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This picture book reminds us that even special days may not turn out as we had imagined, and that emotional intelligence also involves learning to live with frustration.Little Bear prepares a surprise birthday party for her friend Abby. The celebration is interrupted by rain and strong winds, and everyone runs off to take shelter from the bad weather.The story tenderly reveals to us the existence of life's unexpected events and the importance of facing them in a positive way.With a message focused on the importance of the support found in true friendship, the story does not deny the existence of setbacks, but rather views them with kindness and transforms them into valuable lessons.Cecilia Varela's illustrations, full of color and warmth, accompany the story with beautiful details that invite readers to linger on each page to discover them.An essential picture book that will touch the hearts of children and adults alike, as small disappointments hide big lessons, such as the infinite capacity to reinvent ourselves with joy.

Últimamente, en casa de la familia Uf pasan cosas muy extrañas. Todos los días desaparece algo diferente. Mamá Uf es detective y Papá Uf fotógrafo aventurero... ¿serán capaces de descubrir qué está sucediendo?La familia Uf es una historia sobre la importancia de la conciliación familiar, el tiempo de calidad compartido y la resolución de conflictos a través del diálogo.The Bizzie family’s days are full of action. Mom is a detective, Dad is an adventure photographer, Bianca takes care of animals, and Barnaby is a talented cook. But lately, something strange has been happening around the house. Important things keep disappearing and no one can figure out why. Can you?The Bizzies is a story about the importance of balancing family and working life, spending quality time together, and fixing problems through dialogue.No se pierdan el booktrailer! Las primeras páginas:

The Bizzie family’s days are full of action. Mom is a detective, Dad is an adventure photographer, Bianca takes care of animals, and Barnaby is a talented cook. But lately, something strange has been happening around the house. Important things keep disappearing and no one can figure out why. Can you?The Bizzies is a story about the importance of balancing family and working life, spending quality time together, and fixing problems through dialogue.Don't miss the book trailer Read the first pages:

A kite trip that will take us around the world to meet the hopes and dreams of children around the world, from Bolivia to Nepal.If something is capable of bringing the children of the world together, that is the ability to dream and imagine a better world. Every single one of us has with them a kite of dreams, a flying kite sheltering our hopes and dreams. Through this kite trip, we will meet Mohesiwä, a boy who lives in the jungle, Amunet, who can’t stop but smiling when imagining a better future, Anja and his brother Tuvo, who rummage through the garbage to find something of value…The Kite of Dreams is an invitation to discover the different cultures of the world and to dream of a better world. A world with unpolluted air, where every child has access to education, a world with clean and uncontaminated waters, where biodiversity is preserved and forests are conserved. And more importantly, a world in which each child can be happy and reach out to those who need it.

Readers who pick this quirky book will uncover a sweet story of cooperation under all that snot. ~Kirkus ReviewsWhat’s happened to Sophie’s nose?? It’s the size of a turnip!Her parents often tell her not to pick her nose, but she doesn’t listen. She picks her nose so much, in fact, that Tim (that’s the name of her index finger) has built his home inside, with a living room, a sofa, a kitchen and a gourmet set menu…An amazing picture book that will make kids laugh, and maybe help them with some nasty habits! Come to this cozy, nosey home!

A kite trip that will take us around the world to meet the hopes and dreams of children around the world, from Bolivia to Nepal.If something is capable of bringing the children of the world together, that is the ability to dream and imagine a better world. Every single one of us has with them a kite of dreams, a flying kite sheltering our hopes and dreams. Through this kite trip, we will meet Mohesiwä, a boy who lives in the jungle, Amunet, who can’t stop but smiling when imagining a better future, Anja and his brother Tuvo, who rummage through the garbage to find something of value…The Kite of Dreams is an invitation to discover the different cultures of the world and to dream of a better world. A world with unpolluted air, where every child has access to education, a world with clean and uncontaminated waters, where biodiversity is preserved and forests are conserved. And more importantly, a world in which each child can be happy and reach out to those who need it.Un viaje en cometa que nos llevará por todo el mundo a conocer los sueños de los niños, desde Bolivia hasta Nepal.Si algo es capaz de unir a todos los niños de mundo es la capacidad de soñar y de imaginar un mundo mejor. La cometa de los sueños es una cometa que cada uno de nosotros tiene consigo, y en ella se encuentran nuestros deseos y sueños. A través de este viaje en cometa, conoceremos a Mohesiwä, que vive en la selva, a Amunet, que sonríe al imaginarse un futuro mejor, a Anja y su hermano Tuvo, que rebuscan entre la basura para encontrar algo de valor…La cometa de los sueños nos invita a conocer las diferentes culturas del mundo y soñar con un mundo mejor. Un mundo con un aire limpio y fresco, donde cada niño tenga acceso a la educación, un mundo con aguas limpias y no contaminadas, donde se preserve la biodiversidad y se conserven nuestros bosques. Y más importante todavía, un mundo en el que cada niño pueda ser feliz y tender la mano al que lo necesita.

