-Titulo Original : This Is Not My Hat (caldecott Medal - Winner Title(s))-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner!From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry tale.When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened. . . . Visual humor swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan-funny tale. Review Any picture book needs to bridge the worlds of adult and child, whether they are the tucker and the tucked in or the experienced reader and the sounder-outer. The negotiations between what grown-ups and children want, and between what adults are familiar with and children are still apprehending, provide the tension that makes children’s books possible. Whether puttering along with Little Tug on the surface or swimming with the fish in the dark below, we’re all in this water together.-New York TimesThis is, quite simply, an outstanding book-and that ain’t no fish tale.-Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)Simplicity is key in both text and illustrations. The black underwater provides the perfect background for the mostly gray-toned fish and seaweed while the monochromatic palette strips the artwork down to essential, yet exquisite design. Movement is indicated with a trail of small white bubbles. This not-to-be-missed title will delight children again and again.-School Library Journal (starred review)Klassen’s authorial debut, I WANT MY HAT BACK (2011), became one of the surprise picture-book hits of the year, and while it’s tempting to see this follow-up as a sequel, it’s really only related in its hat-theft theme, animal characters, deadpan humor, and a suggestively dark conclusion. . . . The simple, dramatic tension and macabre humor that’s right at a kid’s level of deviousness mesh splendidly with Klassen’s knack for tiny, telling details and knockout page turns. Who knew hat thievery was such a bottomless well?-Booklist (starred review)Klassen excels at using pictures to tell the parts of the story his unreliable narrators omit or evade.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)Klassen combines spare text and art to deliver no small measure of laughs in another darkly comic haberdashery whodunit...Hats off!-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The eyes have it in Klassen’s latest hat book (I WANT MY HAT BACK). Klassen manages to tell almost the whole story through subtle eye movements and the tilt of seaweed and air bubbles. . . Darkly hilarious.-The Horn Book (starred review)This would make a remarkable read-aloud for students to interpret the ending in various ways. (Highly Recommended)-Library Media ConnectionJon Klassen once again uses short, declarative sentences, a minimalist palette and a hat to deliver a wallop of an ethics lesson. Having explored the victims point of view in his debut picture book, I WANT MY HAT BACK, Klassen now shines a light into the mind of a thief. . .Klassen once again gets the tone pitch perfect. His bare-bones text and enigmatic images leave the proceedings open to interpretation. And the ethics questions could keep kids debating for days, laughing all the way to consensus.-Shelf AwarenessAbsolutely gorgeous artwork (digitally assembled Chinese ink illustrations) and an utterly original voice in the picture book world.-Apartment TherapyKlassen once again gets the tone pitch perfect. His bare-bones text and enigmatic images leave the proceedings open to interpretation. And the ethics questions could keep kids debating for days, laughing all the way to consensus. (Starred Review)-Shelf Awareness for ReadersA title that may well earn the moniker of Most Anticipated Picture Book of the Fall 2012 Season.-A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog)The central idea here is clever, but it’s the pacing that is impeccable. Like a...

-Titulo Original : The Little Snowplow-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times bestseller! Big trucks may brag and roar, but small and steadfast wins the day in this cheerful story with timeless appeal.On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little snowplow joins the crew. None of the other trucks think that the little snowplow can handle the big storms, but he knows that he can do it-and just to be sure, he trains hard, pushing loads of gravel, pulling blocks of concrete, and doing plow lifts to get ready. But when a blizzard arrives, will the little snowplow’s training be enough to clear the streets and handle unexpected trouble? Taking its place beside classics such as The Little Engine That Could and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, this tale of a plucky little plow will find a clear path to readers’ hearts. Review There is a pleasing combination of Little Toot and The Little Engine That Could to the book, in both text and illustrations. Droll humor and excellent layout add to the fun. Theres always room for another well-told yarn espousing the themes of small-is-beautiful, hard work pays off, and, of course, I think I can.-Kirkus ReviewsA story of hard work, determination, and graciousness, this picture book will reinforce to young readers that a strong work ethic and forgiving spirit will take one far...Reminiscent of The Little Engine That Could, this story is a modern take on a timeless message.-School Library JournalDebut author Koehler fills her story with vehicular action that will appeal to young gearheads (“The little snowplow plunged his plow into the avalanche debris”), while Parker’s illustrations balance cutely characterized trucks with mid-blizzard drama.-Publishers WeeklyYoung children will find a lot to like in this picture-book adventure, from the insecurities of the stouthearted little protagonist to the way he earns the big trucks’ respect...A welcome addition to winter storytimes.-Booklist Online About the Author Lora Koehler is a children’s librarian. The Little Snowplow is her first picture book. She lives near the mountains, in Salt Lake City, Utah, where snowplows of all sizes come in handy.Jake Parker is the illustrator of many books for young readers, as well as animated films and comic books. He also lives near the mountains, in Provo, Utah, and wishes the little snowplow would stop by his driveway every winter...

