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Authentic Literature  Kus majareta, o cómo aprender idiomas sin esfuerzo Kus Majareta: Quick and Easy Way to Learn a Foreign Language Marie-Aude Murail (text) Luis San Vicente (illustration) Every summer, the fun days for Juan Carlos are interrupted by the vacation notebook that his father makes him complete. This trip to Quebec, Canada, is no exception, and there will be an additional task: learning a foreign language to “succeed in life”. Since he does not want to antagonize his father or lose his vacation, Juan Carlos manages to turn himself into a language expert and hence becomes a hero. Wit and humor predominate in this story about how to have a good vacation nomatter howmuch our parents want to ruin it. Authorwinnerof the: HANSCHRISTIANANDERSENAWARD Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-584-3 Family life / Language and communication / Love and friendship Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-866-0 eISBN: 978-607-621-910-2 Diversity, disability and inclusion / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Language and communication El rey que no oía, pero escuchaba The King Who Could Not Hear but Could Listen Perla Szuchmacher and Alberto Lomnitz (text) Santiago Solís (illustration) Two princes from a far-off kingdom love each other, as brothers should, until their father dies and denies the eldest son the right to the throne because he is deaf, despite him being noble and bright. The kingdom's ministers prefer to crown the younger prince, who can hear. However, soon they will learn that what distinguishes a true king is not his ability to hear, but to listen. Amodern fairy tale about fraternal love, deafness, and acceptance. Illustratorwinnerof the: IBEROAMÉRICA ILUSTRACATALOGUE Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-979-5 eISBN: 978-607-540-505-6 Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Harassment, violence and discrimination / School life Las andanzas de Daniel Daniel’s Adventures Laura Quintana Crelis (text) Edgar Clement (illustration) Daniel does not like his new school. He has no friends, his teacher scolds him, and Beto, the class bully, has chosen him as his favorite victim. At home things aren’t any better. His parents also scold him and his little sister cries all day. Just when he thinks his life can’t get any worse, Daniel runs into a criminal and, with the help of an unexpected accomplice, he discovers an incredible secret. When it seems that things are in disarray, life can become a surprising adventure. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-307-8 eISBN: 978-607-540-494-3 Family life / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship Las sirenas no tienen el pelo lacio Mermaids Don’t Have Straight Hair Jennifer Boni (text) Carlos Vélez (illustration) Casandra is convinced that life by the sea was much better. There, her companions didn’t see her as a weirdo, her teachers never scolded her for climbing trees during recess, and no one bothered her about her abundant curly hair. Now she lives in the city, where the rules are very different. However, Casandra will not allow a bunch of well-groomed girls to make her life impossible. An endearing story about change, friendship, and the power of the imagination. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-925-4 Community action / Growth and maturity / Love and friendship Mora. Cómo ganar dinero Mora: How to Earn Money Séverine Vidal (text) Kris Di Giacomo (illustration) Mora needs money to buy a birthday present for Bernardo, her best friend. However, the adults refuse to give her an allowance for her hard work both at school and at home. Plus, her enviable collection of piggy banks aren’t much help. Only a bright idea can get her through this predicament and help her earn some money. A story about the importance of savingmoney and the practical solution to everyday problems. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 80 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-671-2 Autonomy and identity / Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Growth and maturity Valentina Valentina Jennifer Boni (text) Karina Cocq (illustration) There was a time when a beast roamed the kingdom. It came from the deepest part of the forest to steal children and later eat them. The king sent his best knights on a mission: to get rid of the enemy. But the threat continues and Valentina, the youngest of the princesses, has decided to confront it. A story of confidence, determination, and courage. Illustratorwinnerof the: JUNCEDA ILLUSTRATIONAWARD   GRADE: G3-G5 ELEMENTARY | FICTION 37