BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Sara Pennypacker / Yolanda Reyes / Cynthia Rylant / Katherine Scholes Sara Pennypacker La talentosa Clementina The Talented Clementine ILLUSTRATIONS Marla Frazee AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY USA GR P School Stories / Humor / Growing Up 9789584516763 4½" x 7⅞" / 150 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Humor When the teacher asks the students to share their talents with the class, Clementine doesn’t know what to do. What talent does she have? She is restless and curious, which some adults think is a sign of bad behavior and lack of attention. But in fact, Clementine notices small details that most people overlook. A book that explores the issue of children’s self- esteem. Yolanda Reyes María de los dinosaurios María Loved Dinosaurs Cynthia Rylant La tormenta The Storm ILLUSTRATIONS Ivar Da Coll AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR Q Humor / Family / Creativity 9789580442776 4½" x 7⅞" / 86 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Adventures / Humor ILLUSTRATIONS Preston McDaniels AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY USA GR P Love and Romance / Kindness / Family 9789580470779 4½" x 7⅞" / 104 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Adventure Mom always says María’s eyes will become square from watching too much television. But something worse happens: María is sucked into a TV and has a great adventure solving tests and obstacles posed to her. Will she be able to make it back home safely? A story to help readers reflect on howmuch time we spend watching television and the influence of the screen on children’s daily lives. Pandora is a lonely cat that lives in a lighthouse. Seabold is a solitary dog that sails the sea. When Seabold survives a shipwreck and meets Pandora, their lives change forever. Together, they discover friendship, solidarity, and the joys of family life. Katherine Scholes El niño y la ballena The Boy and the Whale ILLUSTRATIONS Daniela Violi AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Australia GR O Nature / Creativity / Advocacy / Making a Change 9789580460206 4½" x 7⅞" / 78 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Adventures A boy is walking on the beach and he can’t believe his eyes: he sees a beached whale stranded on the shore. She is still alive, but how can he help her? He is alone with his dog, Lucy. A beautiful tale about a boy trying to do the right thing the best way he knows how, this narrative explores the values of courage, perseverance, and kindness. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING SERIES 35 MIDDLE GRADE READERS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER