2015/2016 CATALOGUE
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t wouldn’t be our style to distract you with the minutiae of who we are, what we are and where we are going. Just as we like to find our own path, we think that you too should be free to create your own impression. We believe in letting the imagination have as much free reign as possible, and usually find that this freedom takes us to more interesting and uniquely personal places than a simple trail of facts. We are pure imagination, characters in a story with so much to say. We invent universes with thousands of doors through which we can come and go at will. We inhabit a world of colourful scenes, where animals speak and objects disguise hidden stories; where the readers are the main characters and where fantasy knows no limits. Our task is to deliver the worlds created by our authors and illustrators to your homes so that you can travel through them, exploring every corner and leaving your own mark in the stories they have invented. It is our hope and aim that these journeys be pleasant, fun, daring, original and, above all, unforgettable.
Hugo and the Night Dragon Hugo lives in a strange labyrinthine building full of surprises. One night he falls asleep next to a mysterious door and when he wakes up he meets a night dragon who shows him how he brings dreams to all the children in his town. A touching and yet thrilling adventure that will help younger readers lose their night fears and enjoy sweeter dreams. New expanded edition. This dreamy story has been charming young readers everywhere and makes for a perfectly delightful night-time read.
Author: Gema Sirvent Illustrator: Vicente Cruz
Hugo and the Night Dragon Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-942313-9-1 Precio: 13.46 € Precio con IVA: 14.00 € 2nd edition Argaria award for the best children’s picture book
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What if I Don’t Fit in this Book? How many excuses could you come up with to evade the opportunity of becoming part of a storybook? Well, a certain elephant, giraffe, puffer fish, snake and child have come up with plenty... Will they finally pluck up the courage to get inside the book? Discover this beautiful story about the love of books and what happens when we take the plunge and finally enter the fantastic world of literature. This picture book which has been exquisitely illustrated by Guadalupe Belgrano and conceived by Florencia del Campo will help us change our perspective and discover a new world where there is room for countless friends. This beautifully bound art book is an irresistible invitation to discover the joys of reading, a real gem for young story-lovers. Also included is a song composed by David Verge which can be downloaded via a QR code on the back cover. An album that will please all the senses.
Author: Florencia del Campo Illustrator: Guadalupe Belgrano
What if I Don’t Fit in this Book? Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-942313-0-8 Precio: 11.54 € Precio con IVA: 12.00 € 2nd reprint
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Jump! Igo is a kangaroo who is bored silly of always talking the same old kangaroo stuff to the same old kangaroos, and nothing else, so he decides to start jumping away. He jumps so long and so far that he discovers a whole new world full of new friends who teach him things that can only be seen with your eyes closed. Also included is a song composed by David Verge which can be downloaded via a QR code on the back cover.
Author: Florencia del Campo Illustrator: Natalia Colombo
Jump! Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-942313-2-2 Precio: 14.42 € Precio con IVA: 15.00 € 2nd reprint
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The Tallest Woman in the World The incredible story of a girl who grew from being the smallest girl in her class into the tallest woman on the planet. In the process she learns the importance of being herself and to accept that everyone is different, because the bigger we become, the more we can see. Selected at Bratislava Biennal 2015 Winner of the Lazarillo Award 2013 Honorable mention in the Sharjah International Book Fair 2013 Selected for the Fourth Iberoamerican Catalogue of Illustration 2013
Author: Pablo Albo Illustrator: Iratxe L贸pez de Mun谩in
The Tallest Woman in the World Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-942313-3-9 Precio: 15.38 € Precio con IVA: 16.00 € Winner of the Lazarillo Award 2013 Recommended by the Cuatrogatos Foundation 2016 2nd reprint
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Atilio Atilio is a tiny mouse with huge dreams who lives in a library. The path to achieve these dreams is hard and long. Or is it? An epic story of bold quests and dangerous confrontations, full of humour and literary references to works like “Don Quixote”, “The Three Musketeers”, and many others that the readers will enjoy discovering.
