-Titulo Original : See You At Harrys-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Completely, tragically believable situations elevate this sad, gripping tale to a must-read level.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Starting middle school brings all the usual challenges for twelve-year-old Fern. She feels invisible - until the unthinkable happens, and Fern feels not only more alone than ever, but also responsible for the tragedy that has wrenched her family apart. Nothing will ever be the same - but can Fern and her family find a way to heal? Review SEE YOU AT HARRYS offers, on the one hand, a deft and delicate handling of commonplace traumas - how to negotiate bullying on the school bus, what it means for everyone in a family when a teenager comes to terms with his sexuality - and, on the other, the enormous and mercifully rare drama of a child’s accidental death. And while the distinction between these narrative elements - their disparate weights - may seem to an adult huge, Knowles is aware that a child’s perspective is somewhat different.-The New York TimesSit back in a comfortable chair, bring on the Kleenex and cry your heart out... Prescient writing, fully developed characters and completely, tragically believable situations elevate this sad, gripping tale to a must-read level. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)This novel is reminiscent of classics like LITTLE WOMEN in its exploration of the often difficult, always powerful bond among siblings. Despite its classic, timeless themes, however, it also touches on such contemporary issues as the dangers of bullying and sexual orientation... Young readers will eagerly turn the pages of this perfectly paced novel and will care deeply about what happens to Fern and her siblings. The story is so authentic and captivating that readers will come to love Fern’s family and feel a part of it. When tragedy strikes, readers will feel the blow almost as intensely as the family does. Readers will savor every bite of this bittersweet novel.-VOYAThrough the eyes of Fern, Knowles introduces a cast of distinct, fully developed characters who exhibit authentic emotions, foibles, and expressions of love. Readers will feel deeply for the family in the aftermath of the plots heart-wrenching turn, which pulls them closer together.-Publishers WeeklyHighly recommended for readers dealing with their own grief issues, but any teen can benefit from the reminder that family can be simultaneously humiliating and invaluable.-BooklistThis is a powerful, spare portrait of a flawed but loving family that experiences the unthinkable-and survives.-The Horn BookKnowles paints a moving and authentic picture of a family grieving.-School Library JournalThis simple, sad, sweet book deals with many issues but does not overwhelm the reader. Knowles conveys grief, family relationships, friendship, and teen angst with dexterity and sensitivity. This is a must for middle grade collections where heartbreak is always a hot topic.-Library Media ConnectionSometimes your heart has to break before it can heal.SEE YOU AT HARRYS will make you weep, but it will also fill your soul with the extravagant gift of love. This may be the most beautiful book ever.-Lauren MyracleHeart-breaking, soul-sustaining, and all-around beautiful.-Rebecca SteadSEE YOU AT HARRYS is one of the most beautiful, moving books Ive ever read. Full of laughter, love, and tears, it will break your heart and put it back together again, with a little more light, a little more hope than there was before.-Kate MessnerThis story of an imperfect but loving family and how it holds together through shattering tragedy as well as everyday complications is full of true heart. Jo Knowles love for her characters shines through on every page.-Sara ZarrSEE YOU AT HARRYS is a beautiful, deeply moving story-one never shying from the flawed truths that come from being part of a big, messy family. I finished the book the way I do every Jo Knowles novel: holding it close, not wanting to let go.-Nova Ren SumaJo Knowle...

