Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

Ana María Shua Dioses y héroes de la mitología griega Gods and Heroes in Greek Mythology ILLUSTRATIONS Fernando Falcone GR T Legends, Myths, and Fables / Ancient Civilizations 9786070129490 5¼" x 8" / 232 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Myths and Legends Greek myths have withstood the passing of time. Even today, they captivate readers of all ages because of their ability to portray the human spirit in settings that appeal to our wildest flights of fancy. Ana María Shua masterfully relates a selection of them: the creation of the universe, the birth of the Olympian Gods, and the adventures of brave heroes. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Jordi Sierra I Fabra Querido hijo: estamos en huelga Dear Son: We’re On Strike Jordi Sierra I Fabra Querido hijo: tienes cuatro padres Dear Son: You Have Four Parents ILLUSTRATIONS Magalí Colomer GR Q Family / Building Character / Adolescence 9786070133367 51" x 8" / 136 pp $11.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction / Humor ILLUSTRATIONS Javier Olivares GR Q Family / Stepfamilies / Humor 9781543324037 5¼" x 8" / 144 pp $12.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Felipe never helps at home; he’s rude, disobedient, and a bad student. He knows that a big punishment is waiting for him, but it doesn’t happen! His parents don’t say anything— moreover, they practically ignore him. They have decided to go on strike! With an ironic tone and a large dose of humor, the novel brings us the reality of a careless boy who finds himself forced to reflect on his poor behavior and how it affects those who live with him. Pedro’s parents have separated and his life changes forever overnight. Two houses, four parents, several stepsiblings— and three of them are girls! Will he have to sleep in a storage room? Pedro feels like he’s rolling downhill and can’t stop. The world is a very complex place . . . Sierra i Frabra approaches this delicate topic with his usual humor and sensitivity. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR , 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Jordi Sierra i Fabra Querido hijo: tienes cuatro padres Jordi Sierra i Fabra Ilustraciones de Javier Olivares 10+ Querido hijo: tienes cuatro padres Querido hijo: tienes cuatro padres www.loqueleo.com Jordi Sierra i Fabra Ilustraciones de Javier Olivares Los padres de Pedro se han separado y, de la noche a la mañana, su vida cambia para siempre. Dos casas, cuatro padres, y varios hermanastros ¡y tres son chicas! ¿Tendrá que dormir de ahora en adelante en un cuarto de tiliches? Pedro siente que rueda cuesta abajo por una pendiente y no puede parar. El mundo es un lugar muy complejo… Ésta es la divertida historia de un hijo único y de su inesperada familia numerosa. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Jordi Sierra I Fabra Querido hijo: estás despedido Dear Son: You’re Fired ILLUSTRATIONS Ximena Maier GR Q Family / Building Character / Adolescence 9786070129599 5¼" x 8"/ 116 pp $11.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction / Humor Miguel is a careless boy who leaves everything out of place, breaks whatever is in his path, and doesn’t obey his parents. Tired, they decide to give him a month to look for a place to live: They have fired him. Time passes, Miguel doesn’t listen, and he suddenly finds himself on the street with nowhere to go. A tale that offers a critical yet funny look at the relationship between parents and lazy, irresponsible children who wear them out. AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER 157 MIDDLE GRADE READERS