Author: Fran Pintadera Illustrator: David Guirao
Atilio Colección: TE VEO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL; COMIC Y NOVELA GRAFICA; ISBN: 978-84-942313-4-6 Precio: 13.46 € Precio con IVA: 14.00 € Recommended by the Cuatrogatos Foundation 2016
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Comino Comino is a tender and poetic story about the immensity of the cosmos and the importance of appreciating those things that make us unique. Comino is tiny but his wish is gigantic, he just has to find the right star to make it all possible. Comino will learn that every individual thing in the universe is of infinite value. This beautiful edition is illustrated by the brilliant Jacobo Mu単iz, who manages to impregnate the story with a peaceful and happy silence, like a wish granted by the stars. The cosy scenes surrounded by cold stark landscapes are a reminder that warmth resides on the inside.
Author: Ni単oCactus Illustrator: Jacobo Mu単iz
Comino Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-942313-8-4 Precio: 15.38 € Precio con IVA: 16.00 €
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The Fearless Children From Abigail who uses a snake as a skipping rope, to Zoe, who tames a lion by playing the oboe, this quirky book goes through the whole alphabet by means of different children doing wacky and dangerous things, all accompanied by humorous illustrations by the brilliant Fermín Solís. A thoroughly enjoyable and effective way to learn the alphabet. This book includes a catchy original rock song played and composed by David Verge, from Malaga, which can be downloaded via the QR code on the back cover.
Author: Fermín Solís Illustrator: Fermín Solís
The Fearless Children Colección: TE VEO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL; COMIC Y NOVELA GRAFICA; ISBN: 978-84-942313-5-3 Precio: 13.94 € Precio con IVA: 14.50 €
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My Invisible Little Brother Put on your invisibility glasses and enter a magic universe where a simple stroll through town turns into a fantastic adventure set against the most poetic of backdrops. This is a book to be read twice. In the first reading a girl tells about how her little brother has invented an invisibility machine and can roam the town unobserved. In the second reading, now with the special glasses on, we can see what the invisible children see and how the town magically becomes a jungle, then the bottom of the sea, and so on. We discover a surprising adventure hidden among the pages of this fantastic book with its secret characters and beautiful backdrops. It won the “Opera Prima” prize at the prestigious Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2015. Published in France by L’agrume and in Portugal too, it is now available in Spain.
Author: Ana Pez Illustrator: Ana Pez
My Invisible Little Brother Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-944172-0-7 Precio: 15.38 € Precio con IVA: 16.00 € 2015 Argaria award for the best children’s picture book
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Tortololita When Tortololita’s mother leaves her on her own to go shopping, the little inquisitive turtledove falls from the nest and breaks her beak. What would appear to be an unfortunate accident however turns out to be a blessing in disguise. This is a book to enjoy sharing with the youngest ones. This lovely story about how to see the positive side of any situation, with marvelous illustrations full of tenderness and sensitivity by Paula Alenda, is the first in the “Cuenta Conmigo� collection. Roberto Aliaga has written a book perfect for those nightly story-times with the littlest ones. The stiff cardboard pages allow the children to safely handle the book and turn the pages at their will. Also included is an audio recording of the story downloadable via a QR code printed on the back cover.
Author: Roberto Aliaga Illustrator: Paula Alenda
Tortololita Colección: CUENTA CONMIGO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-942313-6-0 Precio: 12.79 € Precio con IVA: 13.30 €
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A courtyard at the centre of the universe A little girl spends unforgettable Summer days in the courtyard of her house along with her father and brother. Her imagination and enthusiasm convert her normal surroundings into a fantastic universe where even everyday occurrences are transformed into fabulous adventures. What she most enjoys about these Summer days however is the sharing of them with her father and brother and the evenings spent looking at the stars together through her father’s telescope, feeling that their courtyard is the very centre of the entire universe. This book deals with those ephemeral moments we share with our children in their infancy, and what the centre of a young child’s universe really is for them. Vicente Cruz’s illustrations create a warm and tender sensation that encourages us to appreciate the important things in life.
Author: Carlos Rebate Illustrator: Vicente Cruz
A courtyard at the centre of the universe Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-944172-1-4 Precio: 13.46 € Precio con IVA: 14.00 €
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The Human Cannonball It’s not easy being a human cannonball, and Rocky knows it. But this time he has a premonition that in next Sunday’s show he will at last, after so many failed attempts, finally pull off his amazing jump successfully, including its death-defying double somersault and spectacular one-footed landing. An endearing adventure in which our main character is a tireless anti-hero who never loses his enthusiasm and hope despite repeated failures. This chirpy and jovial character shows us how a positive attitude can be enough of an achievement in itself. The illustrations by Celia Sacido add such touches of humour and freshness to the story that this book would be a prized addition to any child’s bookshelf.
Author: Irene Sacido Illustrator: Celia Sacido
The Human Cannonball Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-944172-3-8 Precio: 14.33 € Precio con IVA: 14.90 € Winner of the first International Prize “Candil Ilustrado” for illustrated picture-books.
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The Ballad of Sinforosa The princess Sinforosa has been obsessed with the colour pink since birth, and the only desire of her doting father, the King, is to please her. He starts off making small changes in his kingdom and ends up yielding to his daughter’s every whim, which seem to know no end. What no one expected was how all these changes would affect world (and universal) order. This is a prodigious story about the colour pink and the crazy whims of a princess. A hilarious and nonsensical adventure told in rhyming verse in the style of a medieval epic poem. A truly original work with fold-out tabs behind which are hidden “other points of view� relating to the events being described.
Author: Nono Granero Illustrator: Nono Granero
The Ballad of Sinforosa Colección: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-944172-2-1 Precio: 17.31 € Precio con IVA: 18.00 €
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Manuela This is a stiff cardboard picture book for pre-readers. Meet Manuela and some curious and noisy guests who sneak into her house to spend the night. Part of the “Cuenta Conmigo” collection. Manuela is getting ready for bed after a busy day. Before she goes to bed she visits all the bedrooms in her house, one by one, showing us some very special guests that are spread about her home. In her basement there is a secret only known to her and her friends, the zoo animals. Discover the noises the animals make courtesy of Manuela, a charismatic girl who, by means of her playful attitude, sends us to sleep with a smile on our faces. The book comes with an MP3 audio version that can be downloaded via the QR code on the back cover.
Author: Javier Martínez Illustrator: Carmen Queralt
Manuela Colección: CUENTA CONMIGO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL; ISBN: 978-84-942313-7-7 Precio: 12.79 € Precio con IVA: 13.30 €
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coming soon... Ribbet! An ode to simplicity through humour and to the importance of small things, even if they are just leaves. It shows us how to value our place in the world. One leaf, two leaves, three leaves‌ and frogs, lots of frogs who want to find a place on the largest leaf, although maybe not all of them want the same thing.
Author: Fran Pintadera Illustrator: Guridi
Ribbet! ColecciĂłn: LIBRE ALBEDRIO Materias: LITERATURA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL ISBN: 978-84-944172-5-2
What do Beds Dream of? What do dreams dream of? And what do beds dream of? Do sheep count people jumping over a fence? This delightful work is a poetic voyage through the world of dreams, a sensitive and suggestive journey, sometimes comical, other times sleepy, and at times as comforting as a whispered lullaby. An introduction to the world of poetry by Mar Benegas and illustrator Ester García with evocative rhymes that will appeal to readers of all ages.
Author: Mar Benegas Illustrator: Ester García
What do Beds Dream of? Colección: CAPULETO Materias: POESIA ISBN: 978-84-944172-4-5
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coming soon... The Luck Virus First title in the Trotamundos collection of fiction for little explorers. After his father’s death, Ivan becomes obsessed with finding a particular star in the firmament. One evening, while observing the sky through his telescope, a meteorite crashes into his garden. After this he suddenly succumbs to a strange fever: a talking virus which brings him more luck than he can handle.
Author: Roberto Aliaga Illustrator: Raúl Sagospe
The Luck Virus Colección: TROTAMUNDOS Materias: NARRATIVA ISBN: 978-84-944172-6-9
Authors and Illustrators
Gema Sirvent (Alicante, Spain, 1976). She has a degree in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Alicante and a Masters in Visual Techniques from the Taller de Imagen, University of Alicante. She is an independent publisher. She organises workshops for children in literary creativity and cinematographic/ film language. She is the director and presenter of “El Laberinto Imaginario”, a program in “Candil Radio”. She is the author of the picture book Hugo and the Night Dragon (2014).
Vicente Cruz (Alicante, Spain, 1974). He combines his job in the Department of Image and Graphic Communication in the University of Alicante with his career as an independent publisher. He has always been involved in the world of the image, as an illustrator for press publishing companies, making short films or as a toy designer for the Spanish company “Famosa”. He is the illustrator of Hugo and the Night Dragon, (Editorial Libre Albedrío, 2014), “Un patio en el centro del universo” (Editorial Libre Albedrío, 2015) and he is already making sketches for his upcoming works.