-Titulo Original : Hour Of The Bees-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: What does it mean to be fully alive? Magic blends with reality in a stunning coming-of-age novel about a girl, a grandfather, wanderlust, and reclaiming your roots.Things are only impossible if you stop to think about them. . . .While her friends are spending their summers having pool parties and sleepovers, twelve-year-old Carolina - Carol - is spending hers in the middle of the New Mexico desert, helping her parents move the grandfather she’s never met into a home for people with dementia. At first, Carol avoids prickly Grandpa Serge. But as the summer wears on and the heat bears down, Carol finds herself drawn to him, fascinated by the crazy stories he tells her about a healing tree, a green-glass lake, and the bees that will bring back the rain and end a hundred years of drought. As the thin line between magic and reality starts to blur, Carol must decide for herself what is possible - and what it means to be true to her roots. Readers who dream that there’s something more out there will be enchanted by this captivating novel of family, renewal, and discovering the wonder of the world. From School Library Journal Gr 4-6-Eagars debut novel follows 12-year-old Carol (not Carolina, she insists) as she and her family relocate for the summer to her grandfathers ranch in New Mexico, where Serge, the ailing patriarch, has been slowly progressing into dementia. As the family cleans, mends, and preps the property for sale, Carol gets to know her grandfather and family history for the first time, all while suffering through the identity crises that tend to accompany adolescence. Eagar makes expressive use of the hot, dusty, isolated setting, while Carols struggles with her changing self-perception yield a few moments that anyone whos had to navigate middle school will find relatable (the clothes fit fine. I just dont fit the clothes.). Readers who enjoy Pam Muñoz Ryans novels or Jennifer Cervantess Tortilla Sun (Chronicle, 2010) will find Carols angst compelling and her wide-eyed brushes with the likes of magical bees and life-giving trees amusing, but Eagars depictions of magic in the everyday often feel as dry as the New Mexico desert. A recurring storytelling motif adds technical interest, but the characters relationships never quite reach the level of intimacy needed to justify it. VERDICT A sentimental but undistinguished coming-of-age story with touches of magical realism.-Abigail Garnett, Brooklyn Public Library?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Eagar seamlessly blends a 12-year-old girl’s summer of change with a hefty dose of magical realism in this accomplished debut...Fairytale motifs (“No rain for a hundred years”) emphasize the stark physicality of the New Mexican mesa, with its oppressive heat, spindly sheep, and numerous dangers. Through this atmospheric setting, Eagar sustains a sense of wonder and longing for small things (bees, seeds, stories) to respond to big human needs.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)Tightly plotted and elegantly characterized, this is a striking debut. Both Carol’s journey and Serge’s stories seem inherently true, and the juxtaposition of the two results in a moving, atmospheric novel of family, heritage, and fairy tales that are more real than not.-Booklist (starred review)The delicate magic of Serge’s story ties present and past together in a beautifully written, affecting story of forgiveness and understanding that enables Carol to move forward in her own life, resetting her values and claiming her own place in her grandfather’s story. Her sulks, fears, and desires render her credibly twelve, and the storytelling ably prepares readers for her less predictable decisions. Offering a compelling introduction to Latin American magic realism, this will have appeal for middle-school lovers of literary fiction.-Bulletin of the Center for Childrens ...

-Titulo Original : The Great Godden-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: From National Book Award Finalist Meg Rosoff comes a lyrical, compulsively readable coming-of-age tale that is heady, irresistible, and timeless.Everyone talks about falling in love like its the most miraculous, life-changing thing in the world. Something happens, they say, and you know . . .I looked into his eyes and I knew.Only, everyone else knew too. Everyone else felt exactly the same way.This is the story of one family during one dreamy summer-the summer when everything changes. In an eccentric, turreted vacation house by the sea, our watchful narrator sees everything, including many things that shouldn’t be seen, while brothers and sisters, parents and theatrical older cousins fill the hot days with wine and tennis and sailing and planning a wedding. Enter two brothers, the sons of a fading film actress-irresistibly charming, languidly sexy Kit and surly, silent Hugo. Suddenly there’s a serpent in this paradise, and the consequences will be devastating. In a propulsive narrative carrying intrigue and a growing sense of unease, Meg Rosoff, best-selling author of the iconic How I Live Now, offers a summer tale of innocence lost that will find its place among the classics of young adult literature. Review A British family of six takes its annual vacation to the beach for what is sure to be a glorious summer. ...Printz Award-winner Rosoff (How I Live Now, 2004) has written an absolutely remarkable coming-of-age story. Everything about it-style, substance, mood, atmosphere, tone, and especially characterization-is spot-on. One wants to read the book several times to tease out how Rosoff achieves her effects. The effort is a joy, just like this unforgettable novel, the first of a planned, summer-themed trio.-Booklist (starred review)While the title may hint at The Great Gatsby and its charismatic protagonist, the keenly self-aware book has much stronger connections to classic British coming-of-age novels such as Dodie Smith’s I Capture the Castle, wherein the affectionate, sharply observed family characterization and the atmosphere play roles as large as any romantic element. . . . There’s enough tension here that readers may hope for a ramp-up into full thriller, but the story moves toward a different kind of satisfying conclusion, with victory lying in an unpredictable tennis match and the ability to preserve the possibilities of future summers.-Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)A London teen recounts the summer that tore the family apart... Through the narrator’s keen observations, made more poignant in hindsight and through sarcasm, readers view the twisting and turning development of Kit’s manipulation. Although slim, Rosoff’s taut, psychological story elicits a slow burn, leaving readers wondering how far and wide Kit’s power will extend through the family. It’s all just the beginning of the narrator’s loss of innocence. A searing coming-of-age novel.-Kirkus ReviewsThrough an unnamed, ungendered teen’s sharp eye and knowing narration, Printz Medalist Rosoff tells a dryly humorous story of summer and love gone awry. . . Between Mal and Hope’s wedding planning, the Godden brothers’ tensions, and Kit’s erratic attentions, the summer darkens, leading this effective character study and depiction of childhood’s end to a surprising climax.-Publishers WeeklyMeg Rosoffs The Great Godden is a first-rate coming-of-age novel told by an astute and appealing unnamed narrator over the course of one uncharacteristically fraught seaside summer. . . . The Great Godden is filled with equal parts drama and reflection, delivering a riveting novel of love and betrayal that is deftly and elegantly written.-Shelf AwarenessThe predictable pleasures of a family’s holiday implode when two brothers-one brooding, one charming-come to stay. A taut page-turner.-People Magazine About the Author Meg Rosoff is the author of How I Live Now, winner of the Michael L. Printz Award. Sh...

-Titulo Original : Treasure Island (candlewick Illustrated Classics)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Relive one of the greatest adventure stories of all time in this stunning, unabridged edition featuring bold, dynamic woodcuts by John Lawrence.Fifteen men on a dead mans chest - Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! A treasure map where X marks the spot, a schooner set to sail, a one-legged seaman with a parrot on his shoulder, a boy whose bravery will be tested by murder, mutiny, and betrayal - Robert Louis Stevenson’s well-loved tale is the ultimate swashbuckling adventure. Sweeping a path from the sleepy English coast to the raging high seas to a tropical island concealing a buried treasure, this story of friendship and greed, loyalty and courage stars an unforgettable cast of characters: young Jim Hawkins, the terrifying Blind Pew, the wild man Ben Gunn, and one of literature’s most dastardly villains, the charming, crafty, and utterly unscrupulous Long John Silver. Superbly illustrated by the celebrated John Lawrence, this is the definitive edition of an enduring classic. About the Author Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), the Scottish-born, world-renowned poet and novelist, is best known for Treasure Island but has written countless books for children and adults including A Childs Garden of Verses and A Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.John Lawrence is the author-illustrator of This Little Chick, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. He also illustrated Tiny’s Big Adventure by Martin Waddell and Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea by Chris Butterworth. He lives in Cambridge, England...

-Titulo Original : Evelyn Del Rey Se Muda -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A Bank Street College Best Spanish Language Picture Book of the Year/El mejor libro infantil en español del añoEvelyn Del Rey es la mejor amiga de Daniela. Hacen todo juntas e incluso viven una al frente de la otra en la misma calle en apartamentos que son casi iguales: Daniela con su mami y su hamster, y Evelyn con su mami, su papi y su gato. Pero no despues de hoy-no despues de que Evelyn se mude de su casa. Mientras tanto, las niñas juegan entre las cajas de mudanza hasta la hora de despedirse, y se prometen mantenerse en contacto, pues saben que su amistad siempre sera especial. Esta es una tierna historia sobre la amistad y los cambios en la vida, bellamente escrita por Meg Medina, realzada con las ilustraciones coloridas y vibrantes de Sonia Sanchez que describen el vecindario urbano de las niñas. Review Medina’s earnest, poignant words are accompanied by Sanchez’s vivid, earth-toned illustrations that depict Evelyn and Daniela playing, their families’ affection for one another, and the energetic, youthful spirit that both girls possess. The story line is honest and genuine, encompassing the emotional roller coaster of a best friend moving away, and as readers watch the friends grapple with the new reality and cope with temporary grief, they’ll also witness both girls embracing a relationship that time and space cannot tear apart.-Booklist About the Author Meg Medina es la autora del libro Merci Suarez Changes Gears (Merci Suarez se pone las pilas), ganador de la Medalla Newbery. Es tambien autora de galardonados libros para jovenes y del album infantil Mango,Abuela and Me (Mango, abuela y yo), ilustrado por Angela Dominguez, que recibio la Mencion de Honor Pura Belpre por el texto y por las ilustraciones, y Tia Isa Wants a Car (Tia Isaquiere un carro),ilustrado por Claudio Muñoz, que gano el premio Ezra Jack Keats concedido a nuevos escritores. Hija de inmigrantes cubanos, crecio en Queens, Nueva York. En la actualidad, reside en Richmond, Virginia.Sonia Sanchez es la ilustradora de Here I Am, nominado al premio Will Eisner Comic Industry al arte interior. Ha sido elegida dos veces para participar en la Exhibicion de Arte Original de la Sociedad de Ilustradores. Vive en Barcelona, España, con su esposo, su hijo y un gato dormilon...

