Matías has decided to draw the Sun. It seems, however, that what for Matías is clearly his best drawing of this star, represents many other things for his friends. They all appreciate his work in a very different way, and that is why they see so many different things in his drawing. Mas Detalles →

It’s a rainy day, Matías and his friends go to the library. While they are looking at art books, Penélope asks Matías to draw a picture of her. How hard can it be? Many artists draw portraits, and all of Matías’ friends have ideas for him: Penélope should dress elegantly; she should live in a palace. But, finally, Matías draws Penélope his own way. Mas Detalles →

Matías wants to paint the color of the sky, but it is always changing. He wants to paint it as it is at dawn, at midday, when it rains and at night. With the help of his friends, Matías will find out that the sky has many colors: as many as he may wish to paint. Mas Detalles →

Sometimes, Matías feels that he is big: when he is able to tie his shoelaces or button his shirt by himself. But other times, he feels little: when he wets his bed at night or gets lost in the supermarket. Although he usually prefers being big, Matías discovers that there are times when being little has its advantages. Mas Detalles →

Every morning, after hugging his father and his cat Josephine, Daniel goes to school. But one day, as he enters the school grounds, he makes a startling discovery: Josephine is inside in his backpack. What should he do? In this funny and captivating story, a free-spirited kitty teaches the school authorities a lesson. Mas Detalles →

Andrés and Juliana have gone to bed. Just as they are about to fall asleep a buzzing mosquito flies inside from the night. Hoping to get rid of the pesty intruder, the children flee through the magical landscapes of the tropical jungle. Unfortunately, mosquitoes are as tenacious as they are bothersome. Mas Detalles →

The frog from the bog and the hound from the mountain have a heated discussion: each wants to prove that he is braver than the other. Curious about all the fuss, the other animals approach to look on. When a ferocious lion’s roar is heard, the frog and the dog must learn to cooperate if they are to face the beast with courage. Mas Detalles →

Thulani loves to lie down under the warming sun. He doesn’t like to milk the cow, or shear sheep. He does like sowing seeds, but only if he can after-wards lie under the sun. Sun will surprisingly reward him with beautiful flowers that, just like Thulani, adore its light and warmth, and will spread some very precious seeds that will lead Thulani into a path he never imagined. Mas Detalles →

Nobody knew that the king had only one ear except, of course, the old palace barber. One day, the barber fell ill and died, and when the king finally found a new barber, he made him vow to keep the secret… But it was a lovely cane plant –not the young barber– who spread the word throughout the kingdom. Mas Detalles →

Early one morning, Toad decides to go to the market. He checks his store of food, makes a list, puts a flower in his cap and a little bell in his wrist, and goes hopping off to town. In the marketplace he discovers a world filled with people and sounds, colors and smells. But between the entire buzz, Toad forgets one important thing. Mas Detalles →

Ana Maria Machado offers a poetic story about surviving and environmental destruction. The characters: a grass, a toad and a snake must each deal with the arrival of men to their land in their own ways. Mas Detalles →

Where is the perfect place to build an explorer’s tent, jump on an Olympic trampoline or set up a space station? For Zoila and her little brother, it seems that Mommy’s bed is the best of all. Joi Freed-Garrod’s rhythmic text and Morella Fuenmayor’s illustrations in warm watercolor tone reveal some of the nicest things about this magical place. Mas Detalles →