Fall 2019 Catalog by Cuento de Luz

Fall 2019 Catalog

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Balancing family and working life The Bizzies

Paula Merlán Illustrated by Blanca Millán The Bizzies is a story about the importance of balancing family and working life, spending quality time together, and fixing problems through dialogue.

Conflict resolution; quality time; being busy, family togetherness 978-84-16733-62-0 English, 978-84-16733-61-3 Spanish (La familia Uf), Price: $16.95, Pages: 32, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches, Age range: 4-8, Pub. month: 10/2019

Paula Merlán

Blanca Millán

The award-winning author Paula Merlán was born in Vigo (Pontevedra) in Spain. After graduating in Law, she pursued her vocation as an educator, graduating as a teacher. The lessons at university promoting reading, encouraged her to start writing stories.

The award-winning illustrator Blanca Millán was born in Galicia, Spain. Since she was little she was attracted to the art world, filling the walls of the house with small drawings with waxes. She studied Fine Arts at the School of Pontevedra, Spain.

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Freedom Finch

Javier Sobrino Illustrated by Federico Delicado A young finch falls from his family’s nest and into the life of a young boy. The finch spends a harrowing night in a cage barely escaping the clutches of a barn owl. The next day, the boy offers the bird an unexpected chance at freedom. Birds; finch; freedom; friendship; animals; nature 978-84-16733-52-1 English, 978-84-16733-51-4 Spanish (Pinzón), Price: $16.95, Pages: 28, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches, Age range: 5+, Pub. month: 09/2019

Javier Sobrino

Federico Delicado

The award-winning author Javier Sobrino, born in Asturias, Spain, is dedicated to teaching in a school in Cantabria.

The award-winning illustrator Federico Delicado has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid. He has published numerous books for children and was selected for The White Ravens list in 2015.

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Upbringing & cleanliness T-shirts Aren’t Napkins Marta Zafrilla Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Olivia doesn’t have very good table manners. Fortunately, her mom is very patient, and encourages her to try again, with songs and plenty of good humor. Olivia’s mom knows that a dash of fun and a splash of love help children to learn routines and become more independent. Table manners; daily routines; growing up; upbringing; cleanliness 978-84-16733-50-7 English, 978-84-16733-49-1 Spanish (Las camisetas no somos servilletas), Price: $16.95, Pages: 28, Dimensions.: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Age range: 4-8, Pub month: 08/2019

Marta Zafrilla

Martina Peluso

Marta Zafrilla is a teacher and an award-winning author and poet. She has published several collections of poetry. Her poems and book reviews have appeared in cultural publications and she has held various jobs with advertising agencies and publishers.

Martina Peluso was born in Naples, Italy in 1980, where she currently lives and works. She has studied printing art at the Institute of Art in Naples and she has frequented courses of illustration at Sarmede and Pavia.

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Migration Fireflies

Roberto Aliaga Illustrated by Miguel Ángel Díez The fireflies are forced to leave their field and find a safe place where they can make a new home: a light at the end of the way. But it’s a difficult journey which only the love that binds the family together can overcome. This emotional tale of feelings and identity leads us through the darkness into the light of a better future. Fireflies; environment; migration; emigration 978-84-16733-54-5 English, 978-84-16733-53-8 Spanish (Luciérnagas), Price: $16.95, Pages: 32, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Age range: 4-9, Pub. month: 11/2019

Roberto Aliaga

Miguel Ángel Díez

The award-winning author Roberto Aliaga was born in Spain where he graduated as a biologist. He has published more then 30 books, many of which have been translated into different languages. In 2009 he was included in The White Raven list.

The award-winning illustrator Miguel Ángel Díez was born in Aspe, Alicante, Spain in 1973. He defines himself as a self-taught illustrator and his first works were published in 2007.

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Nurture nature The Ants’ Secret

Baltasar Magro Illustrated by Dani Padrón The day began in absolute chaos. General Ant had received a message about the imminent danger. On the surface, Chloe and Jack were having fun poking sticks into the anthill, attacking the colony once again. Will these tiny, fascinating insects be able to defend their territory, and teach the children to respect them? Ants; solidarity; nature; environment; empathy 978-84-16733-48-4 English, 978-84-16733-47-7 Spanish (El secreto de las hormigas), Price: $16.95, Pages: 32, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Age range: 4-8, Pub. month: 03/2018

Baltasar Magro

Dani Padrón

Baltasar Magro Santana studied Philosophy and Literature at the Autonomous University of Madrid and, later, Journalism. For more than thirty years he has worked in different television programs as a scriptwriter of cultural, documentary and entertainment programs.

