Mnica Carretero – illustratör

In a secret place on the outskirts of town, there is a house inhabited by a group of adorable grannies.They tell incredible stories because…There is a secret place where some very special grannies live. At first glance, they seem sweet and affectionate... but in reality, they have an amazing secret: they have superpowers!When their grandchildren visit them, they not only find hugs and cookies, but also the most incredible stories they could ever imagine!In this hilarious illustrated album, you will discover their mysterious secret names, their impressive magical powers, and their exceptional superpets, who are as brave and surprising as they are.Together they form the most amazing team, capable of defeating any villain. Because, between flying croquettes and balls of yarn, these super grandmas can handle anything!Top-secret information that you can discover page after page, with countless curious and fun details.Do you dare to enter their world and discover them?An original picture book that will bring a smile to the faces of little ones and those who are still young at heart.En un lugar secreto, a las afueras de la ciudad, hay una casa habitada por un grupo de adorables abuelitas.Cuentan historias increíbles porque…Existe un lugar secreto donde viven unas abuelitas muy especiales. A simple vista parecen tiernas y cariñosas… pero en realidad guardan un asombroso secreto: ¡tienen superpoderes!Cuando sus nietos van a visitarlas, no solo encuentran abrazos y galletas, sino, también, ¡las historias más increíbles que jamás imaginaron!En este divertidísimo álbum ilustrado descubrirás sus misteriosos nombres secretos, sus impresionantes poderes mágicos y sus excepcionales supermascotas, tan valientes y sorprendentes como ellas.Juntos forman el equipo más divertido, capaz de vencer a cualquier villano. Porque, entre croquetas voladoras y ovillos de lana, ¡estas superabuelas pueden con todo!Información ultrasecreta que podrás descubrir página tras página, con infinidad de detalles curiosos y divertidos.¿Te atreves a entrar en su mundo y descubrirlas?Un original álbum ilustrado que hará sonreír a pequeños y a los que aún conservan su niño interior.

In a secret place on the outskirts of town, there is a house inhabited by a group of adorable grannies.They tell incredible stories because…There is a secret place where some very special grannies live. At first glance, they seem sweet and affectionate... but in reality, they have an amazing secret: they have superpowers!When their grandchildren visit them, they not only find hugs and cookies, but also the most incredible stories they could ever imagine!In this hilarious illustrated album, you will discover their mysterious secret names, their impressive magical powers, and their exceptional superpets, who are as brave and surprising as they are.Together they form the most amazing team, capable of defeating any villain. Because, between flying croquettes and balls of yarn, these super grandmas can handle anything!Top-secret information that you can discover page after page, with countless curious and fun details.Do you dare to enter their world and discover them?An original picture book that will bring a smile to the faces of little ones and those who are still young at heart.

Stairs that wobble, secret passages and plenty of ghosts wait hidden within the pages of this spooky tale. Open the door for a spine-chilling adventure!Would you dare to live in a haunted house?Tired of living in the big city, Mrs. Muac and her son look for a new home to start over in a much quieter place. But, try as they might they can’t seem to find the perfect house: they are so expensive! One day, they stumble upon a mysterious real estate agency called The Haunted House Agency and embark on a great journey to find the house of their dreams… or nightmares?Join the adventures of Mrs. Muac and her son to find stairs that wobble, secret passages, talking bells, and plenty of funny ghosts are just some of the strange things they discover hidden within the pages of this spooky tale.Open the door for a spine-chilling adventure.Escaleras que se bambolean, pasadizos secretos y muchos fantasmas te esperan escondidos entre las páginas de esta espeluznante historia. ¡Abre la puerta y prepárate para una aventura escalofriante!¿Te atreverías a vivir en una casa encantada? Cansados de vivir en la gran ciudad, la señora Muac y su hijo buscan un nuevo hogar para comenzar de cero en un lugar mucho más tranquilo. Pero por más que lo intenten, parece ser que no pueden encontrar la casa perfecta: ¡son tan caras! Un día, se topan con una misteriosa agencia inmobiliaria llamada Inmobiliaria Encantadora y se embarcan en un gran viaje para encontrar la casa de sus sueños ... ¿o pesadillas?Únase a las aventuras de la señora Muac y su hijo y encontrarás escaleras que se bambolean, pasadizos secretos, campanas que hablan y muchos fantasmas divertidos. Estas son solo algunas de las cosas extrañas escondidas en las páginas de esta historia espeluznante.Abre la puerta y empieza a vivir una aventura escalofriante.

Winner at the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards and 2012 International Latino Book Awards. Clucky the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic where they will discover the unbreakable bond of family.Clucky the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic and whose guardian is a very strange creature indeed. Once they arrive, they soon will know that the mirrors in that garden have unique powers, and will reveal the most wonderful emotions to them. Mirror by mirror, the family will learn to stick together and to always give support to the one who feels lost.This is the second story featuring the adorable hen, who once again amazes us with her clumsiness and her kindheartedness—this time leading us into a world of fantasy.

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!

Clucky the Hen is back on her new adventure! Howard the talent-spotting owl causes pandemonium when he arrives at Clucky the Hen’s farm… now everyone wants to show off their skills! But who will be the one to impress him?Everything is quiet on the farm, and Clucky and her farmyard friends go through their usual daily routine on what seems to be a normal day. But it isn’t! Rumor has it, Howard, the owl is on his way to meet them! Howard is a world-famous talent scout, known for seeking near and far, discovering new talents, and making them big stars. Many singers and magicians, dancers, acrobats, mimes, and a roller-skating musician shot to stardom thanks to him! The animals are all aflutter and eager to demonstrate their gifts and abilities. Who will be the new talent to dazzle Mr. Howard? Soon, the farm is upside down with people singing, magic tricks, theater shows… Meanwhile, our friendly Clucky the Hen stays away from all the fuss and doesn’t seem to care, and she focuses on her chicks. But she will not go unnoticed by Howard the owl…In her fourth adventure, Clucky returns determined, more than ever, to conquer hearts and to prove that the stars are not only in the sky.

Some seemingly insignificant little fleas decide to change their lives and create a wonderful circus. Not judging by appearances, believing in yourself and developing the artist in all of us are just some of the messages of this charming story.Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great Flea Circus with their own eyes. Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great Flea Circus with their own eyes.A wonderful story that encourages us to believe in ourselves and to overcome limitations.

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.

Winner at the 2012 International Latino Book Awards. An entertaining and bewitchingly illustrated guide that will delight those who dare to venture into the mysterious witches' world.Three days ago, my brother and I received the most mysterious letter from Aunt Amarga: “Dear niece and nephew, There’s not much time left... Do you want to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know but have never before known because nobody has ever known? In short: Do you want to know if witches really exist?”Being a witch is hard work, especially because they have to keep it a secret all the time! Being evil, flying in those impossible broomsticks, mixing all kinds of plants together to create the perfect evil potions and spells… it is an enduring task! Aunt Margaret is a witch, and probably the only one left. That is why she decides to share this Witches Handbook with her nephews so that all the all-time secrets of witches don’t go along with her!Readers of all ages will laugh along as they learn everything about the magic world of witches.Ganador del International Latino Book Awards en 2012. Un divertido manual brujilmente ilustrado que fascinará a los que osen aventurarse en el desconocido y misterioso mundo de las brujas.Hace tres días, mi hermano y yo recibimos una carta muy misteriosa de tía Amarga. Decía así: “Queridos sobrina y sobrina, no queda mucho tiempo… ¿Queréis saber todo lo que siempre habéis soñado con saber pero que nadie os ha contado porque no lo ha sabido nunca? En resumen: ¿queréis comprobar que las brujas existen de verdad?”Ser una bruja conlleva mucho trabajo, ¡especialmente porque nadie puede saberlo y hay que guardarlo en secreto todo el tiempo! Ser mala, volar en esas imposibles escobas, mezclar todo tipo de plantas para crear esa perfecta poción… ¡no es nada fácil! La tía Amarga es una bruja, y probablemente sea la última que queda en este mundo. Por eso, decide compartir este Manual de Brujas con sus sobrinos, ¡para que los secretos escondidos de las brujas no se pierdan jamás!Una lectura perfecta para niños de todas las edades que sacará más de una sonrisa al descubrir todos los secretos del mundo secreto de las brujas.

Winner at the 2012 International Latino Book Awards. An entertaining and bewitchingly illustrated guide that will delight those who dare to venture into the mysterious witches' world.Three days ago, my brother and I received the most mysterious letter from Aunt Amarga: “Dear niece and nephew, There’s not much time left... Do you want to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know but have never before known because nobody has ever known? In short: Do you want to know if witches really exist?”Being a witch is hard work, especially because they have to keep it a secret all the time! Being evil, flying in those impossible broomsticks, mixing all kinds of plants together to create the perfect evil potions and spells… it is an enduring task! Aunt Margaret is a witch, and probably the only one left. That is why she decides to share this Witches Handbook with her nephews so that all the all-time secrets of witches don’t go along with her!Readers of all ages will laugh along as they learn everything about the magic world of witches.

