BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

KatrinWiehle / JeanneWillis / Karen Chacek / Ana María Machado Katrin Wiehle ¿Qué hace la gata por las noches? What Does the Cat Do All Night? ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR G Pets / Action and Adventure / Humor 9789587760125 9¼" x 8¼" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Narrative Poems / Realistic Fiction While Lucho goes to school, plays with friends, and does his homework, his cat sleeps. But as soon as Lucho goes to bed, the cat sneaks out of the house to find new adventures. That’s when her fun begins! Written in verse and paired with large, detailed illustrations, this book offers a fun peek into the secret lives of cats. A great option for read-alouds. Jeanne Willis ¿Cómo era yo cuando era un bebé? What Did I Look Like When I Was a Baby? Karen Chacek ¡Yupiyupiyá! Hip, Hip, Hooray! ILLUSTRATIONS Tony Russ AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR I Tolerance / Family / Humor 9789580496977 8¼" x 10¾" / 29 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories ILLUSTRATIONS Andrezzinho AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR J Kindness / Fantasy and Magic / Friendship 9789587766370 5¾" x 7⅜" / 38 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: 2007 RED HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS; 2003 SILVER SMARTIES PRIZE; BOOKTRUST PRE-SCHOOL AWARD The boy and the young animals in this book want to know what they looked like when they were babies, so each asks their mother. Miguel looked like grandpa, baby mandrill was wrinkled and bald, baby snake had soft skin. But frog is terrified when he sees a picture of a tadpole. He soon understands as his friends sing the “All Frogs Were Once Tadpoles” song. This charming book will delight young readers. A good-natured shoemaker receives a surprising visitor when a strange-looking woman comes to his store and asks him to repair her shoes. In exchange for this service, the woman repays him with an unexpected gift. Simple yet moving, this story invites readers to reflect on the value of generosity. The expressive, cartoon-style illustrations enhance the story's emotional impact. Ana María Machado La tortuga sabia y el mono entrometido The Wise Tortoise and the Meddling Monkey ILLUSTRATIONS Eugenia Nobati AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Brazil GR H Animal Stories / Trees and Forests / Creativity 9789584502469 5¾" x 7⅜" / 32 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Folktales MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: 2000 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD; 2010 PRINCE CLAUS AWARD; 2012 SM IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE FOR CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH LITERATURE Once upon a time, all of the smartest animals in the forest decided to hold a competition that would establish, once and for all, who was the wisest among them. The judge was a native boy named Curumin, who posed a series of riddles to determine the winner. In the end, the final result surprised everyone. A humorous cautionary tale that will captivate young readers. BEGINNING READERS 11 AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER K-2