ELEMENTARY
FICTION
FICTION
ELEMENTARY
GRADES: G1-G3
GRADES: G2-G3
ANDERSEN
ALMA
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 8.7 × 6.9 in Pages: 32 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-714-4
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-914-8 El niño más maravilloso del mundo The Most Awesome Child in the World Zeruya Shalev (text) Patricia Metola (illustration)
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 64 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-586-7
ISBN: 978-607-621-133-5 eISBN: 978-607-621-925-6
Diario de un monstruo de pantano Diary of a Swamp Monster Juan Gedovius (text and illustration)
Boa y Brea Sadie and Ratz Sonya Hartnett (text) Sonia Pérez (illustration)
El sabio distraído The Absent-Minded Boy Ana Maria Machado (text) Anna Cunha (illustration)
This swamp has a resident monster, who eats bugs, has big-teethed friends, loves dirt, and enjoys an occasional serenade. Let’s visit him to hear one of his mucky adventures. A fun and lyrical story, ideal for children who run away from bathtime and dream of being musicians. Autonomy and identity / Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Physical and mental health and well-being
Gur has reason to feel proud: he is strong, intelligent, and handsome. He is the most wonderful child in the world! Or so his mom believes. However, things at school seem to indicate that he is not so special because some classmates pick on him. Gur will learn that the important thing is not found in what others think of him, but what he thinks about himself. A book about affective bonds and affirmation of identity. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Family life / Harassment, violence and discrimination
Boa and Brea are the names of Ana's hands. Dad says they behave like wild animals. They usually go after her four year-old-brother, especially when they noticed that Baby Boy gets all the attention. One day the roles change, and Ana decides to give her hands a holiday in order to prove her innocence. An intriguing story about rivalry between siblings and the creativity used to defend from one another. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Family life / Harassment, violence and discrimination
It seems that Pedro, the protagonist of this story, never pays attention. His parents tell him to do one thing and he does the opposite, they ask him to bring one thing and he brings another one. When his teacher asks questions at school, he can’t answer because he is thinking of something else. Everyone would think that Pedro is distracted, but that is not the case. He pays attention to things that appear not to be important. A story to learn how to observe with a child’s eyes and to find value in simple things.
Community action / Love and friendship / School life
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ANDERSEN
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 44 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-473-0
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-092-3
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 36 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-297-4
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-715-1
ISBN: 978-607-621-632-3 eISBN: 978-607-540-512-4
Maroma y la mariposa roja Maroma and the Red Butterfly
Teo y su oso Theo and His Teddy Bear Martin Klein (text) Manuela Olten (illustration)
¡Esta casa es mía! This Is My House! Ana Maria Machado (text) Veridiana Scarpelli (illustration)
La leyenda de Leonora, que era buena para todo The Legend of Leonor, Who Was Good at Everything Madelyn Tarrant (text) Jonathan Farr (illustration)
El abeto The Fir Tree
Ana Maria Machado (text) Flavia Zorrilla (illustration)
Hans Christian Andersen (text) Marc Boutavant (illustration)
Maroma is a yellow tabby cat that lives in the street. One day he meets Luisa, a girl who takes him home and begins to take care of him. What Luisa doesn’t know is that Maroma has a secret: he does not see well or, rather, he sees things differently from others. This sometimes causes problems for him, especially when it comes to chasing all red objects because they remind him of his lost flower-butterfly. An endearing story about love, acceptance, and the ability to see the world in various ways. Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Diversity, disability and inclusion / Love and friendship
Teo, Nico, and Bruno are going on a field trip for the first time. They don’t know what awaits them. Only one thing is certain: it will be exciting! Teo plans to take Arno, his teddy bear, but Nico and Bruno don’t plan on taking their stuffed animals. “We’re too big for that”, his friends say. But Teo does not want to go without Arno! Will he have to leave Arno at home or find a way to get what he wants? A story about the challenges of growing up and the many ways we face them. Autonomy and identity / Growth and maturity / Love and friendship
Paula and Beto long to get away from the city life. They burst with joy when their parents announce that they are building a house near a deserted beach, where they used to go on holiday. Soon, they will discover that they are not the only inhabitants of this dream land. A simple story that reflects on our co-existence with other living beings. Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Community action / Family life
A small, impatient fir tree wanted to grow up to be as tall, strong and majestic as the other trees in the forest. He also wanted to end up on Christmas in the warm room of a home where he would be decorated and glow, resplendent, like the other trees that the woodcutters cut down to adorn the houses of the town. Would you know what to do if your greatest wish came true? An endearing story about growing up and the search for happiness. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Growth and maturity / Loss and grief
Leonora is good at everything. She knows how to add big numbers, plays the violin perfectly, and is a graceful dancer. But it is not enough for her and she wants to do something more important. “I’ll save the whales!” she says enthusiastically. What will Leonora do when she confronts a whale that is not looking to be saved, but instead it is looking for its food? This incorrigible character will make many readers laugh, even if they are not good at everything. Autonomy and identity / Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Growth and maturity
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