Education · Conservation · Literacy
Bringing Education and Inspiration to Remote Places
Little Explorer, Big World brings bilingual books and environmental education to remote communities—helping children discover the world, celebrate languages, and protect the ecosystems they call home.
By the Numbers
A small project with a big reach.
24
Books
22
Languages
200
Trees Planted
34,260
Books Donated
94,200
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What We Do
Three ways we open the world.
Storytelling, learning resources, and conservation that travel together—into the hands of children who need them most.
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Books
Creating bilingual books that inspire curiosity and global understanding.
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Education
Free videos, interviews, audiobooks, and learning resources.
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Conservation
Helping children become future stewards of their ecosystems.
Moments from the Field
Real children. Real stories. Real impact.
Many Languages
Stories in the language of their heart.
From English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese to Quechua, Maya, Samoan, Sikuani, and other Indigenous languages—our books help children connect with stories in their own words.
English · Spanish · Chinese · Japanese · Quechua · Maya · Samoan · Sikuani · and more
In Their Words
Explorers, scientists & storytellers.
Voices from the worlds of conservation, science, music, and literature on the books behind Little Explorer, Big World.
“After reading Luna’s Magical Musical Journey, young readers will awaken their curiosity about music, feel its effect, and understand its significance. I invite you to follow in the footsteps of Luna and Alioli through the “Bosquecito” and discover a magical world full of music.”
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Singer. Winner of six Grammy Awards
“Follow the exciting Adventures of Pili as she explores the kaleidoscopic marvels of Colombian nature, its biodiversity and people, threats and conservation. Kike Calvo conjures a magic spell for the child in each of us. You will never be the same and will never want to leave. A true joy of a book.”
Thomas E. Lovejoy, Ph.D
National Geographic Explorer at Large
“Kikeo & The Whale adventures teach our children some key lessons in tolerance, conservation and respect to the environment. As the character describes itself, “we should never lose that little kid who will always be in our heart.””
Enric Sala, Ph.D
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence & Executive Director, Pristine Seas
“The children of the world—and little girls in particular—can use a few positive messages that will inspire them to aspire. This book has many such messages, tucked into a sweet, beautifully illustrated near-to-life narrative like little folded love-notes.”
Carl Safina
Bestselling Author and Award-winning Conservationist
“No matter what language we use, The Adventures of Luna’s message is clear; we have the power to destroy forests but we also have the power to restore them. Let’s do more of the latter!”
Douglas W. Tallamy
Ecologist and Conservationist. Author of Nature’s Best Hope
“Selecting lively books to share with our children will help impact their future. Make Madagascar storytime informative, fun, and bilingual by following the exciting adventures of Pili as she learns about the natural world around her in Kike Calvo’s charming books.”
Patricia C. Wright, Ph.D.
CEO, Institute for Conservation of Tropical Environments
“The Adventures of Pili in Colombia is a fable of love and friendship, a quest for answers to explain why the birds have lost their colors. At once full of radiance and joy, sadness and loss, the book encourages children to embrace conservation, to love nature, and to be kind to the world. Kike Calvo has written a beautiful book destined to be beloved by many.”
Luanne Rice
New York Times Bestselling Author
“One thing is for sure: we can’t give up. To save wildlife and wild places our response must be equal to the challenge and we need to massively up our game. This beautifully illustrated birdwatching logbook and field journal inspire us to believe that there is a role for all of us. We have the choice and it begins by first falling in love with nature and then, having the courage to make a difference.”
Ami Vitale
National Geographic Photographer
“Plants and their pollinators need something else in addition to each other. Namely, they need protection, as they are increasingly both threatened by environmental degradation, such as habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, and by climate change. Strange Flowers – A Coloring Book introduces some of these magnificent plants to the generation of humans that must help save these plants, their pollinators, and the web of life itself.”
Brian Boom, Ph.D
Curator Emeritus, The New York Botanical Garden
How You Can Help
Be part of the journey.
There are many ways to help bring books, education, and inspiration to children in remote communities.
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Donate
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Sponsor Books
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Bring Books on Your Travels
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Become a Dragonfly Ambassador
From the Journal
Stories & ideas.
Notes from the field on books, language, and the children we serve.
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In La Guajira, Colombia, the Wayúu people’s rich cultural identity thrives through oral traditions and community literacy initiatives. The Reading Club of…
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When a child opens a book and finds their own language on the page, something quietly powerful happens. Reading stops being a…
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A child who falls in love with a story about a river, a forest, or a flock of birds is far more…
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