Sonja Wimmer – illustratör

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book and CBC Best Children''s Book of the YearWhen Flory''s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions—the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions—her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key?Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda.

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book and CBC Best Children''s Book of the YearWhen Flory''s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions—the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions—her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key?Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda.

Now in paper, a little boy’s love for his bright red purse inspires others to be true to themselvesThe award-winning picture book about Charlie’s unselfconscious determination to wear his purse is now available in paperback.Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. His father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his “strange” choice. But Charlie isn’t deterred. And soon his self-confidence starts to affect those around him. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn’t always necessary to conform to others’ expectations. It’s more important to be true to yourself.

Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his “strange” choice. After all, boys don’t carry purses. They point out that they, too, have things they like, but that doesn’t mean they go out in public wearing them. But Charlie isn’t deterred.Before long, his unselfconscious determination to carry a purse starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite, though unconventional, Hawaiian shirt to go to work; his friend Charlotte paints her face, and the crossing guard wears a pair of sparkly shoes. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn’t always necessary to conform to societal norms. It’s more important to be true to yourself.With its humorous, energetic illustrations, this book is ideal as a read-aloud or as a text for emerging readers. It can also be used as a starting point for a discussion about gender roles.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist (2020)Two girls forge a forever-friendship by learning each other’s language. The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders.Whathappens when a new friend arrives who doesn’t speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the other’s language, exploring the world around them. Ajoyous, lyrical text—including English translations and pronunciations and the complete Arabic alphabet—offers an accessible, fresh approach totalking about immigration. Paired with lushly vivid illustrations, The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.

Finalist at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. Balzo, a very restless boy, goes shopping with his mom and accidentally breaks some figurines. There is no reason to be angry ... couldn’t it happen to anyone?Balzo goes shopping with his mother and they stop by a store where boys and girls can’t touch anything. To stop himself from getting bored, he pretends to be a silkworm. But while he’s playing, he accidentally knocks some figurines off a shelf, and worst of all, he bumps his head. Neither his mother nor the storekeeper seem to notice the lump; instead, they tell off Balzo as if he’d smashed the figurines (and caused the lump) on purpose…. On purpose? He was just playing around with his imaginary friends! Unfortunately, no one is interested in knowing his part of the story… And mom is so angry she sounds like an ogre! Once they get home, Balzo goes straight to bed when suddenly he hears this powerful sound: «CRASH!». Could it happen to anyone?

Un poetico cuento sobre la mágia de la palabra, sobre el poder que tiene cuando es positiva y hace del mundo un lugar mejor en el que vivir. A poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way. Lexile Level: 660L

Hermoso cuento infantil sobre la injusticia con la que muchas veces los adultos tratamos a los niños, con aquellos accidentes que pueden pasarle a cualquiera. A story that tells how sometimes, when we tell off our children without thinking, we don’t think that “It could happen to anyone”. Lexile Level: 880L

A story that tells how sometimes, when we tell off our children without thinking, we don’t think that “It could happen to anyone”. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 800L

Winner at the 2013 IPPY AwardsThis tale visits the magic moment, when all of the things we imagine, all of the things we dream, parade before our eyes…Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 790L

Gold Medal at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, El cielo de Afganistán, offers a moving ode to dreamers, to peace, and to finding hope for ending war once and for all.In a country ravaged by war, a girl looks up at the sky, closes her eyes and her imagination begins to soar, far away from hatred, from sadness. She flies up high, high above into the sky, until she envisions that long-awaited dream in which we all hold hands. She invites us to dream with her so that in her country, Afghanistan, peace may reign forever. Her dream is directed to all regions, she enters homes, homes, families, hearts.An ode to peace that reminds us of the need to be supportive and tolerant.Medalla de Oro en los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards en 2012. El cielo de Afganistán , un texto conmovedor con ilustraciones de ensueño, es una oda conmovedora a los soñadores, a la paz y a la esperanza de poner fin a la guerra de una vez por todas. En un país destrozado por la guerra, una niña mira al cielo, cierra los ojos y su imaginación empieza a volar lejos, muy lejos del odio, de la tristeza. Se eleva más y más alto, hasta que visualiza ese sueño tan anhelado en el que todos nos damos la mano.  Nos invita a soñar para que en su país, Afganistán, reine para siempre la paz. Su sueño se dirige a todas las regiones, se introduce en las casas, en los hogares, en las familias, en los corazones.Un canto a la paz que nos recuerda la necesidad de ser solidarios y tolerantes.

This Afghan girl doesn’t stop dreaming and her dreams flies towards all the regions, entering homes, families and hearts. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 1160L

A poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way. Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 720L

Gold Medal at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, The Sky of Afghanistan offers a moving ode to dreamers, to peace, and to finding hope for ending war once and for all.In a country ravaged by war, a girl looks up at the sky, closes her eyes and her imagination begins to soar, far away from hatred, from sadness. She flies up high, high above into the sky, until she envisions that long-awaited dream in which we all hold hands. She invites us to dream with her so that in her country, Afghanistan, peace may reign forever. Her dream is directed to all regions, she enters homes, homes, families, hearts.An ode to peace that reminds us of the need to be supportive and tolerant.

Ana no puede ver, pero sabe hacer cosas muy especiales… Un precioso cuento sobre como todos podemos transformar nuestras debilidades en fortalezas. A tale that will touch your heart, teaching us that if we set our minds to it, we can all turn what we perceive as weaknesses into strengths. Lexile Level: 1050L

La sorpresa del jardinero es una emotiva historia sobre la importancia de trabajar por nuestros sue–os e ideales, as’ como dirigir nuestra vida hacia aquello que amamos, nos motiva y nos hace felices.The Gardener''s Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of indulging in personal passions as an excellent way of achieving happiness.Lexile Level: 740L

The Gardener''s Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of indulging in personal passions as an excellent way of achieving happiness.Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 870L

La higiene bucal debe enseñarse desde una edad temprana, pero no siempre es fácil. Las cautivadoras ilustraciones de Sonja Wimmer y el humor que envuelve la historia de Marta Zafrilla van a ayudar a acercar a los niños al cepillo de dientes. ¡Y a la sonrisa!Oral hygiene is something that has to be taught from an early age, but it isn’t always easy. The delightful pictures by Sonja Wimmer illustrating this humorous tale by Marta Zafrilla will help teach children about using their toothbrush, with a smile on their faces!Lexile Level:

Oral hygiene is something that has to be taught from an early age, but it isn’t always easy. The delightful pictures by Sonja Wimmer illustrating this humorous tale by Marta Zafrilla will help teach children about using their toothbrush, with a smile on their faces!Guided Reading Level: , Lexile Level:

Una bella historia sobre la importancia de ser uno mismo y de descubrir los tesoros que todos llevamos escondidos en nuestro interior.A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us.Lexile Level: 940L

Ayuda a los ninos a asimilar la perdida de una mascota y superar el proceso de duelo aprendiendo a confrontar otras perdidas que tengan en su vida.Helps children cope with the loss of a pet and overcome the grief process learning to confront other losses they have in their life.Lexile Level: 1010L