Nyah Nyah
His name is Pedro and he’s a boy, but he looks like a girl. Unlike his sister, Valeria, who looks like a boy. They’re the strangest kids at school.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Francesca Dell'Orto
Picture book
Bullying, gender
The Secret of the Red Umbrella
Today the sun shines. The woman is sitting on a bench in the square, under the shade of a large tree. She writes in her notebook.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Ana Seixas
Picture book
Empathy, curiosity,
The Light in the Shadows
I go from my house to the river, from the river to the plaza, from the plaza to the cathedral, from the cathedral to school... Walking is my favorite activity. I walk everywhere in the small city where I live. This makes me feel like I'm the boss of the streets and yards, the gardens and forests. And of myself!
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Ana Seixas
Picture book
Fears, self-knowledge
A Meeting of Words
My mother let me sit in the window seat, because the journey would be long and she knew I liked to look out at the landscape, counting sheep, trees, and clouds. The journey lasted six hours. Six hours of thoughts, six hours of anxieties but also six hours of excitement, because we were heading toward a new home, to a new life.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Mauricio Marra
Picture book
Travel, friends
Going Home
Sometimes, I don’t feel like going home. I run around a bush a hundred times, or I count all the trees along the avenue once again, or I simply lie down on the grass of the plaza, which is like an enormous green carpet all painted with flowers.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Mauricio Marra
Picture book
Violence, resilience
My Sheepdog, Chiche
Chiche was a brown sheepdog that my grandfather gave my older brother for his birthday. When I was born, Chiche had already lived with us for a few years, so he was part of the family before me.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Mauricio Marra
Picture book
Dogs, love, resilience
I, Author
I dreamed of seeing my name on the cover of a book. I wanted it so much that one day... I did it myself!
Written by Eliana Lucián Vargha
Illustrated by Guillermina Marino
Picture book
Creativity, imagination
I, Reader
Pedro didn’t like to read. He didn’t see the sense of being seated with a book in his hands instead of... living! Nonetheless, he was bought books full of colors, hardcover books and softcover books, books that promised to speak to him in his choice of twenty different languages, but they always wound up gathering dust on the shelves. Until one day…
Written by Eliana Lucián Vargha
Illustrated by Guillermina Marino
Picture book
Reading, books
The Musician and the Dancer
He tunes his instruments and begins to make the sweetest melodies. His repertoire is vast and his job is to play all night long, all alone. There, on a leaf damp with dew, she finds the solitary musician. Moved by the sounds and prisoner of an emotion she had never experienced before, she decides to hide behind some rocks and spy, like a silent witness to a concert being performed only for her.
Written by Ximena Bruno
Illustrated by Claudia Prezioso
Picture book
Nature, animals
Autumn Music
The wind hid among the trees.
There was a rain of dry leaves falling slowly, like yellow snow, like snow…
Written by María Adela Bonativa
Illustrated by Laura Ruiz
Picture book
Poetry, autumn
A Very Linear Man &
A Woman With Many Curves
She has lots of curves.
She went out to wander through wavy grass with her dog,
whose fur was all tiny curls,
tiny curves. One day, they met…
Written and illustrated by Fidel Sclavo
Picture book
Diversity, love
The Woman who Spokes with Fish
She went to the shore and told them things. They didn’t always answer her, but she could hear everything they said to one another. She submerged herself into the water and stayed there for a while, amused by their conversations.
Written and illustrated by Fidel Sclavo
Picture book
Existence, women
Jonah and the Frightened Fridg
Jonás is left home alone as his mother must go to the store. Suddenly he notices that everything is shaking out of fear. His heart, hands and even the refrigerator are shaking. But what is the refrigerator scared of?
Jonah and the Frightened Fridg is the first picture book in the collection that puts the protagonist in more or less common situations by adding a humorous note. Besides, it discusses common feelings such as fear, sadness, happiness, anger…
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mikel Valverde
Picture book
Fear, home alone
Jonah's Sorrow
Jonás is walking with his mother and father down the street. He is in a good mood and every time he is in a good mood, he wants to jump. He swings in the arms of his parents so that they stagger. But they also get into a fight. That makes Jonás sad. What does sadness taste like?
Jonah's Sorrow is the second picture book in the collection that puts the protagonist in more or less common situations by adding a humorous note. Besides, it discusses common feelings such as fear, sadness, happiness, anger…
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mikel Valverde
Picture book
Sadness, happiness
Jonah's Alarm Clock
Ever since his little sister was born, Jonás's house has been smelling different. Even its sound has been different as Jonás has a new alarm clock. Its ticking during the night wakes Jonás up. Does the alarm clock measure only time or does its ticking mean something completely different?
Jonah's Alarm Clock is the third picture book in the collection that puts the protagonist in more or less common situations by adding a humorous note. Besides, it discusses common feelings such as fear, sadness, happiness, anger…
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mikel Valverde
Picture book
Brothers and sisters
Jonah in Trouble
Jonás goes to the candy shop with his mother. He really wants his mother to buy him a chocolate egg, but does not say anything. Luckily, his hand is not so shy and takes it by herself. Will the other hand let her do that?
Jonah in Trouble is the fourth picture book in the collection that puts the protagonist in more or less common situations by adding a humorous note. Besides, it discusses more or less common feelings such as fear, sadness, happiness, anger...
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mikel Valverde
Picture book
Temptation, ethics
Jonah has a Big Problem
Approximately since his little sister was born, Jonás has been having a problem. Sometimes his problem disappears. Jonás is as worried as his parents. Will they be able to solve the problem despite the cunning witch?
Jonah has a Big Problem is the fifth picture book in the collection that puts the protagonist in more or less common situations by adding a humorous note. Besides, it discusses common feelings such as fear, sadness, happiness, anger…
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mikel Valverde
Picture book
Nocturnal enuresis, bed-wetting
Goodbye, Jonah
It is aunt Paula's birthday and Jonás wants to give her a present. Immediately. When his mother hurries to the store, Jonás hurries to his aunt Paula. He wants to come back before his mother does, but suddenly all the streets start looking the same.
Goodbye, Jonah is the sixth picture book in the collection that puts the protagonist in more or less common situations by adding a humorous note. Besides, it discusses common feelings such as fear, sadness, happiness, anger…
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mikel Valverde
Picture book
Fear, loss of orientation
Small Stories for Great Dreamers
Stories that are interlaced and bringing you into the dreaming world where everything is possible. Small instructions not to lose sleep: You can read this book page by page, also vocal to vocal or, if you prefer, you can start in the middle and go wherever you like. Order does not matter when it comes to small stories for great dreamers.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Kerch Bentos Pereira
Picture book
Dreams, imagination
One, Two, Three ... what Animals do You see?
This book is an invitation to meet some animals that live in our fields, swim in our rivers and fly through our sky. Although, there are others that can walk under our feets.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Kerch Bentos Pereira
Picture book
Animals, numbers
A Cow is a Cow
If they ask you, what does a cow look like? And you answer is a cow is a cow! So, you need this book. An easy method to recognize one. (And not confuse one with an airplane).
Written by Leroy Gutiérrez
Illustrated by Kerch Bentos Pereira
Picture book
Animals, likeness
Guess What it is!
Is a balloon, a marble, a meringue? No, it’s an egg! But, what is inside? If you want to know it, open this book and find out.
Written by Susana Aliano Casales
Illustrated by Kerch Bentos Pereira
Picture book
Animals, riddles
Let's Fly
The key to getting what we want is not always in black and white. Celeste and Rosa know this, so they allow themselves to be surprised.
Written and illustrated by Marisa Bernotti
Picture book
Game, sisters
With the Finger on the Moon
Collection of poems With the Finger on the Moon has a form of the children's game hopscotch. Through reading, the poetic games move from the body and the physical to the sound, words, sensations and feelings. Poetry is a tool of imagination and it gives us an opportunity to explore different shapes of thoughts, feelings and sensations. Juan Kruz Igerabide invites children to understand and see themselves and the world around them in a new way through poetry.
Written by Juan Kruz
Illustrated by Mojca Sekulič Fo
Picture book
Poetic games, word games
El anillo mágico
Cuando el cuento acaba, la señora Nabersnik y el señor Kosel invitan a Liudmila Krasinc a tomar un café, los aficionados a la ópera quieren todos sacarse una foto con ella, los novios le piden tímidamente que cante en su boda el Ave María de Schubert, las vendedoras siempre tendrán guardada una lechuga para ella y dentro de quince años, la pequeña Maruška, que estaba sentada en el carrito con su conejo, empezará a aprender canto con Liudmila Krasinc y se convertirá en una excelente cantante.
Written by Peter Svetina
Illustrated by Damijan Stepančič
Picture book
Music, art
La historia de Menco
Había una vez un ave pequeña que pasó volando. Bueno, no era tan pequeña. Tampoco era tan grande. ¿Era una grulla? ¿Un pelícano? ¿Una garza? ¡Descúbrelo!
Written by Clare Azzopardi
Illustrated by Lisa Falzon
Translated by Lawrence Schimel
Picture book
Animals, curiosity
Los gatos de la costa
Había una vez un lugar hermoso donde el aire estaba perfumado por el mar, un lugar rebosante de aventura y de gatos de todos los colores.
Written by Clare Azzopardi
Illustrated by Lisa Falzon
Translated by Lawrence Schimel
Picture book
Cats, solidarity
El haditerrible en el Bosque Furioso
El haditerrible en el Bosque Furioso es una entretenida historia sobre lo diferente que uno puede parecerles a los demás y la amistad que, a pesar de todo, puede unirnos. El libro ha sido traducido al croata, polaco, lituano, islandés, turco y español. También ha sido adaptado al teatro de títeres.
