BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

ILLUSTRATIONS Imke Sonnichsen AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR M Animal Facts / Travel / Action and Adventure 9789580484660 5½" x 7¼" / 48 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Adventure Lorenzo, a penguin from the South Pole, wants to go to China to find the medicine for his uncle’s sore throat. His friend the dragon can fly him there, and the adventure begins. They survive a typhoon, go over the Himalayas, and meet monkeys and pandas. This tale explores the true meaning of friendship and offers a view into a different culture which may, in turn, arouse a new interest in and respect for other ways of life. An epic tale for the young. Hortense Ullrick El secreto de Lorenzo Lorenzo’s Secret Hortense Ullrick La prueba de valor de Lorenzo Lorenzo’s Bravery Test ILLUSTRATIONS Imke Sonnichsen AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR M Animal Facts / Friendship / Solidarity 9789580485919 5½" x 7¼" / 48 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Adventure Lorenzo is a penguin from the South Pole who wants to be friends with a group of seagulls. But these fickle birds don't trust easily. They demand that Lorenzo complete a series of tests to prove that he is worthy of being their friend. Fortunately, Lorenzo is ready for the challenge. This story, along with its gorgeous watercolor illustrations, invite readers to ponder the meaning of friendship and solidarity. Kathrin Sander / Hortense Ullrick / Margarita Mainé ILLUSTRATIONS Gitte Spee AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR K Friendship / Tolerance / Respect 9789580485780 5½" x 7¼" / 53 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel This endearing story of an unusual friendship will captivate young readers. Boni and Tiger seem to be exact opposites: Boni, a large dog, is a helpless coward; Tiger is a brave little mouse, determined to help his friend find his courage. An ode to friendship and the importance of learning from others, this tale stresses the idea that we all have the capacity to achieve personal goals that we never dreamed we could. Margarita Mainé Cuentos para salir al recreo Stories for Recess ILLUSTRATIONS Gerardo Baró AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR M School Stories / Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / School and Education 9789587760200 4½" x 7¾" / 60 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Humor Francisco, like all children, goes to school. But if you ask him, school is not the place where children go to work and learn. School is the place where he plays and has fabulous adventures; it is a place where his imagination runs wild. His teacher doesn’t see it that way, of course. A humorous story narrated with high-frequency words about a subject that young readers know very well. An excellent choice for children to read aloud and reflect on. Kathrin Sander Boni y Tigre Boni and Tiger 14 Chapter Books CHAPTER BOOKS K-2 2-4