-Titulo Original : The Princess In Black And The Mermaid Princess-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice-it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time. From School Library Journal K-Gr 3-Theyve done it again! In this ninth installment, the Hales have brought back all the elements young readers love about the Princess in Black series-heroes in disguise, hungry monsters, imperiled goats, and ninja skills-but this time, theyve set their story underwater, added a mermaid princess, and included a powerful message of speaking up to help others. The story begins with the three heroes sailing on Princess Sneezeworts ship. The Princess in Blankets would like to battle sea monsters while the Princess in Black is hoping to see a mermaid. Before long, they do meet beautiful mermaid Princess Posy, and the Princess in Black is gushing and giddy. The three friends enthusiastically offer to help the nice, but very worried, mermaid protect the capricorn (sea goats) from the krakens. Unfortunately, they discover that their monster-fighting moves are practically useless underwater. As she is drifting upside down, the Princess in Blankets lets Princess Posy know that she has the ability to protect the sea goats, assuring her that speaking up helps others. Princess Posy busts out some new ninja moves and sends the kraken packing. Afterward, she feels amazing and soon has her undersea kingdom in order. She even finds time to play with her new friends, which includes some throwbacks to previous installments. The Princess in Black is white, and her friend group is diverse. VERDICT With appealing new characters, lively language, an abundance of exclamation points, and a lush pastel-toned undersea kingdom, young readers will eagerly dive into this latest series adventure.-Sally James?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review They’ve done it again! In this ninth installment, the Hales have brought back all the elements young readers love about the “Princess in Black” series-heroes in disguise, hungry monsters, imperiled goats, and ninja skills-but this time, they’ve set their story underwater, added a mermaid princess, and included a powerful message of speaking up to help others. . . young readers will eagerly dive into this latest series adventure.-School Library Journal (starred review) About the Author Shannon Hale and Dean Hale are the award-winning husband-and-wife team behind the Princess in Black series, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Shannon Hale is also the author of the Newbery Honor Book Princess Academy as well as the New York Times best-selling graphic novels Real Friends and Best Friends, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Shannon Hale and Dean Hale live in Salt Lake City, Utah.LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of the Princess in Black series as well as many other books for children, including Love Is Powerful, Pat-a-Cake by Mary Brigid Barrett, God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, Aunt Mary’s Rose by Douglas Wood, and Real Friends and Best Friends by Shannon Hale. LeUyen Pham lives in California...

-Titulo Original : Anna Hibiscus-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers.Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa, with her mother and father, her twin baby brothers (Double and Trouble), and lots of extended family in a big white house with a beautiful garden in a compound in a city. Anna is never lonely-there are always cousins to play and fight with, aunties and uncles laughing and shouting, and parents and grandparents close by. Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways?), learns firsthand what it’s really like to be a child selling oranges outside the gate, and longs to see sweet snow. Nigerian storyteller Atinuke’s debut book for children and its sequels, with their charming (and abundant) gray-scale drawings by Lauren Tobia, are newly published in the US by Candlewick Press, joining other celebrated Atinuke stories in captivating young readers. About the Author Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the United Kingdom. She is the author of the award-winning Anna Hibiscus series, illustrated by Lauren Tobia, as well as Hugo, illustrated by Birgitta Sif, and Too Small Tola, illustrated by Onyinye Iwu. Her other books include Baby, Sleepy Baby; Baby Goes to Market; B Is for Baby; and Catch That Chicken!, all illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke lives in Wales.Lauren Tobia is the author-illustrator of Oscar’s Tower of Flowers and the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the Anna Hibiscus series by Atinuke, Are You Sure, Mother Bear? by Amy Hest, Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin, Baby’s Got the Blues by Carol Diggory Shields, and The Blanket Where Violet Sits by Allan Wolf. She lives in the United Kingdom...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo? The Totally Essential Travel Collection-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: The travel companion that Waldo fans can’t get enough of-now with all the classic adventures!Waldo seekers on their own voyages will be raring to go with this compact compilation featuring all seven of his renowned excursions:Where’s Waldo?Where’s Waldo Now?Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic JourneyWhere’s Waldo? The Wonder BookWhere’s Waldo? In HollywoodWhere’s Waldo? The Great Picture Hunt!Where’s Waldo? The Incredible Paper Chase About the Author Martin Handford, the man behind the mind-boggling Waldo books, began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes. I can’t tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own, he says. I’d like to inspire children to open their minds to explore subjects more, to be aware of what’s going on around them. I’d like them to see wonder in places that may not have occurred to them. Martin Handford lives in England...

-Titulo Original : Gods Dream-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: With warmth and humor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu distills his philosophy of unity and forgiveness into a picture book for the very young.Archbishop Desmond Tutu has a vision of Gods dream, which he shares here with the youngest of listeners. It involves people who reach out and hold each others hands, but sometimes get angry and hurt each other - and say theyre sorry and forgive. Its a wish that everyone will see they are brothers and sisters, no matter their way of speaking to God, no matter the size of their nose or the shade of their skin. Aided by vibrant artwork evoking such images as a rainbow and a sharing circle, Tutu offers the essence of his ubuntu philosophy, a wisdom so clear and crystalline that even the smallest child can understand. Review Unassuming sweetness...heartfelt appeals.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Incandescent graphite, watercolor, and ink illustrations of captivating multicultural youngsters engaged in the carefree pastimes reinforce the overarching themes of love and inclusiveness. The angelic, trusting faces reflect the hope that Archbishop Tutu holds for all the worlds children.--School Library Journal Simple but eloquent.--Kirkus Reviews About the Author Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his efforts to bring equality, justice, and peace to South Africa. In 1995, Nelson Mandela asked him to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which became a model of national forgiveness and coexistence. Archbishop Tutu currently chairs the Elders, an international conflict-resolution group. He lives in South Africa. Douglas Carlton Abrams is the coauthor with Archbishop Desmond Tutu of God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time. He lives in California. LeUyen Pham is the author-illustrator of Big Sister, Little Sister and has illustrated many other books for children. She lives in San Francisco...

-Titulo Original : Frank And Bean (candlewick Sparks)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: When the introspective Frank meets the gregarious Bean, can they find a way to make beautiful music together? Dry wit and hilarious illustrations introduce a new unlikely pair.Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet - toot, toot! - and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. What will happen if Frank shares his words with Bean? With a laugh-out-loud narrative by Jamie Michalak, author of the Joe and Sparky series, and Bob Kolar’s bright, graphic, comical illustrations, this fresh and funny story will go down easy for beginning readers and young listeners alike. Review Kolar’s (Trucker and Train) sleek, animation-style digital art and Michalak’s (the Joe and Sparky series) highly performative dialogue build to a manic hilarity that makes these pals, as Bean might say, “half cool and half amazing.”-Publishers WeeklyKolar’s digital art is clean and pleasing, and the book contains four short chapters. An engaging and humorous tale of two friends whose personality differences lead to growth as well as some fun adventures.-School Library JournalThe humor is absurd, over-the-top, and laugh-out-loud funny. Mismatched friendships are a staple of early readers, but Bean’s boundless cheerful energy, his habit of speaking in all caps, and the concept of anthropomorphic food set this book apart. Hand this to fans of silly, offbeat stories.-Booklist OnlineThe Bert-and-Ernie-esque odd-couple pairing results in countless laugh-out-loud exchanges. Kolars digitally rendered full-color illustrations take the jokes one step further, offering expressive physical cartoon comedy thats on a par with Michalaks clever wordsmithing...Beanie weenies served just right for young campers.-Kirkus ReviewsThe simple yet detailed illustrations create a cute story for young readers.-School Library Connection About the Author Jamie Michalak is the author of Joe and Sparky, Party Animals!;Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels; Joe and Sparky Go to School; and Joe and Sparky, Superstars!, which Kirkus Reviews called a “little treasure” in a starred review. All are illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. Jamie Michalak lives in Rhode Island.Bob Kolar is the author-illustrator of Big Kicks and the illustrator of many books for children, among them Slickety Quick: Poems about Sharks by Skila Brown, Nothing Like a Puffin by Sue Soltis, and AlphaOops! The Day Z Went First and AlphaOops! H Is for Halloween, both by Alethea Kontis. Bob Kolar lives in Missouri...

