Authentic Literature

Would you like to meet the most beloved doggie duet singers in the entire world? Mother and daughter Luna and Ranchera were born in the Wild West. Their lives were not always easy. Discover how they overcame hunger and achieved international fame.

Once upon a time, there were two very poor families who shared a house. One rainy day, they invited an elderly lady to come inside. As a thank you, she left them two magic pumpkins. In this uplifting picture book, readers will see how this special...

Berta loves video games. Her older brother Pablo loves talking on his cell phone. Her younger brother Gael loves cartoons. Their father spends hours on his tablet and their mother is always on the computer. One day, their parents decide everyone...

This is the story of a young girl whose life is suddenly turned upside down. Once bombs start raining down, she flees with her family in rubber rafts. She makes it to the other side of the Mediterranean, but many refugees do not. A poignant note by...

This picture book offers a wonderful way to explain hyperactivity to children. A boy named Javi is frequently getting in trouble at school and at home. Always accompanied by a young titi monkey, he explains how he feels and why he does what he does. ...

Chispa has decided that he is all grown up and wants to work instead of going to school. After his mother and wise Mr. Owl make a few career suggestions, he realizes that school is where he truly wants to be.

Every spring, Otto would run along the path by the wall to pick wild strawberries. One day, he discovers an enormous rock blocking his way. Upset at first and not knowing what to do, he decides to climb it. Once on top, he begins to see his world from...

Clara, the albino daughter of the dorm cook, has never gone to school and does not know how to read. One night, she meets a young man named Federico, who turns out to be none other than Federico García Lorca before he was famous. This meeting changes...

A mother explains to her child what the color red is in an engaging, lyrical way.

One afternoon in the park, Ona meets a bear. Frightened at first, the two become friends. The bear tells her he escaped from the circus with the dream of being a poet. The little girl decides to help the bear accomplish his goal in this beautiful...

In 1913, during the Mexican Revolution, Petra Luna's mother dies. Before her father is forced to fight with the federales, the 12-year-old promises to take care of her grandmother and siblings. When the federales attack her town, Petra and her family...

Hermes is given a diary after telling his younger brother that Santa Claus does not exist and breaking his mother’s computer. With no video games all summer as a punishment, he writes about his vacation and feelings.

Once upon a time, there were three fairy godmothers who longed for a princess to look after, but they were never chosen. One day, a knock on their door changed their lives and they were whisked off to the palace of King Descolorido XVII and a Half. ...

Alicia answers an ad for a cave painter. This unstoppable cave girl hops on the Bison Express, aces the interview, and ends up changing her life for the better.

This book is full of hope for a better future. The narrator imagines a world without conflict, poverty, pollution, inequalities, and judgements. With sparse text and gentle illustrations, it's a wonderful choice for classroom discussion.

It's Christmas, and everyone in Pepin's house is busy getting ready to celebrate with family. After all the guests arrive, the young bunny asks a very important question that will make readers reflect upon the true meaning of the holiday.

In a faraway city, there are many mysteries, but than greater than Lucas's smile. You can see it day and night, 365 days a year: 366 days if it's a leap year. Scientists come from all over the world to study this phenomenon. One day, a determined girl...

In this rhyming board book, a mouse enters a home inhabited by cats and causes quite a stir!

Sometimes a storm of emotions clouds a little girl's head. Her mother helps her deal with her feelings and tells the same thing happens to her. This picture book shows children how to deal with frustration.

While Wolf gets dressed, different forest animals ask him where he is. Children will delight in seeing what happens when he is finally ready.

Antonio travels on all sorts of vehicles with wheels. Children will be delighted to see why he is so determined to get to his destination.

This volume book Argentina opens with the folktale El Coquena, followed by an informational section that covers the different aspects of the Jujuy and Salta regions, Argentina's geography, fauna, sports, music, andmore. It includes an easy-to-make...

The telegraph has been buzzing all morning, but everyone is too busy planning the annual explorers meeting to notice. Fata and Pemba are about to leave for the Arctic to search for a rescue boat that disappeared in 1850 in search of John Franklin. To...

Carlos and Martina witness a terrible accident. A young man on a motorcycle crashes into a tree, and his backpack goes flying. In it, they find a valuable painting. Why does he have it? The kids decide to investigate. This novel will introduce...

When a bird overhears a lady ordering 12 rotisserie chickens for next Sunday, he knows he must swing into action. He organizes a rescue, but how will he pull it off if chickens cannot fly? Are they doomed?

Rutilia goes to the post office every morning to read the letters children write about what they would like for their birthdays. One day, a girl sends a letter asking for a hippo! How will Ruti handle this request?

The Three Little Pigs do not want to come and play because they do not have a Christmas tree. Wolf and the other forest animals decide to look for one. Will they be able to bring a little magic to the Pigs' holiday?

It's daytime, but it's so dark and the wind is blowing. A summer storm is on its way! This picture book shows what people do before, during, and after the rain.

When the teacher asks her students to draw their favorite animal, Amelia immediately thinks of the rhinos she saw at the zoo. She spends extra time on the assignment to capture the sad look in their eyes. When she hands it in, she does not get the...

One morning, Samira wakes up and learns that the empty corner where she and the neighborhood kids play will soon disappear. Is there any way to save it? This picture book teaches children the importance of getting involved in causes that matter to them.

This traditional song is presented in board book format. The endearing rhyme will be popular with young children.

Emilio's parents want nothing to do with Emilio’s uncle Cristian because they blame him for Emilio's grandfather's death, who suffered a heart attack after his son told him he was gay. Emilio's parents do not accept anyone who is gay or eats meat. ...

Watch a group of diverse young children get ready for bed in this colorful, inclusive board book.

Tobias the spider is happy when he hears he is getting a sibling. He never expected 99 of them! Nothing turns out quite what he expected, but, with time, he learns to appreciate the newcomers.

In this endearing book, a little girl talks about her father. As a boy, he used to draw dinosaurs. Now, he's an architect and draws plans. Although he is a perfectionist, he tells her it's okay to sometimes draw outside of the lines. No matter how...

One day, the dragon of the mountain eats the Sun. Immediately, everything freezes. The wizard's son returns from a quest and realizes he must save his village. His successful mission ends up changing his life in a most unexpected way.

Puro Pelo hates staying over at her aunt's house because it is very scary. One night, she hears a sound at the door. Terrified, she opens it to find a zombie dog who needs her help. She overcomes her fears, defeats an evil witch, and comes to the...

Since Mumus is a somewhat clumsy ghost that does not scare anyone, he is sent to school to learn how to be a good monster. The adventure begins when a family moves into the castle where the ghosts live. Mumu thinks he will be able to scare the girl,...

A chicken named Clementina takes a trip underwater in a submarine to search for treasure. In this rhyming picture book, along the way, she meets all sorts of marine animals and cleans up the ocean. Readers will be delighted to discover the treasure she...

A doodle that lives in a pencil point is shy and has low self-esteem because he is not perfect like a circle or a square. The pencil helps him realize how special he is and tells him he can be anything he wants to be.