New Spanish-Language Books Releasing in June

Pablo Bernasconi, renowned illustrator and author of children’s books, presents a beautiful picture book about a terrifying monster and a brave little girl. A huge monster lives under Nina’s bed. He’s enormous… But he’s a monster that’s too scared to come out. Want to know why? This is an original and delightful story that explores fear, courage, and poses an intriguing question: Can fear be afraid too? Pablo Bernasconi, a multi-award-winning illustrator and author of thought-provoking children’s books, recently honored with the Konex Platinum Award for his talent and originality, narrates how Nina became a master monster tamer.

Learn to read in the world of School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest, and stinkiest school around! The most accessible series for first readers with more than 1 million young readers. Our families are very monstrous—come and see for yourself! We do all sorts of things! Fran’s father is a farmer, Susana’s brother drives a garbage truck, and Lucía’s mother is a firefighter! Discover the different jobs that monsters do and the amazing vehicles they drive. Explore the world of School of Monsters and learn to read in a simple and fun way!-Capital letters-Rhyming phrases-Full color illustrations-Fun activities-And the funniest story starring a group of monsters! With capital letters and rhyming text, learning to read is a breeze!

Zip, zap, and zoom through space with Hugo and his best friend Dino on their adventure to find the best mom present ever! An out-of-this-world graphic novel chapter book series filled to the brim with friendship and zany adventures! Oh no! Today is Mami’s birthday and Hugo forgot to get her a present! Don’t worry, with Hugo’s imagination, and some help from Dino, they figure out that the best place to find a gift for the best mom in the world: OUTER SPACE! When they land on the planet of Space Tigers, Hugo is excited to get help from his new alien friends! But it sounds like the Space Tigers have their own problems that need to be solved. Don’t worry! Hugo can turn into a Space Tiger and help his new friends out…and hopefully find the best present ever along the way!

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees!A story that celebrates problem solving, kindness and resourcefulness. An unexpected delivery of dragodil seeds provides the perfect chance for Sarah and Mr Pottifer to grow helpful dragon pets for their customers – or does it? It turns out that these fiery dragons are not very well-behaved at all… and everything soon spirals into smoke-filled, out-of-control DRAGON CHAOS! Can Sarah’s quick thinking and green fingers save the day? The second magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Unicorn.

Montse Durán, also known as @Mestraambclasse, is an early childhood and primary education teacher who combines her vocation and passion to offer families educational resources, creative ideas, and inspiration. Her debut story is designed to strengthen self-esteem and independence in children aged 4 and up. Gala is convinced that her teacher has superpowers. All it takes is for her to come close and say the magic words: “Agrismal roquehado!” and everything is magically fixed. But how can a teacher have superpowers?This is Montse’s first story for young readers. Through a tale full of imagination, she reveals to families and students the secret of how children can accomplish things on their own—with just a little guidance and support. Hint: no magic words required! This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for reading at home or in school. It highlights two key aspects of early development: building independence and fostering self-love. At the end of the book, Montse shares practical tips for working on self-esteem and independence with children.