Books published by publisher Cuento de Luz

The day that Miss Dragonfly asked her pupils to draw an elephant, Ladybug surprised everyone by drawing a giant ball of fluff. All the forest animals were worried: why would she have done something like that? The Day Ladybug Drew a Giant Ball of Fluff is a story that asserts the right to freedom and the value of creativity, against the limitations and conventions we sometimes impose on ourselves.

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsIt’s true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare different. Like mine! It’s great being different! I’m a chick, and my mommy is a cat. And I think it’s amazing! My mommy’s got lovely soft fur, whiskers that tickle me, and a long, beautiful tail. What more could I ask for? Would you like to hear my story? A story that explores diversity and adoption in a fun way, raising awareness of how every child is entitled to a family based on love. “An excellent piece of bibliotherapy for adopted children. The bright, colored-pencil illustrations of pudgy chicks and cats add exuberance to the simply and wryly told tale.”–Kirkus ReviewsGuided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 850L

Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book AwardsOur pets form a very special part of our lives. They deserve all of our love and respect. But unfortunately, the number of animals who are abandoned and mistreated continues to grow.Chocolate’s Dream is the tale of a little dog who is looking for a home. This is a story to help make children and adults aware of the need to respect our pets, and to be responsible and care for the animals who give us all of their unconditional love and loyalty.Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 860L

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsWhat about you? What would you do for the people you love? Memory loss affects large numbers of elderly people. Love and understanding are often the best tools for dealing with this problem. And who better to help than a mischievous grandson? In Grandpa Monty’s Muddles, memory loss is addressed from a humorous perspective, since when things get difficult, a smile is always the best solution. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 1040L

Olivia doesn’t have very good table manners. Fortunately, her mom is very patient, and encourages her to try again, with songs and plenty of good humor. Olivia’s mom knows that a dash of fun and a splash of love help children to learn routines and become more independent. Do you want to learn her rhymes? They’re handy, and very easy to remember! A fun story with songs and rhyme that helps parents guide their children towards higher autonomy around the dining table.Don't miss the book trailer! Read the first pages: