Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

Jennifer Boni and Carlos Vélez Lina Catarina Lina Ladybug ILLUSTRATIONS Carlos Vélez GR L Family / Parents / Animals 9786070129940 9" x 9¾" / 40 pp $16.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Once upon a time, in the largest city in the world, there was a huge building. Inside, in a small apartment, lived a small family: Lina and her mother. One afternoon, while exploring the roots of a tree, Lina found a ladybug and took it home. In the blink of an eye, the small apartment became the home of a huge family. What will Lina's mom do when she finds out? www.loqueleo.santillana.com 3+ Lina Catarina Lina Catarina Jennifer Boni Carlos Vélez Jennifer Boni Carlos Vélez Había una vez, en la ciudad más grande del mundo, un edificio enorme. Adentro, en un pequeño departamento, vivían Lina y su mamá. Una tarde, explorando las raíces de un árbol, Lina encontró una catarina y la llevó a su casa. Al día siguiente, encontró otra, y otra y, después, una más. Lina nunca imaginó que su pequeño departamento se convirtiría en el hogar de una enorme familia de catarinas. ¿Qué hará su mamá cuando se dé cuenta? • Leonor Bravo Velásquez ¡Quiero chocolate! I Want Chocolate! ILLUSTRATIONS Jorge Ruiz GR L Fantasy and Magic / Food / Feelings and Emotions 9789942193193 8⅝" x 8⅝" / 24 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Story / Fantasy Many children think that the sweetest, most wonderful word is chocolate . It must be, because the first thing that a dragon, a unicorn, and a fairy do once they’re born is ask for chocolate! In this story, accompany these characters as they embark on a long journey to the magical home of the cacao plant, the plant whose seed is turned into this delicious food. Anne-Kathrin Behl Tobi y los ancianos Tobi and the Elderly ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author GR L Jobs and Careers / Community and Community Involvement / Animal Stories 9786070129476 10" x 9¼" / 28 pp $14.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy Tobi thinks that old people are very boring. One day during the summer, when all of his friends are gone on vacation and he is playing alone, his ball lands right where Mr. Cabra is sitting. This meeting allows Tobi to get to know exciting and incredible stories that some of his elderly neighbors experienced when they were young. From that moment on, his opinion about elderly people changes forever. A fun story that invites the reader to pay more attention to—and value the experiences of—their elders. 102 SHORT STORIES Short Stories K-3