-Titulo Original : The Wolf, The Duck, And The Mouse-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: This is a story about a duck and mouse who get swallowed by a wolf, and then decide to live in his belly.Early one morning a mouse met a wolfand was quickly gobbled up. When a woeful mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it’s pretty nice in there, with delicious food and elegant table settings, courtesy of the wolf’s unchecked gluttony. And there’s something even better: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! In fact, life is pretty good, until a hunter shows up. . . . With a nod to traditional fables and a wink to the reader, the award-winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen offer a tale of cooperation and creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy. Review The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse…[is] funny, with morbid senses of humor that will hit Halloween sweet spots…It turns out the wolf’s gut harbors the best party in town, and some readers’ sympathies might shift toward the carnivore-aided by the great Jon Klassen’s droll paintings; no one does perturbed animals better.-The New York Times Book ReviewThe story’s timeless, fable-like feel is bolstered by its traditional cast and old-fashioned fairy-tale language: “Oh, woe!” cries the wolf. “Oh shame!” Life can turn the tables pretty quickly, Barnett suggests, and only those whose outlooks are flexible will flourish. “I may have been swallowed,” says the duck, “but I have no intention of being eaten.” A rare treasure of a story, the kind that seems to have been around forever.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)Barnett and Klassen’s collaborations are always good for a laugh, and this one banks heavily on absurdity, to great effect. Klassen’s mixed-media artwork transforms the wolf’s interior into a delightfully domestic scene, and Barnett’s writing is peppered with amusing details. This original pourquoi tale will make a fantastic choice for storytimes, as kids will want to dance along with the duck and mouse-when they’re not rolling in the aisles, of course.-Booklist (starred review)Barnett’s shrewd wit and subtle sense of irony come across expertly in short, snappy sentences, while the repeated refrain of “Oh woe!” and the pourquoi-tale ending lend the story a folkloric tone...Reminiscent of classic animal fables, with this winning team’s signature humor and charm, this is a first purchase for any picture book collection.-School Library Journal (starred review)This is a delightfully entertaining mash-up of familiar storytelling tropes combined in a wholly original way. Barnett’s language is both funny and rich...Klassen’s mixed-media illustrations are concentrated down to their essences, with colors so subtle the art appears black- and-white at first glance; striking tableaux that seem to capture each moment at the very peak of the action propel the story forward.-The Horn Book (starred review)Readers will laugh out loud at the cunning ducks skills at getting exactly what he wants from the bemused wolf. Author Mac Barnett and illustrator Jon Klassen-who previously collaborated on Triangle and two Caldecott Honor books, Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole-are an ideal team for readers who like a little quirk in their picture books. The Wolf, the Duck & the Mouse is, like all Barnett-Klassen collaborations, distinctly funny, imagination-stirring and lovely to look at.-Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review)It’s a story packed with funny details-from the knives and candles of the duck’s wolf-belly home to the makeshift warrior gear the duck and mouse wear when charging the hunter. The dramatic dialogue is entertaining (there are several utterances of “Oh woe!”). And the amorphous dark shadows of the forest are beguiling in Jon Klassen’s hands...Mac Barnett and Klassen do it again, bringing readers a story they’ll wolf down.-BookPageKlassens signature palette, compositions, and comedic, horizontally elongated eyes are here al...

