BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

ILLUSTRATIONS Luis San Vicente AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR H Siblings / Conflict Resolution 9786071305800 10¾" x 8¼" / 36 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Something was different that morning. Mangrufo woke up feeling gloomy and did not want to play outside. Leuklaya, his friend from across the pond, did not want to have breakfast or play with her dolls. The two friends saw each other from a distance. Horrible things had happened the day before that made them feel sad and ashamed. Would they ever be friends again? A story about forgiveness that will surprise readers and trigger discussions. Toño Malpica Esa mañana That Morning 2017 AND 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Keiko Kasza / JiSeung Kook / Toño Malpica JiSeung Kook ¡Ay, cómo pincha! Ouch! That Hurts! ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Korea GR H Growing Up / Fears / Imagination and Play 9789587760149 8¼" x 9½" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction All kids are afraid of going to see the doctor, but Simon finds creative ways to avoid the ordeal and get over his fears. He first becomes a strong lion, too healthy to need medicine. He then becomes a turtle, too slow to go anywhere. He later becomes an alligator, his skin too thick for a needle . . . When Simon comes to and realizes where he really is, he has already received the shot and it didn’t hurt one bit. Simon is so brave! This is a great read-aloud about childhood fears and the power of imagination. ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Japan GR J Friendship / Respect / Conflict Resolution 9789580497509 8¼" x 9⅜" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Dorotea and Miguel are good friends who love each other unconditionally. Although they may fight sometimes, they always forgive each other in the end, because that's what friends do! These three short stories deal with friendship, problem solving, and honesty, and are a great way to teach about interpersonal relationships. In a subtle way, they highlight the importance of generosity and communication when playing with friends. Keiko Kasza Dorotea y Miguel Dorotea and Miguel ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Japan GR F Animals / Cumulative Stories / Fantasy and Magic 9789580494683 8¼" x 9⅜" / 32 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fables When the elephant walks in the woods, he scares the bear who then runs away. When the bear runs, he scares the crocodile, who jumps into the river. The elephant starts a chain reaction of scary stampedes. Who will be able to scare the elephant away? This humorous, circular story involves an array of amusing animals caught in unexpected situations. An excellent choice for story time. Keiko Kasza Cuando el elefante camina When the Elephant Walks BEGINNING READERS 8 Beginning Readers PreK-2