The award-winning illustrator Dani Padrón was born in Ourense, Spain, an architect by training. He started his career as an illustrator in 2011, after winning the Pura e Dora Vézquez Award for the illustrations of his first book. Since then, he has published several books for children.

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Education & self reliance Ayobami and the Names of the Animals Pilar López Ávila Illustrated by Mar Azabal

This is a tale about the importance of education, the difficulties that many children have to overcome to go to school, and the perseverance and enthusiasm of those who want to learn. Education; learning; Africa; school; perseverance; enthusiasm; self reliance 978-84-16733-42-2 English, 978-84-16733-41-5 Spanish (Ayobami y el nombre de los animales), Price: $16.95, Pages: 30, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches, Age range: 5+, Pub. month: 04/2018

Pilar López Ávila

Mar Azabal

Pilar López Avila is from Cáceres, Spain, and is a professor of biology at the IES of Alcuéscar, where she has been teaching for twelve years. She is the writer of several books and also the mother of three children.

Mar Azabal is a graduate in Geography, specializing in archive conservation. Her real dream was to create stories through drawing and illustration. She currently lives in Toledo, Spain, and spends her time teaching illustration courses for children.

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Self-esteem WHO CARES! Barbara Steinitz

Scented with chocolate and musical notes, this delightful story dares you to fearlessly forgo the opinions of others and invites you to experience the freedom of accepting yourself as you are. Self-esteem; relationships; dogs; friendship; self-confidence; peer pressure; music; humor; chocolate; opera; appearances; assurance; confidence; self-assertion; assertiveness; differences; acceptance

978-84-16733-34-7 English, 978-84-16733-33-0 Spanish (¡Les importa un pepino!), Price: $16.95, Pages: 26, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches, Age range: 5+, Pub. month: 03/2019

Barbara Steinitz Born in 1978 in Freiburg/Germany, Barbara Steinitz studied communication-design and illustration in Saarbrücken/Germany and Barcelona/Spain. Barbara Steinitz received the Austrian Children’s Book Award, the Troisdorfer Picture Book Award and a nomination for the German Children’s Book Award. As a freelancing illustrator, author and puppeteer, she works for various customers, publishers and theatre projects and lives in Berlin and Mexico City.

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Migration & friendships Kubi Meets Rosita Erik Speyer

Kubi is back! In his second book, our fourlegged friend meets Rosita, a courageous dog with an inspiring story. Rosita grew up in a small village, far away. But she never had a real home and was often hungry and afraid. One day she bravely set off to find a new place to live. Emigration; immigration; refugees; friendship; dogs; pets; displaced 978-84-16733-38-5 English, 978-84-16733-37-8 Spanish (Kubi conoce a Rosita), Price: $16.95, Pages: 32, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Age range: 4+, Pub. month: 04/2019

Erik Speyer The award-winning author Erik Speyer, who was born in Argentina, raised in Denmark, South America and the United States, began painting as a child. He has continued this passion throughout his life, even while flying for the U.S. Navy, designing museum exhibits, and directing a science museum. He is a full time, prizewinning artist now, with watercolors and oils hanging in galleries and in private and corporate collections in the U.S. and Europe.

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Front List Spring 2019 - Non-Fiction - What Really Matters Series

Self-assurance, adoption & music Emmanuel Kelly - Dream Big! Mamen Sánchez Illustrated by Zuzanna Celej

Emmanuel Kelly was born and abandoned into war-torn Iraq. He was raised at an orphanage before being adopted and brought to Australia for life changing surgery. Emmanuel’s sheer passion for singing and for ‘dreaming big’ in the face of huge obstacles led him to achieving his dream of becoming a singer. Self-assurance; music, adoption; war; pop star; physical disability; overcome obstacles 978-84-16733-40-8 English, 978-84-16733-39-2 Spanish (Emmanuel Kelly), Price: $16.95, Pages: 24, Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Age range: 6-10, Pub. month: 05/2019

Mamen Sánchez

Zuzanna Celej

A graduate in Information Sciences from the Universidad Complutense, she is deputy director of ¡Hola! magazine and director of ¡Hola! México. She is married and has five children. She has published seven novels and three books for children.

