BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Nacho Casas Lili nieta, Lulú abuela Granddaughter Lili, Grandmother Lulú ILLUSTRATIONS Marce Gómez & David Silva AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR I Family / Multigenerational Families 9786071302175 9½" x 8¼" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories One day Lili discovers that as she is getting bigger, her grandmother Lulú is getting smaller. When they are both the same height, Lili decides they will do everything together. From then on, they skateboard, bike, and cook together. Lili and Lulú become best friends. Even as Lulú gently disappears from the story, their friendship lives on. A tender story about a strong bond that goes beyond age and height. ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR I Animals / Fears / Growing Up 9789584506764 8¼" x 9⅜" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Little Ed can’t go to sleep. With help from his friends, the puppy tries different techniques, but nothing works. He is just too afraid of the dark to succumb to slumber. Luckily, Ed runs into an owl who shows him the beauty that resides in the darkest of nights, and assures him that there is nothing to be afraid of. A perfect read-aloud to explore a common childhood fear. Jackeline East Tengo miedo de la oscuridad I’m Scared of the Dark ILLUSTRATIONS Juan Gedovius AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR D Family / Kindness / School and Education 9789587760118 8¼" x 8¼" / 38 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Tomi finds a book that he can’t quite read by himself yet. He goes around the house to find someone to read him a story, but everyone is busy! He is upset, but soon finds friendly characters inside the book. The combination of lively illustrations and frequent use of simple words and onomatopoeia makes this book an approachable read that encourages young children to start reading on their own. Graciela Bialet Un cuento ¡grrr! A Book … Grrr! ALIJA: ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH LITERATURE OF ARGENTINA AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR; KONEX AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Graciela Bialet / Nacho Casas / Liliana Cinetto / Jackeline East Liliana Cinetto Feroz… ¡Feroz! Fierce… Fierce! ILLUSTRATIONS Poly Bernatene AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR I Identity / Growing Up 9786071306173 10⅞" x 8¼" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Lobi is growing and his family is raising himto become a big bad wolf.They teach himto scare, to howl, and to fight. But Lobi likes to hang out with his friends, sing, and play tag. Can he become a real big badwolf? BEGINNING READERS 6 Beginning Readers PreK-2