-Titulo Original : The Lost Coast-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: The spellbinding tale of six queer witches forging their own paths, shrouded in the mist, magic, and secrets of the ancient California redwoods. Danny didn’t know what she was looking for when she and her mother spread out a map of the United States and Danny put her finger down on Tempest, California. What she finds are the Grays: a group of friends who throw around terms like queer and witch like they’re ordinary and everyday, though they feel like an earthquake to Danny. But Danny didn’t just find the Grays. They cast a spell that calls her halfway across the country, because she has something they need: she can bring back Imogen, the most powerful of the Grays, missing since the summer night she wandered into the woods alone. But before Danny can find Imogen, she finds a dead boy with a redwood branch through his heart. Something is very wrong amid the trees and fog of the Lost Coast, and whatever it is, it can kill. Lush, eerie, and imaginative, Amy Rose Capetta’s tale overflows with the perils and power of discovery - and what it means to find your home, yourself, and your way forward. Review In Capetta’s dreamy, enigmatic tale, a restless teen finds friendship, love, and self-acceptance among a coven of queer witches...the unapologetic characters, diverse in sexual and gender identities as well as diverse physically and ethnically, are the real draw. This is a slow-burning, mystical, and romantic character study about the life-affirming magic of finding a place to belong after being lost for so long. -Booklist (starred review) The positive, gentle depiction of Danny and Rushs physical relationship offers much-needed representation. Ideal for readers searching for queer- and female-driven contemporary fantasy. -Kirkus Reviews With lush prose, atmospheric descriptions, and nonlinear storytelling (segments intertwine present and past), Capetta ( Echo After Echo) crafts an accomplished tale with a wide range of representation. Frank discussions of sexuality and identity intertwine with an almost raw emotionality as the characters wholeheartedly embrace their true selves, and an underlying current of suspense supports the overarching mixture of intrigue and interpersonal development. -Publishers Weekly A refreshingly diverse cast, and . . . a nuanced picture that traverses the fluid lines of human connection. . . . Capetta’s prose has an attractive lyricism that underlines the mystique of the dreamlike wooded setting, and fans of McLemore’s florid, sensual writing and queer romance in When the Moon Was Ours (BCCB 10/16) and Wild Beauty (BCCB 10/17) may appreciate this similarly styled offering. -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Told through shifting points of view, this book wraps sinuous, sensual language around a tight, fast-paced plot to create a story that entrances readers from the beginning. Despite their magical powers, Capetta’s characters are relatable teens from their highest hopes to their deepest insecurities. A powerful book for teens who long to feel seen. Recommended for all high school and public libraries. -School Library Journal This atmospheric story thought- provokingly explores the powers of magic within young women and in women loving women. -The Horn Book This surreal and magical story is hauntingly delightful and completely absorbing. I highly recommend for fans of Stiefvater’s Raven Boys series...the book will soon wrap you up in the enchanting surreal story of the Grays. This book is mystery combined with magical realism and a lyrical narration that will absolutely captive YA readers. -YA Books Central (blog) The Lost Coast is devastatingly good and I can’t wait to read it again. -Tor About the Author A. R. Capetta, who previously published under the name Amy Rose Capetta, is the author of Echo After Echo. A. R. Capetta holds a master of fine arts in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts a...

-Titulo Original : Anna Hibiscus-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers.Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa, with her mother and father, her twin baby brothers (Double and Trouble), and lots of extended family in a big white house with a beautiful garden in a compound in a city. Anna is never lonely-there are always cousins to play and fight with, aunties and uncles laughing and shouting, and parents and grandparents close by. Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways?), learns firsthand what it’s really like to be a child selling oranges outside the gate, and longs to see sweet snow. Nigerian storyteller Atinuke’s debut book for children and its sequels, with their charming (and abundant) gray-scale drawings by Lauren Tobia, are newly published in the US by Candlewick Press, joining other celebrated Atinuke stories in captivating young readers. About the Author Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the United Kingdom. She is the author of the award-winning Anna Hibiscus series, illustrated by Lauren Tobia, as well as Hugo, illustrated by Birgitta Sif, and Too Small Tola, illustrated by Onyinye Iwu. Her other books include Baby, Sleepy Baby; Baby Goes to Market; B Is for Baby; and Catch That Chicken!, all illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke lives in Wales.Lauren Tobia is the author-illustrator of Oscar’s Tower of Flowers and the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the Anna Hibiscus series by Atinuke, Are You Sure, Mother Bear? by Amy Hest, Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin, Baby’s Got the Blues by Carol Diggory Shields, and The Blanket Where Violet Sits by Allan Wolf. She lives in the United Kingdom...

-Titulo Original : Juana & Lucas Big Problemas (juana And Lucas)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Juanas bigproblema will resonate with many readers, who will look forward to hearing more about this spunky Colombian girls life.” -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Juana’s life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogota with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and has been spending a LOT of time with a new amigo named Luis. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can’t help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change-like how much Mami loves her. Based on author-illustrator Juana Medina’s own childhood in Colombia, this follow-up to the Pura Belpre Author Award-winning Juana & Lucas is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. About the Author Juana Medina was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. She is the illustrator of Smick! by Doreen Cronin and Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma by Keith Calabrese. Juana Medina is also the author-illustrator of 1 Big Salad, Sweet Shapes, and Juana & Lucas,which won the 2017 Pura Belpre Author Award. She currently lives with her family in Washington, DC...

