¿QUÉ ESTÁS HACIENDO?
What Are You Doing?

Text: Elisa Amado
Illustrations: Manuel Monroy

Through a trip around his neighbourhood in which he questions various people who
he sees reading, Chepito will discover that reading is useful and fun.


No. of pages: 24
Format: 20.5 x 17.5 cm
Binding: hardcover
ISBN: 9978-607-7749-28-8



EL REY OSAGBORO
King Osagboro

Text: Gabriela Burin
Illustrations: Anabella López

The story of a tyrannical and capricious king who, while constantly trying to abuse the kindness of the maids who serve him, shows them, by mistake, their way to freedom.

No. of pages: 24
Format: 21 x 29.5 cm
Binding: hardcover with hot stamping
ISBN: 978-607-7749-27-1

Age range: 6 years and over



LA TIENDA DE ANIMALHOMBRES DEL SEÑOR LARSEN
The Shop of Manimals of Mister Larsen

Text: Daniel Monedero
Illustrations: Aitana Carrasco

Manimals are a mixture of man and animal or animal and man, depending on how you want to look at it. For years, Mister Larsen travelled the world seeking specimens of each species. When he managed to put them together, he opened this unusual place where strange beings may be seen.

No. of pages: 48
Format: 21 x 29.5 cm
Binding: hardcover, sewn
ISBN: 978-607-7749-14-1

Age range: 8 years and over



SEIS LEONES
Six Lions

Text: Daniel Nesquens
Illustrations: Alberto Gamón

For no apparent reason, six lions leave the
circus, in single file, noiselessly, without a roar. Who did roar was the lion tamer when he found their cage empty.

No. of pages: 24
Format: 25 x 25 cm
Binding: hardcover / UV varnish
ISBN: 978-607-7749-11-0

Age range: 5 years and over



LA CABELLERA DEL SR. ANTUNES
Mr. Antunes' Hair

Text: Mariana Ruiz Johnson
Illustrations: Jimena Tello

When he saw his hair flying off in the wind, Antunes could not possibly have anticipated what was about to happen to him. There, in the middle of his bald pate, sprouted a green filament which soon turned into budding vegetation that would turn his quiet life upside down.

No. of pages: 28
Format: 21 x 29.5 cm
Binding: hardcover
ISBN: 978-607-7749-06-6

Age range: 5 years and over



LA RATONCITA QUE BUSCABA MARIDO
The Little Mouse Who Searched for a Husband

Text: Francine Vidal
Illustrations: Martine Bourre

Stories of small animals (mice, ants, beetles) who select a mate by the sound of their
voice are widespread particularly in the Mediterranean countries. In this version, the flirtatious little mouse -after having rejected various suitors- finds the voice of the cat as the most attractive and decides it will be her husband. But will this be a good idea?

No. of pages: 24
Format: 23.5 x 22 cm
Binding: flexicover
ISBN: 978-607-95011-8-1

Age range: 2 to 7 years



¡EL LOBO BURLADO!
The Wolf Deceived!

Text: Praline Gay-Para
Illustrations: Hélène Micou

The story of the little old woman who hides in empty places (watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkin, drum) to elude the wolf waiting in ambush along the road, is a story told mainly
in Portugal and countries along the Mediterranean. This version of it is freshly paced.

No. of pages: 24
Format: 23.5 x 22 cm
Binding: flexicover
ISBN: 978-607-95011-9-8

Age range: 2 to 7 years



EL RATÓN Y EL LADRÓN
The Mouse and the Thief

Text: Jihad Darwiche
Illustrations: Christian Voltz

The story of a creature (human or animal) who gets rid of a thief with the aid of animals and objects cleverly placed around his house is popular in the Middle East. This version originates from the Lebanese oral tradition.
The illustrator has caught the mood of the
story with great humour.

No. of pages: 24
Format: 23.5 x 22 cm
Binding: flexicover
ISBN: 978-607-7749-00-4

Age range: 2 to 7 years



la gran amenaza

LA GRAN AMENAZA
The Great Menace

Text: Charles Montpetit
Illustrations: Fabián González

The arrival of a weird and horrible-looking being, the brum, who is followed by others of the same species, upsets the quiet life of the town, and engenders questions of moral values such as those of respect towards others.

No. of pages: 32
Format: 25 x 25 cm
Binding: flexicover
ISBN: 978-607-95011-0-5

Age range: 6 to 10 years



YOLISA MALISÍMA
Yolisa the Meanie

Text: Mar Pavón
Illustrations: Sara Palacios

The story of a clever and mischievous little girl who does everything in her power to create havoc. The rhyming narrative, written with a deep sense of humour, is presented with attractive illustrations which enliven the girl's actions.

No. of pages: 36
Format: 25 x 25 cm
Binding: hardcover
ISBN: 978-607-95011-2-9

Age range: 5 to 10 years



¡QUE HAMBRE LA DEL HOMBRECITO!
Oh, The Hunger of The Little Man

Text: Pierre Delye
Illustrations: Cécile Hudrisier

One morning at dawn the little man wakes up with an empty stomach. He runs to the bakery: "baker, I am hungry so please give me some bread!" But bread is not given free, one must buy it. Then the little man understands that the things which one desires have to be sought and worked for. So that's what he does.

No. of pages: 32
Format: 25 x 25 cm
Binding: hardcover
ISBN: 978-968-494-217-2

Age range: 4 to 8 years

Selected by the Ministry of Education for the In-Classroom Library Program.


 

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