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Winner at the 2021 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Following on from the success of Filla, from the same creative team comes Fill, a declaration of love from parents to their son, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja WimmerThis book is an invitation to transmit to our offsprings the love we have for them, the commitment to accompany them in every step they take in life, and, above all, the pride and privilege that every parent feels for being able to see them grow. From the moment they are born until they grow up, from their first glance cast at us until the moment when they are ready to start flying on their own. Fill is the perfect story to read in bed. Our little ones will fall asleep with a smile, protected by the love of their moms and dads. A book that the whole family will want to read again and again, to remind us of the simple joy of traveling along life’s highway together. Guanyador dels Moonbeam Children's Book Awards de 2021. Després de l'èxit de Filla arriba Fill, un tresor per a la biblioteca i per al cor dels més petits. Una declaració d'amor dels pares al seu fill magnÃficament il·lustrat per la guardonada il·lustradora Sonja Wimmer.L'arribada tan esperada d'un fill omple d'amor els cors de tots els pares. Això és el que els va passar als pares d'aquest nen tan especial. En aquest conte li donen la benvinguda al món al seu petit fill, mentre li expliquen tot el que els agradaria compartir amb ell, les seves il·lusions i els seus temors. Com els agradaria vèncer les seves pors per ell, o evitar que passi per moments tristos, però la labor d'un pare és omplir el seu de plomes, perquè un dia pugui volar sol i se senti protegit, però, sobretot, perquè trobi el camà a casa. Tens un fill? Llavors has de conèixer aquest fenomen editorial que està enamorant les mares i pares de tot el món.
Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist (2020) Two girls forge a forever-friendship by learning each other's language. The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders. What happens when a new friend arrives who doesn't speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the other's language, exploring the world around them. A joyous, lyrical text-including English translations and pronunciations and the complete Arabic alphabet-offers an accessible, fresh approach to talking about immigration. Paired with lushly vivid illustrations, The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.
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. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 950L
Winner at the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Full of warmth and promise, this picture book about the magic bond between parents and their baby girl will soon win the love of parents from all over the world.They say the first time you watch your newborn, your heart gives a little thrill, and that is when you know you are going to love the little creature in your arms forever. These parents experienced it and they lovingly welcome their young child, as they explain to her what to expect of the world. Watching her offspring grow up and accompanying her during this beautiful process will be indeed healing for them, as through her eyes, the eyes of a child, they will discover the world once again. Filla is a story for parents and children alike, an invitation to love unconditionally, to remind all daughters that their moms and dads will be there every step of the way through the wonderful adventure that is life. Do you have a daughter? Then you have to know this heart-melting publishing phenomenon that moms and dads from all over the world are falling in love with. Premi Independent Publisher Book 2020. Un conte tender i ple de color sobre el vincle mà gic que hi ha entre els pares i les seves filles petites que enamorarà tots els pares del món.Des del seu llançament, Filla no ha deixat de rebre les crÃtiques més increïbles, tant de part dels lectors com dels mitjans especialitzats, fins a convertir-se en un best-seller instantani a les plataformes digitals i a les llibreries. A través de les pà gines d’aquest conte es poden tractar temes tan importants com les emocions, la incertesa, els reptes del creixement i també les ganes de descobrir, en famÃlia, totes les meravelles d'un món infinit. Aquest llibre és perfecte per a les nenes que encara han de néixer, per a les nenes més petites de la casa i també per a aquelles mares que sempre veuran les seves filles com la seva “petitaâ€, tinguin l’edat que tinguin. Filla és una història tant per als pares com per als fills, una invitació a estimar incondicionalment, per a recordar a totes les filles que les seves mares i pares hi seran a cada pas del camà a través de la meravellosa aventura que és la vida. Tens una filla? Llavors has de conèixer aquest fenomen editorial que està enamorant les mares i pares de tot el món.
Have you ever heard of the moonbow? It's a rarely occurring natural phenomenon. Its beauty is otherworldly, but legend says that if an animal gazes upon one... they become human! Mimbi the seal and Kipo the turtle live carefree lives in the ocean, playing every day with their friends and listening to old tales the octopus tells at night. But one day... Follow these two friends in this new beautiful and magical legend by the creators behind The Truly Brave Princesses, Dolores Brown and Sonja Wimmer. ?Que pasaria si una foca y una tortuga se transformaran en humanos? La leyenda dice que si un animal del mar ve el arcoiris lunar... !se convierten en humanos! Una tarde, Mimbi y Tipo se quedan demasiado tiempo jugando en el coral, y entonces... ?Podran Mimbi y Kipo volver a ser quienes eran? ?Podran regresar al mar?
