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Illustrated books and literary adaptations created to support meaningful reading experiences from early literacy to secondary education.
Ollada de Tinta develops illustrated books and literary adaptations for young readers, combining accessible storytelling, thoughtful design, and age-appropriate reading experiences.
Our catalogue includes literary adaptations for student reading, classroom editions with teacher resources, and picture books designed to support early literacy and shared reading.
Each title is developed with attention to language, narrative structure, visual storytelling, and the needs of its intended readers and educational context.
Explore the catalogue by collection and discover the edition that best fits your readers, classroom, or reading programme.
LITERARY ADAPTATIONS
LITERARY ADAPTATIONS
Standard Editions · Student Texts
Standard Editions · Student Texts
Illustrated literary adaptations that introduce young readers to classic works through accessible, age-appropriate storytelling.
These editions are designed for independent reading, guided reading, and school or library collections. Each adaptation preserves the essential narrative, characters, themes, and structure of the original work while presenting them in a clear and engaging form for young readers.
The series follows a progressive reading pathway, moving from classical mythology and epic narrative toward more complex literary fiction.
The series is designed to support a progressive development in reading maturity, thematic depth, and narrative complexity, guiding students from myth and epic narrative into more advanced literary forms.
Reading Pathway
Reading Pathway
The Odyssey · Recommended for ages 9+
An introduction to classical literature through adventure, mythology, and the journey home.The Iliad · Recommended for ages 11+
A more complex narrative exploring war, honor, conflict, leadership, and human consequence.Treasure Island · Recommended for ages 12–16
A transition into more complex prose fiction, with greater emphasis on character development, moral ambiguity, and sustained narrative tension.
Use in the Classroom
Use in the Classroom
Standard Editions provide the core text used by students, either for independent reading or as the basis for guided instruction.
Designed for:
Independent reading
Core student text in guided instruction
Supplementary reading programs
The Odyssey (Standard Edition)
The Odyssey (Standard Edition)
An illustrated, age-appropriate retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey, designed for independent reading and flexible classroom use.
As the first title in the series, this Standard Edition offers an accessible introduction to classical literature, focusing on adventure, myth, and the journey home. The adaptation preserves the narrative power and emotional depth of the original epic while remaining suitable for school reading programs and library collections.
Available in Spanish, German, and French, with optional complementary downloadable resources to support educational use.
Recommended for ages 9+.
The Iliad (Standard Edition)
The Iliad (Standard Edition)
An illustrated, age-appropriate retelling of Homer’s The Iliad, designed for independent reading and flexible classroom use.
As the second title in the series, this Standard Edition presents a more thematically complex and dramatic narrative, exploring war, honor, conflict, leadership, and human consequence. The adaptation preserves the epic’s intensity and ethical depth while remaining accessible to young readers.
Available in Spanish and German, with optional complementary downloadable educational resources.
Recommended for ages 11+.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
An illustrated literary adaptation of the classic adventure novel, developed for middle school and early secondary classroom use.
This Standard Edition presents a structured and accessible retelling that preserves the narrative tension, atmospheric depth, and character complexity of the original work, making it suitable for both independent reading and flexible classroom use.
As part of the catalogue’s progressive reading pathway, Treasure Island extends the transition from myth and epic narrative into more complex prose fiction, introducing greater emphasis on character psychology, moral ambiguity, and sustained narrative development.
Particularly suitable for students transitioning from guided reading into more independent literary engagement.
Available in English, German and Spanish.
Recommended for:
• Grades 7–10 (ages 12–16)
Homer's The Odyssey: A bilingual spanish-english retelling for young readers
Homer's The Odyssey: A bilingual spanish-english retelling for young readers
A bilingual Spanish–English edition presenting both texts on each page, with the Spanish version at the top and the English version below, carefully crafted to be fully equivalent.
The clear parallel-text layout supports comprehension and language learning, allowing young readers to engage naturally with both languages while following the narrative.
This edition is particularly suitable for bilingual classrooms, dual-language programs, language-learning contexts, and school library collections.
CLASSROOM EDITIONS
CLASSROOM EDITIONS
Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
Teacher-focused editions designed to support structured classroom instruction alongside the corresponding literary adaptation.
Each Classroom Edition builds on the core narrative and adds guided activities, Teacher Notes, and instructional support to help educators work with the text in a clear and flexible way.
The resources are designed to support reading comprehension, vocabulary development, discussion, written response, and classroom-based assessment, allowing teachers to adapt the material to different instructional goals and teaching contexts.
Best used in combination with the corresponding Standard Edition for student reading.
Key Features
Key Features
Guided reading and comprehension activities
Vocabulary support for diverse learners
Discussion and writing prompts linked to the text
Contextual notes to reinforce understanding
Flexible assessment opportunities
Designed for
Designed for
Whole-class and guided reading
Literature-based units
Discussion and written response
Classroom-based assessment
Current titles
Current titles
Homer's The Odyssey — Classroom Edition
Recommended for Grades 5–8 · Especially suitable for Grades 6–7The Iliad and the Trojan War — Classroom Edition
Recommended for Grades 6–9 · Especially suitable for Grades 6–8
Each Classroom Edition has its own page with detailed information about its instructional content, activities, assessment resources, and available formats.
