Ana Siqueira Livres

Brazilian author and illustrator add this appealing board book about daily life in Brazil to the Our World series for very young readers.

Bella embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst her talented siblings, grappling with her own uncertainties. As she explores different activities to find her unique talent, she learns valuable lessons about perseverance and resilience, emphasizing the importance of persistence in the face of challenges. This heartwarming tale encourages readers to embrace their individuality and highlights the significance of not giving up.

"If you get a new babysitter, and it's almost Halloween, be wary...for she might just be a bruja!"--

Set around Halloween, this story unfolds with a new babysitter who may have a mysterious and magical secret. As the protagonist navigates the excitement and fears of the season, suspense builds around the babysitter's true nature, hinting at witchcraft and enchantment. The narrative combines elements of mystery and the supernatural, creating a thrilling atmosphere that explores themes of trust and the unknown.

When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains, but when they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever--and it is good thing he does

In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck—and be rid of La Mala Suerte—before it’s too late? Miguel’s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel’s life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can’t block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing he tries works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck—looking for a four-leaf clover, his aunt’s "existential" oils… Now what? Using integrated Spanish words and playful language, La Mala Suerte Is Following Me takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions.

When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains, but when they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever--and it is good thing he does.

Los sábados son días de superhéroes. Equipados con sus batidos y capas, Luis y su abuela pueden convertir cualquier cosa en una aventura. Pero cuando Abuela se enferma, Luis tiene que aprender una nueva forma de ser un héroe.

En este divertido libro ilustrado sobre las supersticiones, ¿podrá Miguel aprender a crear su propia suerte y librarse de la mala suerte antes de que sea demasiado tarde? In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck—and be rid of La Mala Suerte—before it’s too late? La abuelita de Miguel le advirtió que abrir un paraguas dentro de la casa atraería a la mala suerte (sra. Mala Suerte), quien lo seguirá a donde quiera que vaya, ¡y ahora la vida de Miguel está arruinada! Él se tropieza, reprueba un examen y no puede bloquear un tiro ni aunque su vida dependa de ello en el entrenamiento de fútbol. Nada de lo que intenta funciona para deshacerse de la sra. Mala Suerte: buscar un trébol de cuatro hojas, los aceites "existenciales" de su tía... ¿Y ahora qué? Una historia divertida con un lenguaje juguetón, La mala suerte me sigue ofrece una mirada tonta y conmovedora a las supersticiones. Miguel’s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel’s life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can’t block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing he tries works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck—looking for a four-leaf clover, his aunt’s "existential" oils… Now what? A fun story with playful language, La mala suerte me sigue takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions.