Adult life, what a hustle and bustle. There is no time for anything, always on the run, from one place to another. To stop and look around… for an elephant! Things from the fantasy of the little ones, their absurdities. And yet, behind the mission entrusted by one of the children's and young people's books selected this month by 10 booksellers from different Autonomous Communities, there is much more hidden than the hunt for the invisible pachyderm. The power of imagination, the same one that saves the little fish protagonist of another work and that, in general, elevates many of the chosen titles. Although there are also issues as real as the Civil War or bullying. To not forget. And, deep down, also to imagine: perhaps a better world is possible.
Much has been written about love. Too much, perhaps. So much so that each new book raises fears of hackneyed, sugary or maudlin formulas. And yet, it can still be told in a way that is as different as it is simple: a kiss, a friend, a song in the shower or a foot massage.
A spider has spun a large web and hunted an elephant. She only thinks about how to make her food more appetizing. And he only thinks about having fun and playing with his new friend. A fun album in three colors, red, blue, yellow and the black spider that invites us to reflect on friendship. [También en catalán]
Pezqueñín is always late to school and the stories he tells to excuse himself are so incredible that no one believes him anymore. But… what if that great imagination really was a wonderful gift that could save your life? From the creators of The Gruffalo comes this story about the power of fantasy.
This fat ass toad is alone and hungry. Be careful with it, especially if you are a mosquito, snail or spider, because you can end up trapped by its sticky tongue. A wonderful work that engages with its rhythm and staging.
A perfect book to help children manage separation from their loved ones. In a globalized world, in which we move countries frequently and part of the family is abroad, it is difficult to explain to children that the bond and affection are still present and we feel it through the invisible thread, which will have a different color for each relationship.
You like cats? The crazy story of Rufino, Pardo and Machín will become your favorite. Far from settling for a conventional breakfast, these cute kittens with spectacular colors come up with a surprising plan to catch a delicious fish and have a real feast, but it won't be easy and, while they try, they will make us laugh out loud.
When one is made of slimy glue, and the other is made of ticklish fluff, being friends is a challenge. Sticky and Soft are going to adopt a drastic solution to try to be free, or so they think… because their friendship is going to win the game, even though their differences insist on making their lives impossible. Beautiful illustrations and rhymed prose with a very fun rhythm.
A beautiful album that poetically explains the origin of colors in the world. With illustrations as wonderful as the story, full of details that transport the reader as if the protagonist's dreams were her own.
Guardian is the one who guards, guards and takes care of. You could be it yourself. A very big responsibility, it is true. But fear not! Artemis and Kutkh, protectors of fauna, flora and all luminous beings, will help you. In every story there is always some truth. His forest was not the same as always and hectares of ours reflect the same situation. The author wants to raise awareness among the little ones about climate change with a parable full of magic and encouraging illustrations that remind them that there is hope. There's still a way to go!
A poetic and metaphorical album that invites us to stop, in the middle of the noise, the smoke, in the middle of the purest personal and social desert… and see our elephant. See and see ourselves, contemplate and contemplate ourselves, imagine and dream ourselves. It offers us a guide, a remedy to avoid madness and discouragement. In this book, every word matters and is best savored on multiple rereads. Cheerful and colorful, it includes a medium-distance elephant locator. [También en catalán]
The story of the journey that a lame duck and a blind hen undertake in search of a place where everything you want comes true. A final destination to achieve a wish, but also the story of a wonderful and sincere friendship. [También en catalán]
Belzi is a little demon who has a big problem. He has lost his horns and without them he cannot return to his house, hell. His horns have to grow back. In principle it's very easy, he just has to do evil things. The problem is that Belzi is terrible at it. Luckily, three little humans have decided to help him. A graphic novel for early readers, full of humor and tenderness, with the promise of new adventures for this endearing character.
It informs and accounts for the great transformation that people experience during puberty. Psychological and biological changes, new sensations, desires, interests… that lead us to relocate our identity personally and socially. A book for young people that speaks directly, respectfully, in a friendly tone. Encourages questions and dismantles myths. The edition attracts attention, makes a difference, notebook format, more to carry in your backpack and pass from one to another. [También en gallego y catalán].
A book that brings us closer to the figure of Almudena Grandes, a writer of enormous stature, loved and respected by her numerous followers. Profusely illustrated, it is a magnificent way to get young people hooked on the extensive bibliographical work left to us by the author, a great admirer of Benito Pérez Galdós.
Victor and his inseparable turtle Oswald, Elena, Mingus, Mo-Lan and Polina star in this second novel by Ben Brooks, in which a presumptuous inventor of three strange artifacts finds his pride hurt when he arrives at Rainwater, since no one trusts him there. in their miraculous solutions. In the form of a fable, and as a critique of the injustices of society, the protagonists will have to save their loved ones from the revenge of Walter Swizwit.
A different proposal, two visions of the same story, told in the first person by two girls: Marina, with a competitive personality, thinks that anything can help you win. Julia, with the border of ethics a little clearer, ends up being the target of her colleagues' anger. For an empathetic adolescent reading.
After discovering a plot by her parents to execute her, Felicia renounces the protection of her fairy godmother and sets out on a journey to prevent a war and save her kingdom from the wrath of the fairies. Fantasy, adventure and romance, in a story set in the universe of 'All the fairies in the kingdom'.
Based on a true story, this 2018 novel is republished that narrates the experiences in a school in Gijón where the director realizes the worrying increase in cases of bullying and chooses one of his students to be his eyes and ears. between students and helps them understand the human relationships between victim and bully.
Join Kelen and Netel in this adventure full of magic, revenge and flashes of light in the form of friendship and loyalty. In a world where everyone has the power to cast curses, only one person is capable of undoing them; Kelen. But his power can become a dark weapon if he fails to master it. The adventure will lead Kelen to learn more about his power, but above all, to find himself. This story will have you cursed and imprisoned in its pages. Its constant tension and dark tone will make you unable to take your eyes off.
What would happen if those under 13 and those over 18 disappeared overnight? Rafael Salmerón starts from this idea to create a dystopia full of rhythm, violence and hope. The protagonists face a world where everything has changed and they must find a way to survive. A book that makes us reflect on the shortcomings and paradoxes of our society.
The diary of a grandfather and a granddaughter, the author, who likes to tell and draw. A story about the civil war for all audiences, but especially relevant for young people seeking to understand historical and family memory.
A thriller that takes place in a virtual reality with a protagonist determined to discover why her best friend is dead and if it is related to the fashionable video game, 'Lady Marian'.
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