-Titulo Original : Oh No, George!-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Bold, hilarious artwork captures the innocent charm of affable George, a dog who is trying to be good - with disastrous results.George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But when George spies a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table, his resolve starts to waver. You see, George loves cake. . . . Uh-oh. What to do now? It’s so hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase and flowers to dig up! What ever will Harry say when he gets back? Chris Haughton’s fetchingly funny story and vibrant, retro illustrations are sure to lure dog lovers of all ages - and anyone who has ever met a temptation too good to resist. Review The individual’s struggle for self-control is subtly conveyed in George’s story, which manages to make old concept fresh thanks to George’s winning personality and a vibrant, jazzy artistic style... Young children who struggle to follow the rules will feel a bond with George, and the story’s present-tense narration and repeated refrains make this a natural for reading aloud.-Kirkus ReviewsHaughton’s retro illustrations capture George’s inner turmoil in both the position of his ears and the subtle shift of his eyeballs. Of course, there are no kids out there who struggle with resisting temptation, so this book won’t resonate at all . . . right?-BooklistGeorge, the hero of this dog-behaving-badly story from Haughton (LITTLE OWL LOST), hits the canine trifecta: oversize snout, floppy ears, and an anguished expression... George vows to be good when Harry leaves, but he promptly encounters temptation. In a droll parody of an old-fashioned moral lesson, the narrator intones, “What will George do?” as George gazes out at readers with a familiar dog-in-headlights look.-Publishers WeeklyHaughton’s digitally rendered illustrations have a modern-retro feel, and creative kids will enjoy seeing that the conventional color rules are missing; George is a fuchsia, red, and mulberry delight, while Harry is olive-green with navy blue and aqua hair. Make room in your dog-themed storytimes for this crowd-pleaser.-School Library JournalHaughton’s not out to lecture children. George’s crimes are ones of passion, and it’s hysterical. It resonates with anyone with blood pulsing through their veins-and especially with children, who are constantly being told what not to do...It’s another picture book from Candlewick for those who like their droll and understated humor. Don’t resist the temptation to check this one out.-Kirkus Childrens Book blogAn entertaining romp.-Wall Street Journal About the Author Chris Haughton is the author-illustrator of Little Owl Lost, his debut picture book, which won the 2011 Marion Vannett Ridgway Award. He has created and taught many courses in design and illustration around the world. In 2007, he was named one of Time magazines Design 100 for his work for Fair Trade and People Tree. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Chris Haughton now lives and works as an author-illustrator and designer in London...

-Titulo Original : I Love You All Year Round: Four Classic Guess How Much I Love You Stories-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Little readers can love the Nutbrown Hares from spring to summer to fall to winter-and back-with this gorgeous, reissued collection of four sweet stories.When seeds, plants, and other creatures begin to change in the spring, Little Nutbrown Hare has lots of questions, including wondering what he will turn into one day. By summer, he notices colors everywhere-lovely greens, reds, and blues-but there’s one color he likes best of all. In autumn, the wind sends leaves flying, inspiring some hiding and chasing-and a funny surprise for Big Nutbrown Hare. And when wintertime comes, Little Nutbrown Hare makes a discovery: that “I Spy” is especially fun to play in the snow. Returning to shelves with a charming new cover, this collection of simple, endearing tales, starring two of the world’s most beloved characters, is perfect for sharing with little hares any time of year...

-Titulo Original : Alans Big, Scary Teeth-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A goofy and lonely denizen of the jungle has just one talent - scaring other creatures with his big, scary teeth! What would he do without them?Deep in the jungle lurks Alan the alligator, descended from a long line of very scary alligators. He prepares carefully - polishing his scales, brushing each of his big, scary teeth, and practicing his frightening faces - then sneaks into the jungle to terrorize the jungle critters. (“I’m big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!”) But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to enjoy the crossword, run a warm mud bath, and take out his teeth, which nobody else knows are false. Until one morning, when Alan wakes up and finds that his teeth are gone! Without those teeth, he’s just not very scary, and scaring is the only thing he knows how to do. Or is it? Witty, charming, and playful storytelling will have preschoolers cheering for Alan as he discovers a new way to fit in. Review The witty Jarvis (“Lazy Dave”) makes all the right moves, drawing Alan’s jungle world with his usual loose, jagged charm.-The New York Times Book ReviewJarvis (Lazy Dave) strikes a brisk, matter-of-fact tone that’s spot-on for his overconfident, inconsiderate hero, and he ties up the loose ends of the story with a clever best-of-both-worlds twist. His pictures are even better...They’re gorgeous-and thanks to his accomplished cartooning, they’re funny, too.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)A strength of the illustrations lies in the ability to convey emotion...-Kirkus ReviewsThis strong debut picture book will leave young listeners and librarians alike hungry for the author’s next offering. A perfect choice for storytime.-School Library JournalThis book invites interaction with the story and plenty of action and noise as Alan makes his way through the jungle and on to a new identity. There is a nice message about being a friend as the story draws to a close. This is a good title for primary collections and collections that need strong, artistic storytelling on their shelves.-School Library ConnectionDigitally colored illustrations in pencil, chalk, and paint portray Alan as more of a goofball than a menace, while the jungle animals blend into the background-a good precaution with an alligator neighbor. The reformation of a bully is a familiar story, but Alan’s version is nicely told, and the eventual outcome is especially enjoyable.-Booklist OnlineA hilarious, cautionary tale with a wonderful conclusion on kindness, this imaginative story will have kids in stitches.-Books to Borrow...Books to Buy (column from Kendal A. Rautzhan) About the Author Jarvis is an illustrator and animator who has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. This is the first picture book he has both written and illustrated. He lives in Manchester, England...

-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. 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 : Leila, La Brujita Perfecta -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: In this charming picture book from the creator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost,a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake. Leila Wayward es una brujita extraordinaria. Es la mas encantadora hechicera, la mas capaz cambiaformas y las mas talentosa talladora en su aquelarre. Por todos sus encantos, ha ganado todo tipo de trofeos, pero su mas grande sueño es ganar el Magnifico Brujiconcurso de Reposteria. Como las mas joven en una larga linea de expertas en las Oscuras Artes de la Pasteleria, Leila espera que ganar sea pan comido. Pero incluso con las mas fantastica receta, Leila se da cuenta de la terrible verdad: ella es un desastre en la cocina. ¡Oh, no! Afortunadamente, Leila tiene tres magicas hermanas que estan felices de compartir sus secretos culinarios con ella. ¿Eso la ayudara? De Flavia Z. Drago, la creadora de Gustavo, el fantasmita timido, llega una encantadora historia que seguramente deleitara a pequeñas brujas y reposteros novatos en todo el mundo. Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She’s the fastest flier, the most cunning conjuror, and the most superb shape-shifter. She has won trophies for potions, herbology, and alchemy-and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Bakeoff! As the youngest in a long line of masters of the Dark Arts of Patisserie, Leila wants her entry to be perfect. But even with the most bewitching of recipes, she realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen. Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are happy to share their culinary secrets with her. What’s more, Leila discovers that baking with them is fun! Win or lose, she has already tasted the sweetest thing of all: acceptance-with a pinch of nightshade and a bit of mandrake. In a Spanish language edition filled with expressive and fancifully offbeat illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago’s enchanting story of trying your hardest despite your imperfections is sure to delight little witches and novice bakers alike. Review Mexican author-illustrator Drago brings her distinct, charmingly macabre style to a sweet new picture book that pairs perfectly with her earlier work, Gustavo, the Shy Ghost . . . An upbeat story of persistence and taking pleasure in doing your best. -Booklist 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 is theauthor-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost. She loves color, textures, and shapes and enjoys creating them with different materials and a bit of digital sorcery. Flavia Z. Drago lives in Mexico...

-Titulo Original : Alma Y Como Obtuvo Su Nombre -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: ¿Como termino Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir como cabe perfectamente en ellos. What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from - and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition!If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the back of a little photo. How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; Jose, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all - and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin or name story. About the Author Juana Martinez-Neal is the Peruvian-born daughter and granddaughter of painters. Her debut as an author-illustrator, Alma and How She Got Her Name, was awarded a Caldecott Honor and was published in Spanish as Alma y como obtuvo su nombre. She also illustrated La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya, for which she won a Pura Belpre Illustrator Award, Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry, and Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, which won a Robert F. Sibert Medal. Juana Martinez-Neal lives in Connecticut with her family. Visit her online at juanamartinezneal ...

-Titulo Original : Fa La La/tra-la-la (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Even Scrooge himself couldn’t resist this cheerful Christmas cherub.” - Kirkus Reviews It’s almost Christmas, and Baby cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are creative presents to make, Santa to see (be brave), carols to sing, and the big event itself. Celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone’s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas. ¡Al bebe le encanta la Navidad! ¡Jo, jo, jo...

-Titulo Original : Una Bicicleta Como La De Sergio -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “Boelts lays out Ruben’s ethical dilemma and emotional turmoil without preaching, and his struggle toward the moral choice . . . is both dramatic and genuine.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Este dinero me alcanzaria para una bicicleta como la de Sergio. Entonces no tendria que ir corriendo a la escuela; iria en bicicleta. Ruben se siente como si fuera el unico niño que no tiene bicicleta. Desearia tener una bicicleta como la de su amigo Sergio, pero sabe que los deseos no se cumplen sin dinero. Un dia, cuando Ruben ve un billete de un dolar que se cae del bolso de una señora, lo recoge y lo guarda en su bolsillo; al fin y al cabo es solo un dolar. Pero cuando llega a su casa, Ruben descubre que en realidad es un billete de cien dolares, suficiente para comprarse la bicicleta que tanto desea. Con ternura y generosidad, los creadores de Esos zapatos nos ofrecen una historia real y cercana que llegara a los corazones de todos los que han tratado de hacer lo que es correcto. Ruben feels like he is the only kid without a bike. His friend Sergio reminds him that his birthday is coming, but Ruben knows that the kinds of birthday gifts he and Sergio receive are not the same. After all, when Ruben’s mom sends him to the store for groceries, sometimes she doesn’t have enough money for everything on the list. So when Ruben sees a dollar bill fall out of someone’s purse, he picks it up and puts it in his pocket. But when he gets home, he discovers it’s not one dollar or even five or ten - it’s a hundred-dollar bill, more than enough for a new bike just like Sergio’s. Finders keepers, right...

