Books published by publisher Cuento de Luz

Winner at the 2012 IPPY Awards and 2012 International Latino Book AwardsClucky the hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic and whose guardian is a very strange creatureindeed. Apart from having a wonderful time, they will also experiencea number of powerful emotions…This is the second story featuring the adorable hen, who once again amazes us with her clumsiness and her kindheartedness―this time leading us into a world of fantasy. Clucky in the Garden of Mirrors is a perfect tale for childrendealing with situations in which a parent is frequently away from the home, and one that stimulates children’s creativity with colorful and detailed illustrations. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 840L

A witch who has hung up her broom to become the driver of a flying train, a roller coaster with snow at the top of its highest drop, and bumper cars that can go wherever the driver wants are all part of a magical carnival in this illustrated children’s book. As they explore the different rides together, a little boy and his father discover the secrets that lurk in the old fairground—and the visit changes their lives forever. This moving and fantastical tale is a poetic tribute to old-time fairs, with pages full of surprises and thrills that are sure to delight children of all ages.

“Freedom is best, even with all its dangers.” In this heart-pounding adventure, a young finch falls from his family’s nest and into the life of a young boy and his father. The finch spends a harrowing night in a cage, barely escaping the clutches of a barn owl, and other threats. The next day, the boy offers the bird an unexpected chance at freedom. Will he take it?

Emmanuel Kelly was born and abandoned into war-torn Iraq. He was raised at an orphanage before being adopted and brought to Australia for life-changing surgery. Emmanuel’s sheer passion for singing, for life, and for ‘dreaming big’ in the face of huge obstacles led him to achieve his dream of becoming a singer. This is his inspiring story.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebAzAENrZZg

In the blink of an eye, the fireflies are forced to leave their field and find a safe place where they can make a new home: a light at the end of the way. But it’s a difficult journey, full of seemingly impossible obstacles, which only the love that binds the family together can overcome. This emotional tale of feelings and identity leads us through the darkness into the light of a better future.

Winner at the 2016 International Latino Book AwardsAfter Yoga in the Jungle, our two friendsfrom different cultures continue to learn as they travel through India. In the world’s highest peaks, they will discover that the most valuable treasure of all―a happy, peaceful life―is found within each and every one of us.A Treasure in the Peaks includes suggestions for simple exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young readers to the benefits of meditation: focusing on the sound of bird song, feeling each step we take with our feet, or noticing how our hearts fill with joy.Are you ready to climb the highest peaks and learn to meditate?Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 830L