Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

Andrés Pi Andreu La abeja de más One Bee Too Many ILLUSTRATIONS Kim Amate GR L Intolerance and Acceptance / Conflict Resolution / Politics and Government 9781682921470 7¼" x 8½" / 32 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Satire 2013 THE WHITE RAVENS AWARD; PREMIO NACIONAL DE LITERATURA INFANTIL DE CUBA-WINNING AUTHOR; APEL LES MESTRES AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR One day, the bees called for a grand assembly in the beehive to discuss why it was that they were always all squashed together in cramped working conditions. After complex calculations, they realized that there was one bee too many in their beehive! Through entertaining illustrations and humor, this delightful story explores such serious topics as prejudice and tolerance. Cynthia Pratt Nicolson Totalmente humano Totally Human: Why We Look and Act the Way We Do ILLUSTRATIONS Bruno Valasse GR Q Adaptation and Survival / Biology / Human Body 9786070129896 7" x 9" / 56 pp $16.95 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science This book reveals the fascinating science behind our bodies and behaviors and how they link us to our ancient ancestors. What makes us human is cause for surprise. We retain some of the appearances and behaviors of our very ancient ancestors, including early mammals, amphibians, and fish. A child- sized take on the scientific fields of evolutionary biology and psychology. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING TITLE Luis María Pescetti Mamá, ¿por qué nadie es como nosotros? Mom, Why Is Nobody Like Us? ILLUSTRATIONS Alfredo Aguirre, Diana Tiznado, Emmanuel García, Enrique Martínez, Erika Martínez, Heyliana Flores, Julián Cicero, and Sergio Romero GR N Diversity / Family / Intolerance and Acceptance 9786070132483 6" x 7½" / 32 pp $12.95 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies Each family has different characteristics: some speak in a special way or have beliefs or customs different from our own. When reading this book, children will be able to realize that, despite the similarities and differences between families, we all have the same rights. Pescetti addresses a delicate topic and creates a book that is as fun as it is educational. Ideal for working on peace education in schools. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR www.vistahigherlearning.com www.loqueleo.com/us Elefante despierta un día renegando de su enorme y perezoso cuerpo que le impide vivir todo aquello que desea en ese momento. Por eso su cabeza decide separarse y salir en busca de nuevas experiencias que la harán recorrer un alocado camino hacia la aceptación. • • • Andrés Pi Andreu es un escritor cubano- americano de literatura infantil y juvenil. Ha recibido reconocimientos muy importantes, como integrar la lista White Ravens, los premios Apel·les Mestres y La Rosa Blanca, el Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil La Edad de Oro en dos ocasiones y el Premio Campoy-Ada de Literatura Infantil de la Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española, entre otros. Arol (Ariel Alberto Ferrante) nació en Mar del Plata, Argentina. Desde pequeño, entre lápices y Legos, tuvo claro que crear le era tan necesario como respirar, así que en 1996 se graduó de diseñador gráfico. En 2003 se trasladó a España, donde reside desde entonces trabajando como diseñador e ilustrador para clientes de todo el mundo. En 2007 creó en Madrid su propia marca de ropa, en la que sus ilustraciones estampadas son la estrella principal. Andrés Pi Andreu Ilustraciones de Arol Andrés Pi Andreu • Arol La cabeza inconforme 9781543330045_SUSA20_cabeza-inconforme_CVR.indd Custom V 2/10/2021 2:35:06 PM Andrés Pi Andreu La cabeza inconforme The Unhappy Head ILLUSTRATIONS Arol (Ariel Alberto Ferrante) GR L Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Animal Stories / Animal Facts 9781543330045 8" x 10" / 28 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy Elephant wakes up one day feeling tired of his huge and lazy body that had always prevented him from doing certain things. Because of this, the head decides to part ways with the body, and go in search for new experiences that will, eventually, guide Elephant into the path of self acceptance. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER 123 SHORT STORIES