-Titulo Original : La Selva De Zonia -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girl’s day of play and adventure in the lush rain forest of Peru. Explora las maravillas de la Amazonia con Zonia, una niña ashaninka, cuyas alegres aventuras en la selva se interrumpen un dia por un misterioso y desconcertante descubrimiento. La selva es el hogar de Zonia. Es su jardin y su patio, su vecindario y su parque. Cada mañana, la selva llama a Zonia. Cada mañana, ella responde: le dice “hola” a la familia de perezosos, saluda al oso hormiguero, da una carrera con el veloz jaguar… Una mañana, la selva llama a Zonia con una voz diferente, una voz de preocupacion. Esta es la historia de esa inesperada mañana. Zonia’s home is the Amazon rain forest, where it is always green and full of life. Every morning, the rain forest calls to Zonia, and every morning, she answers. She visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater, and runs with the speedy jaguar. But one morning, the rain forest calls to her in a troubled voice. How will Zonia answer? Acclaimed author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal explores the wonders of the rain forest with Zonia, an Ashaninka girl, in her joyful outdoor adventures. The engaging text emphasizes Zonia’s empowering bond with her home, while the illustrations-created on paper made from banana bark-burst with luxuriant greens and delicate details. Illuminating back matter includes a translation of the story in Ashaninka, information on the Ashaninka community, and resources on the Amazon rain forest and its wildlife. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 3-Zonia, a young Ashaninka girl living in the Amazon rainforest begins her days with a walk through the lush forest and greeting all her animal friends. Martinez-Neal describes Zonias carefree life among the unique species that surround her and call to her in sparse words, and soothing shades of green and earth tones that are full of texture. In her bright yellow dress, with sparkling eyes, terra cotta-colored skin and long, straight black hair, Zonia is vibrant and her curiosity is infectious. On her way home, the young Indigenous girl stumbles upon a patch that has been a victim of deforestation. Frightened, she decides she must answer the call to protect her home. The book includes back matter that will appeal to older readers and is well suited for classroom use on the Ashaninka people, facts about and threats to the Amazon rainforest, as well as information about the animals Zonia encounters. VERDICT This beautiful look at a young girls life and her determination to save her home is a perfect read for young environmentalists.-Monisha Blair, Rutgers Univ., NJ?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. About the Author Juana Martinez-Neal is the Peruvian-born daughter and granddaughter of painters. Her debut as an author-illustrator, Alma and How She Got Her Name, was awarded a Caldecott Honor and was published in Spanish as Alma y como obtuvo su nombre. She also illustrated La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya, for which she won a Pura Belpre Illustrator Award, Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry, and Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, which won a Robert F. Sibert Medal. Juana Martinez-Neal lives in Connecticut with her family. Visit her online at juanamartinezneal ...

-Titulo Original : Merci Suarez No Sabe Bailar -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: In Meg Medina’s follow-up to her Newbery Medal-winning novel, Merci takes on seventh grade, with all its travails of friendship, family, love-and finding your rhythm.Septimo grado va a ser todo un desafio para Merci Suarez: los maestros son mas estrictos, las amistades son mas complicadas y su familia es todavia… bueno, ellos siempre hacen que las cosas sean interesantes. Merci tambien tiene que gestionar la tienda de la escuela con un varon… y el hecho de que el es -pudieramos decir- amable hace que todo sea aun mas confuso. Y tambien esta Edna Santos, mas mandona que nunca, especialmente ahora que esta a cargo de un evento anual: el Baile de los Corazones. Sin embargo, una cosa es cierta: Merci Suarez no sabe bailar…, ni en el Baile de los Corazones ni en ninguna parte. La idea de bailar en publico le da casi tanta nausea como el amor, y Merci ha estado pensando en el amor mas de lo que ella quisiera, especialmente ahora que tia Ines parece que tiene novio. Merci solia hablar de todo con Lolo, pero ahora que el Alzheimer de su abuelo se esta empeorando, ¿en quien podra confiar ella para que la ayude a entender todas las cosas nuevas que ocurren en su vida? Desde nuevas relaciones hasta conflictos con sus amistades y cambios en la familia, los lectores se deleitaran al ver a Merci descubrir el amor en sus multiples formas en esta continuacion de la novela ganadora de la Medalla Newbery.Seventh grade is going to be tough for Merci Suarez. Her no-nonsense science teacher expects her to be a smart as her brother, Roli. She’s been assigned to co-manage the school store with Wilson Bellevue, a boy she barely knows but might actually like. And then there’s Edna Santos, who is more obnoxious than ever now that she’s in charge of the annual Heart Ball. One thing is for sure, though: Merci Suarez can’t dance, not even at the Heart Ball. Dancing makes her almost as queasy as love does, especially now that merengue-teaching Tia Ines has a new man in her life. Merci used to confide in her grandfather, Lolo, but with his Alzheimer’s getting worse, whom can she trust to help her make sense of all the changes in her life? The Suarez family is back in a touching, funny story about growing up and discovering love’s many forms, including how we learn to love and believe in ourselves. Now in a Spanish edition. About the Author Meg Medina is the 2019 Newbery Medalist for Merci Suarez Changes Gears. The recipient of the Pura Belpre Author Award for her young adult novel Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, Meg Medina is also the author of the novels Burn Baby Burn and The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind and the picture books Mango, Abuela, and Me and Tia Isa Wants a Car,for which she received an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award. Meg Medina lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her family...

-Titulo Original : Baby Happy Baby Sad/bebe Feliz Bebe Triste (leslie Patricelli Board Books)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: YES! Now in a dual language Spanish-English edition, this must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical flair that will make readers HAPPY. A towering ice-cream cone makes Baby HAPPY. But when that delectable treat goes splat, it makes Baby SAD. And how quickly HAPPY turns to SAD when a favorite red balloon flies away! Even the littlest listeners will relate to this playful look at a pair of emotions that are part of every baby’s day. Cosas FELICES. Cosas TRISTES. ¡Todas forman parte del dia de un bebe! Review A sweet pleasure. --Scholastic Parent & Child Delightful and amusing. --School Library Journal About the Author Leslie Patricelli is the author-illustrator of five other popular board books for toddlers, as well as the picture book THE BIRTHDAY BOX. She lives in Seattle...

-Titulo Original : Dasher How A Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: From the celebrated creator of Red and Lulucomes the story of a brave little doe who meets Santa and changes Christmas forever. Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life - one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh - a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same. Review Tavares excels at Christmas stories (Red & Lulu, The Gingerbread Pirates), and young readers are apt to inhale every word of this yarn. As an illustrator, Tavares is a master of dramatic light, emotion and mood, as well as deep, vibrant color, whether he’s depicting Dasher’s family penned in at the circus or Santa’s sleigh magically lifting up into the air. Dasher is sure to join the stacks of enduring Christmas favorites read by families year after year. -BookPage (starred review) Gorgeous illustrations make this one sure to fly off shelves like the down of a thistle. -Kirkus Reviews Richly colored illustrations in watercolor, gouache, pencil, and pastel delineate the history of how Dasher volunteered to pull Santa’s sleigh and help him bring joy to children on Christmas. Readers will enjoy this lush new holiday tale that focuses on Santa’s original reindeer. -Booklist Online Happily for all, a bit of magic assists gift delivery, and Santa’s gratitude leads to granted wishes and a reindeer reunion. Tavares’s classically painted figures are lit by moonlight and falling snow in this cozy antidote to holiday hullabaloo. -Publishers Weekly Dasher’s personality is clearly conveyed through her fervent wish for a better life, and her love of her family...and of carrots. Tavares’s painterly watercolor, gouache, pencil, and pastel illustrations reflect the pleasantly nostalgic tone used throughout this Santa’s-reindeer origin story. -The Horn Book Matt Tavares’s Dasher is magical. Kids are going to love this story for decades to come. -Colby Sharp, co-founder of Nerdy Book Club About the Author Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of Crossing Niagara, Henry Aaron’s Dream, There Goes Ted Williams, Becoming Babe Ruth, and Growing Up Pedro, as well as Zachary’s Ball, Oliver’s Game, and Mudball. He is the illustrator of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Over the River and Through the Wood, Lady Liberty by Doreen Rappaport, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, and Jubilee! by Alicia Potter. Most recently he wrote and illustrated the modern Christmas tale Red and Lulu. Matt Tavares lives in Ogunquit, Maine...

-Titulo Original : Those Shoes-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: In this witty, wise picture book, Boelts presents a kid’s-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force. - Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy’s grandma says they don’t have room for want, just need, when his old shoes fall apart at school, he is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy soon sees that the things he has - warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend - are worth more than the things he wants. Review Boelts blends themes of teasing, embarrassment and disappointment with kindness and generosity in a realistic interracial school scenario. -Kirkus Reviews Maribeth Boelts has a good eye for how the shoes bestow value at school and how Jeremy feels wearing an uncool pair. Much to discuss, especially in the ending. -Chicago Tribune Whether children are on the shoe-owning or the shoe-envying side of the economic line, they can sympathize with Jeremy and rejoice in the way he eventually resolves his problem with his too-small shoes. -The Horn Book Jones’ autumn-toned illustrations wonderfully complement Boelts’ sweet-natured main characters and non-didactic life lesson. -Booklist A wonderful story of sharing, this important book conveys what is most important in life. -Kendal Rautzhan’s “Books to Borrow, Books to Buy” column A touching story about how a life short on money can be big on love, good values, and friendship. -Young Children Maribeth Boelts introduces young readers to [a] complex issue with kindness and finesse. -Grand Rapids Press In this witty, wise picture book Boelts presents a kids-eye view of a consumer fad that rages through school at gale force. -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) A poignant, thought-provoking book. -School Library Journal A contemporary urban story that shows the spirit of sharing with economy of language and superior craftsmanship. -Contra Costa Times Peer pressure, overwhelming desire, and the acceptance of what is really needed are played out in this story that is duplicated in schools around the country. -Library Media Connection About the Author Maribeth Boelts is a former preschool teacher who has written numerous books for children. She lives in Iowa with her husband and three children. Noah Z. Jones is the illustrator of NOT NORMAN: A GOLDFISH STORY, THE MONSTER IN THE BACKPACK, and WELCOME TO THE BED AND BISCUIT. He lives in Maine...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo? Santa Spectacular-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Where’s Waldo? He’s in the holiday spirit in an exciting sticker book. It’s Waldo’s world, and it’s all decked out for Christmas! Snowmen, skis, toys, and other wintry images from Waldo’s previous adventures combine with unique artwork to create a hide-and-seek holiday extravaganza. Hundreds of stickers add dimension to the hunt, while a special gatefold spread invites readers into Waldo’s world. Young seekers will adore the stickers and the create-your-own-Waldo activity, while longtime fans will revel in the exclusive art and classic search-and-find format. Finding Waldo has never been so festive! 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 cant tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own, he says. Id like to inspire children to open their minds to explore subjects more, to be aware of whats going on around them. Id like them to see wonder in places that may not have occurred to them. Martin Handford lives in England...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo Now? Deluxe Edition-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A second classic Waldo adventure gets the deluxe treatment! Prepare to find: A striking jacketed cover An original poster on the underside of the jacket A spot-the-difference game between the jacket and the self-cover designs A gatefold with a visual checklist on every spread A never-before-seen section of artwork revealed on every spread New things to search for! 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 : Wheres Waldo? Spooky Spotlight Search-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: It’s pitch dark on the way to Odlaw’s haunted castle - but Waldo-seekers have a cool wand to light the way in a book perfect for the spooky season. Somewhere in the darkness, Waldo is venturing across a swamp toward a looming castle, sneaking down to the dungeon and through a creepy gallery to . . . Hey! We didn’t see that twist coming! In Waldos second adventure featuring this innovative, all-paper design, readers can slide a spotlight searcher under a series of totally dark scenes, illuminating small sections and stealthily moving the light to seek out Waldo and his friends. Everyone’s favorite vagabond is in costume as himself in this Halloween-worthy challenge for eagle-eyed fans. About the Author Martin Handford is the creator of Waldo. He began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes - and the rest is history. He lives in England...

-Titulo Original : The Circus Ship-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: With stunning artwork and a rhyming text, the illustrator of the Mercy Watson books tells a tale of human-animal connection full of humor and heart. When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard. With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community - and a rare hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages. From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 1-After their steamship en route to Boston is wrecked in a storm, a troupe of circus animals escapes bad treatment and disaster, finding its way to an island off the coast of Maine. The 1800s residents are surprised to find zebras eating their gardens and alligators lounging on woodpiles. Sympathies change when a tiger saves a toddler from a blazing shed. When a messenger announces that the cruel circus owner is returning to claim his menagerie, the citizens assist the animals in disguises and camouflage that confound him, leaving the friends to a peaceful coexistence. Van Dusens rhymed text keeps a rollicking beat. His illustrations burst with color and energy and utilize perspective and texture to add drama and humor. Period details create a counterpoint with elements like a gorilla in a lifeboat. The spread of the animals in hiding is pure genius. The book honors the real circus animals that inspired this story.-Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA END Review The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners. Bright, lampooning gouaches (familiar from the Mercy Watson series) and dizzying perspective perfectly suit this picaresque tale...Children will pore over panoramic spreads that invite them to find each of the 15 animals and celebrate a denouement that serves up Mr. Paines just deserts. Splendid! -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) About the Author Chris Van Dusen is the illustrator of the Mercy Watson books by Kate DiCamillo. He wrote and illustrated Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, and If I Built a Car. He lives in Maine...

-Titulo Original : Interrupting Chicken-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story - and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood or even Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in paperback for the first time. Review The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) This is one of the rare titles that will entertain both parent and child. -School Library Journal Stein uses page turns dramatically to build tension, which is released each time the chicken interrupts and amends a fairy tale…illustrations are vivid and dramatic. Great fun for reading aloud. -Booklist About the Autho...

