ELEMENTARY
FICTION
FICTION
ELEMENTARY
GRADES: G3-G5
GRADES: G3-G5
Las sirenas no tienen el pelo lacio Mermaids Don’t Have Straight Hair Jennifer Boni (text) Carlos Vélez (illustration) Casandra is convinced that life by the sea was much better. There, her companions didn’t see her as a weirdo, her teachers never scolded her for climbing trees during recess, and no one bothered her about her abundant curly hair. Now she lives in the city, where the rules are very different. However, Casandra will not allow a bunch of well-groomed girls to make her life impossible.
El rey que no oía, pero escuchaba The King Who Could Not Hear but Could Listen Perla Szuchmacher (text)
Alberto Lomnitz (adaptation) Santiago Solís (illustration)
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback
Two princes from a far-off kingdom love each other, as brothers should, until their father dies and denies the eldest son the right to the throne because he is deaf, despite him being noble and bright. The kingdom's ministers prefer to crown the younger prince, who can hear. However, soon they will learn that what distinguishes a true king is not his ability to hear, but to listen.
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 80 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-671-2
ISBN: 978-607-463-759-5 eISBN: 978-607-621-947-8
Cinco modos para deshacerme de mi hermanito Five Ways to Get Rid of My Little Brother Tamar Cohen (text) Valeria Gallo (illustration) Bruno’s life changes radically with the arrival of his brother. He feels that his parents dedicate more time and attention to his brother than to him. Bruno is not willing to team up with a newborn baby and he thinks the best alternative will be to devise a plan to get rid of his little brother. With very original humor, this book portrays the jealousy between siblings and shows us how love and acceptance bring them together. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Family life / Growth and maturity
Valentina Valentina Jennifer Boni (text) Karina Cocq (illustration)
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback
There was a time when a beast roamed the kingdom. It came from the deepest part of the forest to steal children and later eat them. The king sent his best knights on a mission: to get rid of the enemy. But the threat continues and Valentina, the youngest of the princesses, has decided to confront it. A story of confidence, determination, and courage. Autonomy and identity / Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Growth and maturity
ISBN: 978-607-463-866-0 eISBN: 978-607-621-910-2
ISBN: 978-607-463-307-8 eISBN: 978-607-540-494-3
Diversity, disability and inclusion / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Language and communication
Family life / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship
An endearing story about change, friendship, and the power of the imagination.
A modern fairy tale about fraternal love, deafness, and acceptance.
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ALMA
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-925-4
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-584-3
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 88 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-972-6
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 88 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-096-1
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 96 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-295-0
ISBN: 978-970-200-979-5 eISBN: 978-607-540-505-6
Kus majareta, o cómo aprender idiomas sin esfuerzo Kus Majareta: Quick and Easy Way to Learn a Foreign Language Marie-Aude Murail (text) Luis San Vicente (illustration) Every summer, the fun days for Juan Carlos are interrupted by the vacation notebook that his father makes him complete. This trip to Quebec, Canada, is no exception, and there will be an additional task: learning a foreign language to “succeed in life”. Since he does not want to antagonize his father or lose his vacation, Juan Carlos manages to turn himself into a language expert and hence becomes a hero. Wit and humor predominate in this story about how to have a good vacation no matter how much our parents want to ruin it. Family life / Language and communication / Love and friendship
Las andanzas de Daniel Daniel’s Adventures Laura Quintana Crelis (text) Edgar Clement (illustration)
Mora. Cómo ganar dinero Mora: How to Earn Money Séverine Vidal (text) Kris Di Giacomo (illustration)
El cumpleaños de Ardilla The Squirrel’s Birthday Toon Tellegen (text) Kitty Crowther (illustration) The tiny worm, the elegant lobster, the big elephant, and the other animals get ready for Ardilla's birthday. The night before they prepare their gifts in silence: under the water, hidden among the bushes or above the clouds. The birthday boy makes cakes for each guest. It is the next morning, upon waking up, that everything happens. A celebration of friendship and community to identify with the enjoyment and concerns of the characters. Community action / Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Love and friendship
El globo mensajero The Silver Balloon Susan Bonners (text) Luis Pombo (illustration)
El Ladrón de Sueños The Dream Stealer Sid Fleischman (text) Ixchel Estrada (illustration)
Daniel does not like his new school. He has no friends, his teacher scolds him, and Beto, the class bully, has chosen him as his favorite victim. At home things aren’t any better. His parents also scold him and his little sister cries all day. Just when he thinks his life can’t get any worse, Daniel runs into a criminal and, with the help of an unexpected accomplice, he discovers an incredible secret. When it seems that things are in disarray, life can become a surprising adventure. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Harassment, violence and discrimination / School life
Mora needs money to buy a birthday present for Bernardo, her best friend. However, the adults refuse to give her an allowance for her hard work both at school and at home. Plus, her enviable collection of piggy banks aren’t much help. Only a bright idea can get her through this predicament and help her earn some money. A story about the importance of saving money and the practical solution to everyday problems.
Gregory, a very shy boy, lets go of a balloon with a message and an address tied to the string. Many miles away, someone finds the balloon and answers the message sending a mysterious gift. Thus, begins an exchange of letters and secrets that will lead Gregory to go on a search with amazing consequences. An appealing work about the richness of friendship between two people who are very different in age and from very different environments. Community action / Growth and maturity / Love and friendship
There is a bandit hiding in the shadows of the night. He is not looking for silver earrings or gold necklaces. Nor does he want diamonds. He wants dreams. Yes, dreams. Before, he used to steal nightmares, but now they scare him and he prefers fun and clever dreams. But this time he has taken away the dream of the wrong girl. Susana is astute, cunning, and brave. She wants him to give her dream back and will not rest until he does. Full of magic, intrigue, and adventure, this story reminds us of the importance of our dreams and what we must do to make them come true. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship
Community action / Growth and maturity / Love and friendship
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