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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?Finalista en los International Latino Book Awards 2012. Balzo, un niño muy juguetón, acompaña a su mamá a una tienda y rompe unas figuritas sin querer. No hay por qué enfadarse… ¿acaso no puede pasarle a cualquiera?Balzo acompaña a su mamá a comprar y pasan por una tienda donde los niños y niñas no pueden tocar nada. Para no aburrirse, Balzo juega a ser un gusano de seda. Pero sin querer tira algunas figuritas de un estante y, encima, se golpea la cabeza y le sale un chichón. Ni su madre ni la dependienta parecen notar el bulto que le empieza a crecer, ¡todo lo contrario! Las dos regañan a Balzo porque no sabe estarse quieto… ¡como si hubiera roto las figurillas a propósito…! «¿Acaso me haría un chichón ¿a propósito?», pensó. ¡Estaba jugando con sus amigos imaginarios! Desafortunadamente, nadie parece interesado en conocer su parte de la historia… ¡Y mamá está tan enfadada que parece un ogro!Cuando llegan a casa, Balzo se va directo a la cama, cuando de repente escucha un fuerte sonido: «¡CRASH!». ¿Acaso no puede pasarle a cualquiera?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Not long ago, and no one knows why, Captain Scaredy Cat started to be afraid of everything (even of his own shadow). In the Blue-eyed Ghost ship, Captain Scaredy Cat has to come face-to-face with a ghost, a vampire… and even a werewolf!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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