Of Polish origin, awardwinning Zuzanna Celej has a BA Honors in fine Arts from the University of Barcelona and majored in Illustration at the Llotja Art School in Barcelona. She won Gold Medal as Best Illustrator at the 2013 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards.

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Environment - deforestation The Last Tree

María Quintana Silva Illustrated by Silvia Álvarez “But we can’t survive without trees . . . aren’t you happy here?” asked Goran, as he began to cough loudly. A beautiful tale about the environment and the importance of trees. Environment; trees; save the planet; natur;, deforestation; pollution; logging; sustainability 978-84-16733-46-0 English, 978-84-16733-45-3 Spanish (El último árbol), Price: $16.95, Pages: 32, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches, Age range: 5+, Pub. month: 06/2019

María Quintana Silva

Silvia Álvarez

Maria Quintana Silva was born in Madrid, Spain. After receiving a degree in Audiovisual Communication, she embarked on a voyage taking her to Argentina, Italy, and now Canada. She speaks four languages and enjoys writing stories that help improve the world.

The award-winning illustrator Silvia Álvarez was born in the tropical coastal city of La Ceiba, Honduras, by a Honduran father and a Spanish mother. At the age of seven she moved to Spain, now living in Seville where she graduated in Fine Arts.

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Migration & integration Kalak’s Journey

María Quintana Silva Illustrated by Marie-Noëlle Hébert Kalak lives with his family in a part of the world where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food. One day, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world… Migration; assertiveness; integration; birds; refugees 978-84-16733-44-6 English, 978-84-16733-43-9 Spanish (El viaje de Kalak), Price: $16.95, Pages: 36, Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Age range: 6-10, Pub. month: 09/2018

María Quintana Silva

Marie-Noëlle Hébert

Marie-Noëlle Hébert is a Canadian illustrator living in Montreal. Largely selftaught, she obtained an AEC in Advertising Illustration at Salette College. She has also studied History of Art, scriptwriting and creative writing, and 3D imagery and CGI. Kalak’s Journey is her first picture book.

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Assertiveness & confidence Mister Yes

Carmen Gil Illustrated by Miguel Cerro Mr. Yes could do a lot of different, funny things….but he’d never learned how to say no. Even though this made him unhappy, he would reluctantly agree to do things he didn’t want to. Until one day, when the unexpected happened. A fun story for readers of all ages, about the importance of communication and being assertive. Assertiveness; confidence; self reliance 978-84-16733-36-1 English, 978-84-16733-35-4 Spanish (Señor Sí), Price: $16.95, Pages: 32, Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Age range: 6-10, Pub. month: 03/2018

Carmen Gil

Miguel Cerro

Carmen Gil is an awardwinning author of more than 80 books. She lives and works in Huelva, Spain, and was included in the White Raven list in 2009.

Miguel Cerro is an awardwinning illustrator and designer. He has more than a dozen books published. He lives in Madrid, Spain.

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Back List - Fiction Little Chick and Mommy Cat Zafrilla, Marta | Hilb, Nora

Parenting & family

A story that explores diversity in a fun way, raising awareness of how every child is entitled to a family based on love.

978-84-15241-96-6 English 978-84-15241-97-3 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 850L, Guided Reading: M

The Little Golden Key

Through the Eyes of a Child

Sometimes we look far and wide and miss the most important thing; what’s so near, and within each and every one of us.

Through the Eyes of a Child reminds us of the importance of communicating after a change in a family’s structure.

978-84-16078-78-3 English 978-84-16078-62-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 680L, Guided Reading: J

978-84-15784-52-4 English 978-84-15784-48-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 940L, Guided Reading: M

Aliaga, Roberto | Padrón, Dani

Licitra, Jimena | Rosique, Susana

Could it Happen to Anyone?

Pavón, Mar | Wimmer, Sonja

A story that tells how sometimes, when we tell off our children without thinking, we don’t think that It could happen to anyone.

