Taking the E Train

Meet the wonderful animals of Zig Zag Zoo. Come on in and have some fun. It's opening day at Zig Zag Zoo and everything is all brand new. Meet the young zookeeper here, who will welcome you with fun and cheer.

Uncle Luster comes to visit and Henry is shocked at what he can do with his teeth. This story gives a new meaning to show and tell.

Make a quick stop in Paris when you put your young ones to bed in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Jonathan Joseph Jackson Jr has already lived all over America – from Alaska to Hawaii to Washington, D.C. – but now his Daddy’s Army job is moving the whole family to Paris!

Follow the Jacksons as they tour the famous sights in the City of Lights, climbing 387 steps to the top of Notre Dame Cathedral and visiting the “Moaning Lisa” as little sister Samantha Jane calls it. But when Jonathan Joseph and Samantha Jane take puppy Max out for a walk all by themselves, things don’t quite go as planned. What’s the French word for “lost?”.

This story book for kids ages 5-7 will become a firm favorite on your children’s bookshelf.

This enchanting mystery about Peanut, the smallest and naughtiest monkey at Zig Zag Zoo, will captivate your young readers and teach an important lesson about thinking of others before yourself.

There seems to be no explanation when things start disappearing and reappearing around Zig Zag Zoo. Maybe it’s a ghost, the zookeepers wonder.

But no, it is Peanut who has found a secret way to escape his cage and get up to all sorts of mischief. Your kids will delight in his antics involving a proud lion and a can of green paint…a blue parrot’s feather and a zookeeper …and of course lots and lots of peanuts!

One night however, the fun turns frighteningly serious as little Peanut is forced to make a big decision that could cost him his freedom.

Growing up with music Oliver has one wish - to play in his family's band. He strives to become a good musician but discovers it will take much more than talent. This story helps us learn about different musical instruments and musical styles. And, that dreams really do come true.

Kason wants to attend the kite-flying festival at his local park, so his dad teaches him how to make and decorate his own kite. Kason also learns the importance of generosity when his dad suggests that they take their kite-making supplies to the festival in case there are kids who don’t have kites.

Sure enough, when an unleashed dog causes havoc at the park, Kason comes to the rescue, displaying both the skills and the kindness that his father taught him and making three new friends along the way.

This book will resonate with all parents, especially dads who want to spend some quality time with their kids, away from electronic devices.  

When is the last time you flew a kite? This heart-warming illustrated book will remind you of being a child again and will encourage you to share your childhood games and traditions with your kids.

A little girl learns that her classmates are a lot alike even though they have different skin colors. She learns to appreciate who she is.

Hard-headed Henry has a most exasperating trait- a stubborn tendency to do exactly the opposite of anything he is told to do. Eventually, his loved ones discover the way to make this work in their favor.

Sharon Rodriguez loves to bake.  She and her Abuela (grandmother) are having a fun time in the kitchen baking for their family and friends for the holidays including Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.

This story is based on the life of dancer and dance teacher Doris Humphries. It is written in poetic verse that flows with fun and energy. Written by her daughter Kay in celebration of her mother's life. Doris is still teaching tap and tango dancing at the age of 91.  This book has read-along audio and interactive elements.

Henry's parents tell him to be on his best behavior when they visit Miz Robert’s house.  But when her grandchildren arrive things start getting wild and rowdy around the house.