Authentic Literature

María's grandmother can knit all sorts of amazing things. When she passes away, she leaves María a beautiful star, which helps the young girl deal with her loss.

Leila is very determined to be the best at everything she does. Her house is full of trophies, and she has her eyes set on winning the baking contest. Things do not go according to her plans, but she learns that losing is not the end of the world.

A robin cannot get to sleep because there are lights and music everywhere. An owl tells him it's Christmas. Will the robin be able to get some sleep as well as some holiday spirit?

This colorful book contains traditional rhymes, tongue twisters, and riddles that were handpicked by award-winning author Sergio Andricaín. It provides a wonderful way to introduce children to the richness of the Spanish language.

This stunning, poetic picture books conveys the danger to both flora and fauna caused by forest fires. It will inspire both adults and children to support organizations that protect the forests, which are the Earth’s lungs.

Blue is so much more than a color. It's fragrant, subtle, happy, melodic, glacial, and so much more.

A girl asks her mother to describe what green is. The answer is poetic. It will have children thinking about colors in a much more profound way.

Every Wednesday at noon, the narrator and his classmates get to use their imagination and play with masks from all over the world. Readers will gain an understanding of their significance for different cultures.

While gazing up at the sky, Fish realizes he is bored and needs a change. He decides to leave the water for dry land. After some time in the city, while gazing up at the sky, he sees a flock of birds. If you are lucky, maybe you will see a fish flying...

This book celebrates differences. Some of the characters include a three-legged elephant, a turtle that doesn't have a shell, and router with no Wi-Fi. It teaches children to accept everyone.

In this rhyming picture book, an elderly lady, in her role of grandmother, takes care of 10 naughty children. Counting down as each one escapes, what's going to happen when their mother arrives to an empty house?

One day, the pigeons start bringing messages to the people in the park. These simple notes end up brightening everyone's mood. Who could be behind it and why?

Mateo has two homes. While staying at his father's house, Mateo sees a bird outside the window. He cannot understand its language at first but begins to ask it questions. Eventually the boy learns a very important message from the bird.

A family decides to go on a picnic one Sunday in spring. With everyone busy doing their own things, only the son sees the picnic basket moving and then disappearing. After he investigates, he realizes his family will never believe what happened.

Pablo Neruda's poem about a man who captures a star is presented in picture book format.

In a book many will identify with, a little boy lists what many might consider his faults: he's messy, goes crazy for French fries, and asks too many questions to name a few. He realizes that no one is perfect, and he accepts himself for the way he is.

Narciso the elephant has performed the same peanut act in the circus 1,825 times and he can't do it anymore. He plots his escape, but things do not go according to plan.

This picture book conveys the power of food and memory. As the grandchildren grow up and get to eat at the adult table, their grandmother's international dishes transport them to faraway lands. Information about each dish is provided at the end.

When a friend's mother asks young Marta what she wants to be when she grows up, she doesn't know how to answer. Should she choose to be a surgeon like her mom, a chef like her dad, a scientist like cousin? Her parents reassure her, letting her know she...

A charming fable in rhyme about a mouse that learns a lesson when she snubs a suitor of her own kind, hoping to marry someone more important.

This well-known poem by the great Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío is enhanced by beautiful black-and-white illustrations.

When Moncho gets angry, he throws terrible fits. His parents, classmates, and teachers decide to give him a taste of his own medicine. His grandmother helps him see the error of his ways.

El Gallinero is one of the slums in Madrid. This book shows readers what life is like for the people that live there. Despite the conditions, the children in this book continue to play, hope, and dream.

In this colorful, small-size, rhyming picture book, Emperor Moctezuma is in a foul mood. What could possibly cheer him up? This book contains a glossary and introduces readers to the ancient Mexican drink called xocoatl.

A little girl named Alice and her cat rest under a tree. Alice falls asleep and dreams that she is a cat. When she follows a white mouse, she ends up in Wondermeowland. Children and adults alike will like this furry twist to the classic tale.

Ines brings home two fish that she captures at the beach. Her parents tell her she should return them to the ocean. That night, she has a dream that transports her underwater, where she learns the importance of maintaining that ecosystem and the need...

A young boy, who has always wanted a pet but is allergic to cats and dogs, receives a fortune cookie with a message about a dinosaur. He takes it has a sign that he will have a dinosaur as a pet. Could he be right?

A little girl asks her mother what is the color violet like. The poetic response will awaken all of the child's senses.

A little girl asks her mother what is the color white like. The poetic response will awaken all of the child's senses.

Brothers and sisters play together, fight together, cry together, and laugh together. No matter what their differences are, they always love each other.

One day, the wind finds a lost letter. The rain had washed away the address of the sender and the person it was sent to. After opening the envelope and discovering that the letter simply says 'I love you,' the wind decides to deliver it to the ornery...

The mother in this delightful picture book is always in a hurry and she wants to find a way to get everywhere faster. Sometimes, though, you have to be careful what you wish for…

Rocio misses her grandmother in Central America when she moves with her family to the United States. When it’s Rocio's birthday, her grandmother sends her a box filled with special gifts and, of course, lots of love.

A young boy leaves his house early in the morning. He has to walk nine kilometers to get to school. That's over five and a half miles! Readers will notice illustrations of birds in the stunning artwork. Information about them can be found at the end...

Alika is sleeping in her mother's arms. She is happy because she was told that, when she wakes up, her mother would give her what they both have been wanting for a long time. What could it be? This picture book offers a very subtle way of teaching...

After a snack at Tiger's house, everyone has to pick up the containers and leftover food. Tiger doesn't know if he should put them in the same bag. Elephant, Crocodile, and Orangutan teach him about recycling.

It's super hot in the jungle and the four friends decide to take a dip. Tiger, Crocodile, and Orangutan quickly get in the water, but what's going on with Elephant? He finally tells them that he’s afraid because he does not know how to swim.

Orangutan has invited Crocodile, Elephant, and Tiger to a slumber party. When it comes time for bed, Orangutan wants to keep playing. Will his friends be able to convince him to go to sleep?

Crocodile is scared when he experiences his first loose tooth. He imagines it's the start of many terrible things. His friends reassure him that he has nothing to worry about.

Every night, an elderly lady receives a visit from her friend. One night, he shows up to find her house is empty. Where could she be? He is in for quite a delightful surprise in this rhyming story.