-Titulo Original : Mercy Watson Princess In Disguise-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson. - School Library Journal When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween - complete with tiara - they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween parade of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo’s beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor. Review As always, the Watsons enthusiasm for their porcine marvel is both hysterical and heartwarming. There is something reassuring about the way they regard Mercy: She is beautiful. She is wonderful. She is adored. Which actually sums up the way I feel about Kate DiCamillo’s series. -Kidsreads Kate DiCamillos porcine heroine returns…once again alls well that ends with buttered toast. -Publishers Weekly The humorous tone and simple sentences will appeal to young readers, as will Chris Van Dusen’s energetic gouache paintings. -Washington Parent How can you go wrong with a pig in a pink tutu and tiara? -San Francisco Chronicle There’s a lot of silly fun in store for readers. -Journal Inquirer Learning-to-read kids will appreciate Chris Van Dusen’s dynamic illustrations that are interspersed throughout the text. -Associated Press The brilliantly colored illustrations by Chris Van Dusen pack a comical punch. -Scripps-Howard The hilarious colored paintings, packed with action and emotion, add momentum to the pandemonium in this perfect beginning chapter book for second-graders. -Chicago Sun-Times An irresistible reading romp with lightning-fast action and sparkling slapstick illustrations. -Curriculum Connection About the Autho...

-Titulo Original : I Want My Hat Back-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book of 2011! A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear’s memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor - and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke. Review A marvelous book in the true dictionary sense of “marvel: it is a wonderful and astonishing thing, the kind of book that makes child laugh and adult chuckle, and both smile in appreciation. A charmingly wicked little book. -The New York Times Deliberately understated, with delectable results… Skillful characterizations; though theyre simply drawn and have little to say, each animal emerges fully realized. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Read aloud, this story will offer many sublime insights into how young readers comprehend an illustrated text that leaves out vital information, and will leave young sleuths reeling with theories about what just happened. -School Library Journal Klassens animation and design skills are evident on every page in this sly, subversive tale... Adults and older children will chuckle mordantly at rabbits sudden disappearance, while young children might actually wonder, with Squirrel, where the rabbit has gone. -The Horn Book Indubitably hip, this will find plenty of admirers. -Kirkus Reviews You know, bears may stand for adults in some way, because they’re big, they’re ungainly, they’re goofy. They’re like most of us grownups. But the bear in this book paws down; he’s got to be the dimmest, most slow-witted, brilliantly stupid bear to come along in years. I really love him. -NPR Weekend Edition Four pages into this charmer, every kindergartner will know where the bear’s missing hat is - but they’ll never predict the hilarious revenge he takes on the thief. -People Magazine A sly picture book...Young readers and listeners will love being in on the joke, making them appreciate the storys humor even more. -BookPage The joy of this book lies in figuring out the explicit plot from the implicit details in the pictures, especially a few wordless ones. -Chicago Tribune A coterie of woodland animals is drawn in a minimalistic style and a palette of browns with a splash of red. The dialogue is simple and sly. -The Boston Globe This is a familiar picture-book formula with a twist, and the minimalist style Klassen employs with both text and art only emphasizes the humor of the situation....While these design choices and the simplicity and pattern of the text would make this a good choice for beginning readers, it would also make an amusing readaloud or a great little readers’ theater piece. -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Read I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. It’s the most subtle endorsement of murder you’ll ever find. -GQ This is a must-have for any primary or even intermediate classroom. It’s about inference and being a good reader. -Huffington Post About the Author Jon Klassen created illustrations for the popular series The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film Coraline. His illustrations for Caroline Stutsons Cats Night Out won the Governor General Award in 2010. I Want My Hat Back is the first book he has both written and illustrated. Originally from Niagara Falls, Canada, he lives in Los Angeles...

-Titulo Original : Owl Babies-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. I want my mommy! Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the mother’s return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered. From Publishers Weekly Three worried owlets wait for their mother to return from her night flight. PW said, Bensons disarming cross-hatched pictures of fluffy, wide-eyed owl babies, and the use of light-colored text against a black background, turn this sweet story into a hauntingly lovely book. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Review This story will strike a familiar chord in every small child who has been afraid when left by [a] parent, and parents will perhaps gain a new understanding of how a small child might feel . . . A wonderful read to me book for nap time, story time, or bedtime. -Booklist Bensons soft, wide-eyed birds-rendered in delicate pen strokes touched with gentle color that makes the dramatic, dark night seem appropriately awesome-are perfect stand-ins for wise little toddlers who also know Mom will turn up-but still cant help wondering. -Kirkus Reviews Enchanting…illustrations of the softly colored baby owls set against a black night will captivate preschool listeners. -Modesto Bee Featured in “50 of the Best Kids’ Books Published in the Last 25 Years” -The Huffington Pos...