VOX Books

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby penguins to young readers through leveled text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher.

Mistakenly believing himself to be an emu, a newly-hatched platypus sets out on a long journey, using various forms of transportation and aided by new friends, to reach Australia.

Suhaila's wish to know her deceased grandmother is granted when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites her on a journey to the moon, where they welcome people who are facing tragedy. Includes facts about the painting and woman who inspired the story. El deseo de Suhaila de conocer a su difunta abuela se da cuando una escalera dorada aparece en su ventana y la abuela Annie la invita a un viaje a la luna, donde reciben a personas...

In a forest where everyone fears rabbits, a fierce tiger tries to persuade the animals that they should fear him, instead.

With stunningly beautiful illustrations by Felipe Ugalde Alcantara that depict the natural world, this poem about the importance of fire reflects Argueta's indigenous roots and his appreciation for nature. Containing the English and Spanish text on each page, the entire poem appears at the end in Nahuat, the language of Argueta's Pipil-Nahua ancestors. The sequel to Agua, Aguita / Water, Little Water, this book is an excellent choice to encourage...

From the first day of kindergarten, Ana and her friends have fun and encourage each other on the playground until, in sixth grade, they must leave it to the younger children.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to hippopotamuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

Just as Joaquin and his mother are about to enjoy their pan de muerto on the Day of the Dead, a skeleton arrives offering to play music in exchange for one tiny bite.

In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories.

"Alice can go anywhere in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure. But at the end of her imaginative journey, she yearns for the place she loves best of all."-- Front jacket flap.