Healthy habits

978-84-15241-03-4 English 978-84-938240-7-5 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 800L, Guided Reading: M

Mom’s Dresses

Chirpy Charlie’s Teeth

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

Zafrilla, Marta | Wimmer, Sonja

Mom’s Dresses is a celebration of the love between mother and daughter. The beautiful and unique dresses that this mother wears inspire her daughter to imagine wonderful adventures and evoke a current of emotions together.

Oral hygiene is something that has to be taught from an early age, but it isn’t always easy. The delightful pictures illustrating this humorous tale by Marta Zafrilla will help teach children about using their toothbrush, with a smile on their faces!

978-84-16147-74-8 English 978-84-16147-70-0 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 36 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 750L, Guided Reading: N

978-84-16733-30-9 English 978-84-16733-29-3 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 770L, Guided Reading: M

The Lighthouse of Souls

Fun and Fruit

Almada, Ariel Andres | Celej, Zuzanna

Barahona, María Teresa | Pijpers, Edith

The endearing relationship between a grandfather and his grandson takes us through the light of an old lighthouse, to bring hope, help and illusion to those who need it.

Fun and Fruit is full of beautiful colors in which parents and teachers will find the best way to ensure that children enjoy this food so full of poetry and vitality.

978-84-16147-30-4 English 978-84-16147-25-0 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 1000L, Guided Reading: P

978-84-16078-32-5 English 978-84-16078-28-8 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 1080L, Guided Reading: M

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Animals & adventures

Dying, grief & loss

David, Fish & Penguins

Cyparissus

Turcios, Omar | Turcios, Omar

Sanmamed, Marta | Wimmer, Sonja

A tale in which color and imagination help to turn children’s daily activities into unforgettable experiences.

Helps children cope with the loss of a pet and overcome the grief process learning to confront other losses they have in their life.

978-84-15241-94-2 English 978-84-15241-95-9 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 36 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 730L, Guided Reading: K

978-84-16147-10-6 English 978-84-16147-05-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 940L, Guided Reading: P

Kubi Meets Rosita

Little Cloud Lamb

Rosita grew up in a small village, far away. But she never had a real home and was often hungry and afraid. One day she bravely set off to find a new place to live.

A touching and sensitive story for all ages, about accepting differences and dealing with the loss of a loved one.

978-84-16733-38-5 English 978-84-16733-37-8 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches

978-84-938240-2-0 English 978-84-937814-0-8 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 1020L, Guided Reading: M

Snowbound Secrets

Isaac’s Laugh

Snowbound Secrets is a wonderful tale set in the country of Bhutan, full of mystery and adventure; it is a hymn to nature and the highest mountains of our blue planet.

Isaac’s Laugh is a moving story about enjoying life even when circumstances are difficult.

978-84-15784-72-2 English 978-84-15784-76-0 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 36 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 810L, Guided Reading: P

978-84-16078-40-0 English 978-84-16078-36-3 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 710L, Guided Reading: P

Speyer, Erik | Speyer, Erik

Eulate, Ana | Carretero, Mónica

Kroll, Virginia | Uyá, Nívola

Peña, Juan Ignacio | Blanco, Mar

The Adventures of Kubi Speyer, Erik | Speyer, Erik

Kubi is a smart, inquisitive white puppy who lives with all his friends on a farm in Vietnam.

978-84-16147-35-9 English 978-84-16147-40-3 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 930L, Guided Reading: M

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Gil, Carmen | Cerro, Miguel

Reach your potential, courage & self-reliance

Mr. Yes could do a lot of different, funny things….but he’d never learned how to say no. Until one day, when the unexpected happened. A fun story for readers of all ages, about the importance of communication and being assertive. 978-84-16733-36-1 English 978-84-16733-35-4 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 620L, Guided Reading: P

Lucy’s Light

del Mazo, Margarita | Álvarez, Silvia

This is a tale all about how important it is to shine as brightly as you can, with the light that we all carry within us and makes us unique.

Migration & integration

978-84-16147-00-7 English 978-84-16078-95-0 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 640L, Guided Reading: L

The Magic Hat Shop

The Map of Good Memories

A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us.

There are places that remind us of happy moments. Zoe, a little girl who has to flee from her city with her family because of a war, remembers them before she leaves. She uses them to draw a map of good memories, knowing that they will always be with her.

