ELEMENTARY
FICTION
FICTION
ELEMENTARY
GRADES: G3-G5
GRADES: G3-G5
Piel de lobo The Wolf’s Suit Sid Sharp (text and illustration)
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 64 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 64 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-519-5
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-661-1
A solitary and anxious sheep is out of blackberries and this time he thinks he can protect himself from the fierce creatures of the forest with the best disguise ever —a wolf costume. What a surprise unfolds when he accepts an invitation to a night out from a group of ferocious wolves!
ISBN: 978-970-200-986-3 eISBN: 978-607-540-474-5
Supermediano An Average Boy
Los cuentos de la casa del árbol Stories from the Tree House Norma Muñoz Ledo (text) Francisco Nava Bouchaín (illustration) Lucía and Felipe build a tree house with their father. When they finish, they organize an inauguration party under the moonlight. However, a strong rain takes them by surprise and they all seek refuge in the tree house. While the storm rages on, they decide to tell stories about cacomixtles (ringtails), badgers, wheat mice, and ahuaques (invisible waterlords). Entertaining and enjoyable text in which three short stories are narrated. With a delicate touch of humor, the reader rediscovers oral tradition stories.
Sólo un sueño Just a Dream
Castillo Cómics Size: 7.4 × 9 in Pages: 136 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-600-028-1
Susie Morgenstern (text) Diego Álvarez (illustration)
Chris Van Allsburg (text and illustration) Walter yearns for the future. According to a television program, there will be tiny airplanes that children will be able to manage and park on the roof of their homes. One night, his dreams take him into the future on a fantastic journey, which shows Walter that if he continues littering and does not separate organic from inorganic waste, the future will be very different from what he imagines. A book whose images act as blunt reminders that the future, for better or worse, is still in our hands. Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Community action / Growth and maturity
Alex has bad aim kicks in soccer, he almost never understands the questions asked in class and, to make matters worse, the girl he likes does not even know he exists. Concerned, one day he decides to cross the border of his average existence and make a greater effort in everything. His chance arrives when he finds out he has a hidden talent. This will allow him to discover that things are not as difficult as he thought. A fun approach toward the power of determination and perseverance. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Harassment, violence and discrimination / School life
Autonomy and identity / Culture and society / Diversity, disability and inclusion / Humor
A hilarious graphic novel about the pressures of conformity and conquering fear by finding community.
Community action / Cultural heritage and traditions / Family life
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 64 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-282-0
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-201-1
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-851-4
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-201-298-6
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-540-800-2
Tantos animalitos muertos All the Dead Little Animals Ulf Nilsson (text) Eva Eriksson (illustration)
Un tutú muy apretado The Too-Tight Tutu Sherryl Clark (text) Patricio Betteo (illustration)
Perro Apestoso Dumpster Dog Colas Gutman (text) Marc Boutavant (illustration)
Perro Apestoso en la escuela Dumpster Dog Goes to School Colas Gutman (text) Marc Boutavant (illustration) Perro Apestoso is very happy: he was chosen to take classes at the prestigious Royal Dog School. At last he will learn to read and will be able to tell wonderful stories to Chaplaplá, his best friend who also lives in a trashcan. However, his imagination is a little different from reality. A story about adaptation, the value of friendship in the school environment, and the power of imagination in the learning process. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Harassment, violence and discrimination / School life
Perro Apestoso en la playa Dumpster Dog Goes to the Beach Colas Gutman (text) Marc Boutavant (illustration)
On a dull summer day, Ester and I found a dead bumblebee. It occurred to us then to open a funeral business to bury all the dead animals in the world. Ester's task was to dig; I had to write the poems; and Ester's little brother Pepe had to cry. We were, without a doubt, the best children in the world. An impeccable story that addresses the subject of death with originality, subtlety, and a surprising sense of humor.
Merry dreams of becoming a ballet dancer wearing a pretty tutu on stage. But there are no dance schools where she lives. Moreover, everyone thinks she weighs too much to dance and dress up in a tutu. However, when a ballet teacher comes to her city, Merry will not miss the opportunity to fulfill her dream. A tenacious and funny protagonist discovers that perseverance is the ideal way to turn dreams into reality. Autonomy and identity / Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Physical and mental health and well-being
Perro Apestoso lives in a trashcan and he smells so bad everyone wants to stay away from him — except Chaplaplá, a cat who is his best and only friend. One day he decides to leave his home in search of an owner: a human being who will love and take care of him. But his ingenuity gets him into a series of mishaps. A thought-provoking story on homeless animals that raises the importance of adoption and care for them. Diversity, disability and inclusion / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship
When Perro Apestoso and his inseparable buddy Chaplaplá start feeling the summer heat, they decide to take the trip of a lifetime and cool down at the French Riviera. They find a place to stay by sheer luck, even if it is not on the most promising site. It is called Colonia de los Olvidados (the Forgotten Quarter). Will this year's vacation be a dream or a nightmare? This new adventure of the beloved and inseparable friends includes surprises, garbage collection, empathy, and solidarity. Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship
Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Language and communication / Loss and grief
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