Written by Jana Bauer
Illustrated by Caroline Thaw
Narrative for children
Diversity, nature
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Anita Lizana.The world in a racket
Anita’s passion is tennis. Every day after high school, and also on Saturday mornings, practice this sport with perseverance and dedication. Over the years, his effort and determination will give him the triumph for which he has fought so hard.
“Chilean Women” is a collection of books that seeks to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the history of our country. These are characters who faced the challenges of their time and created their dreams.
Written by Isabel Ossa Guzmán
Illustrated by Antonia Roselló
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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Janequeo. Brave Mapuche Warrior
Janequeo lives happily on the banks of Lake Ranco, with her father, brother and husband Huepotaén. His life is quiet, until the Spanish invaders arrive and men must go to war.
Everything becomes sadness around him, and Janequeo decides to go out to defend his people. Brave and leader, the so-called “Joan of Arc of Araucania”, thus becomes the first lonco woman in history, a nightmare for her enemies and a great heroine for Chile.
This book belongs to the “Chilean Women” Collection. The books above this title seek arean effort to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the chilean history. These are characters who faced the challenges of their time and made their dreams come true.
Written by Isabel Ossa
Illustrated by Johanna Moroso
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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Margot Duhalde. Woman with wings
Margot is ten years old and lives in a distant countryside in southern Chile. Her days pass between pastures and barns, however she dreams of being an airplane pilot and touring the skies of the world. Despite still being a child, she will soon be able to realize her dreams and be part of a very important chapter in the history of the world.
“Chilean Women” is a collection of books that seeks to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the history of our country. These are characters who faced the challenges of their time and made their dreams come true.
Written by Isabel Ossa
Illustrated by Johanna Moroso
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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Margot Loyola. The voice of the peoples
Margot and her sister Estela travel from Curacaví to Santiago to participate in a singing contest. A journey that will allow them to fulfill the great dream of singing to Chile and being the voice of its people.
“Chilean Women” is a collection of books that seeks to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the history of our country. These are characters who faced the challenges of heir time and created their dreams.
Written by Isabel Ossa
Illustrated by Johanna Moroso
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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María Monvel. Soul of poetry
Between conversations about heaven and poetry, and using her wit and hands, the girl organizes an incredible plan to fulfill her mother’s desire and reunite her with her friend.
“Chilean Women” is a collection of books that seeks to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the history of our country. These are characters who faced the challenges of their time and made their dreams come true.
Written by Isabel Ossa
Illustrated by Johanna Moroso
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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María Teresa Ruiz. Reach to the stars
María Teresa Ruiz is a very curious girl, eager for new learning. During the time she lives with her grandmother, Cuca –familiar nickname- has the possibility of enhancing her talents and exploring the mysteries of the universe.
“Chilean Women” is a collection of books that seeks to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the history of our country. These are characters who faced the challenges of their time and created their dreams.
Written by Isabel Ossa
Illustrated by Antonia Roselló
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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Paula Jaraquemada. Daring patriot
A dark summer night, in the middle of the war for the Independence of Chile, Paula received in her farm the surprise visit of a very important child. From that night, the little guest will witness the courage and audicity of a patriotic heroine and many unforgettable adventures that will be lived in Paine until the
war ends.
“Chilean Women” is a collection of books that seeks to value and publicize the role of women who have excelled in different areas throughout the chilean history. These are characters who faced the challenges of their time and created their dreams.
Written by Isabel Ossa
Illustrated by Johanna Moroso
Narrative for children
Chilean woman
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The Flowering Tree
This publication by the writer and academic Marjorie Agosín, together with the outstanding national illustrator, Francisca Yáñez, is a text based on real events, which tells how is the new life of a Jewish family that escapes conflicts in Europe and reaches the Valparaíso region in Chile, specifically to Quillota.
Written by Marjorie Agosín
Illustrated by Francisca Yañez
Narrative for children
Migration, Jewish family
Music from the Ocean
Images and texts found a magical universe to impregnate the reader with the most subtle sensations. A man experiences a strange situation when he is chased by bubbles. In search of the origin of the mystery, he plunges into the ocean where he experiences extraordinary, magical, incredible visions. Finally, on this underwater journey, he finds the true meaning of his life: transmitting to the world the sounds that resonate on the great stages of all the oceans.
Picture book
Music, Ocean
El Ogrelito
A child and his mother must face their own reality from the moment the little one must attend his first day of school. An epistolary exchange between the teacher and the mother helps to accept this reality that has to do with the special condition of her son: he is half a boy and half an ogre, an ogrelito that his mother will try to humanize. However, it will be the child who will take charge of his destiny by going through tests that will make him stronger and that will also teach him to assume his condition, to know himself and accept himself as he is.
Children's Theater
Identity, School