Akron Public Library

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color.

Having ignored his mother's warnings about what will happen if he doesn't bathe after working on his family's New Mexican farm, Carlos awakens one morning to find a squash growing out of his ear.

Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch (Julie Walters), who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and...

Willful Baby Rattlesnake throws tantrums to get his rattle before he's ready, but he misuses it and learns a lesson.

This book explains what a raccoon does during the day and describes the specific adaptations that help it navigate at night.

In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a hispanic community in Texas.

The lives of a fourteen-year-old Mexican prostitute, living in the United States illegally, and a wealthy American girl intersect in a dramatic way.

A story presented in English and Spanish in which a boy named Panchito worries that he will not get the gift he has been hoping for when his family has to move a few days before Christmas to find work.

This book gives an introduction to hair, its characteristics, and how to take care of it.