Cat has found a broken cookie jar. How did it happen? And where are the cookies? Those are good questions. Mouse will explain...

Ramon is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad. El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramon's bedroom. El Cucuy is not so sure that celebrations for Las Posadas, Nochebuena, and Navidad are for him. The lights are too bright and the snowman is scary! If El Cucuy is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, the Ramon will have to bring the spirit of Navidad to him.

Two children wake up when they head the lake singing, then the wind wailing... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, spotting tracks of fox, deer, hare, mink, otter, and the wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, then step onto the surface on the lake.

Sometimes you have to wait. In line at the public pool on a hot summer day. For Mama to come home after being away. For your legs to grow just a bit longer to ride a new big-kid bike. The seconds drag on... each one feels like forever. Why can't you have it now? But while you wait, you might notice things: a possible new friend who is also in line, why homecoming hugs are extra special, and how beautiful the world is when you're not racing by. Sometimes,...

Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. But she doesn't know how special until it's announced that all former slaves living as husband and wife can now legally have their unions recognized. During slavery, Ellen's parents could only marry using the very broom that was now mounted on their wall. They jumped over it and into a new life together. This affecting family story--a rare Reconstruction tale--is brought to life by...

Long ago, my grandfather came to this new land. He pushed our tiny boat along the surface of the water, gentle as a lullaby, gentle as the waves kissing the shore of our new home. Before it became his home, the jungle was the land--full of awe-inspiring animals, lush trees, and endless water. Still, Ti feared the unknown. He didn't feel brave or capable, but Grandfather stood by his side, reminding him that the world around them is big, wonderful,...

One perfect rhyming story. One interrupting sister. A totally ruined rhyme! Or is it? Adventure might be made more fun together, rhyme by daring rhyme.

On the eve of Nochebuena, a spark of magic lights up Lita's Pasteleria, and Esperanza Caramelo blinks open her eyes. Esperanza is a spun-sugar ornament, meant to sit atop the Nochebuena cake--but tonight she whirls through the bakery, singing and dancing, throwing a fiesta with all the other ornaments until... disaster strikes! Can the cake be saved in time for Christmas? The clock is ticking, but on Nochebuena, anything is possible.

Doug the slug needs a hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug? After a long search for someone to snuggle, lonesome Doug is ready to give up hope. But you never know when love might come flying by! Young readers will love this funny and fabulous tale that shows there's a friend for everyone.

The Grinch had been patiently waiting all year to celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer, and to show every Who he was different now... "I've changed!" though the Grinch. "And I'll prove it. But HOW?" Then the Grinch sees an ad for Who-ville's Christmas tree contest... That's it! The Grinch will prove he has changed by making the tallest, most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen! But when things don't go as planned, will the Grinch...