Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author GR D Family / Feelings and Emotions / Imagination and Play 9781641011662 9" x 8" / 16 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Bernard wants to play with his dad, who is absorbed in his own business and simply responds, “Not now, Bernard.” Bernard then tries to get his mother’s attention, but she responds the same way. But something is worrying the little boy: There is a monster in the garden, and Bernard is worried that he will be eaten. When Bernard goes out to the garden, his fears are confirmed—the monster devours him! What will the boy’s parents do now? David McKee Ahora no, Bernardo Not Now, Bernard ILLUSTRATIONS Joy Ang GR F Feelings and Emotions / Imagination and Play / Books and Reading 9786070128127 10" x 9" / 36 pp $14.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Humor This little child has many excuses for not reading this book— because if there is one thing he really doesn’t want to do, it’s read this book. He won’t read it “even if they string him upside down by his big toes, over a cliff, with lightning above him and sharks below". This cumulative play on words will delight readers with its fun illustrations and, of course, with its not-to-be-missed happy ending. Cece Meng No voy a leer este libro I Will Not Read This Book ¡Contemos 5 ranas! Pato Mena www.loqueleo.com/us Pato Mena ¿Serán 5 ranas capaces de contar hasta 5? ¿Y qué pinta 1 pollo en todo esto? Difícil misión que necesita la ayuda de alguien con ganas de reírse... ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author GR D Animals / Opposites / Reptiles and Amphibians 9786070134388 6" x 7" / 12 pp $9.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Concept Book ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author GR F Humor / Animal Stories / Math Concepts 9781543324020 8⅝" x 8½" / 72 pp $17.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Humor A giant crocodile comes out of a river and meets a tiny mouse, a big elephant, a tall giraffe, a short armadillo, a wrinkly frog, and many other animals. The simple texts are accompanied by colorful illustrations that open the door to the reader’s interpretation. Based on the special characteristics of each animal, concepts of texture and size are presented so that children identify and learn the meaning of each one. Will five frogs be able to count to five? And why is one chicken involved in all this? A difficult mission with a surprising and very fun ending. This is the perfect book for beginning readers to explore the concept of numbers and counting, and also have a good laugh about it! Teresa Novoa ¿Cómo es el cocodrilo? What Is a Crocodile Like? Pato Mena ¡Contemos 5 ranas! Let's Count Five Frogs! 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 71 BEGINNING READERS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER