Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

ILLUSTRATIONS Nicoletta Costa GR G Climate, Weather, and Seasons / Nature / Ecology 9786070133916 6" x 7½" / 32 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy The Rain Man has a very important job: to open and close the faucets on the clouds so that it will rain or stop raining. He jumps softly from cloud to cloud, and he does his job well, although he sometimes falls asleep on the job from exhaustion. A simple story written with ingenuity by Rodari, one of the most important children’s authors of the twentieth century. Gianni Rodari El hombrecillo de la lluvia The Rain Man 1970 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD FOR WRITING Celso Román Mi papá es mágico My Dad Is Magical ILLUSTRATIONS Alekos GR G Family / Toys and Games / Creativity 9786070133442 6" x 7½" / 32 pp $7.95 / PB Literature Poetry / Rhyming Stories / Realistic Fiction Every dad has a magical side that makes him the best playmate. Dads can tame the fiercest beasts and turn into towers and bridges—but above all, they can become their child’s best friend. This magical interaction between father and child, filled with mischief and love, is presented here through hilarious illustrations and playful, simple language. Yolanda Reyes Una cama para tres A Bed for Three ILLUSTRATIONS Ivar Da Coll GR I Fears / Family / Feelings and Emotions 9789585928992 6¼" x 7½" / 36 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction Are you scared at night? Do nightmares frighten you? Would you love to sleep in Mom and Dad’s bed? Well, you are not alone; this happens to Andrés too. In this story, you will see that fear has no age limit. If you don’t believe that, just ask your dad… 2005 THE WHITE RAVENS AWARD Rafael Pombo Pastorcita Shepherdess Girl ILLUSTRATIONS Alekos GR J Feelings and Emotions / Achieving Goals / Farm Animals 9781641011396 8" x 9" / 32 pp $10.95 / PB Literature Poetry / Pastoral After being lost, the little shepherd girl’s sheep have returned. However, none of them have their tails, so the little girl needs to look for them and paste them back on with whatever she can. 73 BEGINNING READERS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER