Surprise Moon

During a trip to the zoo, an African American girl tries to convince her mother to get her an exotic pet.

An African American boy's family lovingly piles so much clothing on him that he quickly goes from feeling cold to feeling hot.

An African American boy and his extended family have a fun-filled reunion in the park.

From saying goodbye to Mom to finding a new friend, a young Latino boy experiences a range of emotions on his very first day of school.

There are so many kinds of shoes.

Which ones are the best?

This book tells you about some of the ingredients that can be used to make a yummy soup.

It's a celebration of sound when a group of neighborhood children gather on a stoop to play their instruments.

A young Asian American boy and his mother see all kinds of animals in the pond. But there's something else the boy sees in the pond too-his own reflection!

An African American girl scores for her team by hitting a home run.

A group of Cuban American children gather one-by-one on a snowy day, adding up to a great big snowball fight.

On her way to the park, an African American girl sizes up herself and the world around her.

A Mexican American girl and her mother go to the outdoor market and buy an array of colorful items.

With a cardboard box and a little imagination, Flora creates a world of fun. Whether she's in, under, or next to the box, her ideas have no limits-but the box does!

See how a young boy

goes through his busy day,

hour by hour.

A celebration of the many different ways a multiracial group of seven friends braid their hair.

Three African American boys find, pick, and eat a perfect juicy peach.

An African American girl wonders throughout the week when her loose front tooth will come out.

An African American boy experiences the excitement of his very first train ride with his parents.

Inspired by his box of animal crackers, a Latino boy daydreams about the exotic animals he would give to his family and friends.

A Latina girl scores a goal in an after-school game of soccer with her friends.

A fun rhythmic story that encourages children to tap, snap, swing, and sway, to the jazzy musical beat.

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

Have you ever been to a wedding? This book tells you some of the things you will see there.

You can see many things at the beach, but you also need to be careful about something you may not see!

Chinese New Year is here.

Come along to the Golden Dragon Parade.

A Chinese American girl takes the bus to school and greets her friends, one by one, at each stop.

Meet a boy who is not afraid of anything, not even monsters!

A boy dresses himself to go to school. Find out what he puts on each day.

A group of girls and boys have fun taking turns jumping rope on the playground.

A boy helps his dad with many chores. This book tells you what they do together.

A Cherokee girl learns traditional skills and customs from the members of her family.

A Pueblo boy living on a reservation in New Mexico cares for and rides his horse.

Lots of animals live on Uncle Peter's farm. This book tells you about some of them.

A class of kindergarten children celebrate the 100th day of school.

After spending an action-packed day at the fair, a Latino boy enjoys one last ride-the ride home!

A boy and his mama go shopping at an outdoor market. Find out what they buy to make a delicious breakfast.

Have you ever been to a zoo? This book tells about some of the animals you may see at a zoo.

A Puerto Rican boy prepares for his nighttime bath by filling the tub with all his favorite things.

While helping her father with cleaning day chores, a Cuban American girl's best intentions sometime have humorous results.

Dora and Dad are getting ready to play soccer. This book tells about the special things they need to wear to play the game.

A girl searches around the house and garden to find her grandma Alma.

Find out about some of the many bugs that you might see in a garden.

Find out about the rooms in one boy's home. What rooms do you have in your home?

Is a little mouse afraid of any animals-big or small?

Two Navajo children help their mom do the weekly wash at the laundromat.

A group of children use dried beans to make instruments for a school concert.

Birthday parties are fun. See how one girl celebrates her special day.

Rain is coming. Read this book to find out what Paco and his brother do to get ready.

A girl is having a party. Find out what her favorite foods are and who makes them for her.

Read this book to find out what a boy does with Grandpa Joe every day of the week.

In this book a boy tells about some some of the reasons why he loves his mommy.

Piñatas come in different shapes and sizes. Which piñata will a boy choose for his party?

The puppy Chata sometimes misbehaves. Read about some of the naughty things it does.

It has just snowed. See how one boy makes his own special snowpal.

Read this book to find out all the things a girl's teacher helps her learn.

A boy is proud of his clean, new shoes. But once he starts to play, his new shoes get dirty.

Read this book to find out what Rosa and her friends like to do together.

A Japanese American girl plays on a trampoline while her grandfather tries to take her picture.

Three children enjoy yummy snow cones in different colors and flavors.

Read to find out what happens when a young boy takes a bath.

Learn to count with ten little bears.

Practice counting with a clever little fly.

In this book you will learn how to make a necklace.

Three dinosaur friends talk about how they are the same and different.

A Korean American girl and boy love rice so much they eat it all the time and in many different ways.

After a street fair, a group of friends clean up and change their street from a messy street into a neat street.

A Vietnamese American boy searches all over the house for his puppy, who is always hiding just out of sight.

An Indian American girl and her friends try a series of different poses in a yoga class.

A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather's 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

A Mohawk boy visits the park and uses his five senses to discover the natural world around him.

At bedtime, an African American boy finds all kinds of things to do instead of going to bed.

A boy collects and counts his favorite little creatures.

A girl and her father have lots of matching hats. This story tells what they do when they wear each won.

A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.

Some pets can be very fussy. This story tells about all the things one fussy kitten likes to do.

A boy has three noisy pets. Read to find out about the sounds they make.

A boy needs to go to the dentist. See what he imagines might happen at the dentist's office.

A Latino boy and his friends celebrate his birthday at a party with a traditional piñata.

This story introduces the instruments played by the musicians in a mariachi.

Here is a fun book about shapes and patterns. Can you guess what comes next?

Why don't you try and see?

Ana and Tito help their parents pack their truck with the many things they plan to sell at the market.

Join two friends, Tanya and Rosa, as they ride in a patriotic bike parade through their neighborhood and end up at fun-filled block party.

Many baby animals live on a farm. In this book you will meet some of them.

A boy who gathers rocks makes them into special additions for his collection.

Comparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.

A young Latina girl and her mother go on a nature hike through the mountains. They encounter many interesting animals along the way.

A girl has five puppies but ends up with only one. Read this fun rhyme to find out what happens.

Do you know how Santa Claus enters a house? Read this book and find out!

A Mexican American girl and her grandfather have just finished baking cookies, and everyone in the family wants one. Follow along as the girl shares the cookies one-by-one.

All sisters are unique. Meet two Latina sisters who seem to have very different interests, and see what brings them together.

Dad buys himself a colorful West African dashiki, but thanks to some hot water and the washing machine, the dashiki quickly becomes his son's shirt.

This book shows how bees work hard to help the whole beehive.

A girl says there are monsters in her room. Read to find out where she thinks they are.

What do you like to play in each season of the year? Which season do you like best?

A boy and his dad go to the supermarket to buy food to make a delicious meal.

A boy has many costume choices for a party. Which one will he choose to wear?

A girl is moving to a new home. This story tells you how she feels about the move.

Freddy the octopus chased Andrés the fish. Read this book to find out what happened.

When the family car gets dirty it's time to go to the car wash. Join a young African American girl and her family on their fun-filled, suds-filled ride.

Auntie Erika has come to visit. Read this story to see all the fun things she does.

A boy is headed to school on Monday. Read to find out if the day brings him good luck or back luck.

Ruby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.

Rusty the Roost didn't know how to crow. Read this story to find our what he learned.

What happens to little Sara when she is eating her cake and ice cream? Read and find out.

What are all these animals doing near the house? Read this book to find out.

Read this book to find out what happens to a sly fly that annoys a boy.

Teresa wants to share her books, but everyone in her family is busy. Read this story to see what happens.

Charly loves animals and wishes she had a pet. Will she find one at the animal park?

Beto wants to make a surprise gift for his mama. Read this book to find out what he makes.

Etta was going to dance in a ballet recital. Read to find out what happened as she got ready with her mom's help.

Buster the baker wants to bake a cake. Read this story to see what happens.

It's Elena's first day at her new school. Read this story to find our what happens.

Elsa has a new rebozo, but she doesn't know how to use it. Read this story to find out what she learns.

Joe is dancing the Fancy Dance at a powwow for the first time. He is nervous, but once the dance starts he knows just what to do.

These friends have fun playing soccer. Read this book to see how they score a goal together.

You won't believe what an old lady ate! This funny rhyme tells all about it.

Kama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.

Read this book to find out about the work Lolita and her family do in summer.