Finalist at the 2011 and 2014 International Latino Book Awards. Clucky the Hen has a big heart, but she’s a bit clumsy and forgetful… A delightful tale told in rhyme, ideal for learning to accept the faults of those around us and to ignore gossip.Clucky the Hen had a big heart, but she was clumsy and forgetful too. She always had a thousand things in mind, so imagine when she gave birth to three chicks!Sometimes, her children ended up finding themselves in complicated situations due to the occasional distractions from their mother. In the farmyard, the other hens gossiped and insinuated Clucky wasn’t a good mother to her children, and the rumor started to spread… Suddenly the rumor had already arrived to the city and soon to the most remote part of the world. Everyone said that Clucky did not treat her children well.Although not everything was going as Clucky would have liked, she did not stop striving for the welfare of her three beloved children. But being a good mother was not an easy task: more than once did Clucky mess up, but she never gave up and, right after apologizing to her three little ones, she hugged them and showed them that she loved them very much.And the rumors didn’t matter because the three chicks were clear that their mother was unique and that they would not change her for anything in the world.

Inspector Croc is a great detective of emotions. Everyone in Forestville calls him when they feel overwhelmed. Croc will help his friends to identify, measure and regulate their EMOTIONS in a fun and simple way with his great invention, Inspector Croc’s EMOTION-O-METER.También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Inspector Croc is a great detective of emotions. Everyone in Forestville calls him when they feel overwhelmed. Croc will help his friends to identify, measure and regulate their EMOTIONS in a fun and simple way with his great invention, Inspector Croc’s EMOTION-O-METER.

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!

Inspector Drilo and the Emis help us identify emotions using their famous invention: the emotion-o-meter. Turn the wheel to show the emotion you are feeling and it's intensity (from high to low).El inspector Drilo y los Emis nos ayudarán a identificar las emociones básicas utilizando su famoso invento: el emocionómetro. Gira la rueda para señalar la emoción que sientes e indica “poco” o “mucho”.

Although chubby and gray, these funny little animals will embark on the adventure of forming their own theater and will remind us of that artist that we all carry inside.Still don't know the Poly family? Beneath a large cabaret theater lived a huge family of roly-polies. The cabaret was open at night, and it welcomed the greatest stars of the moment, who got together to sing and dance to the rhythm of the music. But of course, with that noise, no one could sleep! So the Poly family decided to sleep during the day, and at night they put on their best evening gowns and joined the party. Undoubtedly, these little creatures were real artists. That is why they decided to put on their own show in an abandoned theatre box. Each member of the family had a special talent: one sang like angels, another preferred to dance and create the best choreographies… They all had their role in the show. One day, a family member who lived abroad made a proposal that they could not refuse… to set up a traveling theater!Aunque gorditos y grises, estos graciosos animalitos se lanzaran a la aventura y formarán su propio teatro, recordándonos ese artista que todos llevamos dentro.¿Todavía no conocéis a la familia Bola? Debajo de un gran teatro de cabaret vivía una familia enorme de bichitos bola. El cabaret abría por las noches, y acogía a todas las estrellas del momento, que se juntaban para cantar y bailar al ritmo de la música. Pero claro, ¡con ese estruendo no había quién pegara ojo! Así que la familia Bola decidió dormir durante el día, y por la noche se ponían sus mejores trajes de gala y se unían a la fiesta. Sin duda, estos animalitos tenían alma de artista. Tras encontrar un palco abandonado en el teatro, decidieron montar su propio espectáculo. Cada miembro de la familia tenía un talento especial: uno cantaba como los ángeles, otro prefería bailar y crear las mejores coreografías… Todos tenían su papel.Un día, un miembro de la familia que vivía en el extranjero les hizo una propuesta que no pudieron rechazar… ¡montar un teatro ambulante!

