Loqueleo Catalog 2019

Luis María Pescetti Nadie te creería Nobody Would Believe it ILLUSTRATIONS O'Kif GR W Nonsense / Humor / Short Stories 9786070136078 5¼" x 8" / 172 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Humor / Satire Could there be a book where humor, nonsense, and the absurd happily coexist with fantasy, feelings, and reflections? Renowned Argentine author Luis María Pescetti surprises readers with a unique work, where each story is as distinctive and unique as each moment in life. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Andrés Pi Andreu La abeja de más One Bee Too Many ILLUSTRATIONS Kim Amate GR L Intolerance and Acceptance / Conflict Resolution / Politics and Government 9781682921470 7¼" x 8½" / 32 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Satire 2013 THE WHITE RAVENS AWARD; PREMIO NACIONAL DE LITERATURA INFANTIL DE CUBA-WINNING AUTHOR; APEL LES MESTRES AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR One day, the bees called for a grand assembly in the beehive to discuss why it was that they were always all squashed together in cramped working conditions. After complex calculations, they realized that there was one bee too many in their beehive! Through entertaining illustrations and humor, this delightful story explores such serious topics as prejudice and tolerance. Cynthia Pratt Nicolson Totalmente humano Totally Human: Why We Look and Act the Way We Do ILLUSTRATIONS Bruno Valasse GR Q Adaptation and Survival / Biology / Human Body 9786070129896 7" x 9" / 56 pp $16.95 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science This book reveals the fascinating science behind our bodies and behaviors and how they link us to our ancient ancestors. What makes us human is cause for surprise. We retain some of the appearances and behaviors of our very ancient ancestors, including early mammals, amphibians, and fish. A child- sized take on the scientific fields of evolutionary biology and psychology. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING TITLE Luis María Pescetti Mamá, ¿por qué nadie es como nosotros? Mom, Why Is Nobody Like Us? ILLUSTRATIONS Alfredo Aguirre, Diana Tiznado, Emmanuel García, Enrique Martínez, Erika Martínez, Heyliana Flores, Julián Cicero, and Sergio Romero GR N Diversity / Family / Intolerance and Acceptance 9786070132483 6" x 7½" / 32 pp $12.95 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies Each family has different characteristics: some speak in a special way or have beliefs or customs different from our own. When reading this book, children will be able to realize that, despite the similarities and differences between families, we all have the same rights. Pescetti addresses a delicate topic and creates a book that is as fun as it is educational. Ideal for working on peace education in schools. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 117 SHORT STORIES AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER