Gusti – illustratör

In this beautifully illustrated story with a timeless message, a feared and cruel king learns of a wise magician in his kingdom who is rumored to be even more powerful than himself. The magician can predict the future, and even worse, he is more popular than the fearsome king. Jealous and insecure, the enraged king plots to destroy this enemy. But, being a magician, he has a trick up his sleeve that saves his own life and the king's. With help from an unexpected friend, the king transforms from a feared and brutal monarch to a beloved leader. Enduring messages about the power of wisdom and compassion are conveyed in a classic storytelling style and outstanding, original artwork.

A Gustavo le han metido la idea de que el bicho de la oscuridad lo acecha. Así llegó el primer miedo. Luego vinieron los demás. De repente, fueron demasiados para Gustavo; sin embargo, sabía que en el fondo eran miedos que podría superar. Todos hemos tenido miedo, y está bien, pero cuando ese miedo nos paraliza, algo tenemos que hacer para vencerlo, como Gustavo.

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.

A Juan le gustaba pintarse las uñas y cuando se rieron de él en el colegio, su padre decidió apoyarle y pintárselas él también. Esta es una historia inspirada en hechos reales.

Feminist girls and boys like all colors, wear their hair as long as they want and choose their own toys. They love to play all together and express their emotions. But, above all, they refuse to classify things as "girl´s stuff" and "boy´s stuff".Luis Amavisca and Blanca Lacasa, with Gusti''s wonderful illustrations, present, in the form of everyday situations, a brief manual for feminist girls and boys. Equality is everyone''s responsibility.

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.

A las niñas y niños feministas nos gustan todos los colores, llevar el pelo lo largo que queramos y elegir nuestros juguetes. Nos encanta jugar todas y todos juntos y mostrar nuestras emociones. Pero, sobre todo, no queremos que haya "cosas de chicas" y "cosas de chicos".Luis Amavisca y Blanca Lacasa, junto a las inconfundibles ilustraciones de Gusti, presentan, en forma de situaciones cotidianas, un breve manual para niñas y niños feministas. La igualdad es cosas de todas y de todos.

¡Hey! ¡Cuidado...! Porque aquí dentro hay Caperucitas feroces, cerdos armados hasta los dientes, gatos atracadores, vampiros, Frankensteins e, incluso, un lobo un poco lelo del que tampoco te puedes fiar demasiado... Además de muchas otras cosas que descubrirás en cuanto abras el libro y se levante el telón.

SuperFreddy is constantly on the look out for danger and has to train day and night to help all those around him. But one day, when he gets a rip in his superhero costume and has to have it repaired, SuperFreddy finally gets a chance to do some of the things that he loves doing - and discovers that it's wonderful!A light-hearted story that reminds us of the importance of balance and self-care.

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.

What does it mean to be a feminist? Through everyday situations, the girls and boys in this book, help us better understand it.¿Qué es ser feminista? Las niñas y niños protagonistas, a través de situaciones cotidianas, nos ayudan a entenderlo. Feminist girls and boys like all colors, wear their hair as long as they want and choose their own toys. They love to play all together and express their emotions. But, above all, they refuse to classify things as "girl´s stuff" and "boy´s stuff".Luis Amavisca and Blanca Lacasa, with Gusti's wonderful illustrations, present, in the form of everyday situations, a brief manual for feminist girls and boys. Equality is everyone’s responsibility.A las niñas y niños feministas nos gustan todos los colores, llevar el pelo lo largo que queramos y elegir nuestros juguetes. Nos encanta jugar todas y todos juntos y mostrar nuestras emociones. Pero, sobre todo, no queremos que haya “cosas de chicas” y “cosas de chicos”.Luis Amavisca y Blanca Lacasa, junto a las inconfundibles ilustraciones de Gusti, presentan, en forma de situaciones cotidianas, un breve manual para niñas y niños feministas. La igualdad es cosa de todas y de todos.

What does it mean to be a feminist? Through everyday situations, the girls and boys in this book, help us better understand it.Feminist girls and boys like all colors, wear their hair as long as they want and choose their own toys. They love to play all together and express their emotions. But, above all, they refuse to classify things as "girl´s stuff" and "boy´s stuff".Luis Amavisca and Blanca Lacasa, with Gusti's wonderful illustrations, present, in the form of everyday situations, a brief manual for feminist girls and boys. Equality is everyone’s responsibility.También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)