978-84-16147-19-9 English 978-84-16078-93-6 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 950L, Guided Reading: O

978-84-16147-82-3 English 978-84-16147-78-6 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 820L, Guided Reading: O

It’s a Pain to be a Princess

Mariama: Different but just the same

Nuño, Fran | Celej, Zuzanna

Wimmer, Sonja | Wimmer, Sonja

Gil, Carmen | Montero Galán, Daniel

Cornelles, Jerónimo | Uyá, Nívola

A story in bright, musical verse that transmits values such as equality and having the courage to follow your dreams.

Mariama: Different but just the same, is a beautiful story about identity, the process of integration and solidarity.

978-84-15241-78-2 English 978-84-15241-14-0 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 930L, Guided Reading: M

978-84-16147-60-1 English 978-84-16147-55-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 810L, Guided Reading: L

The Gardener’s Surprise

Kalak’s Journey

Balzaretti, Carla | Wimmer, Sonja

Quintana Silva, María | Hébert, Marie-N.

The Gardener’s Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of indulging in personal passions as an excellent way of achieving happiness.

Kalak lives with his family in a part of the world where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, and there is never enough food.

978-84-15784-60-9 English 978-84-15784-56-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 870L, Guided Reading: P

978-84-16733-44-6 English 978-84-16733-43-9 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 36 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 600L, Guided Reading: M

One day, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world…

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Back List - Fiction Hoky the Caring Wolf Blanco, César | Bk, Blanca

Friendship, generosity empathy & teamwork

At last, a nice wolf! This is a moving story of respect, love and companionship between humankind and the environment.

978-84-15241-92-8 English 978-84-15503-24-8 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 1120L, Guided Reading: N

The Lonely Mailman

Life Is Beautiful!

Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to the forest animals. But the mailman has never received any letters of his own. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages.

A tale of solidarity and the beauty that lies within us. A journey into the heart of Africa and into the heart and hope of our inner child.

978-84-16147-98-4 English 978-84-16147-94-6 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 710L, Guided Reading: M

978-84-15619-26-0 English 978-84-15619-25-3 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 800L, Guided Reading: O

It’s a Gift!

Bear Wants to Fly

It’s a Gift! is a tender tale about solidarity and generosity. This moving story will encourage the youngest members of the family to share without expecting anything in return.

Bear Wants to Fly is an emotional tale about the benefits of working as a team, and the importance of fighting for your dreams, however impossible they may seem.

978-84-15784-92-0 English 978-84-15784-88-3 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 470L, Guided Reading: K

978-84-16147-66-3 English 978-84-16147-44-1 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 690L, Guided Reading: O

Isern, Susanna | Montero Galán, Daniel

Eulate, Ana | Uyá, Nívola

Keselman, Gabriela | Hilb, Nora

Isern, Susanna | Álvarez, Silvia

The Magic Ball of Wool Isern, Susanna | Hilb, Nora

The Magic Ball of Wool is a charming tale of friendship, generosity and kindness that will bring out the best in young readers by encouraging them to help others.

Women at work

978-84-15619-89-5 English 978-84-15619-85-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 930L, Guided Reading: L

The Winter Train

A Very, Very Noisy Tractor

A beautiful story about friendship, solidarity and loyalty as shown by the animals in a northern forest.

A fun, original tale that teach us to open our minds and free our spirits, seeing things the way a child sees them: as they really are.

978-84-15784-84-5 English 978-84-15784-80-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 620L, Guided Reading: L

978-84-15619-65-9 English 978-84-15619-61-1 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 1040L, Guided Reading: L

Pavón, Mar | Uyá, Nívola

Isern, Susanna | Garcia, Ester

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The What Really Matters Series

The Mini-animalist Series

Non-fiction biographies Emmanuel Kelly

Story of a Cockroach

Born and abandoned into wartorn Iraq, he was adopted and brought to Australia for life changing surgery. Emmanuel’s sheer passion for singing and for ‘dreaming big’ in the face of huge obstacles, led him to achieving his dream of becoming a singer.

Written with a great sense of humor, this tale is an entertaining tale about accepting oneself and helping others.