Although chubby and gray, these funny little animals will embark on the adventure of forming their own theater and will remind us of that artist that we all carry inside.Still don't know the Poly family? Beneath a large cabaret theater lived a huge family of roly-polies. The cabaret was open at night, and it welcomed the greatest stars of the moment, who got together to sing and dance to the rhythm of the music. But of course, with that noise, no one could sleep! So the Poly family decided to sleep during the day, and at night they put on their best evening gowns and joined the party. Undoubtedly, these little creatures were real artists. That is why they decided to put on their own show in an abandoned theatre box. Each member of the family had a special talent: one sang like angels, another preferred to dance and create the best choreographies… They all had their role in the show. One day, a family member who lived abroad made a proposal that they could not refuse… to set up a traveling theater!

Winner at the 2011 Living Now Book Awards. A touching and sensitive story for all ages about accepting differences and dealing with the loss of a loved one.On a spring night, under the light of the full moon, a little lamb was born. Delia Derito, her mother, decided to call him Kor Derito. Kor was a very special sheep, and as time passed, it became more apparent that he was nothing like the other lambs. While his friends were dressed with white, long wool, the little one was covered with a small, fluffy cloud. Kor was a white cloud, sometimes cloudy, sometimes even a stormy one! Without a doubt, Kor was a very special sheep, and that was why it was more difficult for him to relate to others. He wasn't cut out for jumping fences and helping children fall asleep—what he liked the most was being in nature.But like the clouds, Kor soon realized that his place was in the sky.Ganador en los Living Now Book Awards de 2011. Una conmovedora historia para grandes y pequeños sobre la aceptación de las diferencias y que ayuda a afrontar la pérdida de un ser querido.En una noche de primavera, bajo la luz de la luna llena, la oveja Delia Derito dio a luz a su hijo, al que llamó Kor Derito. Kor era una ovejita muy especial, y a medida que pasaba el tiempo, más se demostraba que Kor no era como los demás corderos, con sus cuerpos cubiertos de lana blanca… ¡El pequeño tenía el cuerpo cubierto de nube! Una nube a veces blanca, a veces nublada, ¡incluso llena de relámpagos! Sin duda, Kor era una oveja muy especial, y por eso le costaba más relacionarse con los demás. Él no estaba hecho para saltar vallas y ayudar a los niños a conciliar el sueño; lo que a él le gustaba más era estar en la naturaleza.Pero como las nubes, pronto Kor se dio cuenta de que su lugar estaba en el cielo.

Do fairies exist? Where do they live? How many are there? Where can we find them? Open this handbook, the gates to the marvelous world of fairies, and find all the answers.Have you ever wondered if fairies really exist? Well, the answer is yes, they do. In this book, I will tell you everything you need to know about them and show you how to become an excellent fairy-finder. But you better be careful… we’re about to enter a world of fantasy and magic.Fairies are difficult to spot because they are just about 3 inches high. They are beautiful creatures —half girl and half insect! There are millions of them living amongst us: in the countryside, in the city… And not all of them look the same. The differences between the different types of fairies are what make them so extraordinary. For example, did you know there are four-winged fairies?Do you want to know more about them? Get ready to discover all the fairy secrets.¿Existen las hadas? ¿Dónde viven? ¿Cuántas hay en el mundo? Abre este manual y cruza las puertas hacia el mundo extraordinario de las hadas.¿Te has preguntado alguna vez si las hadas existen de verdad? La respuesta es sí, existen. En este libro, os voy a contar todo lo que necesitáis saber sobre ellas y os enseñaré cómo convertiros en excelentes buscadores de hadas. Pero debéis tener cuidado… estamos a punto de entrar en un mundo lleno de fantasía y magia.Es muy difícil encontrar un hada, especialmente porque miden tan solo 10 centímetros… ¡son pequeñísimas! Además, son unas criaturas muy especiales, no olvidemos que son mitad niña mitad insecto. Hay millones de hadas viviendo a nuestro alrededor: en el campo, en la ciudad… y no todas tienen el mismo aspecto. Hay muchos tipos de hadas, y eso precisamente es lo que las hace tan especiales. Por ejemplo, ¿sabíais que existen hadas de cuatro alas?¿Quieres saber más detalles de las hadas? Prepárate para descubrir todos sus secretos.

