Authentic Literature

A teddy bear and a wooden tiger come to life and accompany two children to school who could really use their help. This delightful story demonstrates the power of valor, friendship, and love. Advanced vocabulary words that appear in blue throughout the...

Rabbit thinks Worm is disgusting because of what he eats. Worm will not be deterred. This amusing graphic novel shows children that friendship can prevail in spite of differences.

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.

Berta and Blas love to read. One day, out from their book pop Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, and the Big Bad Wolf! Everyone starts to run. Maybe they don't actually have anything to fear.

Every night, Kibo the rhinoceros writes about the sights and sounds of the savanna. Naki the heron takes the pages, creates a book, and brings it to the city. The first to find it is Camilo the lion. He shares it with a friend, who shares it with a...

Castor wants to take a selfie. He finds the perfect spot, but when he takes the shot, he’s photobombed by a rabbit! That's just the beginning of animals wanting to be in the picture. Will he ever be able to take the selfie he planned?

In this rhyming story, a princess who lives in a book of fairy tales that few library patrons read, is sad. One day, a girl opens another rarely read book and out pops a pirate. Thus begins the most unlikely of love stories.

Moving is never easy. The little girl in this book has lived all over the world and is constantly being asked where she is from. After many years, countries, and experiences, she discovers where she truly belongs.

Ana does not know what to think when Aunt Trina comes to her house. People say she's difficult and crazy. Ana has to divide her Sundays between Trina and her social media. What begins as an obligation turns into an enjoyable time learning about the...

Camila was born on a farm in Europe in a country with drastic temperature changes. When she moves to a tropical place with eternal spring, she acts out. Could she have mad cow disease? Advanced vocabulary words that appear in orange throughout the...

Animal dads show little children that there are many ways to say I love you.

This rhyming board book teaches young children where different animals live. It saves the best one for last!

In this rhyming story, Timoteo does not like to bathe or tidy up his house. His friends help him learn the importance of being clean.

In this rhyming picture book, Pepito the mouse want his cheese all to himself. He soon learns the importance of sharing and friendship.

Onsen is the name given to the thermal baths in Japan. This story was inspired by the monkeys that live in the Jigokudani Valley. It shows them enjoying both the warm water and the mountains. The simple text captures their peaceful existence.

Clara Clarisa, the librarian of the world's smallest library, can choose the perfect book for patrons by just looking at them. One day, three mysterious people show up who appear to be looking for something more than a book. Ramona and Guido, two kids...

In the middle of a busy city, a plant begins to grow by a lamp post. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the flowers turn into watermelons. No one seems to notice until one day, a little girl decides to make a car out of the giant fruit. Others soon follow...

Jenny has been very sad since her parents split up. Her mother meets someone new and Jenny fears she might lose her all together when her mother leaves for a six-month scholarship. She goes to stay with her grandmother and befriends a dragon named...

Emma is scared to sleep in a bed by herself and her stuffed animals want to help her. How will they be able to do that when they have their own fears?

Rizos Blancos is a sheep that cannot sleep. She asks friends and family for advice, but nothing helps until her grandmother comes up with the solution.

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.

Margot is insecure because she is taller than everyone else. A seashell contest with her cousins help her find the self-confidence she needs. Gerard moves from France to a Spanish-speaking country. Some classmates laugh at his accent and the fact that...

The little girl in the first story is scared of the dark. How will she get through her first sleepover without the other girls realizing that? In the second story, a little boy is reluctant to participate in certain camp activities. He finds the...

Lala does not feel like she fits in with her family or at school, where her classmates ignore her and secretly make fun of her. She is having a very rough time dealing with her father's death. She shares his fascination of insects. After getting in...

Tami is highly praised for always being on time, braking smoothly, and never being distracted. At night, he asks himself questions about nature. One day, instead of passengers, he is asked to transport dried fruit and nuts. Halfway during his trip, a...

Spanning two continents, this book presents sacred tales from Alaska to Argentina. Information about the featured indigenous groups and a glossary are included.

With eight kids and somewhat extravagant parents, the Numerozzis are not your typical family. Readers will have a good laugh as they wach them prepare to leave the house in the morning.

Once upon a time, in a magical land filled with fairies, dragons, and knights, a young waiter at the Fat Ogre Inn accidentally gets transferred the powers belonging to the evil wizard Calderaus. He doesn't know how to use them and Calderaus wants them...

Pong is a happy robot. He lives in the country with his best friend Camila. There is only one thing that upsets him: the doctor told him he does not have a heart. Will he ever hear the beating sound he longs for? Could Camila have the solution?

In this rhyming story, Tom Thumb and his siblings find a castle and decide to go inside. When the ogre who lives there sees them, he tells them they are his next meal. They stall him by teaching him about proper hygiene, social distancing, and mask...

A little girl enjoyed a peaceful, happy life until the big catastrophe came and ruined everything. Readers will be quite surprised to realize what, or should I say who, she is referring to?

Milo believes that one day he will turn into a ferocious wolf. When he learns that he has to train all day to achieve his goal, he worries that he will have to change who he is. His friends help him hone his skills and make him realize that he can...

Don Osito was Salvador Dalí's sister's beloved teddy bear. In this charming picture book, Don Osito shares his memories about the painter, his sister, and their friend Federico García Lorca. Short biographies of these important figures are included at...

Daniela is fascinated by Amelia, a writer who has come to the house with the red roof. Her arrival has unleashed Daniela's imagination. Amelia realizes that the girl's great ability to make up stories is a defense mechanism to deal with her family's...

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.

The grandfather in this story forgets everything, including his wife's name, which floor he needs to go to, and his favorite expressions. Luckily, he always remembers how much he loves his granddaughter.

Madani is the best player on the team even though he plays barefoot. He saves all his money in a box for a special purchase. His teammates think he is going to buy cleats to improve his game, but he shows everyone that his best move happened off the...

There is strength in numbers and in this incredible story children will learn the value of solidarity and teamwork. Only with a spirit of togetherness can a group of jungle animals work together to survive a terrible and unexpected flood.

Many people believe that poetry, especially for children, must rhyme. That's not true. With 36 poets from 10 different countries, this anthology introduces children to the richness of the Spanish language with poems that focus on imagery and words. ...

In this award-winning picture book, Carlitos lives in a small town with his mother and grandmother. From his house, he can see the city of San Juan. One day, he makes the decision to travel there and look for his father. Along the way, he learns the...