978-84-16733-40-8 English 978-84-16733-39-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches

978-84-15241-22-5 English 978-84-15241-21-8 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 990L, Guided Reading: Q

Pablo Pineda

Roly-Polies

Gil, Carmen | Wimmer, Sonja

Sánchez, Maen | Celej, Zuzanna

Bosch, Albert, Sala, María | Álvarez, Silvia

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

A fun story that teaches not to judge by appearances and to learn that each person has an inner world full of creativity.

A teacher, a writer, and an actor, he radiates charisma and the will to learn. This is his endearing story, which reminds us that the only disability is not understanding that all of us have different abilities. 978-84-16733-23-1 English 978-84-16733-19-4 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 950L, Guided Reading: P

978-84-938240-1-3 English 978-84-938240-4-4 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 1030L, Guided Reading: O

Lopez Lomong

Flea Circus

Eulate, Ana | Uyá, Nívola

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

This is the incredible, inspiring tale of a little boy from the heart of Africa, who was able to overcome all of the obstacles in his life, and become an Olympic athlete. A story of hope and peace.

Small, seemingly insignificant insects decide to change their lives in this story about believing in ourselves and developing the artist in all of us.

978-84-16733-15-6 English 978-84-16733-11-8 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 1000L, Guided Reading: R

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Rafa Nadal

Barroso, Marta | Carretero, Mónica

Thanks to his unassuming personality, from an early age the great tennis player Rafa Nadal discovered what really matters, and the values that would be the guiding principles for his life. 978-84-16733-07-1 English 978-84-16733-11-8 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 930L, Guided Reading: P

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The Handbook Series by Mónica Carretero

The Clucky Series

by Mar Pavón and Mónica Carretero

Haunted Houses Handbook

Clucky the Hen

Stairs that wobble, secret passages and plenty of ghosts wait hidden within the pages of this spooky tale. Open its door!

Clucky the Hen has a big heart, but she’s clumsy and forgetful too. A tale ideal for learning to accept the faults of those around us.

978-84-15241-05-8 English 978-84-15241-00-3 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 860L, Guided Reading: N

978-84-15241-08-9 English 978-84-937814-6-0 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 900L, Guided Reading: M

Witches Handbook

Clucky and the Magic Kettle

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

Pavón, Mar | Carretero, Mónica

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

An entertaining and bewitchingly illustrated guide that will delight those who dare to venture into the mysterious witches world.

Pavón, Mar | Carretero, Mónica

978-84-15241-06-5 English 978-84-15241-01-0 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 900L, Guided Reading: N

978-84-15619-44-4 English 978-84-15619-34-5 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 30 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 820L, Guided Reading: M

Fairy Handbook

Clucky in the Garden of Mirrors

Against bullying, Clucky’s attitude should serve as a model for our children, promoting respect, harmony and acceptance.

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

Do fairies exist? Where do they live? Can you see them? When you open this Handbook you’ll enter the magical world of fairies.

Pavón, Mar | Carretero, Mónica

978-84-937814-9-1 English 978-84-937814-2-2 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 750L, Guided Reading: N

978-84-15241-04-1 English 978-84-938240-9-9 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 44 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 840L, Guided Reading: M

A perfect tale for children dealing with situations in which a parent is frequently away from the home, which stimulates children’s creativity.

Pirate Handbook

Carretero, Mónica | Carretero, Mónica

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the crazy world of Pirates in a fun-packed book full of illustrations and humor.

978-84-937814-8-4 English 978-84-937814-3-9 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 830L, Guided Reading: N

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Illnesses, special needs & growing old

Magic, fables & planets

Grandpa Monty’s Muddles

Fairground Lights

Zafrilla, Marta | Ángel DÌez, Miguel

Nuño, Fran | Quevedo, Enrique

In this tale, the problem of memory loss is seen from a humorous perspective, since a smile is always the best solution.

Fairground Lights is a moving, magical tale and a poetic tribute to old-time fairs. Its pages are full of surprises, and its colored lights will lead children on an enchanting tour of the carnival of their lives!

978-84-15241-17-1 English 978-84-15241-09-6 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 1040L, Guided Reading: O

978-84-15784-20-3 English 978-84-15784-16-6 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 910L, Guided Reading: N

Yago’s Heartbeat

The Great Magician of the World

Miranda, Conchita | Carretero, Mónica

A touching and tender story about the friendship between a small child in wheelchair, which speaks to the heart.

