Alicia Acosta – författare

Coauthors Acosta (Little Captain Jack) and Amavisca (Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon) keep their focus tight, concentrating on Ben’s feelings and the way the boys’ taunting torments him (“He felt even sadder than the day his fish went to fish heaven”). Loose-lined drawings with gently tinted wash by Gusti (Mallko and Dad) underscore the intimacy and loyalty of Ben’s family. ~Publishers WeeklyThis is a story inspired by true events.Ben is a little boy, and he likes painting his nails. There’s no big reason to it, he just loves all the amazing colors on the tips of his fingers. Until one day, some of his schoolmates start laughing at him because of it. He suddenly feels sad, helpless, and doesn’t want to paint his nails anymore. Even when his father starts painting his nails to support Ben, the helplessness doesn’t go away.Why can’t boys paint their nails? A tale to understand that a kid’s joy has no boundaries.A simple story about a small revolution.

Coauthors Acosta (Little Captain Jack) and Amavisca (Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon) keep their focus tight, concentrating on Ben’s feelings and the way the boys’ taunting torments him (“He felt even sadder than the day his fish went to fish heaven”). Loose-lined drawings with gently tinted wash by Gusti (Mallko and Dad) underscore the intimacy and loyalty of Ben’s family. ~Publishers WeeklyThis is a story inspired by true events.Ben is a little boy, and he likes painting his nails. There’s no big reason to it, he just loves all the amazing colors on the tips of his fingers. Until one day, some of his schoolmates start laughing at him because of it. He suddenly feels sad, helpless, and doesn’t want to paint his nails anymore. Even when his father starts painting his nails to support Ben, the helplessness doesn’t go away.Why can’t boys paint their nails? A tale to understand that a kid’s joy has no boundaries.A simple story about a small revolution.

Ahoy, little mateys! Captain Jack and his crew have found a bottle with a hidden message!It will lead them to the mysterious Achoo Island… An island inhabited BY GIANT NOSES! As they approach, the giant noses start attacking them with boogers. It was a trap! Boogers fly everywhere! Take cover, mateys!Will Little Captain Jack and his crew be able to escape?Caution! You may wanna have a hanky ready as you read this hilarious tale of adventure (by Alicia Acosta and Mónica Carretero).But wait, there’s more! You can also read the first adventure of Little Captain Jack. Anyone can be brave, no matter their size!

Ahoy, little mateys! Captain Jack and his crew have found a bottle with a hidden message!It will lead them to the mysterious Achoo Island… An island inhabited BY GIANT NOSES! As they approach, the giant noses start attacking them with boogers. It was a trap! Boogers fly everywhere! Take cover, mateys!Will Little Captain Jack and his crew be able to escape?Caution! You may wanna have a hanky ready as you read this hilarious tale of adventure (by Alicia Acosta and Mónica Carretero).But wait, there’s more! You can also read the first adventure of Little Captain Jack. Anyone can be brave, no matter their size!

Ett bananskals katastrofala äventyr är en rolig barnbok om en pojke som råkar kasta en bananskal på trottoaren och orsakar en serie av olyckliga händelser. Pojken, tillsammans med sina vänner, måste nu hitta sätt att lösa problemen som skapats av bananskalet innan de blir upptäckta av skolans personal. Boken tar upp teman som vänskap, samarbete och ansvar.

A hilarious story about feelings, friendships and farts!Una divertidísima historia que nos habla de pedos, pero también de tiernos sentimientos, del poder de la amistad y, sobre todo, de cómo conseguir que una diferencia se convierta en un gran talento. Julieta farts a lot. She can't stop. One day her noisy bottom saves the class from a ferocious bear. From being laughed at, Julieta suddenly finds herself the school heroine!Julieta se tira muchos pedos, no puede evitarlo. Eso hace que en el cole se metan con ella y la llamen ¡Julieta pedorreta! Sin embargo, gracias a sus pedos, Julieta salvará a todos sus compañeros de un gran peligro durante una excursión al campo.

A hilarious story about feelings, friendships and farts!Cassie farts a lot, everywhere and all the time! She can't stop. At school they call her Gassy Cassie, but one day her noisy bottom saves the class from a ferocious bear. From being laughed at, Cassie suddenly finds herself the school heroine!Along with all the flatulence and fun, comes a gentle reminder about the importance of acceptance.

Laugh along with the adventures and misadventures of Little Captain Jack. Great things can come in all shapes and sizes, big or small.Once upon a time, there was a little pirate.He was so very little that everyone called him Little Captain Jack.One day, the bad pirate Badlock, took Little Captain Jack and locked him in a darkcellar. Our pirate was scared but he was helped by a mouse. And the mouse was helped by a seagull…También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)---Alicia Acosta is a professional storyteller from Andalusia (Spain). She works with groups of children in schools and for Government organizations. She combines her background as a psychologist to promote the love of reading in children. She is also a radio announcer and organizes theater workshops.Mónica Carretero is a renowned illustrator in Spain. She has published more than 70 books in England, Australia, and the USA. She was awarded by the London Children’s Book Fair for her illustrations. She has received five International Latino Book Awards and one Living Now Award.

Laugh along with the (mis)adventures of El pequeño pirata Serafín and see that good things DO come in small sizes.