Authentic Literature

El Ratón Pérez is the equivalent of the tooth fairy in Spanish-speaking countries. In this humorous story, a little girl named Laura gets a chance to find out what this mysterious character is really like.

Fortunato is a friendly gannet that gets lost in the Amazon. A bunch of animals decides to help him get back to his home. Along the way, Fortunato discovers the variety of species that live in the rain forest and learns how dangerous man can be.

When Sherlock Mole learns that the Queen Bee is missing, he swings into action. This illustrated chapter book teaches children about bees and provides games and projects to make readers feel like they are also on the case.

A new student comes to Miguel's class. Her name is Sabina and she is very sad because her mother recently died. She believes her mother is with the mermaids. Although others laugh at this claim, Miguel befriends her and accompanies her on a search for...

Sebas and Daniela, students from the Verne School for Young Inventors, travel back to prehistoric times thanks to a magical turtle. They meet a young boy named Knut and his pet, a baby mammoth, and they help Knut's tribe recover a valuable object. ...

Under an acacia tree, right next to the skeleton of a dromedary, a boy named Kinti finds a leather bag containing a slingshot, a copy of the Koran, and a book of poetry in a foreign language. As he grows up, he learns the power of words and is...

This very powerful picture book shows the plight of refugees through a child's eyes. The little girl in this story does not understand why she has to leave her home, where she is going or why everyone is afraid. The dark illustrations will help readers...

Fernando, Balbina, and Hopi take an unforgettable trip in a mechanical cow built by Balbina. They land in the American Southwest and meet a Hopi storyteller. He asks them to help solve the mystery of the missing sacred feather.

Readers will love the humorous twists given to fables and fairy tales, including Sleeping Beauty, The Ugly Duckling, The Tortoise and the Hare, and Snow White. It offers a fresh way of looking at the classic tales.

Readers will love the hilarious steps outlined by the author that include airplanes, harrowing escapes, mazes, and, of course, pretty paper. Don't forget to congratulate the recipient of the gift after all your effort.

Grouped by theme, this anthology offers poems of varied lengths and styles on a wide range of subjects. They include family, school, weather, nature, imagination, and identity.

Once upon a time, there was a man who had everything he ever wanted, but he still was not happy where he lived. He moved all over the world, but each place was too loud, too quiet, too messy, etc. Will he ever find the perfect home?

Miguel gets scared easily. One of his biggest fears is the large tree he passes on his way to school. One day, his dog Gustavino disappears into its roots and branches. He will have to overcome his fears and in order to find his beloved pet.

A little boy always sees a group of dogs walking in perfect formation behind a homeless man. His curiosity gets the better of him and he asks the man where the dogs came from. In this touching story, the man tells him how they all ended up living with...

This uplifting story about a parrot from the tropics that lives in a Chicago apartment shows the difficulties of moving to a new place and the importance of community. The cheerful ending can also be used to discuss the benefits of protecting wildlife.

This illustrated book introduces the famous character Don Quixote to young children. The simplified text and fanciful drawings allows them to gain an appreciation of the Spanish classic.

The myths and legends in this book come from Mexico, Chile, Nicaragua, Peru, and Argentina, providing wonderful insight into the beliefs of the early people of Latin America.

The Foster Monsters are the hottest toys. Oscar dreams of having one. When he finally gets one, an accident in his father's workshop leads him to discover the sinister truth of what goes on at the Foster Factory. Together with his friends and their...

Venezuelan children's book author Verónica Uribe has adapted 20 of Aesop's most beloved fables for children, including the City Mouse and the Country Mouse, the Tortoise and the Hare, and Belling the Cat. The adorable illustrations and the smaller size...

This fun collection of poetry contains verses about cities, home, nature, basically the world around us. Children will smile as they view everyday objects, such as a bicycle, park bench, and button in a whole new light.

Lucas is a superhero that has to rescue Leonor, a superhero that lives on the Moon. But it will not be easy at all! Children will appreciate this book that explains the different phases of the moon and their connection to the Earth's rotation.

Chac, the God of Rain, warns his young servant Muyal not to go into a secret room, but, of course, he could not resist.

Learn why frogs sing when they want it to rain in this folktale about a wise frog who outwit Yuku, the God of Rain.

A clever rabbit devises a way to save itself from being a hungry fox's meal.

In this captivating, poetic story, a young boy and his mother come across a beautiful flowering tree during a walk through the countryside. The young boy decides to take some of the beauty home with them in the form of a seed. As the tree begins to grow,...

Originally from Argentina, poet Jorge Luján now lives in Mexico. The poems in this collection range from whimsical to thought-provoking and rhythmic to prosaic. Young readers will see the poetry in the world around them through Luján’s work.

Carlos is mad at his family for five different reasons, so he decides to find a witch who can cast a spell on them. He calls a few witches that are listed in the Black Pages, but it's not so easy to find one that is willing to help him out…