BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Alejandra Guevara Ale Ale ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR F Friendship / Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Teamwork 9789587765380 8¼" x 9⅜" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories A zeppelin is coming to town and all the animals are excited. The flying machine brings a strange box that promises to contain the world’s most beautiful creature. Ale and
her friends can’t wait to see it. The contents of the box will surprise everyone, including the readers. A whimsical story that will encourage discussions about self-esteem, friendship, teamwork, and beauty. Valeri Gorbachev Un día de lluvia A Rainy Day ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Ukraine / USA GR J Friendship / Animal Stories / Fantasy and Magic 9789584500540 8½" x 10¾" / 36 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Adventure Who said rainy days were no fun? Piggy is soaking wet when he arrives at his friend the goat’s house. But he is also so excited! Today, in the rain, he learned to count and he made new friends along the way! Filled with adventure and humor, A Rainy Day’s detailed illustrations show that fun can be found in many different places and circumstances. Judy Goldman En la oscuridad In the Darkness ILLUSTRATIONS Fabricio Vanden Broeck AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR B Family / Fears / Growing Up 9786077221340 8¼" x 9½" / 48 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction A happy child goes to bed, reads a book with mommy, and finally falls asleep. His father turns off the lights. When the child wakes up a bit later, a new world appears before his eyes. It’s a dark and scary place: there are witches and ghosts, vampires and monsters. Luckily, his loving parents come to the rescue to show him the real objects behind those creatures. A colorful picture book that will captivate young readers afraid of the dark. Valeri Gorbachev Para eso son los amigos That’s What Friends Are For ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Ukraine / USA GR H Friendship / Teamwork / Animal Stories 9789580499947 8¼" x 10¾" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Goat wakes up excited. Tonight, he will have dinner at Pig’s house. He gets out of bed and peeks out the window to see what Pig is up to. His friend is crying! “What could have gone wrong?” wonders Goat. A series of possible tragic scenarios run through his mind. When Goat finally arrives at his friend’s house, he discovers that the reason for the tears was all too mundane. A humorous tale that reminds readers that things are not always as they seem. Judy Goldman / Valeri Gorbachev / Alejandra Guevara BEGINNING READERS 7 AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER