BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Floria Jiménez / Carl Norac / Katrin Wiehle / Piedad Bonnett (Compiladora) Piedad Bonnett (Compiladora) Antología de poesía latinoamericana contemporánea Anthology of Contemporary Latin American Poetry AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Various Literature and Writing / Feelings and Emotions / Caribbean and Latin America 9789584529893 5½" x 8¼" / 331 pp $19.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Anthology This selection of engaging poems will educate the reader on the most relevant poetry produced today in Latin America. The two ultimate goals are to introduce readers to a large number of Latin American poets, and to make readers fall in love so they can further research the poets that intrigue them the most. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Floria Jiménez El árbol solito The Lonely Tree ILLUSTRATIONS Álvaro Borrasé AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Costa Rica GR N Ecology / Nature / Trees and Forests 9789587769531 8¼" x 9 3 / 8 " / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Narrative Poem Lonely Tree gets excited when new trees start growing around him and all sorts of animals come along. Time passes by and our majestic friend becomes sad and lonely again as: the trees disappear and the animals leave. The rhyming verse tackles themes related to the environment and deforestation. These themes, coupled with simple, expressive illustrations, make this book an ideal vehicle for encouraging children to connect with nature. Carl Norac Mi abuela es una estrella My Grandma Is a Star ILLUSTRATIONS Ingrid Gordon AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Belgium GR I Multigenerational Families / Kindness / Fears 9789584516718 8¼" x 10¾" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Free Verse The boy in this story loves his grandma for all the things she can do. She is a gymnast, an aircraft pilot, a secret agent, and a professional clown. But above all, he adores her because she is “his” grandma and no one else’s. The large illustrations go hand-in-hand with the endearing text to create a book that depicts the ideal twenty- first-century grandma. Katrin Wiehle ¿Qué hace la gata por las noches? What Does the Cat Do All Night? ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany GR G Pets / Action and Adventure / Humor 9789587760125 9¼" x 8¼" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Narrative Poems / Realistic Fiction While Lucho goes to school, plays with friends, and does his homework, his cat sleeps. But as soon as Lucho goes to bed, the cat sneaks out of the house to find new adventures. That’s when her fun begins! Written in verse and paired with large, detailed illustrations, this book offers a fun peek into the secret lives of cats. A great option for read-alouds. 62 POETRY, RIDDLES, RHYMES, AND SONGS 9-12 K-2 Poetry, Riddles, Rhymes, and Songs