BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Ana María Machado Raúl pintado de azul Raul Was Painted Blue ILLUSTRATIONS Ivar Da Coll AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Brazil GR P Tolerance / Advocacy / Making a Change / Bullying 9789580462590 4½" x 7⅞" / 64 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Realistic Fiction Raúl is horrified when his arms get stained blue while at school. At first, he thinks the blue stuff is ink, but once he gets home he realizes that it looks more like the moss that grows on trees. Raúl can’t figure out what is happening to him, so he visits the Old Man in the Mountain for answers. This fascinating read explores concepts of diversity, honesty, and peer pressure. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: 2000 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD; 2010 PRINCE CLAUS AWARD; 2012 SM IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERATURE Irina Korschunow / Anna Lavatelli / Ana María Machado Anna Lavatelli Ligera como una pluma Light as a Feather Ana María Machado Del tamaño justo Just the Right Size ILLUSTRATIONS Alessandra Vitelli AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Italy / Peru GR N Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Friendship / Identity 9789587766509 4½" x 7⅞" / 56 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy ILLUSTRATIONS Daniela Violi AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Brazil GR P Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Tolerance / Growing Up 9789580462651 4½" x 7⅞" / 90 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy Mrs. Gordoso is so large that she can’t fit in the elevator. She lives trapped in her own apartment. But one day, after meeting a young Moroccan man who stops by her apartment selling knickknacks, she discovers that she feels “as light as a feather.” How can that be? With a bit of generosity and a touch of magic, anything is possible. Andersen Award- winner Anna Lavatelli pens an uplifting story that combines realism and fantasy. Helena is too young for certain things, but too big for others. Adults . . . she will never understand them. With her favorite stuffed animals in tow, Helena embarks on a fantastic journey that will open her eyes to the benefits of being her age. A wonderful exploration of a topic that troubles many children. Irina Korschunow El zorrito abandonado The Abandoned Little Fox ILLUSTRATIONS Patricia Rodríguez AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR N Animal Stories /Kindness / Feelings and Emotions 9789580413806 4½" x 7⅞" / 56 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories A young fox is lost in the woods. When a mother fox finds him, he is afraid, hungry, and cold. She is not sure she should take him in, as she already has three babies at home. But she can’t help it. Her motherly instinct is strong. A story about adoption, solidarity, and the need for affection that is paired with detailed illustrations to help beginning readers. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: 2000 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD; 2010 PRINCE CLAUS AWARD; 2012 SM IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERATURE 32 Middle Grade Readers MIDDLE GRADE READERS 2-4