BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

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 7⅞" / 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 of course, doesn’t see it that way. 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 upon. Margarita Mainé / Carlos Rubio / David Sánchez Juliao / MargeryWilliams David Sánchez Juliao El país más hermoso del mundo The Most Beautiful Country in the World Margery Williams El conejo de felpa The Velveteen Rabbit ILLUSTRATIONS Juan Carlos Nicholls AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR R Travel / Discoveries / Action and Adventure 9789580407478 4½" x 7⅞" / 146 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Adventure ILLUSTRATIONS Patricia Acosta AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR R Classics / Friendship / Kindness 9789580418399 4½" x 7⅞" / 80 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Classics Lalo and Tala embark on a journey with their friend, the Sun. They visit twelve countries, each representing one of the twelve months of the year. Each country is beautiful in its own way, and so are its colorful inhabitants. A travel story filled with fantasy and adventure, this is the perfect vehicle to introduce young children to the complex concepts of time and distance. This classic story about a stuffed animal that is so loved by a child that he turns into a real rabbit will enchant a new generation of young readers. The impeccable translation captures the magic of the relationship between a boy and his toys, and the lively illustrations help the characters come to life. A keeper! Carlos Rubio La danta en pasarela A Tapir on the Runway ILLUSTRATIONS Ruth Angulo AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Costa Rica GR O Animal Stories / Fantasy and Magic / Self-Esteem and Self- Reliance 9789587769593 4½" x 7⅞" / 48 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy The tapir in this story wants to be the most beautiful supermodel on the runway. Things don’t go as planned, but the outcome that originally frustrates her eventually becomes an opportunity for her to learn to appreciate her true self. What was it that happened to her? Who helped her overcome her disappointment? What lessons did she learn? Intricate illustrations go hand in hand with the eloquent prose. PREMIO NACIONAL DE LIBROS DE CUENTOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 25 SHORT STORIES AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER 2-4