-Titulo Original : Gustavo, El Fantasmita Timido -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to make friends is perfect for the spooky season - or anytime.Conoce a Gustavo. Él es un fantasma y como a cualquier ser paranormal le encanta hacer lo que le es normal: atravesar paredes, hacer volar objetos y brillar en la oscuridad. Tambien le encanta tocar el violin. Pero Gustavo tiene un problema. Él es muy, muy timido, y aunque su deseo mas grande es tener amigos, nunca se ha atrevido a hablarle a ninguno de los monstruos en su pueblito. Con el Dia de Muertos cerca, ¿se atrevera Gustavo a dejar que lo vean?De la nueva, brillante y talentosa autora Flavia Z. Drago nos llega una historia dulce y poco convencional sobre como hacer amigos en tu propia y especial manera. Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do,like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can’t see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves? With fancifully detailed artwork and visual humor, debut picture-book creator Flavia Z.Drago’s vivid illustrations tella sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere. About the Author Flavia Z. Drago was born and raised in Mexico City. As a child, she wanted to be a mermaid. When that didn’t happen, she began her career as a graphic designer and a children’s book illustrator. She loves color, textures, and shapes and enjoys creating them with different materials and a bit of digital sorcery. She lives in Mexico...

-Titulo Original : Big Little / Grande Pequeño (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Funny, spirited board books by Leslie Patricelli explore opposites. . . . Clever pairings, bold graphic art, and an expressive toddler in diapers make the concepts fun.” - Publishers WeeklyLadies are big, but ladybugs are little. Heads are big, but toes are little. Illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s bald, hilariously expressive baby acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.Algunas cosas son grandes. Algunas cosas son pequeñas. ¡Pero todas las cosas son DIVERTIDAS...

-Titulo Original : Huggy Kissy/abrazos Y Besitos (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Patricelli offers friendly, cartoonlike characters that show their love in individual ways. . . . Readers ought to find all this kissing and hugging contagious.” - Publishers WeeklyWhen you’re an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mommy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What’s not to love? With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book that is now available in a dual Spanish-English edition.¡Abrazos y besos! ¡Comparte el amor...

-Titulo Original : Boo! / ¡bu! (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “A pitch-perfect introduction to Halloween for first-time trick-or-treaters.” - Shelf AwarenessIt’s almost Halloween! How should Daddy carve the pumpkin? What should Baby be - a princess or pirate, ballerina or clown? When the jack-o’-lantern’s ready, it’s time for a little ghost to head out in the slightly scary night. But fear turns to excitement as the pumpkin fills up with treats in this Spanish-English dual language board book.¡Llego el Dia de las Brujas! ¡Es hora de disfrazarse y salir a buscar dulces...

-Titulo Original : Hop! Hop!/¡salto! ¡salto! (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “As bright and bold as the holiday it celebrates.” - Kirkus ReviewsThe Easter Bunny is coming! It’s time to dye eggs. Did you know that red and blue make purple? That blue and yellow make green? That an art project may result in a multicolored Baby? There are bunny ears to wear (for the dog and cat, too) and an Easter basket to put out before bedtime. What will Baby find inside it the next morning?¡Ya viene el conejito de Pascua! ¿Que traera en su canasta...

-Titulo Original : Blankie/mantita (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Children will easily recognize the deep bond between the child and the beloved object . . . this offers a warm, comforting view of a toddler’s daily world.” - BooklistAnyone whos spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite blankie. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up this scenario, surely near and dear to every toddlers heart. Its an affectionate ode to that special object that comforts many a child through the dramas of each day. Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition!Conoce a Mantita, la mejor compañera que un niño puede tener...

-Titulo Original : Ventanas -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Mientras pasea su perro al anochecer, un niño se percata de las vidas que lo rodean en esta hermosa oda a las noches de otoño, a la exploracion del vecindario y al regreso a casa.Antes de que tu ciudad se vaya a dormir, puede que decidas dar un paseo con tu perro a tu lado, y salgas de casa hacia la caida de la noche. Cualquier cosa puede ocurrir en ese paseo: puede que te encuentres con un gato, un amigo o incluso un mapache. Y mientras caminas por tu calle y doblas la esquina, las ventanas que te rodean comienzan a encenderse una a una, hasta adentrarte en un laberinto de lamparas de papel, cada una ofreciendote una fugaz y luminosa instantanea de tus vecinos, cuando las familias se reunen y se preparan para pasar la noche. Con una ambientacion singular y a la vez universal, y un cuento que le rinde mucho homenaje a The Snowy Day, Julia Denos y E. B. Goodale han creado un libro unico sobre el concepto del hogar y la magia de la curiosidad, y tambien sobre el sentido de seguridad y pertenencia que todo niño tiene derecho a disfrutar. Review In this creative picture book translated into Spanish by Lazaro, readers are invited to ponder the different stories behind each window through a childs exploration of his neighborhood...Goodales illustrations, inky silhouettes with glowing sunset colors and inviting, brightly lit interiors, reveal silent snippets of stories in each of the windows, which cultivates the same sort of wonder in the reader as they do in the boy walking his dog. Lyrical language and enchanting details help bring new perspective to familiar places, and readers charmed by this story might be inspired to see their own neighborhoods with new eyes.-Booklist Online About the Author Julia Denos ha ilustrado varios libros para niños, entre estos Grandma’s Gloves por Cecil Castellucci y Just Being Audrey por Margaret Cardillo. Tambien es la autora e ilustradora de Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color. Julia Denos vive en Quincy, Massachusetts.E. B. Goodale es diseñadora e ilustradora, con mucha experiencia en papeleria. Este es su primer libro de cuento ilustrado. Vive en Somerville, Massachusetts...