Winner at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. ARRR! Jump aboard and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the crazy world of pirates in a fun-packed book full of illustrations and humor.Ahoy, Me Hearties! Do you want to sail the seven seas and meet pirates from all over the world? Join our crew and experience what it feels like to be a true pirate. First, you must swear our oath of allegiance and honor:The sea is your life,The ship is your home.Prepare yourself to become a true pirate and live a trip full of adventure and danger. Skulls, hooks, peg legs, a patch over one eye… Are you sure you have it in you to be a true pirate?Anchors aweigh, young pirates! Blimey! This map surely leads to a secret treasure… Grab your spyglass and discover where the booty is!Children who love silly adventures will be drawn into this comical handbook with fun interactive games and bright, colorful illustrations.Ganador del International Latino Book Awards (2011). ¡ARRR! Sube a bordo y descubre todos los secretos del fantástico mundo de los piratas en un libro lleno de magia y de humor.¡Alto ahí, camarada! ¿Estás listo para surcar los siete mares y conocer a todos los piratas del mundo? Únete a nuestra tripulación y descubrirás lo que significa ser un pirata de verdad. Primero de todo, debes pronunciar nuestro juramento pirata de lealtad y honor:El mar es tu vida,el barco tu hogar.Prepárate para convertirte en un verdadero pirata y embarcarte en un viaje lleno de aventuras y diversión. Calaveras, garfios, patas de palo, parches en el ojo… ¿Estás seguro de tener lo que hace falta para ser todo un bucanero?¡Levando anclas, pequeños piratas! ¡Rayos y centellas! Este mapa seguro que lleva a un tesoro secreto… ¡Coge tu catalejo y descubre dónde se encuentra el botín!Un libro perfecto para todos esos niños que les encantan las aventuras, lleno de ilustraciones y juegos interactivos.

Some seemingly insignificant little fleas decide to change their lives and create a wonderful circus. Not judging by appearances, believing in yourself and developing the artist in all of us are just some of the messages of this charming story.Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great Flea Circus with their own eyes. Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great CIRCO DE PULGAS with their own eyes.A wonderful story that encourages us to believe in ourselves and to overcome limitations.Unas pulguitas aparentemente insignificantes deciden cambiar su vida y crear un maravilloso circo. Un cuento sobre la importancia de no juzgar según las apariencias, creer en uno mismo, y desarrollar ese artista que todos llevamos dentro.Todos conocemos las pulgas: unos pequeños insectos que habitan en el suave y caliente pelo de nuestros animales. Una vez, ocurrió algo sorprendente. Un grupo de pulguitas, cansadas de vivir escondidas entre pelos y plumas, se agruparon y decidieron ir en busca de una nueva aventura. Decididas a cambiar sus vidas de rumbo, crearon el maravilloso, increíble, fantabuloso CIRCO DE PULGAS, el circo más pequeño del mundo. Nada más abrir, el circo se llenó al completo y el espectáculo fue todo un éxito. Pulgas de todo el mundo vinieron a ver con sus propios ojos el gran Circo de Pulgas.Un cuento maravilloso que nos impulsa a creer en nosotros mismos y a vencer los límites.

Winner at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. ARRR! Jump aboard and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the crazy world of pirates in a fun-packed book full of illustrations and humor.Ahoy, Me Hearties! Do you want to sail the seven seas and meet pirates from all over the world? Join our crew and experience what it feels like to be a true pirate. First, you must swear our oath of allegiance and honor:The sea is your life,The ship is your home.Prepare yourself to become a true pirate and live a trip full of adventure and danger. Skulls, hooks, peg legs, a patch over one eye… Are you sure you have it in you to be a true pirate?Anchors aweigh, young pirates! Blimey! This map surely leads to a secret treasure… Grab your spyglass and discover where the booty is!Children who love silly adventures will be drawn into this comical handbook with fun interactive games and bright, colorful illustrations.

Do fairies exist? Where do they live? How many are there? Where can we find them? Open this handbook, the gates to the marvelous world of fairies, and find all the answers.Have you ever wondered if fairies really exist? Well, the answer is yes, they do. In this book, I will tell you everything you need to know about them and show you how to become an excellent fairy-finder. But you better be careful… we’re about to enter a world of fantasy and magic.Fairies are difficult to spot because they are just about 3 inches high. They are beautiful creatures —half girl and half insect! There are millions of them living amongst us: in the countryside, in the city… And not all of them look the same. The differences between the different types of fairies are what makes them so extraordinary. For example, did you know there are four-winged fairies?Do you want to know more about them? Get ready to discover all the fairy secrets.

