Books published by publisher Cuento de Luz

Winner at the 2012 International Latino Book AwardsBalzo goes with his mother to a store where boys and girlscan’t touch anything. So, to stop himself from getting bored,he pretends to be a silkworm. But while he’s playing, heaccidentally knocks some figurines off a shelf, and worstof all, he bumps his head. Neither his mother nor thestorekeeper seem to notice the lump; instead, they tell offBalzo as if he’d smashed the figurines (and caused the lump)on purpose….A children’s story that’s also for adults, as it tells howsometimes, when an accident happens in the home, we telloff our children without thinking, and if we cause the samesituation, we immediately turn to the timeless phrase: “Itcould happen to anyone”. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 800L

Kubi is back! In his second book, our four-legged friend meets Rosita, a courageous dog with an inspiring story. Rosita grew up in a small village, far away. But she never had a real home and was often hungry and afraid. One day she bravely set off to find a new place to live. Will she find a happy home with Kubi and his friends? Guided Reading Level L

Winner at the 2012 Living Now Book AwardsAn owl accompanies a dove on a long journey to her birthplace in Africa. They undertake part of the voyage on the back of a whale, who helps them when he sees that flying makes the old owl tired. Once they arrive at their destination, they find that sand has taken over the area―where a lush forest once stood, there’s now nothing but desert! They will need the cooperation of other animals, a human, the sun, the water and a favorable wind in order to sow the seeds of life once more. This beautiful story talks about solidarity, respect for nature, overcoming obstacles by helping one another, and the benefits of teamwork.Guided Reading Level: R, Lexile Level: 720L

Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book AwardsMy friend Dorothy is very, very big. Plus, she always drops crumbs when she eats, and birds often land on her head without her realizing it. That’s why the others don’t accept her and even ask me not to be friends with someone who is so different―as if being different were a bad thing! You know something? I don’t just think she’s wonderful …she’s my best friend, too.DOROTHY: A Different Kind of Friend is a fun tale about the special people we all know, the ones who need us the most, and who bring so much joy to our daily lives. A beautiful ode to all of those whose solidarity and tenderness make our world a better place.Guided Reading Level: K, Lexile Level: 520L

The day began in absolute chaos. General Ant had received a message about the imminent danger. On the surface, Chloe and Jack were having fun poking sticks into the anthill, attacking the colony once again. Will these tiny, fascinating insects be able to defend their territory, and teach the children to respect them?The Ant's Secretis a story about the importance of respecting animals and nature, and in this case ants.