-Titulo Original : Las Manos -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Now in Spanish! A delightful book about everything little hands can do.Las manos . . . Pueden agarrar y pueden lanzar.Y en una hilera pueden sembrar. Tambien aplauden cuando alguien canta.Manos maravillosas ¡que hacen tantas cosas!Las manos es un libro escrito en rima, con simpaticas fotografias, que invita a los pequeños a explorar el mundo al alcance de “sus manos”. Hands can do all kinds of things! A rhyming text with eye-catching color photos offers just the encouragement young children need to explore their world - hands on. With singsong rhythm, simple design, and alluring color photos of toddlers, Las manos invites the littlest readers to discover the many things that hands can do...

-Titulo Original : Ventanas -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Mientras pasea su perro al anochecer, un niño se percata de las vidas que lo rodean en esta hermosa oda a las noches de otoño, a la exploracion del vecindario y al regreso a casa.Antes de que tu ciudad se vaya a dormir, puede que decidas dar un paseo con tu perro a tu lado, y salgas de casa hacia la caida de la noche. Cualquier cosa puede ocurrir en ese paseo: puede que te encuentres con un gato, un amigo o incluso un mapache. Y mientras caminas por tu calle y doblas la esquina, las ventanas que te rodean comienzan a encenderse una a una, hasta adentrarte en un laberinto de lamparas de papel, cada una ofreciendote una fugaz y luminosa instantanea de tus vecinos, cuando las familias se reunen y se preparan para pasar la noche. Con una ambientacion singular y a la vez universal, y un cuento que le rinde mucho homenaje a The Snowy Day, Julia Denos y E. B. Goodale han creado un libro unico sobre el concepto del hogar y la magia de la curiosidad, y tambien sobre el sentido de seguridad y pertenencia que todo niño tiene derecho a disfrutar. Review In this creative picture book translated into Spanish by Lazaro, readers are invited to ponder the different stories behind each window through a childs exploration of his neighborhood...Goodales illustrations, inky silhouettes with glowing sunset colors and inviting, brightly lit interiors, reveal silent snippets of stories in each of the windows, which cultivates the same sort of wonder in the reader as they do in the boy walking his dog. Lyrical language and enchanting details help bring new perspective to familiar places, and readers charmed by this story might be inspired to see their own neighborhoods with new eyes.-Booklist Online About the Author Julia Denos ha ilustrado varios libros para niños, entre estos Grandma’s Gloves por Cecil Castellucci y Just Being Audreypor Margaret Cardillo. Tambien es la autora e ilustradora de Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color. Julia Denos vive en Quincy, Massachusetts.E. B. Goodale es diseñadora e ilustradora, con mucha experiencia en papeleria. Este es su primer libro de cuento ilustrado. Vive en Somerville, Massachusetts...

-Titulo Original : Maisys Clothes La Ropa De Maisy A Maisy Dual Language Book-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: La primera amiga de todos los niños! This classic Maisy toddler title is available in a dual Spanish-English edition.Young children are invited to meet Maisy’s favorite animals, check out her wardrobe, see what’s on her menu, and peek at what she has in her toy box - all through vibrant, toddler-friendly illustrations by Lucy Cousins identified in both Spanish and English. About the Author Lucy Cousins is the acclaimed creator of the beloved Maisy books, as well as Hooray for Fish!, Jazzy in the Jungle, and other books for young children. She lives in Hampshire, England...

-Titulo Original : Entonces Llega El Verano -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year. Now in a Spanish-language edition!Cuando los dias se estiren como un largo bostezo Y la hierba y las hojas brillen con el rocio, Y las caras felices de las violetas saluden y saluden… Entonces ponte las chanclas y respira el aire fresco. Desde chanclas y juegos el aire libre hasta juegos artificiales y helados, todos los chicos tienen algo con que celebrar la radiante temporada de verano. When the days stretch out like a slow yawn and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it’s time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there’s something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season. Tom Brenner’s lovely, lyrical ode to summers spent outdoors, now translated into Spanish, will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim’s jubilant, nostalgia-soaked illustrations leave little doubt that summer is indeed a time unlike any other...