The book feels modern in its references and social cornerstones while retaining a classic, elegant style thanks to Wimmer's gorgeous portraits of the princesses in their crowns, each facing a page of that princess in action. Brown and Wimmer use diversity not only to highlight important differences among people, but also to show how these unique traits and interests allow every princess to choose her own path. If every girl is a little princess, this book shows that to keep that crown requires only finding things to love in life and pursuing them. ~Kirkus Star Review and BEST BOOKS OF 2018 There’s a princess closer than you think. You just have to open your eyes and your heart wide. Don’t expect your typical fairytale princesses inside this book. These princesses are neighbors, schoolmates, the cashier at your supermarket, a lawyer, an architect… The Truly Brave Princesses will help you realize that, if you watch closely, princesses are all around you, and they are brave, caring and determined.
Following on from the success of Little One and Son, from the same creative team comes Brothers & Sisters. This lyrical, stunning picture book is a warm-hearted tribute to siblings and their magical bond, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja Wimmer.It’s true that sometimes we fight when we want to play with the same toys. But when night falls, we snuggle up together and fall asleep while we read fairy tales to each other. We’re similar in so many ways! And we’re different in others. But one thing is for sure, and that is that we’ll always be there to help each other out. It doesn’t matter if stormy nights or evening shadows come to visit us. As long as we are together, we will get through them. We’ve learned so many things together, and discovered that the day and the night, even though they seem so different, form a part of the same melody. Brothers & Sisters is an inclusive picture book, both for boys and girls, for brothers by blood and for brothers of life. Both sisters and brothers appear in this magic tale that will delight the little ones in the house.
Grandparents — The fifth book in the dazzling bestselling saga about family love. A tribute to the lifelong bond between grandparents and grandchildren.“My grandparents are around me in all different ways. I can feel them in the wind, and in the flight of the butterflies†Today I’m going to write a letter straight from the heart, hoping that words can explain what my grandparents mean to me. I’d like to capture on a piece of paper every afternoon we spent in the park, the delicious aromas from grandma's kitchen, the crazy stories I have always been told, and the stories they whispered in my ear at nightfall. I know that when I grow up, those memories will keep on guiding me for many, many years, and I will cherish the tenderness you inspire forever. This story about unconditional love and gratitude towards life will fill your hearts with tenderness and create a safe environment to share a magic moment with your children.
Following on from the success of Hija, from the same creative team comes Hijo, a declaration of love from parents to their son, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja WimmerThis book is an invitation to transmit to our offsprings the love we have for them, the commitment to accompany them in every step they take in life, and, above all, the pride and privilege that every parent feels for being able to see them grow. From the moment they are born until they grow up, from their first glance cast at us until the moment when they are ready to start flying on their own. Hijo is the perfect story to read in bed. Our little ones will fall asleep with a smile, protected by the love of their moms and dads. A book that the whole family will want to read again and again, to remind us of the simple joy of traveling along life’s highway together. Tras el éxito de Hija llega Hijo, un tesoro para la biblioteca y para el corazón de los más pequeños. Una declaración de amor de los padres a su hijo magnÃficamente ilustrado por la galardonada ilustradora Sonja Wimmer.Desde que nacen hasta que van creciendo, desde que nos miran por primera vez hasta el momento en que ya están listos para comenzar a volar solos, este libro nos invita con palabras dulces e imágenes llenas de sueños a trasmitirles a nuestros pequeños el amor que tenemos por ellos, el compromiso de acompañarlos en cada paso que den en la vida y, sobre todo, el orgulloso y el privilegio de poder verlos crecer. Un libro ideal para leer en la cama, para que los pequeños se duerman con una sonrisa arropados por el amor de sus mamás y papás. ¿Tienes un hijo? Entonces tienes que conocer este fenómeno editorial que está enamorando a las mamás y a los papás de todo el mundo.
Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his "strange" choice. After all, boys don't carry purses. They point out that they, too, have things they like, but that doesn't mean they go out in public wearing them. But Charlie isn't deterred. Before long, his unselfconscious determination to carry a purse starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite, though unconventional, Hawaiian shirt to go to work; his friend Charlotte paints her face, and the crossing guard wears a pair of sparkly shoes. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn't always necessary to conform to societal norms. It's more important to be true to yourself. With its humorous, energetic illustrations, this book is ideal as a read-aloud or as a text for emerging readers. It can also be used as a starting point for a discussion about gender roles.
