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Kalak lives with his family in a part of the world where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food. One day, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world… Kalak's Jouney helps readers understand what it's like to leave your home and country with the hope of a new life, encouraging them to think about their own identity and what it would feel like to move some place completely different.Don't miss the booktrailer! Read the first pages:Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level:AD 600

Winner at the 2019 Independent Press Awards. A beautiful story, printed on stone paper, about the importance, care, and preservation of trees, and the small steps we can all take to care for the planet.One night, the trees in the forest decided it’s time to uproot and leave. They yanked out their roots and dragged themselves off across the fields. On his way to school, Goran soon realized what is happening… All the trees had disappeared and holes could be seen where they used to be. Bewildered, he rushed home to find if the tree in his garden had vanished as well. He loved that tree, it used to be his friend during springtime when he swung from his branches, and also in summer when its leaves protected him from the hot sun. Understanding the consequences this would have for animals, humans, and the environment, he set off to counteract the damage that had already been done.Ganador del premio Independent Press Award en 2019. Una hermosa historia, impresa en papel de piedra, que nos recuerda la importancia de los árboles y de su conservación y nos anima a cuidar el planeta.Una noche, los árboles del bosque decidieron que era hora de arrancar de raíz y marcharse. Arrancaron sus raíces y se arrastraron por los campos. De camino a la escuela, Goran pronto se dio cuenta de lo que estaba pasando… Todos los árboles habían desaparecido dejando grandes agujeros allí donde solían estar. Desconcertado,  Goran corrió a casa para ver si el árbol de su jardín también se había marchado. Amaba ese árbol, solía ser su amigo durante la primavera cuando se colgaba de sus ramas, y también en verano cuando sus hojas lo protegían del calor del sol. Cuando comprendió realmente las consecuencias que este desastre conllevaría para los animales, los seres humanos y el medio ambiente, no dudó ni un segundo y se puso en marcha para contrarrestar el daño que ya se había hecho.

One night, the last tree in the forest decides it’s time to uproot and leave. A little boy soon realizes what is happening… All the trees have disappeared and holes can be seen where they used to be. Understanding the consequences this will have for animals, humans, and the environment, he sets off to counteract the damage that has already been done. A beautiful story about the importance, care, and preservation of trees, and the small steps we can all take to care for the planet. From award-winning illustrator Silvia Álvarez. Printed on Stone Paper.Don't miss the booktrailer!Read the first pages:

Winner at the 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. When home doesn’t shelter Kalak’s family, they decide to set off and find a new life elsewhere. Together, they will fight the odds to find the longed-for happiness.Kalak is a stork who lives with his family somewhere where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food for everyone. One day, with a nostalgic longing in their hearts but also hope for the future, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world… The journey is long and tenuous and it lasts for weeks. Little Kalak starts to lose hope and strength after days of flying above the ocean. He lags behind the flock, almost catching up only to be separated from them again by a storm.Ganador del Moonbeam Children’s Book Award en 2018. En busca de un nuevo hogar donde sentirse protegidos y queridos, Kalak y su familia deciden marcharse y buscar suerte en otro lugar. Juntos vencerán las adversidades y encontrarán la felicidad tan anhelada.Kalak es una cigüeña que vive con su familia en un lugar donde los nidos son viejos, los techos están hechos polvo, la tierra está seca y nunca hay suficiente comida para todos. Un día, con en el corazón encogido por la nostalgia pero también lleno de esperanza, deciden dejar todo atrás y volar a otro lugar para empezar de cero… El viaje es duro y muy largo. El pequeño Kalak comienza a perder la esperanza y la fuerza después de días y días sobrevolando el océano, hasta que una tormenta lo separa de su familia.

Winner at the 2019 Independent Press Awards. A beautiful story, printed on stone paper, about the importance, care, and preservation of trees, and the small steps we can all take to care for the planet.One night, the trees in the forest decided it’s time to uproot and leave. They yanked out their roots and dragged themselves off across the fields. On his way to school, Goran soon realized what is happening… All the trees had disappeared and holes could be seen where they used to be. Bewildered, he rushed home to find if the tree in his garden had vanished as well. He loved that tree, it used to be his friend during springtime when he swung from his branches, and also in summer when its leaves protected him from the hot sun. Understanding the consequences this would have for animals, humans, and the environment, he set off to counteract the damage that had already been done.

Ganador del Moonbeam Children’s Book Award en 2018, este bello álbum ilustrado nos narra la historia de un grupo de cigüeñas que se ven obligadas a buscar un nuevo hogar.Una familia que sufre las consecuencias de la escasez de recursos y no tiene más opción que abandonar su tierra para embarcarse en un viaje que no estará exento de peligros.El joven Kalak, bajo el arropo de su familia, deberá afrontar una dura travesía: a veces sin comprender lo que sucede; otras, casi sin fuerzas para continuar.El sorprendente trabajo de ilustración monocromático sobrecoge por su capacidad para emocionarnos y transmitir la profundidad del mensaje, mientras juega con maestría entre luces y sombras.Una lectura que nos expone la dureza del proceso migratorio desde los ojos de un niño, y nos recuerda lo fundamentales que son la tolerancia, la empatía y la solidaridad para poder soñar con segundas oportunidades.Winner of the 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, this beautiful picture book tells the story of a group of storks forced to search for a new home.A family suffers the consequences of dwindling resources and has no choice but to leave their land and embark on a journey full of dangers.Young Kalak, sheltered by his family, must face a challenging journey sometimes without understanding what’s happening, other times barely finding the strength to go on.The stunning monochromatic illustrations are deeply moving, skillfully using light and shadow to convey the story’s profound message.This book offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of migration through a child’s eyes, reminding us of the importance of tolerance, empathy, and solidarity in nurturing hope for second chances.

Winner at the 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. When home doesn’t shelter Kalak’s family, they decide to set off and find a new life elsewhere. Together, they will fight the odds to find the longed-for happiness.Kalak is a stork who lives with his family somewhere where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food for everyone. One day, with a nostalgic longing in their hearts but also hope for the future, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world… The journey is long and tenuous and it lasts for weeks. Little Kalak starts to lose hope and strength after days of flying above the ocean. He lags behind the flock, almost catching up only to be separated from them again by a storm.