Authentic Literature

In this oversized picture book, a boy named Oliver walks to school on La Oca Street with his parents. One week, they cannot go with him, so they ask different family members and friends to accompany him. Each person has a different occupation and...

Hospitals can be scary places, especially for children. In this graphic novel, a girl named Belen is nervous because it is her first time in the hospital. She meets a boy named Daniel who has been there many times due to a blood illness. He helps her...

The life of a cavegirl is not exactly easy, but it's nothing that Lia cannot handle. Things become more complicated after a meteor shower separates her from her clan.

Kai's clan takes refuge in a cave after a series of natural disasters. They never expected the entrance to become blocked or that they would see and hear strange things. How will Kai and other cavemen manage to get out?

After Maia's cat loses a limb in an accident, she hopelessly wonders if one day, like her plants, his leg will grow back. This incident helps Maia understand her new classmate's disability. He's missing a leg, just like her cat, but that's no reason to...

Rutilia goes to the post office every morning to read the letters children write about what they would like for their birthdays. One day, a girl sends a letter asking for a hippo! How will Ruti handle this request?

From award-winning author Antonio García Teijeiro comes this lovely collection of poems that invoke the beauty of the sea. The verses encourage readers to never stop dreaming.

Millaray, who lives in the city, invites her friend Catalina to visit her family in the Mapuche community of Curarrehue in Southern Chile. Readers will get the chance to learn about this indigenous culture and history along with Catalina. A glossary is...

These rhyming verses introduce readers to the children and countries of the Americas, from the United States to Chile. A map, glossary, and illustrated list of capital cities are included.

Bruno is a stork that can no longer fly because he broke his wing. He decides to learn to read and write. After this accomplishment, he writes stories about the other animals in the forest. This makes his friends feel special.

The Mammothon, the crazy mammoth race, is about to begin. Pepe, Mona, and Niam do not plan to participate. Something unexpected changes their plans, puts them to the test, and helps them to solve a hairy mystery.

Because many students at the Verne school like to write, Pat, the librarian turtle, takes the kids on a trip back in time to meet Princess Enheduanna, the first female writer in history. Since she feels quite alone in her work, Sebas and Daniela...

Filomena, the new shaman, is convinced the neighbors have cast a spell. Her antidotes will turn the village upside down. Only Pepe's ability to turn into a dinosaur, combined with Mona Sapiens's intelligence and Nian Dertal's way with animals, will be...

Luis's sister is a dragon. A neighbor objects to her living there. This short novel is a beautiful allegory about brotherly love and respect for diversity.

Marisa has had enough with the Chinki Plonkis, the super popular toys. Since she doesn't have one, her classmates ignore her. During one lonely recess, she discovers a secret society, which she uses to her advantage.

The poems in this book invoke the sights, sounds, and feelings of the different seasons. The illustrations perfectly compliment the verses.

The poor inhabitants of Mothville are being terrorized by a horrible giant who won’t let them speak Spanish and a monster with six trunks who wants to steal their water. Good thing they can count on the wise dog Wicket. This book comes with a separate...

A poet composes verses and music inspired by nature and the sound of the birds. Much to his surprise, the birds come and accompany him, turning a tree near his home into the concert tree.

They say that wormholes are magic passageways to amazing places. Thomas Mole and Little Toribio Mole are about to embark on an unforgettable journey.

One day, Baldomero decides to steal the sun and he is quite happy with the result. The plants wither, the animals become confused, and the townsfolk become grouchy and hostile for the lack of food. Enjoying his handiwork, he notices one young girl does...

The chest of dreams is filled with magical characters, happiness syrup, and flying shoes. This lovely collection of poems will encourage children to use their own imaginations.

Welcome to prehistoric times! Meet the first children of the world including, Mona Sapiens, a most unusual inventor, Crok Magnon, a big brute, and Pepe Saurus, the only cave boy without a special talent. Everything changes when one of Mona's potions...

This beautifully illustrated collection of poems captures the dream-like quality of nighttime. The verses feature the moon, stars, animals, and much more.

This wonderful anthology of animal poems includes selections from Colombia's best known writers of all times, including Rafael Pombo, Celso Román, Darío Samper, and Ricardo Carasquilla. Each poem is illustrated with humorous drawings.

Osvaldo wants to be a musician. He moves to a big city and enrolls in the conservatory. He discovers he is no good at piano, flute or drums, but, just as he is about to lose hope, he realizes he is not as clumsy as he thought.

Nacho, Maria, and their grandmother visit their friend Augusto, a scientist who want to introduce them to his new pet Regina the dinosaur! She feels lonely among the humans and has a plan to make new friends. This book contains a section with factual...

Miguel and Sabina are curious about what's inside the park's off-limits woods. They imagine all sorts of scary things to explain why their parents won't let them go there. They must solve the mystery no matter what.

A stranger has arrived in the forest. The inhabitants, which are all characters from famous fairy tales, believe he's the genie with the magic lamp. They come up with a list of wishes, which Riding Hood organizes and presents to the genie. Little do...

Juanito, a little boy from a fishing village, used to love the water until a giant wave capsized his canoe. While dreaming one night, he meets a star named Maria Luisa that is scared of the night. Together they both overcome their fears.

Since Amalia is the best seamstress in town, she is asked to make an official flag. Each time she finishes one of her magnificent creations, she finds someone in need of her handiwork. When it's finally time to unveil the flag, the citizens of...

Each year for her birthday, the narrator of this story writes a list of the presents she would like. This year, however, her parents ask her to only pick things that cannot be owned. This edition has been adapted from the original to make it easier to...

The life of the Sonsonete family changes when they are sent a box that knows lots of folk songs. A contest is organized to see who can defeat this musical box. Children will discover the beauty of these traditional songs.

You might think that the Super Minis are just two kids playing in costumes, but they will surprise everyone when they actually find a super villain! This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Our famous little superheroes are in search of adventures to save the world. At the same time, they are determined to win a comic book contest. They will just have to defeat their rivals to achieve this goal.

With the help of a new babysitter and a healthy imagination, Raul manages to overcome his fears.

After Ricardo and his family move to the country, his cat starts acting strangely. He often disappears and comes back with a series of gifts. What could he be up to?

When the director of the Verne School notices that none of the students did projects on women for Science Day, she takes them all on a magical journey to meet Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin, and others. This chapter book contains activities at the end...

When students return from break, they discover that a very old tree is going to be cut down to make way for a new school building. Protests immediately start and the children soon choose sides both for and against the construction. The principal...

Ideal for explaining the plight of refugees to children, this moving picture book parallels the migration of geese in the winter with a family that must leave a war-torn region. Both must go away for survival, even though the journey could be dangerous...

Eva, a daring fairy, must travel from planet to planet to obtain what she needs to make a star for a friend's magic wand. In so doing, she teaches the reader about the solar system. This chapter book contains activities to enhance comprehension.