Following on from the success of Little One, from the same creative team comes Son, a declaration of love from parents to their son, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja WimmerThis book is an invitation to transmit to our offsprings the love we have for them, the commitment to accompany them in every step they take in life, and, above all, the pride and privilege that every parent feels for being able to see them grow. From the moment they are born until they grow up, from their first glance cast at us until the moment when they are ready to start flying on their own. Son is the perfect story to read in bed. Our little ones will fall asleep with a smile, protected by the love of their moms and dads. A book that the whole family will want to read again and again, to remind us of the simple joy of traveling along life's highway together.
Gold Medal at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, El cielo de Afganistán, offers a moving ode to dreamers, to peace, and to finding hope for ending war once and for all.In a country ravaged by war, a girl looks up at the sky, closes her eyes and her imagination begins to soar, far away from hatred, from sadness. She flies up high, high above into the sky, until she envisions that long-awaited dream in which we all hold hands. She invites us to dream with her so that in her country, Afghanistan, peace may reign forever. Her dream is directed to all regions, she enters homes, homes, families, hearts. An ode to peace that reminds us of the need to be supportive and tolerant. Medalla de Oro en los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards en 2012. El cielo de Afganistán , un texto conmovedor con ilustraciones de ensueño, es una oda conmovedora a los soñadores, a la paz y a la esperanza de poner fin a la guerra de una vez por todas. En un paÃs destrozado por la guerra, una niña mira al cielo, cierra los ojos y su imaginación empieza a volar lejos, muy lejos del odio, de la tristeza. Se eleva más y más alto, hasta que visualiza ese sueño tan anhelado en el que todos nos damos la mano. Nos invita a soñar para que en su paÃs, Afganistán, reine para siempre la paz. Su sueño se dirige a todas las regiones, se introduce en las casas, en los hogares, en las familias, en los corazones. Un canto a la paz que nos recuerda la necesidad de ser solidarios y tolerantes.
Following on from the success of Hija and Hijo, from the same creative team comes Hermanos. This lyrical, stunning picture book is a warm-hearted tribute to siblings and their magical bond, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja Wimmer.It’s true that sometimes we fight when we want to play with the same toys. But when night falls, we snuggle up together and fall asleep while we read fairy tales to each other. We’re similar in so many ways! And we’re different in others. But one thing is for sure, and that is that we’ll always be there to help each other out. It doesn’t matter if stormy nights or evening shadows come to visit us. As long as we are together, we will get through them. We’ve learned so many things together, and discovered that the day and the night, even though they seem so different, form a part of the same melody. Hermanos is an inclusive picture book, both for boys and girls, for brothers by blood and for brothers of life. Both sisters and brothers appear in this magic tale that will delight the little ones in the house. Tras el éxito de Hija e Hijo, llega Hermanos, un cuento que nos llenará el corazón. Un tributo a los hermanos y al vÃnculo tan especial que existe entre ellos, ilustrado por la galardonada ilustradora Sonja Wimmer.Los hermanos y hermanas juegan juntos, se pelean, se abrazan, rÃen y lloran. Pero, por encima de todo, permanecen unidos por un lazo invisible que los acompaña en el camino de la vida. De los creadores de esta premiada saga (Hija e Hijo) llega esta tierna historia que nos hace vivir el dÃa a dÃa de las hermanas y los hermanos, sus sueños, sus desafÃos, sus problemas y sus reencuentros. Una delicia para que los niños se lean entre ellos, o para que se queden dormidos con una sonrisa mientras lo escuchan de las voces de sus mamás y papás. Una declaración de amor universal a ese mágico vÃnculo que ha sido creado en las mismÃsimas estrellas. Hermanos es un libro inclusivo, tanto para niños, como para niñas, para hermanos del mismo vientre y para hermanos de la vida. En las ilustraciones y en el texto aparecen tanto hermanas como hermanos, y hará las delicias de los peques de la casa.
Now in paper, a little boy's love for his bright red purse inspires others to be true to themselves The award-winning picture book about Charlie's unselfconscious determination to wear his purse is now available in paperback. Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. His father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his "strange" choice. But Charlie isn't deterred. And soon his self-confidence starts to affect those around him. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn't always necessary to conform to others' expectations. It's more important to be true to yourself.
Grandparents — The fifth book in the dazzling bestselling saga about family love. A tribute to the lifelong bond between grandparents and grandchildren.“My grandparents are around me in all different ways. I can feel them in the wind, and in the flight of the butterflies†Today I’m going to write a letter straight from the heart, hoping that words can explain what my grandparents mean to me. I’d like to capture on a piece of paper every afternoon we spent in the park, the delicious aromas from grandma's kitchen, the crazy stories I have always been told, and the stories they whispered in my ear at nightfall. I know that when I grow up, those memories will keep on guiding me for many, many years, and I will cherish the tenderness you inspire forever. This story about unconditional love and gratitude towards life will fill your hearts with tenderness and create a safe environment to share a magic moment with your children. Llega la quinta entrega de la premiada colección “Amor de familiaâ€, Abuelos. Una historia tierna y entrañable que dibuja el vÃnculo inquebrantable e incondicional con los abuelos.«Mis abuelos están a mi alrededor de muchas formas. Los siento en el viento y en el vuelo de las mariposas.» Me gustarÃa escribir una carta y contar de corazón aquello que los abuelos significan para mÃ. QuerrÃa plasmar en una hoja de papel todas las tardes en el parque, los aromas que salÃan de la cocina, las historias descabelladas que siempre me han contado y los cuentos que me leÃan al abrigo de la noche. Pasará el tiempo, pero nunca olvidaré ese amor que siento al recordarlos, esa ternura que me despiertan los momentos vividos. Esta historia sobre amor incondicional y gratitud hacia la vida os llenará los corazones de ternura y creará un entorno seguro donde poder compartir la magia y el amor con los niños. Un cuento con ilustraciones a todo color para toda la familia.
Winner of the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Thousands of families around the world have loved this magnificent picture book — Little One.Since its launch, Little One has garnered the most incredible reviews from readers and specialized media, becoming an instant bestseller on digital platforms and in bookstores. This book addresses important topics such as emotions, hesitation, the challenges of child development, and also the desire to discover, as a family, all the wonders of an infinite world. This book is perfect for girls who are yet-to-be-born, for toddlers, and also for those mothers who will always see their daughters, no matter how old they are, as their little one. With delicate words and lightsome illustrations that invite you to dream, Daughter is the book you need in your little offspring’s library. A thrilling story to reread again and again as girls grow up. Ganador de los Independent Publisher Book Awards 2020. Hija es un maravilloso álbum ilustrado que ha emocionado a miles de familias en todo el mundo.Desde su lanzamiento, Hija ha cosechado las más increÃbles crÃticas tanto de los lectores como de los medios especializados, convirtiéndose en un bestseller instantáneo en las plataformas digitales y en las librerÃas. A través de sus páginas, se pueden abordar temas como las emociones, las dudas, los desafÃos del crecimiento y las ganas de descubrir en familia todas las maravillas de un mundo infinito. Es ideal para las niñas que están por llegar, para las que ya tienen algunos años y también para aquellas mamás que siempre verán en sus hijas, sin importar la edad, a “su pequeñaâ€.Con palabras delicadas e ilustraciones llenas de luz y que invitan a soñar, Hija es un libro que no puede faltar en la biblioteca de tu pequeña. Una lectura para emocionarse una y otra vez, y releer a medida que las niñas van creciendo.
A heartening addition to the awarded series Family Love. An unbreakeable bond and a red thread that connects us to our loved ones will guide us into this magical love story.Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our refuge, our home, a place where everything can be solved with love. From the creators of this award-winning saga (Daughter and Son) comes this new emotional yet funny picture book Familia. The perfect read for the little ones in the house (and the not so little ones!) to recognize themselves in the colorful, magical illustrations created by the German artist Sonja Wimmer. Family is one of those treasures to keep in our libraries, and to read and reread over again as a way of expressing grattitude to the universe for having united us in this life. An inclusive book for all types of family constellations. It has been made with great care and delicacy in order to contemplate the different families that exist in the world, and is designed to highlight the unconditional love and gratitute towards life.
A heartening addition to the awarded series Family Love. An unbreakeable bond and a red thread that connects us to our loved ones will guide us into this magical love story.Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our refuge, our home, a place where everything can be solved with love. From the creators of this award-winning saga (Daughter and Son) comes this new emotional yet funny picture book Familia. The perfect read for the little ones in the house (and the not so little ones!) to recognize themselves in the colorful, magical illustrations created by the German artist Sonja Wimmer. Family is one of those treasures to keep in our libraries, and to read and reread over again as a way of expressing grattitude to the universe for having united us in this life. An inclusive book for all types of family constellations. It has been made with great care and delicacy in order to contemplate the different families that exist in the world, and is designed to highlight the unconditional love and gratitute towards life. Llega una nueva entrega de la serie Amor de Familia, Familia. Un vÃnculo inquebrantable y un hilo rojo que nos une a nuestros seres queridos nos guiarán en esta mágica historia de amor.La familia es un mundo de colores, aromas, momentos y sueños compartidos. Es nuestro refugio, nuestro hogar, donde todo con amor se puede solucionar. De los creadores de esta premiada saga (Hija e Hijo) llega Familia, un álbum ilustrado que nos hará emocionarnos y reÃr al mismo tiempo, mientras los pequeños de la casa (¡y los no tan pequeños!) se reconocen en las ilustraciones llenas de color y magia creadas por la artista alemana Sonja Wimmer. Familia es uno de esos tesoros para guardar en nuestras bibliotecas, y para leer y releer como forma de dar gracias al universo por habernos unido en esta vida. Esta historia sobre amor incondicional y gratitud hacia la vida os llenará los corazones de ternura y creará un entorno seguro donde poder compartir la magia y el amor con los niños. Un libro inclusivo para todo tipo de constelaciones familiares. Ha sido realizado con sumo cuidado y delicadeza para contemplar las diferentes familias que existen en el mundo, y está pensado para resaltar ese vÃnculo esencial que es el amor por la vida que se nos presenta y por aquellas personas que, con su compañÃa, la hacen aún más especial.
Finalist at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. Balzo, a very restless boy, goes shopping with his mom and accidentally breaks some figurines. There is no reason to be angry ... couldn't it happen to anyone?Balzo goes shopping with his mother and they stop by a store where boys and girls can't touch anything. To stop himself from getting bored, he pretends to be a silkworm. But while he's playing, he accidentally knocks some figurines off a shelf, and worst of all, he bumps his head. Neither his mother nor the storekeeper seem to notice the lump; instead, they tell off Balzo as if he'd smashed the figurines (and caused the lump) on purpose.... On purpose? He was just playing around with his imaginary friends! Unfortunately, no one is interested in knowing his part of the story... And mom is so angry she sounds like an ogre! Once they get home, Balzo goes straight to bed when suddenly he hears this powerful sound: "CRASH!". Could it happen to anyone?
Luna is passionate about words. She loves their light and becomes tickled with laughter from them. But one day she realizes that, little by little, the beautiful, gorgeous, and fun words are disappearing from the world--so she decides it's time to act. A poetic tale about the magic of words, this delightful story invites readers of all ages to enjoy the power that positive words can have.
Oral hygiene is something that has to be taught from an early age, but it isn't always easy. The delightful pictures by Sonja Wimmer illustrating this humorous tale by Marta Zafrilla will help teach children about using their toothbrush, with a smile on their faces! Don't miss the booktrailer! Read the first pages:
Have you ever heard of the moonbow? It's a rarely occurring natural phenomenon. Its beauty is otherworldly, but legend says that if animals gaze upon one... they become human! Mimbi the seal and Kipo the turtle live carefree lives in the ocean, playing every day with their friends and listening to old tales the octopus tells at night. But one day... Follow these two friends in this new beautiful and magical legend by the creators behind The Truly Brave Princesses, Dolores Brown and Sonja Wimmer.
The book feels modern in its references and social cornerstones while retaining a classic, elegant style thanks to Wimmer's gorgeous portraits of the princesses in their crowns, each facing a page of that princess in action. Brown and Wimmer use diversity not only to highlight important differences among people, but also to show how these unique traits and interests allow every princess to choose her own path. If every girl is a little princess, this book shows that to keep that crown requires only finding things to love in life and pursuing them. ~Kirkus Star Review and BEST BOOKS OF 2018 There's a princess closer than you think. You just have to open your eyes and your heart wide. Don't expect your typical fairytale princesses inside this book. These princesses are neighbors, schoolmates, the cashier at your supermarket, a lawyer, an architect...The Truly Brave Princesses will help you realize that, if you watch closely, princesses are all around you, and they are brave, caring and determined.
Trino Rojo observa a su duena lavarse los dientes todos los dias. Escucho un monton de veces lo importante que es tener una boca sana y el quiere cuidarsela tambien. Intenta cepillarse de todas las maneras posibles, pero tiene un gran problema: !es un pajaro! La higiene bucal debe ensenarse desde una edad temprana, pero no siempre es facil. Las cautivadoras ilustraciones de Sonja Wimmer y el humor que envuelve la historia de Marta Zafrilla van a ayudar a acercar a los ninos al cepillo de dientes. !Y a la sonrisa! Lexile Level: 830L No se pierdan el booktrailer! Las primeras paginas: Lexile Level: 830L
Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although
she can't see, she has the gift of being able to feel other
people's deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with
her magical cooking, which helps the townspeople overcome their
physical and emotional ailments. But one day, Annie meets someone
who awakens a boundless affection in her and who will introduce her
senses to a completely unknown world. This is a beautifully
illustrated story about a young girl who successfully shapes her
very own place in the world and finds love and acceptance along the
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