Authentic Literature

Based on the opera Turandot, the emperor's daughter does not want to get married. Each potential suitor must answer three things correctly or risk losing his head. A poor young man pretends to be a prince and, with his intelligence and cleverness,...

After the sheep loses her shadow while escaping from the wolf, she tries in vain to get another one. Other animals offer to give her their shadows, but they do not quite fit. The solution comes in an unlikely form. This book comes with a separate...

When Boris and Mimi's father's job moves the family to Chile, they find student protests, close encounters, millions of stars, and new friends. Boris discovers that words, soccer, and technology are the best way to connect with people in this new land.

As the Day of the Dead approaches, Lupita and her Uncle Urbano welcome the monarch butterflies, which Uncle Urbano has told his niece are the souls of their beloved deceased relatives. This year, however, the holiday will feel quite different for Lupita...

In this modern take on Little Red Riding Hood, Celulinda texts her grandmother and tells her she is bringing her a cake for her birthday. Along the way, she encounters the Big Bad Wolf, who takes a shortcut to grandma's when he finds out where she is...

This book contains seven short stories featuring robot protagonists with different jobs to do. Readers will meet Teobaldo, the fireman, Robiño, the striker, Telurio, the pirate, and other fun characters.

Children can be scared of many things. The three stories in this delightfully illustrated book will encourage readers to face their fears head on.

A little girl pictures what her life would be like if she had a sister. She discovers the importance of family and friendship.

A little girl dreams of all the jobs she'll do when she is older. Maybe she'll be an engineer like her mother, a pilot like her brother, an archaeologist like her uncle, and so much more.

Antonia Rodenas is an award-winning author. This book presents five of her works in one: Quiero mi chupete, Un puñado de besos, Sueños, Al corro de las palabras, and Cerca de la selva.

Colorful illustrations and rhyming text teach young children about careers from A to Z.

In this rhyming board book, a young boy talks about his most unusual friend, proving to children that differences do not matter.

A little boy wonders what happens to all the kisses that you are not able to give. He finds a way to brighten up many people's day.

A little girl cannot sleep so she asks her dad to tell her the story from the other day. In each tale that he invents, the two imagine themselves as different animals. No matter the species, they are always together.

Roman is a busy, influential top executive. When his father challenges him to break his routine for a day, he does not understand the reason. He will have to decide if the important things in life are found inside or outside of the office.

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.

Told in two voices, this is the story of Socorro and her brother Paquito, who live in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. At risk because her father is on the side of the Republic, the family must flee and are able to start a new life in Venezuela.

Carrasco's neighbor uses an expression about him containing the word bird. The curious boy goes on a campaign to try and find out why. This book comes with a poster that will teach readers about different kinds of birds.

Tiger's siblings do not want to play with him because they think he's unattractive. He ends up making friends with the unlikeliest of animals. An accident with a can of paint ends of changing his life forever.

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...

When most people think of treasures, they envision gold and jewels. The children in this book teach readers what is truly important and valuable in this world: happy memories, books, dreams, teachers, and tranquility, just to name a few.

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.

A visually-impaired girl walks with her blind father to school every day. She is amazed at how perceptive her father is about people and the two turn a mundane stroll into an imaginative adventure.

Ajonjoli is bored at home. Maybe a trip to the moon will snap her out of her funk!

When her father is called upon to fight in the war, young Mulan decides to dress up like a man and take his place. During the battles, none of her fellow soldiers ever discovered her secret. This oversized edition of the famous Chinese legend contains...

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...

A family of capybaras takes refuge in a chicken coup to escape hunters back home. The chickens do not want them there and create rules that the capybaras must follow in order to stay. It takes a frightening incident to get the chickens to change their...

Much has changed in the year since Marco has come to be known as the Archer Boy. Adulthood is fast approaching and issues, such as marriage, begin to surface. Julio, Marco's uncle, receives a message that someone from his past has returned to collect...

It's been four years since Marco was given the nickname the Archer Boy. During this time, he has had to make some tough decisions. He faces new challenges with his friend and slave Aselo. A period of good luck, however, is tarnished by envy and...

When Princess Morita reaches the age to marry, all the noblemen and princes try to win her hand with lavish gifts. The court minstrel, who falls madly in love with her, realizes she is not interested in riches and woos her with the simplest, most...

We are just here on vacation assures their father; therefore, Boris and Mimi are happy enjoying all the fun things that Bogota has to offer. Everything changes once they meet the charming Gabriela and, at almost the same time, a valuable copy of Cien...

Two bugs discover that although they have very different personalities (and this can sometimes be annoying), they love each other very much.

A little girl explains why she is so passionate about math. She tells readers that it is all around them and they use it every day, even without realizing it.

Superhero Lucas wants to join his grandmother Ruth and his friend Leonor at the March 8th strike in favor of women's rights. That same day, the intergalactic wizards have decided to attack the Internet. Will Lucas and Leonor be able to contain the...

Juanito is a pirate to be feared...that is until it's time for a snack!

Macaria, an albino girl, lives with her father away from everyone to protect her from being made fun of by other children. She has the special ability to communicate with animals who have died. Thanks to a school teacher, Macaria makes friends with...

An adorable dachshund describes her typical day, the things that she likes the most, and her loving family. For a tiny dog, she has a giant heart.

Tomas, the blue monkey, is so in love with Esmeralda, the green monkey, that he thinks he has to do amazing feats to win her heart. After a while, he realizes he should just be himself.

Little Riding Hood is tired of always doing the same thing over and over again just because it's tradition. Perhaps changing her famous red cape for something multicolored will shake things up a bit.