Homer's The Odyssey Classroom Edition
Homer's The Odyssey Classroom Edition
A fully illustrated classroom-ready adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, developed for structured use in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
This Classroom Edition includes an integrated learning section and a structured assessment framework designed to support guided reading, discussion, and classroom-based evaluation. Instructional features such as comprehension questions, guided discussion prompts, creative writing activities, and contextual “Did You Know?” sections are embedded throughout the book and connected directly to the narrative.
Optional assessment resources allow educators to evaluate reading comprehension, written and creative response, and oral participation in a flexible way, aligned with the text and adaptable to different instructional contexts.
Recommended for Grades 5–8. Especially suitable for Grades 6–7
The Iliad and the Trojan War Classroom Edition
The Iliad and the Trojan War Classroom Edition
Homer’s Epic Adapted for Young Readers, with Student Activities and Teacher Guidance
A fully illustrated classroom-ready adaptation of Homer’s The Iliad, developed for structured use in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
This Classroom Edition includes an integrated learning section designed to support guided reading, discussion, ethical reflection, and classroom-based assessment. Instructional features such as comprehension questions, discussion prompts, creative and reflective writing activities, and contextual “Did You Know?” sections are embedded throughout the book and grounded directly in the text.
As the second title in the series, this edition introduces more complex themes and ethical dilemmas, supporting deeper literary and reflective engagement.
Optional classroom activities allow educators to adapt the book to different instructional goals and teaching styles while maintaining close alignment with the narrative.
Recommended for Grades 6-9. Especially suitable for Grades 6–8.
PICTURE BOOKS & EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES
PICTURE BOOKS & EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES
Illustrated picture books designed to support shared reading, early literacy, and meaningful first experiences with stories.
These books combine accessible language, visual storytelling, and engaging narrative structures to encourage children to listen, participate, observe, and return to the stories again and again.
Some titles also incorporate playful elements, visual discovery, and complementary activities that extend the reading experience beyond the story itself.
Current titles
Current titles
Millones de gatos
A read-aloud picture book based on a free adaptation of Wanda Gág’s classic tale, written in rhyme and illustrated in soft watercolor tones.
Recommended for ages 3–8Millions of Cats and One Little Mouse
Two connected stories of friendship, courage, and belonging, combining accessible English, repeated language, visual discovery, and playful activities for young English learners.
Recommended for Kindergarten–Grade 1 · Ages 5–7Millions of Cats and One Little Mouse
Two connected stories of friendship, courage, and belonging, combining accessible English, repeated language, visual discovery, and playful activities for young English learners.
Recommended for Kindergarten–Grade 1 · Ages 5–7
Each entry has its own page with detailed information about the book, its reading approach, educational features, resources, and available formats or editions.
Millones de gatos A free adaptation of the classic tale Millions of Cats by Wanda Gág
Millones de gatos A free adaptation of the classic tale Millions of Cats by Wanda Gág
A read-aloud picture book designed for early childhood classrooms and shared reading.
This title is a free adaptation of the classic tale Millions of Cats by Wanda Gág, written in rhyme and illustrated in soft watercolor tones. Its rhythmic text and visual approach make it particularly suitable for shared reading experiences with children ages 3 to 8.
Millones de gatos: A bilingual Spanish–English picture book
Millones de gatos: A bilingual Spanish–English picture book
A bilingual Spanish–English edition presenting both texts on each page, with the Spanish version at the top and the English version below, designed to support shared reading, early literacy, and natural exposure to a second language.
The Spanish text is written in rhyme and intended for reading aloud, while the English version offers a clear, accessible narrative that mirrors the story and meaning. Both texts are carefully aligned to ensure coherence and equivalence, while respecting the rhythm and structure of each language.
This edition encourages language awareness, listening skills, and vocabulary recognition, making it especially suitable for bilingual classrooms, early years education, dual-language programs, and school library collections.
Millions of Cats and One Little Mouse
Millions of Cats and One Little Mouse
An illustrated picture book in English designed for shared reading, early English learning, and repeated reading with young learners.
The book brings together two connected stories. Part One: Millions of Cats is adapted from Wanda Gág’s classic public-domain tale, while Part Two: One Mouse is an original companion story by Mara Seronda.
Short sentences, repeated phrases, familiar vocabulary, and visual clues make the stories accessible to beginning English readers. The illustrations also invite children to look closely and take part in the story: in Part One, the little mouse is hidden on seven pages, with the search gradually becoming a little more challenging.
The book includes a classroom guide and The Mouse and the Cats, a simple game that encourages children to practise animal vocabulary, follow directions, take turns, and think ahead.
Recommended for Kindergarten–Grade 1 · Ages 5–7
Available in English.
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