Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

Georgina Lázaro León Don Quijote para siempre ILLUSTRATIONS Wally Rodríguez GR L Classics / Action and Adventure / Justice 9781631139604 8" x 10" / 32 pp $15.95 / PB Literature Poetry / Narrative Poems An old man from La Mancha goes crazy after reading too many books about knights and chivalry. Believing himself one of those heroes, he leaves to travel all around Castilla in search of adventures with his squire, Sancho. With this book written in verse, children will start to connect with one of the most important works in world literature: Don Quijote de la Mancha . PURA BELPRÉ HONOR-WINNING AUTHOR Andrés Pi Andreu La abeja de más 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. David Kraatz La canción del geco ILLUSTRATIONS Mauricio Luengas GR N Nature / Ecology / Animal Facts 9781560145790 8" x 10" / 16 pp $9.95 / PB Informational Text & Literature Expository / Science / Narrative / Stories / Fantasy This vividly illustrated story describes a young gecko’s experience in a rain forest after he becomes separated from his mother. During his search for her he meets an amazing variety of animals and learns much about his forest environment. A brief description of rain forests and the endangered animals featured in the story is included at the end of the book. PURA BELPRÉ HONOR-WINNING AUTHOR Georgina Lázaro León ¡Viva la tortuga! ILLUSTRATIONS Walter Torres GR M Animal Facts / Reptiles and Amphibians / Endangered Animals and Plants 9781631139680 11" x 8" / 32 pp $12.95 / PB Informational Text & Literature Literary Nonfiction / Narrative Poems / Science The turtle in this story will take us on a journey necessary for the survival of her species. With her, we will cross the ocean until we reach the beach where she will lay her eggs. From her efforts, many new little turtles will grow up and continue the cycle begun by their mother. This beautiful and poetic story will help readers understand the importance of protecting endangered species. The Gecko’s Song Long Live the Turtle! Don Quixote Forever One Bee Too Many 190 Picture Books 3–5 WWW. LOQUELEO.COM/US PICTURE BOOKS