BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Claudia Rueda / Kathrin Schärer Kathrin Schärer El ratón de la ciudad y el ratón del campo City Mouse and Country Mouse ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR N Legends, Myths, and Fables / Animal Stories / Intolerance and Acceptance 9789584528988 8½" x 10¾" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Fables Everyone knows the tale of the city mouse who visits the country, only to feel disgusted by the simple life, and the country mouse who visits the city and feels overwhelmed. They are sure that they would never trade places, but decide that a change of scenery every once in a while is a good idea. This book brings a new twist to the story by portraying the different lifestyles in extreme detail. A lively, humorous take on a classic folktale. Claudia Rueda El rey de la semilla The King of the Seed ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR H Folk and Fairy Tales / Creativity / Conflict Resolution 9789580002758 9½" x 8¼" / 38 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories When the Goat King feels that he is nearing the end of his days, he decides to search for someone brave to inherit his kingdom. Since he has no children, he will choose the young subject who passes his test. The warm atmosphere created by the exceptional illustrations accompanies the tone of this wisdom-filled story. 2011 CCBC CHOICE (UNIV.WISCONSIN), 2009 OPPENHEIM PLATINUM AWARD, 2007 NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD, 2006 CHILD MAGAZINE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS, COLOMBIAN IBBY HONOR LIST B U E N A S N O C H E S El rey de la semilla Claudia Rueda 56 Picture Books PICTURE BOOKS PreK-2