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.

30

Books

22

Languages

500+

Trees Planted

35,000+

Books Donated

109.100

Watch Time (Hours)

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.

Indigenous & Global Languages

Stories in the language of their heart.

From English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese to Quechua, Maya, Samoan, Sikuani, Wayuunaiki, Haitian Creole, and more—our books help children connect with stories, cultures, and nature in their own words.

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In Their Words

Explorers, scientists & storytellers.

Voices from the worlds of conservation, science, music, and literature on the books behind Little Explorer, Big World™. Discover the Dragonfly Ambassadors who have helped carry our mission farther through books, creativity, knowledge, and action around the 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 pollinators depend on one another, but they also need our protection. Habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, and climate change are threatening both, along with the delicate web of life they support. Strange Flowers – A Coloring Book introduces young readers to some of these extraordinary plants, inspiring a new generation to notice, love, and help protect nature before it is too late.¨

Brian Boom, Ph.D

Curator Emeritus, NY 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.

Every Child Deserves a Bigger World

Every Book Is a Seed of Hope

Help us bring education and inspiration to children in remote communities around the world.