Books published by publisher Cuento de Luz

A satisfying, uplifting discovery. ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred) A walk. An unexpected encounter. Sharing wordless books is a terrific way to build important literacy skills, including listening skills, vocabulary, comprehension and an increased awareness of how stories are structured. And children love them ― they can really pore over the pictures and create their own story in their own words.

"This lovely book about forgiveness shows that friendship can form even in the most unlikely situations." -Kirkus Starred Review A deer who cooks the best pies in the forest. A missing recipe book. An unsolved mystery. The delightful characters from the hugely successful book The Lonely Mailman return, in a charming tale that invites readers to think about the emotional impact of jealousy, the importance of empathy, and the ability to forgive.

Gold Medal Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsEverybody in the farmyard loves Daisy the donkey, but as she gets older, she becomes weaker, less agile, and can’t hear so well. Then, one day, a beautiful pony full of life and energy arrives at the farm and captures everyone’s attention. In this charming tale, readers will discover the value of the experience and wisdom we learn with the passing of the years.Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 650L

“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? Don't miss the booktrailer! Read the first pages:

Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book AwardsEverything is new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She is going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. However, what about the people? A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her?Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 810L

Kalak lives with his family in a part of the world where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food. One day, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world… Kalak's Jouney helps readers understand what it's like to leave your home and country with the hope of a new life, encouraging them to think about their own identity and what it would feel like to move some place completely different.Don't miss the booktrailer! Read the first pages:Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level:AD 600