Although chubby and gray, these funny little animals will embark on the adventure of forming their own theater and will remind us of that artist that we all carry inside.Still don't know the Poly family? Beneath a large cabaret theater lived a huge family of roly-polies. The cabaret was open at night, and it welcomed the greatest stars of the moment, who got together to sing and dance to the rhythm of the music. But of course, with that noise, no one could sleep! So the Poly family decided to sleep during the day, and at night they put on their best evening gowns and joined the party. Undoubtedly, these little creatures were real artists. That is why they decided to put on their own show in an abandoned theatre box. Each member of the family had a special talent: one sang like angels, another preferred to dance and create the best choreographies… They all had their role in the show. One day, a family member who lived abroad made a proposal that they could not refuse… to set up a traveling theater!

Winner at the 2011 Living Now Book Awards. A touching and sensitive story for all ages about accepting differences and dealing with the loss of a loved one.On a spring night, under the light of the full moon, a little lamb was born. Molly, her mother, decided to call him Lambkin. Lambkin was a very special sheep, and as time passed, it became more apparent that he was nothing like the other lambs. While his friends were dressed with white, long wool, the little one was covered with a small, fluffy cloud. Lambkin was a white cloud, sometimes cloudy, sometimes even a stormy one! Without a doubt, Lambkin was a very special sheep, and that was why it was more difficult for him to relate to others. He wasn't cut out for jumping fences and helping children fall asleep—what he liked the most was being in nature.But like the clouds, Lambkin soon realized that his place was in the sky.

Although chubby and gray, these funny little animals will embark on the adventure of forming their own theater and will remind us of that artist that we all carry inside.Still don't know the Poly family? Beneath a large cabaret theater lived a huge family of roly-polies. The cabaret was open at night, and it welcomed the greatest stars of the moment, who got together to sing and dance to the rhythm of the music. But of course, with that noise, no one could sleep! So the Poly family decided to sleep during the day, and at night they put on their best evening gowns and joined the party. Undoubtedly, these little creatures were real artists. That is why they decided to put on their own show in an abandoned theatre box. Each member of the family had a special talent: one sang like angels, another preferred to dance and create the best choreographies… They all had their role in the show. One day, a family member who lived abroad made a proposal that they could not refuse… to set up a traveling theater!Aunque gorditos y grises, estos graciosos animalitos se lanzaran a la aventura y formarán su propio teatro, recordándonos ese artista que todos llevamos dentro.¿Todavía no conocéis a la familia Bola? Debajo de un gran teatro de cabaret vivía una familia enorme de bichitos bola. El cabaret abría por las noches, y acogía a todas las estrellas del momento, que se juntaban para cantar y bailar al ritmo de la música. Pero claro, ¡con ese estruendo no había quién pegara ojo! Así que la familia Bola decidió dormir durante el día, y por la noche se ponían sus mejores trajes de gala y se unían a la fiesta. Sin duda, estos animalitos tenían alma de artista. Tras encontrar un palco abandonado en el teatro, decidieron montar su propio espectáculo. Cada miembro de la familia tenía un talento especial: uno cantaba como los ángeles, otro prefería bailar y crear las mejores coreografías… Todos tenían su papel.Un día, un miembro de la familia que vivía en el extranjero les hizo una propuesta que no pudieron rechazar… ¡montar un teatro ambulante!

Winner at the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards and 2012 International Latino Book Awards. Cocorina and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic where they will discover the unbreakable bond of family.Cocorina the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic and whose guardian is a very strange creature indeed. Once they arrive, they soon will know that the mirrors in that garden have unique powers, and will reveal the most wonderful emotions to them. Mirror by mirror, the family will learn to stick together and to always give support to the one who feels lost.This is the second story featuring the adorable hen, who once again amazes us with her clumsiness and her kindheartedness—this time leading us into a world of fantasy.Ganador de los Independent Publisher Book Awards 2012 y los International Latino Book Awards 2012. La gallina Cocorina y sus polluelos deciden ir de acampada al Jardín de los espejos, un lugar lleno de diversión y magia donde descubrirán el vínculo inquebrantable de la familia.La gallina Cocorina y sus polluelos deciden ir a acampar al Jardín de los espejos, un lugar lleno de diversión y magia, cuyo guardián es una criatura muy muy extraña. Una vez en el jardín, pronto descubrirán que el lugar está lleno de espejos por todas partes. Estos espejos tienen poderes únicos y les revelarán las emociones más maravillosas. Espejo tras espejo, la familia aprenderá a mantenerse unida y a ayudar al que se siente perdido.Esta es la segunda historia protagonizada por la adorable gallina, que una vez más nos asombra con su torpeza y bondad, esta vez llevándonos a un mundo de fantasía.