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Lucas wants a doll more than anything in the world. When he finally gets one, he cant wait to take it to the park to show his friends An up-lifting story to remind us that there are no toys for boys and toys for girls there are just toys. By the authors of I Love My Colorful Nails, Alicia Acosta and Luis Amavisca.A Lucas le encantan las muñecas. Cuando sus padres le regalan una, el pequeño se emociona y corre a jugar con ella. En el parque, un niño del colegio se la quita para hacerle rabiar y la muñeca se rompe!De los autores de Vivan las uñas de colores!, una tierna historia que nos recuerda que no hay cosas para niñas y cosas para niños.

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Benji wants a doll more than anything in the world. When he finally gets one, he cant wait to take it to the park to show his friends An up-lifting story to remind us that there are no toys for boys and toys for girls there are just toys. By the authors of I Love My Colorful Nails, Alicia Acosta and Luis Amavisca.También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

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Little animals are in a hurry to get home before the sun goes down. Come and learn about the different types of families in this poetic book before it comes… bedtime!At the end of the day, the sun goes down. Happily setting behind hills of the town. But where are all the animals rushing off to? Join Giraffe, Elephant, Parrot and others to see where everyone is going in such a hurry!A board book written by Alicia Acosta, author and psychologist, and beautifully  illustrated by Mar Ferrero, shows families in all their wonderful variations, as they return home at the end of the day to go to sleep.

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A light-hearted picture book which takes a different look at colors and emotions!Three friends, Bear, Deer and Squirrel are having a picnic. They are waiting for their friend Fox to join them. When he turns up wearing his blue t-shirt, everyone assumes he’s sad.  Fox is confused - why do they think he is sad? He feels happy. Why does blue have to be associated with sadness? And why is red linked to anger? Fox wants to be free to like and wear all different colors!After I Love My Colorful Nails and Benj’s Doll, Luis Amavisca and Alicia Acosta are back together with this fun picture which looks at emotions without attaching them to colors.

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A hilarious story about feelings, friendships and farts!Una divertidísima historia que nos habla de pedos, pero también de tiernos sentimientos, del poder de la amistad y, sobre todo, de cómo conseguir que una diferencia se convierta en un gran talento. Julieta farts a lot. She can''t stop. One day her noisy bottom saves the class from a ferocious bear. From being laughed at, Julieta suddenly finds herself the school heroine! Julieta se tira muchos pedos, no puede evitarlo. Eso hace que en el cole se metan con ella y la llamen ¡Julieta pedorreta! Sin embargo, gracias a sus pedos, Julieta salvará a todos sus compañeros de un gran peligro durante una excursión al campo.

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When Peque, my dog, died, everyone at home was sad. The next day, a dark cloud began to follow me around and it felt like I had soap in my eyes and an octopus wrapped tightly around my heart...Written by the renowned child author and psychologist, Alicia Acosta, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated story explores themes of loss and grief and the power of memories. Cuando mi perro Peque murió, todos en casa nos pusimos tristes. Al día siguiente, una nube comenzó a seguirme a todos lados, me entró jabón en los ojos y un pulpo me agarró muy fuerte del corazón. De la renombrada autora infantil y psicóloga, Alicia Acosta.

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Laugh along with the adventures and misadventures of Little Captain Jack. Great things can come in all shapes and sizes, big or small.Once upon a time, there was a little pirate.He was so very little that everyone called him Little Captain Jack.One day, the bad pirate Badlock, took Little Captain Jack and locked him in a darkcellar. Our pirate was scared but he was helped by a mouse. And the mouse was helped by a seagull…---Alicia Acosta is a professional storyteller from Andalusia (Spain). She works with groups of children in schools and for Government organizations. She combines her background as a psychologist to promote the love of reading in children. She is also a radio announcer and organizes theater workshops.Mónica Carretero is a renowned illustrator in Spain. She has published more than 70 books in England, Australia, and the USA. She was awarded by the London Children’s Book Fair for her illustrations. She has received five International Latino Book Awards and one Living Now Award.

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Ahoy, little mateys! Captain Jack and his crew have found a bottle with a hidden message! It will lead them to the mysterious Achoo Island… An island inhabited BY GIANT NOSES! As they approach, the giant noses start attacking them with boogers. It was a trap! Boogers fly everywhere! Take cover, mateys! Will Little Captain Jack and his crew be able to escape? Caution! You may wanna have a hanky ready as you read this hilarious tale of adventure (by Alicia Acosta and Mónica Carretero). But wait, there’s more! You can also read the first adventure of Little Captain Jack. Anyone can be brave, no matter their size!

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A hilarious story about feelings, friendships and farts!Cassie farts a lot, everywhere and all the time! She can't stop. At school they call her Gassy Cassie, but one day her noisy bottom saves the class from a ferocious bear. From being laughed at, Cassie suddenly finds herself the school heroine! Along with all the flatulence and fun, comes a gentle reminder about the importance of acceptance.

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Laugh along with the (mis)adventures of El pequeño pirata Serafín and see that good things DO come in small sizes.

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Ahoy, little mateys! Captain Jack and his crew have found a bottle with a hidden message! It will lead them to the mysterious Achoo Island… An island inhabited BY GIANT NOSES! As they approach, the giant noses start attacking them with boogers. It was a trap! Boogers fly everywhere! Take cover, mateys! Will Little Captain Jack and his crew be able to escape? Caution! You may wanna have a hanky ready as you read this hilarious tale of adventure (by Alicia Acosta and Mónica Carretero). But wait, there’s more! You can also read the first adventure of Little Captain Jack. Anyone can be brave, no matter their size!

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Coauthors Acosta (Little Captain Jack) and Amavisca (Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon) keep their focus tight, concentrating on Ben’s feelings and the way the boys’ taunting torments him (“He felt even sadder than the day his fish went to fish heaven”). Loose-lined drawings with gently tinted wash by Gusti (Mallko and Dad) underscore the intimacy and loyalty of Ben’s family. ~Publishers Weekly This is a story inspired by true events. Ben is a little boy, and he likes painting his nails. There’s no big reason to it, he just loves all the amazing colors on the tips of his fingers. Until one day, some of his schoolmates start laughing at him because of it. He suddenly feels sad, helpless, and doesn’t want to paint his nails anymore. Even when his father starts painting his nails to support Ben, the helplessness doesn’t go away. Why can’t boys paint their nails? A tale to understand that a kid’s joy has no boundaries. A simple story about a small revolution.

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Coauthors Acosta (Little Captain Jack) and Amavisca (Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon) keep their focus tight, concentrating on Ben’s feelings and the way the boys’ taunting torments him (“He felt even sadder than the day his fish went to fish heaven”). Loose-lined drawings with gently tinted wash by Gusti (Mallko and Dad) underscore the intimacy and loyalty of Ben’s family. ~Publishers Weekly This is a story inspired by true events. Ben is a little boy, and he likes painting his nails. There’s no big reason to it, he just loves all the amazing colors on the tips of his fingers. Until one day, some of his schoolmates start laughing at him because of it. He suddenly feels sad, helpless, and doesn’t want to paint his nails anymore. Even when his father starts painting his nails to support Ben, the helplessness doesn’t go away. Why can’t boys paint their nails? A tale to understand that a kid’s joy has no boundaries. A simple story about a small revolution.

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