Authentic Literature

Nature is full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Where do they come from? Who hides them? Will they be found?

While Valentino is visiting his grandmother, a strange warning appears on the neighbor's door. Unsettled, Valentino, accompanied by his faithful dog, investigates every corner of the neighborhood. Everyone is a suspect in this case!

Tired of being idle, a young princess decides to find a suitable pair of feet. Feet of all kinds come to her door--big and small, smelly and elegant. Just when she is convinced that she will never find the right pair, the perfect feet appear at her...

Kai's clan takes refuge in a cave after a series of natural disasters. They never expected the entrance to become blocked or that they would see and hear strange things. How will Kai and other cavemen manage to get out?

This delightful picture book captures children's fascination with dinosaurs. An older brother tells his baby sister all about these amazing prehistoric animals after a trip to the museum. Interesting facts about dinosaurs are presented at the end of...

This award-winning novel introduces readers to the Aborigine culture of Australia. The N'Wone, or water women, are vital to surviving life in the desert. They can hear everything, including the flapping wings of the White-Billed Crows or the whisper of...

Lila adores Lola, her pet tiger. They love to walk through the city streets and eat churros and chocolate for breakfast. There's no chance Lola would prefer to return to the jungle, right?

This oversized picture book presents thirteen scenarios that teach children about empathy. Follow a group of siblings and friends as they help one another, stand up to bullies, confront fears, and much more.

When Mr. Roski first saw it, he thought it was the most boring store ever. Still, he decided to rent it. Two months later, Lala Bengala walks into his salon. He adds color and wow to her life. In his one-of-a-kind establishment, where men, women,...

Work is being done at Sara's school. You will never believe what is unearthed during excavations and what happens if you take even a little stone! Good thing Sara has help to figure out what is going on and make sure her school gets back to normal.

In this delightful rhyming book, readers can practice counting backwards from ten to one with irresistible dogs.

This book provides a splendid introduction to the poetry of Cuban author Nicolás Guillén. Full of fun and excitement, its riddles and songs reflect the poet's great originality.

This delightful board book, with its origami style illustrations, teaches young children about marine life and accepting differences.

Bear knows that there is nothing better than hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any. He decides to visit his friend’s houses to see who has some to spare.

In this poetic, rhyming board book, young children will learn how expressive eyes can be. Some have luminous looks, while others have curious ones. Unfold the sturdy pages to find colorful illustrations that help explain the text.

This book contains indigenous myths about the jaguar and an informational section about different aspects of Colombia's geography, incredible biodiversity, sports, music, literature, and more. It includes an easy-to-make recipe, an Afro-Colombian nursery...

Have you ever wondered what tomorrow will bring? These delightful poems teach readers that it will offer new beginnings, time to contemplate our surroundings, changes in nature, love, and much more.

The circus is coming to town! What better way to capture the excitement than through this colorful collection of poems? It poetically describes the jobs of the different performers.

Sara befriends Bruma, a girl who dresses in black, claims to be from Belarus, and has a terrifying smile. A meteorite that appears every 250 years is about to pass over their school. Bruma and her aunt appear to have dangerous plans for the event. ...

After learning how to howl at the moon, Wolf just wanted to sing. His neighbors were none too happy with the nonstop racket. A surprise invitation to Wolf's house changed the way friends viewed his performance.

It’s fall, and Bear is all alone. Accompany her through the seasons. When spring arrives, she receives a sweet surprise.

Lucas is on the spectrum. Diana, his younger sister, was raised with the responsibility of taking care of him, and they have always been very close. Changes are beginning to happen that affect Diana's social life. She feels trapped between the desire to...

A child wakes up one morning and discovers one shoe is missing! Where could it have gone? Soon letters arrive from many countries. The shoe has decided to travel the world! This original tale introduces readers to a unique friendship and the art of...

Chop is not your typical fox. He would rather eat a crunchy piece of watermelon than a rabbit. One day, he hears about the great parties thrown in the Valley of Vegetarians. He really wants to go, but how will he be accepted? Readers will love his...

In this rhyming board book, everyone wants to know why bear is crying. The answer will both surprise and move you.

After emigrating to a new country, Juan is very nervous about starting school. To make things even worse, a classmate bullies him relentlessly from day one. Juan feels shame and anger, and then he wants to get back at her. He devises a plan with his new...

Why are the animals being so quiet? Find out in this colorful board book that teaches children opposites and animal sounds.

Welcome to Villa Verde! The short stories in this book present vignettes of life in the town. The adorable animal protagonists are sure to delight young readers.

Someone has stolen Oitlia's revolutionary recipe! She has emailed her cousins from the Secret Feather Society to investigate the case. They travel to Plume York, and immediately round up a group of suspects. The guilty party, motive, and ending will...

Nadia never says anything. People think she is so well behaved. What happens to all the feelings that she does not talk about? This picture book teaches children the importance of expressing what they are feeling.

In this moving picture book, a little girl misses her grandmother. She realizes that when she looks inside her heart, she can see, hear, smell, and enjoy her once again.

In Flora's class, there is a new kid who makes fun of everything and everybody. Flora comes up with a solution before the teacher could even address the situation.

Leo is very sad because his family has changed. There are many things that he does not understand. While looking outside his bedroom window, he sees two caterpillars that are always together. One day, however, everything changes. Thanks to this, Leo...

A tadpole envisions what it will be like when he and the others grow up. He realizes that he will face fears, make friends, have disagreements, find new paths, and so much more.

A group of scientists comes from a distant planet to study life on Earth. They think the planet is beautiful but cannot understand the behavior of its inhabitants. Their observations will make readers contemplate the way we act.

Meet Dali. He is either a furry little beast or a gentle kitty when he feels like it. This loving tribute to cats perfectly portrays feline behavior.

Poor Belzi! He's trapped at the fair and cannot get back to the underworld because he has lost his horns. They will only grow back if he does bad things. Some children try to help him, but he's a pathologically good demon.

Death is a very difficult issue to discuss with children. This book uses fruit characters to make the subject less frightening. After Pilu the Pineapple goes to heaven, her friends try to find her. They learn that although they miss her, following her...

After Maia's cat loses a limb in an accident, she hopelessly wonders if one day, like her plants, his leg will grow back. This incident helps Maia understand her new classmate's disability. He's missing a leg, just like her cat, but that's no reason to...

Every day, Skunk carefully gathers all the ingredients he needs for dinner. Along the way home, he stops to offer a ride to some friends. What could possibly go wrong?