BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Keiko Kasza 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 Wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world. When he spots the right hen to make chicken stew, he decides
to fatten her up. He puts his culinary skills to good use, each day making a delicious meal for her. What he doesn’t know is that the hen 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. 1987 ALA NOTABLE BOOK; 1989 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS AWARD AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Keiko Kasza El día de campo de don Chancho Mr. Pig’s Stroll through the Countryside ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Japan GR K Animals / Teamwork / Cumulative Stories 9789580493976 8¼" x 9⅜" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Mr. Pig leaves his house in a great mood. On this lovely day, he will invite Lady Piggy on a stroll in the countryside! But on his way there, each one of his friends offers him something special to impress the lady. The fox offers his tail; the lion, his mane; and the zebra, her stripes. When Lady Piggy opens the door, she is horrified and screams, “It’s a monster!” A humorous cumulative tale that touches on concepts of identity, love, generosity, and solidarity. A great choice for story time. 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. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Keiko Kasza Una cena elegante Badger’s Fancy Meal 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 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. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 53 PICTURE BOOKS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER