Some of the books we read as children mark us forever. For this reason, facing this day of the book, El Eco of LOS40 selects a series of perfect titles to give away on such a special day. Titles for boys and girls of all ages to read, learn and educate.
Calmly. 50 nature stories. / Flamboyant.
1. ‘Calmly. 50 nature stories”. What happens when we pay attention to what is happening around us? Nature has its times: every day, hour after hour, magical things happen in front of us. The Australian Rachel Williams shows them in this book, illustrated by the British Freya Hartas, in which the little ones will learn the value of the little things. From 4 to 8 years old.
Wangari and the Trees of Peace / Acres.
2. ‘Wangari and the Trees of Peace’. Wangari lives surrounded by trees in a small village in Kenya. When he grows up, massive deforestation begins which leads him to make a decision: to plant new trees to bring the place back to life. Jeanette Winter was inspired for this unique book by the true story of Wangari Maathai, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. From 6 to 8 years old.
365 penguins / Arrogant.
3. ‘365 penguins’. One of the most acclaimed children’s titles of recent years. Jean-Luc Fromental tells the story of a family who, for a year, receive a penguin in their home to look after and take care of. Behind this original argument hides a valuable lesson on climate change and its consequences. From 6 to 8 years old.
Jaime and the acorns. / Kalandraka.
4. ‘Jaime and the acorns’. Jaime doesn’t give up when his first acorn doesn’t grow, or when animals step on the second, or when children spoil the third. In the end, his effort and his tenacity have results: a robust oak that accompanies him in his growth until adulthood. A metaphor written by British author Tim Bowley about the beauty of natural life and the importance of patience. From 5 years.
Animal rescue. / Patrick George.
5. ‘Animal rescue’. A classic for children who love animals. The precious Animal Rescue, Patrick George’s book invites the reader to save bears, elephants, dogs or chickens from their captivity, among others. He does this in a very original and colorful way, without the need for words, to help raise awareness of values such as compassion, empathy and respect for animals. For 2 years.
Rays of sunshine for breakfast. / Harperkids.
6. ‘Sunbeams for breakfast’. Where do breakfast cereals come from? And the rubber in the soles of the shoes? How can certain plants heal us? Through illustrations full of life, Michael Holland invites you to learn a whole series of fascinating facts about nature to understand a little better the planet. From 9 to 11 years old.
The school tree / Kalandraka.
7. ‘The school tree’. Antonio Sandoval and Emilio Urberuaga tell, with exquisite delicacy, the story of a solitary tree planted in a schoolyard. Thanks to the care of Pedro, a boy who seems to be the only one who cares about him, the tree will grow little by little and offer a lesson in life to all the students. From 6 to 8 years old.
Three eyed frog. / Call.
8. ‘Three-Eyed Frog’. The Pink Monster collection offers a series of very interesting titles to explain the state of our planet to the little ones. three eyed frog, by San Sebastián author Olga de Dios, reflects on the importance of reducing our consumption in order to stop environmental degradation. From 3 years.
Eli and Gaston. The spirit of autumn / Roaring comics.
9. ‘Eli & Gastón: The Spirit of Autumn’. Slightly older boys and girls will enjoy this fun comic by Ludovic Villain. During a vacation at Mamie Jo’s, Eli and his inseparable Gaston will live an incredible adventure in the depths of the woods. From 7 to 12 years old.
Marine plastic. / Kalandraka.
10. ‘Marine Plastic. An invasive species. Many of the plastics that we use in our daily lives end up in the sea. To make the little ones aware of this problem, Ana Pêgo and Isabel Minhós have created this magnificent illustrated didactic guide. From 9 to 11 years old.