Authentic Literature

Oscar learns it's more fun to be able play than to be the one in charge.

Oscar learns what it takes to become a great actor.

Rabbit and Rabbit are the best of friends. One day, they have a minor disagreement and stop talking to one another. Luckily, they get over it and prove to children that all friendships have their ups and downs.

A little girl who loves to paint wonders what color she should use for a kiss. In doing so, she states objects she likes and dislikes for each color.

Beaver is not happy when Bear invites Duck over to play. When Duck arrives, Beaver sends him away. The second time he hears a knock, Beaver is convinced there's a ghost on the other side of the door. Bear tells him ghosts do not knock. When they hear...

Lucas has always dreamed of flying. Each year at Christmas or when he blows out his birthday candles, he wishes for a pair of wings. His mother tells him there are other ways of achieving this goal. Once he begins to read, he discovers she is right!

A little boy named Hugo meets the night dragon and accompanies him as he brings dreams to all the sleeping children.

Three-Eyed Frog lives in a polluted pond, over which hangs a dark cloud. While jumping, she discovers what she thought was a cloud is actually smoke. After that, she decides to do something about it.

A very cool girl invites all the cool creatures in the forest to a very cool party. As her guests arrive, she turns them all away because they do not fit her criteria. Bored and alone, she realizes she should accept people the way they are.

Bea is sick and tired of her brother Guille breaking her toys. For her birthday, she asks for a big bike that he won't be able to use. The only problem with it is that she is scared to try it out and afraid he might learn to ride it before her. ...

Readers will cheer on Bea as she tries to overcome her fear of the dark.

A little rabbit is very excited that his mother is going to have a baby. He asks everyone when his brother will be born. He is in for quite a surprise when the big day comes.

This delightful collection of short children's verses is filled with warm memories, fanciful characters, little creatures, and a wide variety of sensations.

Little Dragon overcomes his fear of learning how to fly thanks to a special friend.

Little Dragon fears he will never learn to breathe fire like all the other dragons. His mother constantly reassures him, but what will it take for him to master this task?

Little Petronila is always willing to help others. Her kindness gets repaid when she needs it the most.

When a bored, lonely mountain turns 9,632 years old, she decides to take a trip and go see the ocean for the first time.

A colorful armadillo family needs a new home. They find such a comfortable spot, all armadillos decide to live in caves from that day forward.

Since Kiwi, a young Guarani boy, is not very good at archery, he prefers to go fishing with his father. He loves seeing a girl named Cereza who picks fruit near the water. When a terrible drought begins to make the plants wither and the water dry up,...

Niko tries to get spiders to bite him to turn him into Spiderman. When he finds a variety that he does not know is poisonous, it's a good thing a real super hero is around to save him from harm's way.

A little girl named Andrea, a young boy named Pablito, and a dog named Popy share their thoughts in very short stories that read like poems.

This book offers cheerful verses about colors, treasures, love, and so much more for young children to listen to, recite , and enjoy.

Ajonjoli cannot do her homework because her brothers are making too much noise. If only her brothers would play a nice song instead of what they are doing. Just when she has had enough, something changes and everything begins to sound a lot better.

Children are invited to search for animals in artwork based on the intricate designs found on the baskets of the Yekuana people from Venezuela. An answer key and information about the significance of the symbols are provided.

Paula and Beto are very happy when their father tells them that they are leaving the city and moving to a house near the beach. They only thing that they are not aware of is that in that magical place, they will not be the only inhabitants!

Cereal is not your typical wolf. He is quite fearful, has no desire to climb down the chimney and eat little pigs, and he is easily brought to tears. After some therapy and introspection, he grows to accept himself and be happy.

When Puppy visits the zoo, he cannot help but compare himself to the other animals. His mother makes him realize how special he is.

When Elisa cannot sleep, she takes a stroll through Dream Land. Accompanied by her furry friend Estebaldo, the two observe the animals and the stars until the yawning commences.

Although Bea gets annoyed at her younger brother, she discovers that being his older sister is not that bad after all.

This book presents 17 fables written by the timeless Spanish writer Samaniego. They have been gently adapted and illustrated for young readers.

Eleneja's mother is a giraffe, but she is not. She was adopted when she was young. One day, she sets out to discover who she is and, after meeting many different kinds of animals, finally realizes why she looks the way she does.

Paula's favorite new word is 'no' and she uses it for everything. Children will enjoy seeing the consequences of her not doing what her mother tells her to do.

The color monster does not know what's going on. All of the emotions and their representative colors are all jumbled up. Will he be able to put everything back in its rightful place? This picture book offers children a wonderful way to express their...

The witch in this story is so excited about her date with the Ogre, that she tells everyone she sees. They all tell her to change something about her appearance, but, as it turns out, Ogre likes her just the way she is. Children will love to see how...

Various animals from the penguin and the firefly to the wolf and the frog explain in humorous, rhyming text why their father is the best. Readers learn about the habits of each animal, including humans, and gain pride in their fathers at the same time.

A little boy and a big white bear discover that friendship is not one-sided. It is a give and take.

One day, Willie, a green dog, meets Petra, a white dog and the two instantly connect. The next morning, he wakes up red. Embarrassed by the change in his behavior, he decides to go to the country. Luckily Ramon, the wise owl, explains what happened. ...

Spidercat is not like any another cat you have seen. For starters, he is red and blue. He also lacks the agility associated with most felines. Will he ever discover his special talent and an owner who can appreciate him?

Each Sunday, a boy and his father go to the market to sell the fruit and vegetables that they grow in the mountains. They always see the same vendors and, of course, a pesky monkey named Toto that loves to steal food from the different stalls. One...

A terrible rainstorm makes the forest animals seek shelter in a mountain cave. After the rain stops, the flooding does not recede and the animals decide to search for food and drinking water. The fox always volunteers, but someone else is chosen. He...