they will not taste as good as usual

A toy bear who is anxious to have a home is befriended by a little girl who is willing to spend her own money to buy him

Tess, her friends, and their Mamas join in a joyous rain dance when their prayers are answered and the skies let loose after a long drought has parched the land.

Virginia and her brother are never allowed to pick first from the donation boxes at church because their father is the priest, and she is heartbroken when another girl gets the beautiful coat that she covets. Based on the author's memories of life on theRosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

Two skeptical city boys set out to find spring which they've heard is "just around the corner."

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches