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Book SynopsisWhen Margarita draws something with the magic pencil, it becomes real! But what will she draw when there is only a little piece of the pencil left? Cuando Margarita dibuja algo con el lapicero mágico ¡se hace realidad! Pero, ¿qué hará cuando quede tan solo un trocito de lapicero?When Margarita, Daniel and Charlie see a hungry little cat, they decide they have to feed it. Even if that means going into Mrs Cranky´s yard! But when she sees them, instead of telling them off, she rewards the children with three very special gifts: a pencil, a sharpener and an eraser. Margarita starts to draw and something incredible happens! The drawings become real! What will the three children choose to draw? A story of friendship, equality, diversity and inclusion. Margarita, Daniel y Carlos ven un gatito

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Book SynopsisLa profe Gacela consigue que sus alumnos y alumnas vayan al cole felices. Lo que más les gusta es que su profe les lea fantásticas historias.Mofeta, Ardilla, Zorro, Osezna, Pato, Rana y Conejo van cada mañana al colegio con una sonrisa, porque su profe, Gacela, es la mejor. Les enseña a leer, a cantar y bailar… y además, los escucha y los comprende. Pero un día, cuando llegan a clase, no hay nadie esperándolos.¿Dónde está la profe Gacela? ¿Qué le ha ocurrido? El divertido grupo de amigos decide ir a su casa a investigar.------------------Everyone loves the teacher Miss Gazelle, especially when she reads wonderful stories to them.Skunk, Squirrel, Fox, Bear Cub, Duck, Frog, an

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Book SynopsisA child growing up with divorced parents shows us both houses. The mirror unites the two sides of the book.This is a book with two stories about a young kid with two houses.You can open the book from one end or the other.In the child’s bedroom there is magical mirror in both houses.In the middle of the book, you will find the image of the kid/mirror,joining the two different stories.This title is also available in Spanish as El espejo en la casa de mamá / El espejo en la casa de papa 978-84-945415-6-8.Luis Amavisca is a visual artist and writer for kids in Spain. He has published several books included The Galinos and Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon.Betania Zacarias is an argentinian illustrator and graphic designer. Her work has been published in Mexico, Spain, England, United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. Her illustrations have been selected for the Bologna International Book Fair Fair (Italy), CJ Picture Books Awards (Korea), and the IV Illustration Ibero-American Catalog (Mexico). She works as an illustrator and a teacher.Trade Review“The book is a visual delight—Zacarias' seamless blend of cut-paper collage and pastels adds depth and texture to the story….Appealing—if not groundbreaking—reassurance for children of divorce.” – Kirkus Reviews “A positive book for families going through divorce ….The book is a two-in-one, giving kids a chance to read about each parent’s home and what makes it special.” — Mom Read It blog "Every story has two sides... a visually evocative and entirely relatable picture book about divorce from a child's point of view." -- Mel Schmitt, Let's Talk Picture Books

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Book SynopsisThings are different on Planet Gala. The gala-bars are sweet, the gala-cars are fast, and the gala-computers are alive. But, what about the Galinos? Well… They are very special. Come to meet the aliens who are trying to save their planet.

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Book SynopsisTwo groups of people live separated by a barbed wire fence. One group has plenty of water and the other plenty of bread, but they have difficulty sharing their resources with each other. What happens when a third group arrives that has neither?Created with the support of Amnesty International Spain.Trade ReviewTwo groups of people live on either side of a barbed wire fence. One side has water. One side has bread. Neither will share their resources, flatly stating: “This is our water.” “This is our bread.” The children gather at the fence and trade bread and water, wondering, “Why are our parents like this?” They play ball over the fence, knowing that life would be much better “without the fence”. When a new group shows up, the barbed wire fence is sectioned off into yet a third area. Again, the adults hoard their resources while the children all approach the fence, ready to share, and wonder why their parents are like this. In a day and age where some talk about building walls, No Water No Bread asks a simple, powerful question: Why are we like this? Seen through the eyes of a child, we live in a ridiculous society. We tell our children to share, yet decide that others don’t deserve basic needs if we find them lacking: if they’re from the wrong area of the world, if they’re the wrong faith, if they’re the wrong color. Simple art and simple words deliver a powerful message that children will understand. Let’s hope that the adults do, too. — Mom Read ItThe plight of refugee children unveils itself before us in this small book with a big message.---Vermont Country Sampler“Even the barbed wire seems springy and looped, not menacing, though the important message is not lost in frivolity. Kids can bring about change, regardless of previous generations’ ideas. This Spanish import was published in Europe in collaboration with Amnesty International, and a portion of its sales will go toward protecting human rights worldwide. Empowering in its simplicity” ― Kirkus Reviews“Amavisca and Guridi make a direct, useful, and powerful point about strangers, sharing resources, and how children often see more clearly than adults” ― Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA tender story about being a child and growing up.Una tierna historia que nos traslada al mundo infantil de Pequeña Persona y cómo se va transformando al crecer. 
Little Person lives in an apartment in a big city. He sometimes feels very small but there is always a big person to comfort and reassure him. A poetic tribute to the wonder of childhood. Dedicated to all Little People, their skills and interests, and the paths that lead them to become Big People.Un libro poético homenaje a la infancia. Dedicado a todas las Pequeñas Personas, a sus habilidades e intereses, y al camino que les llevará a convertirse en Grandes Personas. No hay prisa en crecer, Pequeña Persona…

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Book SynopsisA child growing up with divorced parents shows us both houses. The mirror unites the two sides of the book.This is a book with two stories about a young kid with two houses.You can open the book from one end or the other.In the child's bedroom there is magical mirror in both houses.In the middle of the book, you will find the image of the kid/mirror,joining the two different stories. Luis Amavisca is a visual artist and writer for kids in Spain. He has published several books included The Galinos and Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon.Betania Zacarias is an argentinian illustrator and graphic designer. Her work has been published in Mexico, Spain, England, United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. Her illustrations have been selected for the Bologna International Book Fair Fair (Italy), CJ Picture Books Awards (Korea), and the IV Illustration Ibero-American Catalog (Mexico). She works as an illustrator and a teacher.

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Book SynopsisPrincess Li lived with her father in a beautiful palace. Li was in love with Beatrice, a girl from a distant land. Both of them were very happy until the day her father sent for the princess: The time had come for Li to marry a young man from the court.Luis Amavisca is a visual artist from Spain. He has written five children's books focusing on the themes of diversity, environment, poetry, and peace.Elena Rendeiro is a visual artist and was a finalist for the Generaciones Award for visual artists in Spain. She works with sculpture, installations, and painting.Trade Review“Celebrates an interracial love affair between two women…. Rare and refreshing to see a lesbian couple appear in a picture book outside the context of motherhood.” - Kirkus Reviews "A traditional, magical fairy tale for kids about the power of knowing your own mind. A tale of equality, and above all, a story about love. ...All of [NubeOcho’s] books promote respectful attitude towards all types of diversity. They are also a playful medium that makes it easier to engage in first experiences and feelings that the little ones may not easily understand." - The Review Wire “With the necessary, growing dialogue fueled by We Need Diverse Books focused on the domestic publishing industry, what a relief to know that diversity has international supporters and creators, as well…. succinct, straight-forward writing style is complemented by artist Elena Rendeiro who makes her picture book debut. Her watercolor palette …and fluid, atmospheric style embodies graceful motion. Multiple wordless double-spreads add enhancing details to the story – including landscapes, interiors, backgrounds, all better shown than told….As books hit Stateside shelves this month, [Publisher NubeOcho’s] reception will surely be an interesting journey to watch.” -- Book Dragon Highly recommending. -- Li'l Book Bug Bookstore, Palmdale CA“Celebrates an interracial love affair between two women…. Rare and refreshing to see a lesbian couple appear in a picture book outside the context of motherhood.” - Kirkus Reviews "A traditional, magical fairy tale for kids about the power of knowing your own mind. A tale of equality, and above all, a story about love. ...All of [NubeOcho’s] books promote respectful attitude towards all types of diversity. They are also a playful medium that makes it easier to engage in first experiences and feelings that the little ones may not easily understand." - The Review Wire “With the necessary, growing dialogue fueled by We Need Diverse Books focused on the domestic publishing industry, what a relief to know that diversity has international supporters and creators, as well…. succinct, straight-forward writing style is complemented by artist Elena Rendeiro who makes her picture book debut. Her watercolor palette …and fluid, atmospheric style embodies graceful motion. Multiple wordless double-spreads add enhancing details to the story – including landscapes, interiors, backgrounds, all better shown than told….As books hit Stateside shelves this month, [Publisher NubeOcho’s] reception will surely be an interesting journey to watch.” -- Book Dragon Highly recommending. -- Li'l Book Bug Bookstore, Palmdale CA

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Book SynopsisA tender story about being a child and growing up.Little Person lives in an apartment in a big city. He sometimes feels very small but there is always a big person to comfort and reassure him. A poetic tribute to the wonder of childhood. Dedicated to all Little People, their skills and interests, and the paths that lead them to become Big People.También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

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Book SynopsisCoauthors 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.Trade ReviewIt's perfectly okay--in fact, it seems preferable--to be yourself. This would be a great title to share with youngster to spark some conversations about their own assumptions about gender and gender roles or what they might have done to make Ben feel okay about his colorful nails. ~Goodreads -- Barbara * Goodreads *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 fishy heaven”). Loose-lined drawings with gently tinted wash by Gusti (Mallko and Dad) underscore the intimacy and loyalty of Ben’s family. ~Publishers WeeklyLarge, happy cartoon-like art in warm colors with simple text make this appealing for young audiences. ~Youth Services Book ReviewAn original and thoroughly 'kid friendly' picture book for children ages 4-8 that touches on emotions, being yourself, and peaceful solutions to negative confrontation. ~Midwest Book ReviewA gentle message about bullying with a hopeful note of encouragement and support. ~Kiss the Book Jr.This one’s for all the boys who like to paint their nails. A book about acceptance and being true to yourself. ~100 ScopenotesThe translation is smooth and the writing clear and straightforward. Children will understand the narrative easily and empathize with Ben. Gusti's watercolors are loose and flowing, similar to those of Chris Raschka. The bright nails stand out from the earth tones of the characters' skin, hair, and clothing. The love between the family is depicted through physical contact, and Ben's smile and rosy cheeks light up the final page, as he flaunts his blue polish while wearing a birthday hat. ~School Library JournalI Love my Colorful Nails validates children to express themselves as they desire and models being an upstander. - First Thursday Book ReviewsThis picture book offers a very approachable way to talk about gender expectations and how even small expressions of difference are important. A great book about gender nonconforming behavior in children and how a school can be a place of safety. - Walking Brain CellsIn exuberant illustrations, Gusti uses a strong, playful brown line and warm swathes of color to depict Ben's loving, contemporary family (along with adorable cat), his multiracial classroom and the streets of his city. While the text doesn't tell us how the ending comes about, it still highlights how loving family members, friends and educators can effect change. ~Shelf AwarenessA young boy who loves to paint his nails in cheerful colors is made fun of at school. His father and those around him paint their nails to stand against Ben's bullies, encouraging him to be himself, despite what others think. This picture book touches on emotions, being yourself, and peaceful solutions to negative confrontation. ~IndieBound

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Book SynopsisWhen Margarita draws something with the magic pencil, it becomes real! But what will she draw when there is only a little piece of the pencil left? When Margarita, Daniel and Charlie see a hungry little cat, they decide they have to feed it. Even if that means going into Mrs Cranky´s yard! But when she sees them, instead of telling them off, she rewards the children with three very special gifts: a pencil, a sharpener and an eraser. Margarita starts to draw and something incredible happens! The drawings become real! What will the three children choose to draw? A story of friendship, equality, diversity and inclusion.Trade Review" ... this simple, creatively illustrated story encourages empathy and compassion" – Kirkus‘The Magic Pencil’ by Luis Amavisca, illustrated by Alicia Gomez Camus, is a story of diversity, inclusion, kindness, and understanding. – YA Books Central

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Book SynopsisCoauthors 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.Trade ReviewSpring 2023 Showcase: Spring Into a New You – The Children's Book Council

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be a feminist? Through everyday situations, the girls and boys in this book, help us better understand it.¿Qué es ser feminista? Las niñas y niños protagonistas, a través de situaciones cotidianas, nos ayudan a entenderlo. Feminist girls and boys like all colors, wear their hair as long as they want and choose their own toys. They love to play all together and express their emotions. But, above all, they refuse to classify things as "girl´s stuff" and "boy´s stuff". Luis Amavisca and Blanca Lacasa, with Gusti's wonderful illustrations, present, in the form of everyday situations, a brief manual for feminist girls and boys. Equality is everyone’s responsibility. A las niñas y niños feministas nos gustan todos los colores, llevar el pelo lo largo que queramos y elegir nuestros juguetes. Nos encanta jugar todas y todos juntos y mostrar nuestras emociones. Pero, sobre todo, no queremos que haya “cosas de chicas” y “cosas de chicos”. Luis Amavisca y Blanca Lacasa, junto a las inconfundibles ilustraciones de Gusti, presentan, en forma de situaciones cotidianas, un breve manual para niñas y niños feministas. La igualdad es cosa de todas y de todos. Trade Review"The art itself is by Gusti, which is a pretty smart move since his is a style that is hard to resist. In showing me this book, Ellen made sure to display her favorite image of a Zoom classroom that shows different kinds of hair. I’m still keen on anything that shows what life was like when the pandemic started. Pretty cool"– School Library Journal

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