Authentic Literature

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Cristian never imagined the number of adventures he would have when he started looking for work. Blanca had no idea where she would study to become a nature fairy. When their paths cross, they never expected that a world full of dragons, witches,...

Nico is not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. Each time he mentions a new idea, his family tells him he will be whatever he wants. This encouraging picture book will make children contemplate different professions.

Pink Monster tells the story of how Blue Monster found his true calling and changes life in the forest for the better. This book teaches the important concepts of respect, acceptance, and empathy.

Tiana, her family, and her dog, along with many others, leave their town due to a terrible drought. Mateo and his brother welcome the strangers with kindness as opposed to others that want them out of there. Tiana warns her friends about the high risk...

Oscar finds a real treasure--a book--and learns about different animals. Children will enjoy reading about the different species just like he did.

In this rhyming, cumulative picture book, Spry Fly bakes a cake and its enticing aroma brings a series of visits. Based on a Russian folktale, it makes an ideal read-aloud.

Rita longs to enter the Great Magic Cave in order to become the witch she would like to be. Her background and lack of ability with the wand will make her quest quite difficult.

Meet Marcos Mostaza. He is almost 11 years old and he would love to live near Disney World in Florida. For the meantime, he must content himself with living with his family near Zaragoza and hanging out with his friends Hanif and Lorena. The book...

Anton and family have to move in order to hide the fact that they are zombies. Perhaps no one will notice that his eye has fallen out . Also, how will they turn his grandmother into a fellow zombie if she is practically deaf? Readers will love the mix...

Alejandra is a forgetful girl who is always in a hurry. Written in rhyming text, this is a loving tribute by the author to his daughter.

These poems offer a creative, fun way to teach children about different animals from Latin America.

In a clever take on Ten Little Monkeys, this time ten little mariachis are ready to play. Something happens to each of the musicians until there is only one left. Told in rhyme, this book will help children to learn to count backwards.

This thought-provoking collection of poems explores peace and solidarity from different points of view. From far-away lands to fictional countries to the reality of the world that surrounds us, this book masterfully maps the human experience.

In this novel, written by a mountain climber, Fata receives a telegram from her old friends Irvine and Mallory asking for her help. She is a mountain fairy, but she knows that she will need to count her friend Pemba in order to be successful. He is...

Razzgo, a vegetarian tiger, Indo, a gorgeous frog, and Zas, a fast sloth, live first-hand the difficulties of growing up in a superficial and intolerant world. The book is a moving tale of friendship and solidarity.

One morning, Atina and her family get a strange visitor. Agatha, a relative no one has ever heard of, moves in and changes everyone's lives. Antonio, her new neighbor and friend, helps Atina foil Agatha's horrible plans.

Jairo Aníbal Niño has written a unique collection of poems and short stories designed to help children deal with any fear or anxiety they feel about medicine and going to the doctor.

This Pemon Indian tale tells of a firefly that rejects the love of a scraggly raspberry bush, only to regret his decision later when the bush produces its luscious fruit.

Mateo had a very special relationship with his grandfather. After he dies, his mother and older sister clean out his room and do not allow Mateo inside, who wanted to retrieve a special box of 'treasures' that only he knows about. After hearing that...

Maria loves to play soccer. She gathers up her courage to ask to join the best soccer club in the area. At first, the boys laugh at her because she's a girl, but she wins them over with her great skills and tenacity.

Horse has woken up early to go to the new market. He wants to try the yummy fruit. He's not the only one who has the idea. Other farm animals ask to go with him. Will they all make it? This delightful picture book is filled with onomatopoeia and...

What kid doesn't wish for a snow day? Two brothers awaken to find the city covered in a beautiful white sheet. Join in the fun as they play with their friends and enjoy winter's gift.

In this rhyming board book, a little girl has an aquatic adventure with marine animals one moonlit night.

This fun board book helps young children learn the alphabet. A girl says what she can with each letter. For example, with the g, she plays the guitar, with the i, she goes to an island, and with the s, she plants seeds.

The classic song comes alive in this colorful board book. Children will especially love the beak that appears when they open one of the spreads.

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...

Sheep loves playing with cars. Little Turkey loves to cook. The other students in their class laugh at them. While on a field trip, they save the day and change how the others act toward them and each other. This book comes with a separate workbook...

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who had a furry dog, a cow, and old goat, and a cunu cunu plant. One morning, she went to cut seven leaves from the plant to make tea to soothe her upset stomach, but the goat had eaten it. In this...

Can you imagine humans made of corn or a mysterious woman who turns into a quetzal? In this book, you will find ten extraordinary Indigenous legends filled with gods, magic, and inexplicable phenomena. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun...

It's a beautiful day outside. Marina the bear takes her new baby outside to introduce him to all her neighbors. Each one gives her advice on what she should do with her baby, and she grows increasingly upset. She goes home and finds a way to politely...

Renata is a loving, playful cat that has a spot on her head that changes color depending on her mood. When she gets angry, she has an infallible formula that helps calm her down. Children will be able to count backwards and use her technique.

Pecas is a small owl that gets picked on at school. One day, he meets a girl who loves his spots. She changes the way his classmates view him, and, more importantly, how he feels about himself.

In this rhyming board book, it's time for the young bunnies to go to bed. Each one sleeps in a different way.

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.

This compendium of fantastic creatures is, well, fantastic. Readers of all ages will be fascinated by the unique illustrations and clever poems describing unicorns, werewolves, and dragons, among other mythological creatures.

Artists find inspiration in many places. A trip to the heart of Africa, with its multi-hued land, colors, flavors, and secrets, changed the author/illustrator's outlook and had a great impact on his creative expression.

Two titans of Colombian children's literature have adapted Aesop's classic fable. Children will love seeing how friendship blossomed between Lion and Mouse.

This ingenious book teaches children the alphabet and the sound the letters make in an unforgettable way. For example, the letter A is drawn as a howling wolf and the G is a growling tiger. It makes learning fun and irresistible!