Teach your baby about San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish.

Let's take a trip around the world with VÁMONOS. In this colorful new series by Lil' Libros, each book celebrates the sights, sounds, and people of a different city both in English and Spanish.

Through charming illustrations, you and your child will travel to San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, and hike up to nature's giant, the Boquerón volcano. Discover with your children what makes each city fantastic and special.

With simple text by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, and colorful illustrations by Lil' Libros' very own Ana Godinez, each book will have your little ones celebrating the world, fostering empathy, and seeing that there are a million ways to live on this planet!

Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in both English and Spanish!

Introduce your little readers to Santo Domingo, the stunning capital of the Dominican Republic. Children will start their journey on the Teleférico; afterward, they will learn to tell time using the Reloj del Sol at the plazoleta, study the lush gardens of the Santo Domingo Greenbelt, dance to the beat at the Merengue Festival, and taste the delicious platters of cangrejo guisado and sancocho.

Parents will want to get their hands on these travel books to engage their little ones in the beauty of exploring new cultures and countries without ever necessarily leaving the comfort of their homes and just using their imagination!

Vivid and vibrant. --NPR Weekend Edition

At the start of things, the elders say,
the universe was hushed and still.
The moon alone shone bright and round in the star-speckled dark of the sky.

David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world.

Here, in Ancient Night (Noche Antigua), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.

Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.

Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany David's lush illustrations and story. Published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, Ancient Night offers young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.

P R A I S E

★ Bolstered by the ethereal, whimsical text, the plush, incandescent acrylic and oil paint artwork gathers the subtleties and splendors of nighttime and the plant life that surrounds Rabbit and Opossum. Together words and images tug readers along at a measured pace. An excellent authors' note underscores how common strands and crucial differences from wide-ranging Mesoamerican legends and myths furnish the inspiration at the roots of this tale. Like a mighty dream recalled from time gone by.
--Kirkus (starred)

★ Luminous acrylic and oil illustrations bring the night to life... Enchanting text presents the tale in short, clear sentences that convey a sense of timeless mystery and beauty... An excellent choice for picture book collections that uniquely explores traditional Mesoamerican tales and is sure to inspire the wish for further discovery and appreciation.
--School Library Journal (starred)

★ Bowles' spare, evocative text flows like poetry... Álvarez's compositions are sophisticated and uncluttered... beautifully crafted, gently stylized figures so remarkably textured that you can almost count the number of hairs on Rabbit's body. Ancient Night is wondrous, sparkling and easily one of the best picture books of 2023.
--BookPage (starred)

★ Bowles's unhurried lines offer a playfully elegant feel to the telling, while Álvarez's saturated digitized paintings use a limited palette to imagine long-eared, gray Rabbit and pointy-nosed, rust-hued Opossum against luminous leafy landscapes. Together, the collaborators create a dreamlike story variation that truly shines.
--Publishers Weekly (starred)

★ Unmissable... The breathtaking illustrations exude light themselves...
--Foreword Reviews (starred)

★ Stunning illustrations by acclaimed Mexican artist Álvarez feature a velvety black backdrop of a sky, stars providing only pinpricks of light...spellbinding, poetic text is lyrical but crisp.
--Horn Book (starred)

A calming selection for evening lap reads and storytimes.
--BCCB

A perfect bedtime read aloud. This Mesoamerican-inspired fable borrows from old tales for a larger-than-life yet soothingly illustrated picture book.
--Shelf-Awareness

Exquisite.
--Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup

Álvarez's illustrations alone are enough to make this stunning picture book a winner--the dreamy feel of the milky moonlight against the deep-dark night and the crisp simplicity of the animals and their world is masterful. When paired with interwoven traditional Mesoamerican tales of the magic and power of our lunar companion, the story sings, enchanting readers with its mystery and beauty. Don't miss this one!
--Southern Bookseller Review

Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option...until a music teacher named Favio Chávez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of materials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Ada--and her town--forever changed. Now, the Recycled Orchestra plays venues around the world, spreading their message of hope and innovation.

Teach your baby about Havana, the capital of Cuba, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish.

Let's take a trip around the world with VÁMONOS. In this colorful new series by Lil' Libros, each book celebrates the sights, sounds, and people of a different city both in English and Spanish.

Through adventurous illustrations, make a quick trip to Havana on the island of Cuba to play a little game of dominos with the abuelitos. Discover with your children what makes each city fantastic and special.

With simple text by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, and colorful illustrations by Lil' Libros' very own Ana Godinez, each book will have your little ones celebrating the world, fostering empathy, and seeing that there are a million ways to live on this planet!

Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, in both English and Spanish!

Introduce your little readers to Tegucigalpa, the ever-growing capital of Honduras. Your little ones will discover the hidden gems - secret parks, hilly terrains, and stone steps - and feel like they're on top of the world at El Picacho. They will bear witness to the natural phenomenon of the lluvia de peces, visit the national park of La Tigra, and dig into the country's beloved platter of anafre!

Parents will want to get their hands on these travel books to engage their little ones in the beauty of exploring new cultures and countries without ever necessarily leaving the comfort of their homes and just using their imagination!

Al comienzo de todo, los viejos nos cuentan,
el cosmos estaba callado y quieto.
Solo la luna brillaba redonda
en la vasta y estrellada oscuridad del cielo.

David Álvarez es uno de los artistas más extraordinarios de la actualidad. Sus ilustraciones en blanco y negro le han ganado fama en su país de origen, México, y en todo el mundo.

Ahora, con Noche antigua, David muestra por primera vez su inmenso talento con ilustraciones a todo color.

Noche antigua es un giro en dos tradiciones indígenas: el conejo que la Serpiente Emplumada Quetzalcóatl colocó en la luna, y Yaushu, el Señor Tlacuache que gobernó la tierra antes de que dominaran los humanos, y que robó el fuego de los dioses para dar calor a sus súbditos.

El galardonado autor David Bowles ha escrito un texto poético --y un apéndice cuidosamente investigado-- para acompañar las ilustraciones e historia opulentas de Álvarez. El libro se publicará simultáneamente en inglés y español, brindando a los jóvenes lectores de todo el mundo la oportunidad de saborear este antiguo cuento en el formato más bello posible.

At the start of things, the elders say,
the universe was hushed and still.
The moon alone shone bright and round
in the star-speckled dark of the sky.

David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world.

Here, in Noche antigua (Ancient Night) David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.

Noche antigua (Ancient Night) is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.

Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany David's lush illustrations and story. The book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, giving young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.

I am dust,
the dust of North Africa.
I connect continents.

The dust of the Sahel--a ribbon of land between the Sahara and the savannah--lifts with the harmattan wind each winter season. But this is not just any dust. The Sahel's dust will mix with dust from the Sahara and travel thousands of miles westward, across the African continent and the Atlantic Ocean, to reunite with its unforgotten home deep in the Amazon basin.

Told in the perspective of dust, A River of Dust takes readers on a journey through vibrantly illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet. Meticulously researched and lushly illustrated, this picture book is a lyrical ode to global interconnectedness and the vital roles that even the smallest play in taking care of our planet.

GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY: Just like This Is How We Do It, this book emphasizes global connectivity: the Amazon can't succeed by itself, and we all have a role to play.

SMALL PARTICLES, MIGHTY IMPACT: This powerful story of the Sahel's very necessary contribution to the world demonstrates how seemingly inconsequential particles are key to the health of our planet. And if dust can be so important, readers will imagine the impact each one of them can have on the world around them.

EDUCATIONAL TOOL: With strong STEM themes, this offers plenty of opportunities to incorporate into lesson plans, from units on geography and environmental science, particularly lessons on the rainforest, global warming, and interconnected ecosystems.

SOOTHING LULLABY: Poetic and yearning, this picture book has a gentle message that reassures its readers about remaining connected despite time and distance with an affirmation of love that parents will enjoy sharing with their children.

ARTFUL & LUSH: Vivid landscapes, from the deserts of Africa to the rainforests of the Amazon, by illustrator Eugenia Mello, make this lyrical picture book come to life. Note the gorgeous spattering of foil dust on the jacket, which makes this cover glow!

WANT TO LEARN MORE?: Meticulously researched information included at the back of the book provides insight and compelling scientific facts for readers who are curious to know more. Did you know that there are more trees in the Amazon than stars in the Milky Way galaxy?

Perfect for:

• Resource for teachers and librarians seeking books about nature, the earth, and ecology for kids
• Parents looking for non-fiction picture books and science books for children
• A beautiful environmental picture book and lyrical story for anyone interested in learning about ecosystems and the environment
• Fans of Over and Under the Rainforest, Over and Under the Pond, and other popular nature books for young readers

Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Panama City, the captial of Panama, in both English and Spanish!

Introduce your little readers to Panama City, the capital and largest city of Panama. Children will travel through a futuristic skyline and tropical rainforests. They will start their day riding on a Diablo Rojo bus, make a pit stop at Quesos Chela for empanadas and cheese, and wave the flag with the entire country during the season of the Fiestas Patrias in November.

Melody is one of the youngest players in the annual Domino Tournament in the Caribbean. She has been well trained by her grandfather, who is an expert in dominoes. To win the tournament, she will have to compete against players who are much older than her. Can she use her grandfather's wisdom to defeat the two-time champion and become the Queen of Dominoes?

In this book, readers will learn about dominoes, a beloved game in the Caribbean, while following the exciting story of the ambitious little Melody.