Nuño, Fran | Quevedo, Enrique

A book overflowing with poetry and color, helping us to discover that we live within the most amazing magic show we could ever imagine.

978-84-938240-3-7 English 978-84-937814-4-6 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 42 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 830L, Guided Reading: Q

978-84-15241-11-9 English 978-84-15241-75-1 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 1120L, Guided Reading: M

Mom Goes to War

Kuku and Mwewe

Aparici Martin, Irene | Carretero, Mónica

Munté, Marta | Munté, Marta

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, the fascinating adventure of a queen.

A wonderful tale inspired by an old Swahili legend, The Chicken and the Eagle will reveal an amazing secret, and Kuku and Mwewe will live in your imagination forever.

978-84-15503-20-0 English 978-84-15503-16-3 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 880L, Guided Reading: S

978-84-15619-97-0 English 978-84-15619-93-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 30 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 770L, Guided Reading: M

Daisy

The Dance of Time

Gil, Carmen | Álvarez, Silvia

Aparici Martin, Irene | Quevedo, Enrique

In this charming tale, readers will discover the value of the experience and wisdom we learn with the passing of the years.

The Dance of Time is a book full of imagination and information, which will be useful for parents and teachers looking to accompany children on a different kind of journey through our solar system.

978-84-16733-32-3 English 978-84-16733-31-6 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 650L, Guided Reading: M

978-84-16078-08-0 English 978-84-16078-04-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 830L, Guided Reading: P

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Isern, Susanna | Chicote, Marta

A story about the power of hope, and the universal language of music. The beautiful story of Daniel and his daughter who decide to stay behind when the storm batters their little coastal village.

Overcoming fears

978-84-16733-28-6 English 978-84-16733-27-9 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 840L, Guided Reading: N

What Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? Isern, Susanna | Hilb, Nora

What Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears.

Respect for animals and the environment

978-84-15784-68-5 English 978-84-15784-64-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 470L, Guided Reading: J

Kibo and the Purple Dragon

Chocolate’s Dream

Gil, Carmen | Munté, Marta

Blasco, Elisabet | Coco, Cha

Kibo and the purple dragon is a story that, in addition to make us have a very fun time, will help us face and overcome our fears.

This is a story to help make children and adults aware of the need to respect our pets, and to be responsible and care for the animals who give us all of their unconditional love and loyalty.

978-84-16078-24-0 English 978-84-16078-20-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 920L, Guided Reading: M

978-84-16147-50-2 English 978-84-16147-45-8 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 860L, Guided Reading: L

The Night of the Noises / The Noises of the Night

Moon’s Messenger

Kroll, Virginia | Celej, Zuzanna

Pavón, Mar | Olavarría, María José

Moon’s Messenger reminds us of the importance of conserving and respecting the environment, and that we can all help to protect nature and biodiversity.

Two versions of the same story, brought together in an original, entertaining book that will help children to overcome their fear of the dark, relax and drift off to sleep. 978-84-15784-97-5 English 978-84-15784-96-8 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 830L, Guided Reading: M

978-84-16147-20-5 English 978-84-16147-15-1 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 880L, Guided Reading: P

Ivan’s Fear

Drops of Life

Ivan’s Fear is an inspiring tale about bravery. It is a journey to the very center of our hearts, which will give us the courage and bravery to face up to any obstacle that stands in our way.

This beautiful story talks about solidarity, respect for nature, overcoming obstacles by helping another one, and the benefits of teamwork.

978-84-15784-28-9 English 978-84-15784-24-1 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 810L, Guided Reading: O

978-84-15241-31-7 English 978-84-15241-30-0 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 720L, Guided Reading: R

Almada, Ariel Andres | Coco, Cha

Tiitinen, Esko-Pekka | Tiitinen, Nikolai

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Turn weakness into strength

This story, for children and adults alike, invites us to open the doors of our imagination and to discover the way it works. What lies there?

978-84-15503-59-0 English 978-84-15241-10-2 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 790L, Guided Reading: O

Walking Through a World of Aromas

Zaira and the Dolphins

A tale that will touch your heart, teaching us that if we set our minds to it, we can all turn what we perceive as weaknesses into strengths.

A story full of magic and fun, embracing the amazing imagination that breathes life into the games that we play as children, and our dreams as adults.

Pavón, Mar | Coco, Cha

Almada, Ariel Andres | Wimmer, Sonja

978-84-15619-48-2 English 978-84-15619-18-5 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 1160L, Guided Reading: S

978-84-15241-65-2 English 978-84-15241-02-7 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 620L, Guided Reading: L

John’s Whistle

The Box of Holes

Ferreiros, Liliana | Wimmer, Sonja

Gil, Carmen | Carretero, Mónica

A tale full of tenderness that touches the heart, reminding us that music is the true language of the soul, and that our differences can be solved through good intentions and friendship.

A bewitching tale that shows us how our imaginations can fill in many gaps in our lives, bringing smiles to our faces that we should never, ever give up as lost.

978-84-15784-12-8 English 978-84-15784-08-1 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 940L, Guided Reading: N

978-84-15784-44-9 English 978-84-15784-40-1 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 40 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 900L, Guided Reading: M

The Things in the Air Gil, Carmen | Turcios, Omar

The Things in the Air is a tale that will fill your air with surprises and fill your child’s face with a huge smile that no one will be able to wipe off, not even the Snouty Witches!

Imagination

978-84-15784-04-3 English 978-84-15241-15-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 1040L, Guided Reading: Q

I Want to be Philberta

A Night Time Story

This wonderful book reminds us that there’s nothing more gratifying than letting yourself get carried away in the fantasy of a good book.

This tale visits the magic moment, when all of the things we imagine, all of the things we dream, parade before our eyes.

978-84-15619-73-4 English 978-84-15619-69-7 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.30 x 8.70 inches Lexile: 1070L, Guided Reading: P

978-84-15241-98-0 English 978-84-15241-99-7 Spanish Price: $14.95, Pages: 24 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 790L, Guided Reading: L

Pavón, Mar | Pelayo, Alex

Aliaga, Roberto | Wimmer, Sonja

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Wimmer, Sonja | Wimmer, Sonja

Bullying, acceptance & differences

A poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way.

978-84-15241-34-8 English 978-84-938240-6-8 Spanish Price: $15.95, Pages: 32 Dimensions: 10.50 x 10.50 inches Lexile: 720L, Guided Reading: P

Dorothy

Aliaga, Roberto | Blanco, Mar

In these times of social bullying in school, a book like Dorothy will help children to defend themselves and others against people who hate differences.

Meditation, yoga & emotions

978-84-15619-81-9 English 978-84-15619-77-2 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 9.10 x 9.10 inches Lexile: 520L, Guided Reading: K

A Treasure in the Peaks Calle, Ramiro | Uyá, Nívola

Suggestions for simple exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young readers to the benefits of meditation.

Peace

978-84-16078-86-8 English 978-84-16078-82-0 Spanish Price: $16.95, Pages: 28 Dimensions: 8.30 x 10.30 inches Lexile: 830L, Guided Reading: P

The Sky of Afghanistan

Yoga in the Jungle

This Afghan girl doesn’t stop dreaming and her dreams flies towards all the regions, entering homes, families and hearts.

Yoga in the Jungle is a wonderful tale of friendship that unfolds in the vibrant jungle of India, introducing young readers to the practice of yoga.

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Walking Eagle: The Little Comanche Boy

Ten Tears and One Embrace

Calle, Ramiro | Uyá, Nívola

Eulate, Ana | Wimmer, Sonja

Eulate, Ana | Uyá, Nívola

Sanmamed, Marta | Azabal, Mar

A magical tale about nature that reminds us of the power of stories to bring out our very best from within the deepest part of the human soul.

An enthusiastic team of young scientists sets up a laboratory in a garage to study tears, and all the different things they can be used for. They are about to become explorers, in a sea of emotions.

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Silver Medal at the 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, category Picture Book – 4-8 Year Old

“A marvellous tale of one girl’s passion for reading, writing, and learning.” –Kirkus Starred Review Back Cover Text: Ayobami dreams of going to school. But to reach the schoolhouse, she has to take a dangerous path: the one that leads through the jungle. This is a tale about the importance of education, the difficulties that many children have to overcome to go to school, and the perseverance and enthusiasm of those who want to learn. © 2019 Cuento de Luz www.cuentodeluz.com

First Place at the 2018 International Latino Book Awards, category Best Educational Children’s Picture Book

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