Está lloviendo / It's Raining

Considerado por The New York Times como uno de los libros infantiles más notables de 2013 y recomendado por la American Bookseller's Association, este sorprendente álbum ilustrado ofrece, tras su aparente sencillez, un emotivo y profundo acercamiento a temas tan universales como la soledad, la amistad y la muerte. Asimismo, presenta un acercamiento a uno de los problemas sociales más preocupantes de nuestro tiempo: el acoso escolar. Es la historia de un chico retraído y tímido que hace amistad con una pequeña ave. Esta última se convierte en una peculiar aliada del chico y lo ayuda a...

Marcos takes issue when the animal metaphors his parents and other adults use about him--such images as eating like a bird and being as stupid as a donkey--conflict with what he reads about the actual behavior of these animals.

Colorful and imaginative illustrations enhance a retelling of an old folktale about how Grandma, on her way to her grandson's wedding, outwits a wolf, a lion, and a bear--all intent on eating her for dinner.

Each of these humorous books features a young boy or girl who feels bored, lonely, worried, or unfairly treated. Each child discusses the way he or she reacts to these emotions and comes up with ideas to overcome them. Knowing that other children-and even adults, as the stories point out-share these feelings is a great comfort for kids. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.