BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

David Consuegra / Elsa María Crespo / Erhard Dietl David Consuegra Las veintiséis letras The Twenty Six Letters ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR L Alphabet / Feelings and Emotions / Creativity 9789588860275 5¾" x 7⅜" / 112 pp $15.99 / PB Literature Poetry In this children’s literature classic, graphic artist and author David Consuegra combines poetry and images to evoke the twenty-six letters of the alphabet. The exquisite, rhythmic text is paired with minimalist, one-page illustrations. This is an easy reader that children will love to master. Elsa María Crespo La bicicleta verde limón The Lemon Green Bicycle ILLUSTRATIONS Bladimir Trejo España AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Ecuador GR K Animal Stories / Friendship / Fears 9789587760101 5¾" x 7⅜" / 40 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Romina the elephant wins a dance competition and is awarded a beautiful bicycle. The only problem is: she doesn’t know how to ride it! Her friends insist that she should learn, but Romina is too afraid. Plus, why try something new? She already loves to dance . . . How could riding a bike be as much fun? Young readers will appreciate reading about the rewards that come when we face our fears, and the benefits of having friends to lean on in scary times. Erhard Dietl A veces quisiera ser un tigre Sometimes I Wish I Were a Tiger ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR L Fantasy and Magic / Creativity / Humor 9789580485759 5¾" x 7⅜" / 48 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Free Verse The narrator says that sometimes he wishes he were a puppy, or a butterfly, or a pig, or a tiger . . . The charming, humorous narrative is paired with large, expressive watercolor-and-ink illustrations to aid the young reader. This is a great book for young children to read aloud. 21 SHORT STORIES AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER