BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Keiko Kasza El perro que quiso ser lobo The Dog Who Cried Wolf ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Japan GR L Animals / Freedom / Loyalty 9789584516626 8½" x 10¾" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Fables Moka is a pet dog tired of being dressed up for tea parties. When his owner reads him a story about wolves, Moka is fascinated by their freedom. He decides to run away to become a wolf. Alas, he lacks the essential skills to survive in the wilderness. A well-crafted fable paired with attractive illustrations and a surprise ending; this is one of Kasza’s finest works. Keiko Kasza Una cena elegante Badger’s Fancy Meal Gabriela Keselman Cu Canguro Koo Kangaroo ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Japan GR L Animal Stories / Friendship / Teamwork 9789584517517 8½" x 10¾" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories ILLUSTRATIONS Nora Hilb AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR L Family / Identity / Siblings 9786071302267 8¼" x 9½" / 30 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories 2015 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS A badger looks at his next meal of apples, roots, and worms, and complains, “I want a fancy meal!” He tries to catch a mole for a “mole taco,” but he is too slow. His “mouse burger” and “rabbit split” also outrun him. When he comes back home to his original meal, a bitter surprise awaits him. This humorous tale teaches children to appreciate what they have. Cu Canguro likes to jump rope, play, and get his sneakers dirty. But one day, when he tries to go back into his mom’s pouch, he can’t get in. It’s taken! Furious, he bares his teeth, throws a fit, and leaves home in search of a new pouch. His friends try to help him, but Cu Canguro must solve his problem all by himself. Nora Hilb’s illustrations combine humor with gentleness to bring this story to life. Keiko Kasza / Gabriela Keselman Keiko Kasza El estofado del lobo The Wolf’s Chicken Stew ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Japan GR L Friendship/ Kindness / Animal Stories 9789580493983 8¼" x 9⅜" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories 1987 ALA NOTABLE BOOK; 1989 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS AWARD AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world. He spots the right hen to make chicken stew, and decides
to fatten her up. He puts his culinary skills to good use, making a delicious meal for her. He doesn’t know that she is using
his food to feed her chicks. A delicious tale with a surprising ending that teaches that not everything is always as it seems.
This story will delight children with its repetitive structure and positive message. 17 SHORT STORIES AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER