BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Verónica Murguía / David Sánchez Juliao / Eduardo Caballero Calderón Verónica Murguía Rani, Timbo y la hija de Tláloc Rani, Timbo, and Tlaloc’s Daughter David Sánchez Juliao El país más hermoso del mundo The Most Beautiful Country in the World ILLUSTRATIONS Juan José Colsa AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR U Fantasy and Magic / Animal Stories / Solidarity 9786071305855 4½" x 7⅞" / 100 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel ILLUSTRATIONS Juan Carlos Nicholls AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR R Travel / Discoveries / Action and Adventure 9789580407478 4½" x 7⅞" / 146 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Adventure Rani, an elephant at Chapultepec’s Zoo, dreams of roaming free just like her ancestors in India. She wishes to be more like her good friend, Timbo, a stray cat who every night tells her stories of his adventures. One day, when Timbo witnesses an injustice against a little girl and defends her, his actions are rewarded— a big reward that he will share with his best friend Rani. Lalo and Tala embark on a journey with their friend, the Sun. They visit twelve countries, each representing one of the twelve months of the year. Each country is beautiful in its own way, and so are its colorful inhabitants. A travel story filled with fantasy and adventure, this is the perfect vehicle for introducing young children to the complex concepts of time and distance. Eduardo Caballero Calderón Bolívar: una historia que parece un cuento Bolívar: History that Reads Like a Story ILLUSTRATIONS Mónica Meira AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR U Caribbean and Latin America / Historical Figures / Loyalty 9789580471615 4½" x 7⅞" / 64 pp $15.99 / PB Informational Texts Literary Nonfiction / Biography History A historical account that reads like a novel, this biography of Simón Bolívar spans the entirety of the political figure's life. The narrative goes over his childhood, his intellectual influences, his travels, and the experiences that shaped him into the warrior and strategist he became. A faithful portrait of General Bolívar’s greatest passion: the fight for Latin America’s independence. PREMIO NACIONAL DE LIBROS DE CUENTOS 59 HISPANIC CULTURE AND OTHER CULTURES AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER 2-4 4-6 Hispanic Culture and Other Cultures