Marta Alvarez est une illustratrice de livres pour enfants célébrée, dont le travail regorge de couleurs joyeuses et de personnages attachants. Elle emploie des techniques numériques qui lui donnent la liberté d'explorer des palettes vibrantes et des textures, tout en travaillant également avec des médiums traditionnels comme la gouache et l'aquarelle. Son style distinctif, marqué par des teintes vives et des représentations animées d'enfants et d'animaux aux célèbres joues roses, a captivé aussi bien les éditeurs que les lecteurs.
"A young girl hears messages that she's too sensitive and needs to change. The messages travel into her body, and she ultimately changes the negative comments into an affirmation that being sensitive is her strength"--
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! With bedtime fast approaching, young Latinx scientist Marco wants to sort his stuffed animals into categories that will help them comfortably settle down. He observes, compares, and groups, but the animals refuse every classification. Finally Marco combines math with empathy to get the most important result: maximum snuggles. The Storytelling Math series shows that all children can be mathematical thinkers. Each book includes ideas for exploring math at home with your children, developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC Inc., under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
The perfect tool to aid that daily challenge of bedtime! This charming book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep. Discover what siestas are for, how sea otters sleep and why the dark doesn't need to be scary.
A book for little children about why they can't wear pyjamas all the time. Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.
The collection of studies included in this special volume of the CENTRO Journal show evidence of how post disaster recovery is progressing in Puerto Rico, and the challenges and opportunities for local participation in reconstruction programs. To date, the available evidence leads to a portrait of an uneven recovery. A recovery characterized by the bifurcation of efforts from the civic sector and central and federal governments. The studies included in this special volume of the CENTRO Journal analyze challenges and opportunities for local participation in reconstruction programs and their potential to contribute to post disaster recovery in Puerto Rico.
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! With bedtime fast approaching, young Latinx scientist Marco wants to sort his stuffed animals into categories that will help them comfortably settle down. He observes, compares, and groups, but the animals refuse every classification. Finally Marco combines math with empathy to get the most important result: maximum snuggles. The Storytelling Math series shows that all children can be mathematical thinkers. Each book includes ideas for exploring math at home with your children, developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC Inc., under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Follow boy and girl twins as they learn what potties are for, struggle to make their potties work, wet their pants along the way then finally triumph. Not only do they learn how to wee and poo on the potty, they also progress to the big loo! Both an entertaining flap book and a practical guide, this book is invaluable for toddlers and parents
This delightful flap book explores the magic of snow, from a fresh flurry in the garden to the icy north and south poles. Unfurl a giant snowflake, reveal footprints in the snow, discover what else you can do with snow and follow a simple water cycle to see where snow goes when it melts.
What are germs? How do they spread? And how do medicines help? Curious young children can take a closer look at those mischievous, microscopic bacteria and viruses in this fascinating introduction to germs and hygiene, with 30 flaps to lift and tips on hand-washing and staying healthy
Obloha, obzvlášť ta noční, vždy přitahovala pohledy zvídavých dětí. Pokud vás vaši nejmenší zaskočili otázkou: "A co je to vlastně ten Měsíc?", pomoc najdete v této knize. Tato ilustrovaná knížka s odklápěcími okénky obsahuje odpovědi na nejčastější otázky dětí o Měsíci. Je tak skvělým seznámením s nejbližším vesmírným průvodcem naší planety. Děti se v ní dočtou, z čeho se Měsíc skládá, proč svítí a mění tvar, jaké to na povrchu Měsíce je i kolik lidí už se tam podívalo. A kdoví, třeba se mezi čtenáři této knížky skrývá nejeden budoucí kosmonaut...
Entre la Tierra y el mundo oscuro de Umbria, hay una Puerta que se abre cada doscientos años liberando peligrosas criaturas en nuestro planeta...Para hacerles frente, la Puerta escoge a cinco chicas y les otorga los poderes de los cinco planos mágicos para que se conviertan en Mystical, las guardianas de la Puerta.Este libro es un viaje secreto a las vidas Erin, Nora, Hana, Iris y Luna. Donde descubrirás a las Mystical, como jamás las habrías imaginado.
What are stars? is the third in the Very First Questions & Answers series, following on from What is poo? and What are germs? It explores how stars aren't just the pointy shapes we know - in fact the tiny twinkly stars in the night sky aren't star-shaped at all and they aren't tiny. They're actually massive burning balls. The book goes on to explain how stars make patterns in the sky, how the Sun is our nearest star, and how shooting stars aren't stars but whizzing lumps of space rock. Charmingly illustrated by Marta Alvarez-Miguens, each page has flaps to lift and find out more.
What happens when you fall asleep? Why do we need sleep? And what are dreams? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to sleep, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.
Was sind Keime? Wie verbreiten sich Bazillen und was kann man gegen sie unternehmen? In diesem Buch nehmen wir Keime genau unter die Lupe und finden Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen zu Bakterien, Viren und Co.
Very First Questions and Answers is a new series to sit below First Questions and Answers, aimed at pre-school children and with more of a picture book approach. What are Germs? is the second title in the series, which follows on from What is Poo which sold over 100,000 copies worldwide since publication in November 2016. A very simple illustrated explanation of germs and hygiene.
Was plumpst denn da ins Klo oder Töpfchen? Machen Fische oder Insekten auch einen Haufen? Dieses charmante Buch erklärt ganz einfach und lustig die natürlichste Sache der Welt.
Rudyard Kipling's brilliantly funny tale of How the Camel got his Hump has been perfectly captured by Marta Alvarez Miguens' bright, beautiful illustrations. Every page showcases delightful full-bled artwork, packed with charm and detail that will enthrall young children aged 3+. This paperback book has 24 pages and measures: 26 x 26 x 0.3cm
What is poo? Does everyone do it? And where does it all go? Children can lift the flaps to find the answers in this surprisingly charming book, and discover how much poo an elephant does, and what you can do with poo... There's even a Who did these poos? quiz. A very informative little book!Gold Winner - Made for Mums Awards 2017Silver Winner - Junior Design Awards 2017
Conte tradicional escrit pels germans Grimm. Els protagonistes de la història són quatre un ase, un gos, un gat i un gall. L'ase, després de comprovar que el seu amo ja no l'estima perquè és vell, decideix marxar de la granja per fer-se músic. Pel camí es trobarà amb la resta dels protagonistes, que també estan en la mateixa situació; tots plegats decideixen anar a Bremen per dedicar-se a la música. Aquest conte ens parla de la companyonia i de l'estimació i del respecte envers els animals. Per afavorir la lectura autònoma dels infants, cada doble pàgina presenta el text de manera breu i escrit amb dues modalitats de de pal i lligada.
