Books published by publisher Cuento de Luz SL

Walking around the streets and parks of most towns, you might notice that many dogs look a lot like their owners. Or perhaps it’s the other way around: do the owners all look like their dogs? But there are some exceptions . . . Scented with chocolate and musical notes, this delightful story dares you to fearlessly forgo the opinions of others and invites you to experience the freedom of accepting yourself as you are. Don't miss the booktrailer! Read the first pages:

Mr. Yes could do a lot of different, funny things…but he’d never learned how to say no. Even though it made him unhappy, he would reluctantly agree to do things because he would say yes even though he really wanted to say no One day, the unexpected happened and Mr. Yes found a powerful, new voice.So what about you? Have you ever smiled and said yes when what you really wanted to say was no? This is a fun story for readers of all ages about the importance of communication and being assertive.Guided Reading Level: P , Lexile Level: 620L Don't miss thel booktrailer! Read the first pages:

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