Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol

A collection of original poems centered on giving and spontaneous acts of kindness, which also incorporate larger themes of community, intergenerational relationships, young mentors, and care for the environment.

Bilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico.

The sweet story of three children who spend a rainy day with their grandfather, picking fresh vegetables in his garden, and then cook and share a meal of healthy vegetable stew.

A good-night book that celebrates the beauty and ecological diversity of the animals of Africa.

A bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.

Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y las experiencias cotidianas de la infancia.

An inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.

Here is the fascinating story of human development, from its beginnings in Africa millions of years ago to modern times.

The renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.

A celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.

In this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace.

With vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz,The Pot that Juan Builtis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.

A celebration of African American childhood in the early 1900s, as told through 17 poems that detail the daily pleasures of young children's lives.

In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.

A picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.

An imaginary bilingual English/Spanish tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who they are meant to be--a child as unique as a tree.

A bilingual collection of poetry by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón celebrating family, community, nature, and the positive power of dreams to shape our future.

When children are encouraged to celebrate their lives -- their joys, their influences, their hopes -- the results are pure poetry.

From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his family on their farm.

In this uplifting story told in verse, a young boy living in the inner city projects tells about his hopes, fears, and dreams.

An African American girl and her friends play together and learn that despite their physical differences, they are all really the same.

A young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.