BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Gabriela Keselman / Ana María Machado / Toño Malpica / Gerardo Meneses Claros Gabriela Keselman Cu Canguro Koo Kangaroo ILLUSTRATIONS Nora Hilb AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR L Family / Identity / Siblings 9786071302267 8¼" x 9½" / 30 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Cu Canguro likes to jump rope, play, and get his sneakers dirty. But one day, when he tries to go back into his mom’s pouch, he can’t get in. It’s taken! Furious, he bares his teeth, throws a fit, and leaves home in search of a new pouch. His friends try to help him, but Cu Canguro must solve his problem all by himself. Nora Hilb’s illustrations combine humor with gentleness to bring this story to life. 2015 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS Ana María Machado El príncipe que bostezaba The Yawning Prince ILLUSTRATIONS Graca Lima AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Brazil GR P Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Achieving Goals / Responsibility 9789584532169 8¼" x 9¼" / 24 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories A young prince prepares to become king by learning good manners and studying science. The King hosts grand, lavish parties in the hopes of finding his son a bride. But every time the Prince meets a new potential princess, something awful happens! A humorous tale that mocks social stereotypes and emphasizes the value of perseverance and responsibility. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: 2000 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD; 2010 PRINCE CLAUS AWARD; 2012 SM IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERATURE Toño Malpica Esa mañana That Morning ILLUSTRATIONS Luis San Vicente AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR H Siblings / Conflict Resolution 9786071305800 10¾" x 8¼" / 36 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Something was different that morning. Mangrufo woke up feeling gloomy and did not want to play outside. Leuklaya, his friend from across the pond, did not want to have breakfast or play with her dolls. The two friends saw each other from a distance. Horrible things had happened the day before that made them feel sad and ashamed. Would they ever be friends again? A story about forgiveness that will surprise readers and trigger discussions. 2017 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS Gerardo Meneses Claros Pancho, cada vez más ancho Pancho, Ever Wider ILLUSTRATIONS Andrea Castro AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR H Family / Animal Stories / Love 9789580002789 8½" x 9⅓" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories This is the storyof adog andher puppieswhofinda temporary family.The little boydoes everythingpossible tokeepone of thepuppies. In the end, it is Pancho who cleverlyfinds away to stay in thehouse as apet. Abeautiful tale about the relationshipbetween animals andpeople that shows how anact of charity changes the lives of many; above all, Pancho’s. Areading experience inwhich children learn the value of caring for apet and the feelings that abelovedanimal companionawakens ina family. 2005 PREMIO INTERNACIONAL DE LITERATURA INFANTIL B U E N A S N O C H E S Gerardo Meneses Claros Ilustraciones Andrea Castro 54 Picture Books PICTURE BOOKS PreK-2