Florencia del Campo (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1982). She is a publisher and a proofreader with a degree from the University of Buenos Aires. She also studied Film in both Buenos Aires and Madrid. She is an author both of children’s and adult fiction. She has published “Novela roja” (Editorial Acuático libros), Rupturas y riñas (Malas Palabras Buks); and the children’s books ¿Y si no entro en este libro? (Editorial Libre Albedrío), A los saltos (Editorial Libre Albedrío) and Animanzas (Legua editorial). She is currently living in Madrid.
Guadalupe Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1985). She studied painting in the workshop of the artist Eulogio de Jesús and Visual Art in the National University of the Arts (Argentina). She studied illustration in the Sotano Blanco School of Art, in the workshops coordinated by José Sanabria, Mariana Ruiz Johnson, Sabina Alvarez Schurmann and Vanina Starkoff. Her work has been published by Sigmar, Rumbo Sur, Editorial Aique, Tinta Fresca, Edelvives and Libre Albedrío. She has been a teacher of illustration since 2010. Since 2004 she has also been involved in applied arts and in the creation of backdrops and set design.
Natalia Colombo (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1971). She studied Architecture, Design and Urbanism in the University of Buenos Aires, where she lives. She works in the creation of animated short films for Canal Encuentro Argentina and she takes part in exhibitions. She is the illustrator of textbooks and children’s picture books for Spanish and Argentinian Publishing Companies. Her first work, “Cerca”, won the Compostela I International Award.
Iratxe López de Munáin (Spain, 1985). A professional illustrator, she has published works that have recieved international awards such as “Cuentos de Odesa”, “Hansel y Gretel”, “Tic Tac Cuac” or the Tallest Woman in The World. She publishes regularly in Spain and France. She lives in Barcelona where she organises illustration workshops for professionals.
Pablo Albo (Alicante, Spain, 1971). Author and oral narrator, he has taken part in important international oral narration events. He publishes his articles in specialist magazines and he has been a collaborator on radio programs. He has published over 40 titles of children’s literature and he has collaborated on several works for adult readers.
Fran Pintadera (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1982). He has a degree in Educational Psychology and a Diploma in Social Education from the University of Castilla la Mancha. He is an oral narrator and an author of children’s literature.
David Guirao (Zaragoza, 1973). Graphic designer and illustrator, he has published several illustrated children’s picture books and illustrations for novels. He contributes to various magazines, newspapers and educational guides. He has also taken part in the creation of animated short films, storyboards for television ads and the opening of TV programs.
Jacobo Muñiz (Ferrol, Spain, 1973). Professional freelance illustrator and creator of illustrated children’s picture books that are unique, loose and brimming with pure artistic flare.
NiñoCactus (Salamanca, Spain, 1979). Pseudonym of the author of children’s literature Alberto Martín whose first book, “El secreto de Sofía”, achieved the recognition of the prestigious foundation Cuatrogatos. He published “Comino” with Editorial Libre Albedrío.
Fermín Solís (Extremadura, Spain, 1972). Comic book and children’s books illustrator, he has also contributed to specialist magazines. His works have been published in Spain, the U.S.A., Canada and France by some of the most important independent publishers in these countries.
Ana Pez (Madrid, 1987) Special mention in the Opera Prima category in the Bologna Ragazzi Award 2015 for “Mon Petit Frère Invisible” (L’Agrume). Special mention in the V Iberoamerican Catalogue of Illustration, SM foundation, El Ilustradero and the Guadalajara International Book Fair, 2014. Apart from her work as an illustrator, she has a degree in history from the Complutense University of Madrid, teaches drawing and gives workshops on pop-up techniques.
Roberto Aliaga (Argamasilla de Alba, 1976) He is a biologist and author of children’s literature. He arrived at Children and Young Adult’s Literature in 2005 and after a warm reception by both critics and public at the “Cactus del desierto”, he has kept on writing and publishing a steady rate. Although mainly dedicated to producing illustrated picture books, he also has written novels, like the “ENTREsombras” series, always aimed at young readers. His works have been translated into 12 languages: Catalonian, Galician, Basque, English, French, Italian, German, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and Polish.
Paula Alenda (Alicante, 1975) She has a degree in History of Art from the Complutense University of Madrid. She has also studied illustration at Alicante College of Art and Design as well as a course of Graphic Design at the Menéndez Pelayo International University. Since 1998 she has been working as graphic designer and illustrator. Since 2005 she has been working as an illustrator of children’s literature, into which field she made her first incursion with the book of poetry “La Luna Lleva un Silencio”.
Nono Granero (Úbeda, Spain, 1968). Writer and illustrator, as well as storyteller and puppeteer. He has a Fine Art degree in painting, skills which he soon focused on the elaboration of visual stories and tales. He has published in Spain, France and Denmark.
Carlos Rebate (Navalmoral de la Mata, Spain, 1974). He is a computer engineer, with a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Philosophy, a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Artificial Intelligence, a PDD from the IESE Business School, a Masters in Sustainable Development from Fundación Entorno BCSD. He also has had Management training by the IE Business School, Euroforum and Hudson. He is the author of “Un patio en el centro del universo” (Editorial Libre Albedrío, 2015), “Tu empresa secreta” (Empresa Activa, 2014), “Sin temor a la noche” (Plataforma Editorial, 2013) and “Las ruedas mágicas de la creatividad” (Plataforma Editorial, 2011).
Irene Sacido (Madrid 1982) Author of children’s literature. She has lived in Madrid, Paris, Brussels and Malta. Her professional experience is mainly related to the sphere of Law and International Relations. She currently lives in a small village in Segovia and works for a multinational company.
Celia Sacido (Madrid, 1984) Studied film production and direction at different colleges in Valènce, France and in Madrid. She is a professional bookbinder. Currently divides her time between children’s illustrations the binding of “Object-Books” producing small artist’s editions.
Javier Martínez (Molina de Segura, Murcia, Spain, 1971). He is a Spanish writer of children’s and young adult’s literature, as well as being a director of animation. He studied Fine Art in Granada, and Cinema and Television in the University of California, Los Angeles. After winning the Silver Medal in the Student Academy Awards, he returned to Spain where he has directed several animation series, such as Iron Kid or Mica, and scripted other television productions. His first incursion into young adult’s fiction was in 2012 with the “Mina San Telmo” threenovel mystery saga. In 2013 he published the young adult horror novel “The Author of This Book Is a Zombie”, under the pseudonym Hermanos Abad. He is currently living in Madrid.
Carmen Queralt (Madrid, 1952). She trained as an illustrator and a designer in the Escuela BAT, where she learned Classical Drawing. She started her artistic career in the 90s, mainly in the field of children’s illustration. She has collaborated with several publishing companies and specialized publications such as the magazine Cavall Fort.
Guridi (Seville, Spain, 1970). The son of an architectural draughtsman and a painter, he studied Fine Art feeling it was his true vocation. He has worked in advertising, interior design, ephemeral architecture and graphic design. Since 2006 he combines his work as a secondary school drawing teacher with his work as an illustrator. In his own words, he finds “his own style” in 2009 and one year later starts publishing his work continuously for publishing companies both in Spain and abroad, and to date is still producing work prolifically.
Mar Benegas (Valencia, Spain, 1975). This writer and poet specialises in children’s poetry as well as literature for young adults and children’s. She organises workshops to encourage reading, poetry and creativity in schools and libraries all over Spain, for both for children and adults. She collaborates with several publishing companies, developing both literary and informative texts. She was the director of “República Kukudrulu”, a children’s books publisher, and “Candela”, a collection of poetry and essays. She occasionally contributes to the literary section of various magazines. She is an instructor and a lecturer in Teacher Training Centres, Librarian Associations, Universities, Foundations and other institutions.
Ester García (Cáceres, Spain, 1984) She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Salamanca, where she discovered her vocation as an illustrator. She lives and works in Madrid as an illustrator since 2008. Her work has been selected for the 30th Edition of the Mostra Internazionale d’lllustrazione de Sàrmede (Italy), the IV Edition of the Catalogue of Ibero-American illustration (Mexico), the Sharjah Exhibition for Children´s Books Illustrations (Emirates) or the Encontro Internacional de Ilustracao de S. Joao de Madeira (Portugal).
Raúl Sagospe (Vicálvaro, Spain, 1974). He has a degree in Geography and History from the University of Alcalá de Henares. He also studied illustration in the school Arte Nº10 in Madrid. He’s the illustrator of numerous books of humour for children and young adults as well as working as a Marketing Technician.
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