Quantity of Titles Per Set (23)
We receive many requests from teachers for authentic literature. We understand the value of authentic texts and stories from authors of the Spanish speaking world. That’s why we’ve specifically created sets of solely authentic literature. Additionally, we’ve incorporated these books throughout each theme and our entire collection.
Titles may change based on availability
It was Danilito's first day in America. His family has just made a long, exhausting move from the Caribbean to New York City. The ocean and the palm trees he is familiar with are now replaced by tall buildings and crowded streets. Danilito is scared. But his worries disappear the next morning when he wakes up and Papa leads him on a magical trip of discovery. A gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.
Children will love this behind-the-scenes look at Little Red Riding Hood, as the main characters tell their side of the story and the reasons behind certain classic parts of the fairy tale. This modern interpretations offers a surprising ending.
In the town of Palenque, hardly anyone can read. Mr. Velandia, the shop owner, is one of the few who knows how. When Gina begins to receive letters, which she suspects are love letters, her little sister decides to learn to read so she can understand those mysterious letters ... An endearing story by the renowned author Irene Vasco about literacy, which comes to us from a remote town in Colombia.
A laugh-out-loud funny and charming picture book about being yourself and understanding others.
According to this Nigerian legend, many, many years ago, the Sun and the Moon lived on Earth. Children will love seeing how they ended up living in the sky.
Ten emotions, joy, sadness, jealousy, envy, fear, surprise, love, disgust and shame, and ten songs to help us understand them. Ah, and our favorite detective, Inspector Drilo, will help us use the emocionómetro to figure out what we're feeling.
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