Readers who pick this quirky book will uncover a sweet story of cooperation under all that snot. ~Kirkus ReviewsWhat’s happened to Sophie’s nose?? It’s the size of a turnip!Her parents often tell her not to pick her nose, but she doesn’t listen. She picks her nose so much, in fact, that Tim (that’s the name of her index finger) has built his home inside, with a living room, a sofa, a kitchen and a gourmet set menu…An amazing picture book that will make kids laugh, and maybe help them with some nasty habits! Come to this cozy, nosey home!También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

One spring day, Hannah goes for a walk with her dog Pippin. Along the way, the little girl comes across people who act strangely… Are they under a magical spell?Hannah loves taking her dog, Pippin, for a walk and ambling around the city. Everything is so beautiful in spring! Insects buzz busily through the air, and the sun shines brightly. However, Hannah notices that something is not right; something is going on in the city. Why is her neighbor Carol so distracted and greets her without even looking into her eyes? And those children sitting on that park bench, why don't they talk to each other or play…? Pippin and Hannah, curious, continue walking through the city trying to solve the mystery. They all seem to have something on their hands that takes them away from reality!Determined to show others what they are missing —a very blue sky, the flowers hanging from the trees...—, Hannah carries out a plan. Will she be able to wake them up?Un día de primavera, Helena sale a pasear con su perro Pipo. Durante el camino, la pequeña se cruza con personas que actúan de forma un tanto… ¿Estarán bajo un mágico hechizo?A Helena le encanta sacar a pasear a su perro Pipo y dar un largo paseo por la ciudad. ¡Todo está tan bonito en primavera! Los insectos voladores aletean airosos y el sol brilla radiante. Sin embargo, Helena nota que algo sucede… algo está pasando en la ciudad. ¿Por qué su vecina Carol está tan distraída y la saluda sin siquiera mirarla a los ojos? Y esos chicos sentados en ese banco, ¿por qué no se hablan ni juegan…? Pipo y Helena, curiosos, siguen caminando por la ciudad intentando averiguar el misterio. ¡Todos parecen estar bajo un mágico hechizo!Algo está pasando en la ciudad es una historia muy actual escrita por Paula Merlán que invita a saborear el momento presente, a prestar atención y a disfrutar de los pequeños detalles que nos ofrece la vida. Las ilustraciones de Concha Pasamar transmiten una profunda sensibilidad, inmensa delicadeza y belleza. Sentimos el perfume de las flores, la capacidad de observación y los pasos ligeros de la pequeña Helena.

Something’s Happening in the City isa charming tale about the simple pleasures of enjoying the big little moments that life offers us every day.Hannah loves taking her dog, Pippin, for a walk and ambling around the city. Everything is so beautiful in spring! Insects buzz busily through the air, and the sun shines brightly. Today, however, Hannah notices that something is not right; something is going on in the city.Why is her neighbor, Carol, sodistracted as she greets her without even looking into her eyes? And those children sitting on that park bench, why don't they talk to each other or play?Pippin and Hannah, curious, continue walking through the city trying to solve the mystery. Everyone seems to have something on their hands that takes them away from reality!Determined to show others what they are missing —a very blue sky, the flowers hanging from the trees—Hannah carries out a plan.

Mrs. Tortoise and Birdie are very close friends. One morning, Mrs. Tortoise sees her reflection in the pond and realizes her shell is worn out, and she feels old and sad. Then Birdie comes along with an idea to cheer her up.