BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Margarita Mainé / Gabriela Peyron / Claudia Rueda /Christian Vargas and Rubén Silva Margarita Mainé Las cortinas rojas The Red Curtains ILLUSTRATIONS Mariela Califano AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR J Family / Compassion / Feelings and Emotions 9786071304735 5¾" x 7⅜" / 32 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Ema’s family has no choice but to move out their nice apartment. The new place is smaller and located in a an area they don't like, so Ema puts up some pretty red curtains to avoid the view. But whenever she prepares food, neighborhood kids attracted by the nice smell gather by their front door, which makes her daughter want to go outside and play with them. What a difficult decision! Can one live without looking out? Gabriela Peyron Yo soy yo I Am Me ILLUSTRATIONS Cecilia Rébora AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR J Growing Up / Family / Identity 9786071302052 5¾" x 7⅜" / 64 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction From the time she was born, the little protagonist of this tale has been compared to all of her family members. They have predicted professions and vocations due to her personality. Until one day she speaks up to announce that she is herself and nobody else! 2011 CCBC CHOICE (UNIV.WISCONSIN), 2009 OPPENHEIM PLATINUM AWARD, 2007 NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD, 2006 CHILD MAGAZINE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS, COLOMBIAN IBBY HONOR LIST AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Claudia Rueda El rey de la semilla The King of the Seed ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR H Folk and Fairy Tales / Creativity / Conflict Resolution 9789580002758 8¼" x 9⅜" / 40 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories When the Goat King feels that he is nearing the end of his days, he decides to search for someone brave to inherit his kingdom. Since he has no children, he will choose the young subject who passes his test. The warm atmosphere created by the exceptional illustrations accompanies the tone of this wisdom-filled story. Christian Vargas and Rubén Silva Pekú vino en una caja Pekú Came in a Box ILLUSTRATIONS Christian Vargas AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Peru GR I Pets / Family / Love / Death 9786071306265 5¾" x 7⅜" / 36 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Pekú the puppy arrives as an unexpected gift in a boy’s life . . . in a box! Nevertheless, they instantly get along and become great friends while sharing games, secrets, and summers. The years pass and their friendship grows. One day, following the cycle of life, Pekú has to leave and he does it just as he arrived: in his magic box, leaving permanent memories for his good friend and the family who loved him. B U E N A S N O C H E S El rey de la semilla Claudia Rueda BEGINNING READERS 12 Beginning Readers K-2