A book that talks about the freedom of colors. Red doesn’t have to mean anger or blue doesn’t have to mean that you are sad. What about colors are free and we can use them without associating them with preconceived ideas or concepts.

This book has been published in Spain and will be soon published the US.

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Zorro llega al parque y todos le preguntan muy preocupados si se encuentra bien. Él está feliz y no entiende qué pasa. Lo que ocurre es que Zorro lleva una camiseta azul, y el azul es el color de la tristeza, ¿no? Su amiga Osa le pone inmediatamente un jersey amarillo. Ahora sí, todo está bien. Pero, ¿por qué los colores tienen que reflejar las emociones que sentimos? ¿Y si pudiéramos utilizarlos como quisiéramos? ¡Incluso mezclarlos!

Luis Amavisca y Alicia Acosta, juntos de nuevo tras ¡Vivan las uñas de colores! y La muñeca de Lucas, en un libro que habla de emociones sin necesidad de identificarlas con los colores.

Author Frances Stickley

Illustrator Anuska Allepuz

What will you dream of tonight? Will it be a midnight balloon ride, sailing on the tail of a whale or swinging through the leaves on a jungle trapeze? This dreamy, sumptuously illustrated tale travels through deserts and waterfalls to shipwrecks and dragon-filled skies as a parent wonders where their child’s dreams will take them as they drift off to sleep . . .

★Published in: English UK, Hebrew, Turkish, German

LITTLE GREEN DONKEY

Author/illustrator: Anuska Allepuz

Published by Walker books 4th April 2019

Little Donkey LOVES eating grass – it’s just so sweet, and crunchy, and juicy! His pillow is even made from grass so that he can roll over in the morning and eat his own bed. “Why don’t you try some other food?” suggests his desperate mum, putting on a juggling display of colourful fruit as a way to entice her little one to eat something new. But Little Donkey sees no need. Until, that is, he catches a glimpse of his reflection…

★Published in: English UK, English US, Danish, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, French, Swedish, German, Simplified Chinese

THAT FRUIT IS MINE!

Author/illustrator: Anuska Allepuz

Published by Walker books 5th April 2018

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When five fruit-loving elephants spot a scrumptious hard-to-reach fruit high up in a tree, it's a race to see who can claim it first! But after one too many fumbles, the elephants begin to lose their cool, and the highly coveted fruit is whisked away by the teeny-tiniest of all jungle creatures--mice! The elephants soon realize they have a lot to learn from this cooperative little bunch.

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★Published in: English UK, English US, French, German, Italian, Danish, Finish, Dutch, Taiwanese, Swedish, Spanish, Catalan.

★Awards

Nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal.

Received the price for first talent by Cultura Jeunesse 2018

2019 ‘That fruit is mine!’ Prix des incorruptibles in France. (Children who award this price.)

 A BEAR IS A BEAR (EXCEPT WHEN HE'S NOT)

Written by Karl Newson

Illustrated by Anuska Allepuz

Published by Nosy Crow 1st March 2018

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When one sleepy bear wakes up early from his winter sleep, he’s confused. Is he a bird? Or a moose? A fox perhaps? Or even a squirrel? No! He’s definitely a bear, and it’s time this bear went back to sleep . . .

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★Published in: Chinese (simplified), Dutch, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish EU, US English, Korean

★What the Critics Said

“A funny and beautifully illustrated story about just being yourself.”

– Baby London

“Allepuz is an illustrator to watch, depicting trees, landscapes and creatures in this picture book with charm and humour. Newson’s simple, repetitive rhyming text about a bear with an identity crisis swings along cheerily and invites participation.”

– The Sunday Times

“Karl’s rhyming text takes the form of Bear’s internal monologue as he wanders hither and thither in his state of forgetfulness, and with its repeat refrain and cumulative structure, it’s a great ‘join in with’ read aloud… To render her mixed media scenes of the increasingly wintry forest and its animal inhabitants, Anuska Alleppuz has used a carefully considered, beautifully textured palette that really makes readers feel they’re with Bear every step of his journey – the highs and the lows – both physical and mental.”

– Red Reading Hub

“Allepuz’s simple, uncluttered and painterly illustrations are the perfect match for Newson’s short, sweet and whimsical verse which gets straight to the heart of a little bear unsure of his place in the animal world.”

– Lancashire Evening Post

“Such a fun picture book, beautifully illustrated and just a right old giggle!”

– Book Monsters 

“Endearing, friendly and colourful.”

– Minerva Reads 

THE GIRL, THE CAT AND THE NAVIGATOR. Written by Matilda Woods.

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by Scholastic in 2018

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When Oona Britt was born in the magical town of Nordlor, where all of the homes are built from wrecked ships, her parents never expected her to be a girl. Having listened to a faulty prediction from a washed-up soothsayer, they were promised a "bold and brave son," so as the youngest of seven sisters, Oona's birth became a disappointment -- especially to her sea captain father, who doesn't believe there's a place for girls aboard ships. 

But Oona is different from the rest of her family. She longs for adventure and knowledge. So she steals aboard her father's ship just as he's about to set sail for his annual winter whale hunt, and suddenly finds herself in the midst of a grand adventure! The ship has its own sea cat, Barnacles, and a navigator named Haroyld, who show Oona how to follow the stars. But for all that, Oona's father is furious. Can she prove to him that she's worth his love and pride, even though she's not the bold and brave son he was promised? 

This follow-up to The Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker carries just as much heart and charm as Matilda Woods's first novel. The characters, story, and illustrations will dazzle readers. 

Praise for The Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker

★ "Woods has penned a gentle fable, one rich in hope that promotes the strength of kindness. Her magical realism nods to the like of Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez, perfectly tailoring the genre for a middle-grade audience. Anuska Allepuz's whimsical illustrations add to the magical feel. Sweet, earnest and not to be missed." --Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW

★ "Elegantly told from start to finish and enhanced by Allepuz's evocative images and decorations, debut author Woods has created a fairy tale that will linger with readers." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

★ "This uplifting book will enthrall readers, enveloping them in its gentle charm." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

The boy, the bird and the coffin maker. Written by Matilda Woods.

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by Scholastic in 2017

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Alberto lives alone in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker and widower, spending his quiet days creating the final resting places of Allora's people. 

Then one afternoon a magical bird flutters into his garden, and Alberto, lonely inside, welcomes it into his home. And when a kindhearted boy named Tito follows the bird into Alberto's kitchen, a door in the old man's heart cracks open. Tito is lonely too--but he's also scared and searching for a place to hide. Fleeing from danger, he just wants to feel safe for once in his life. Can the boy and the old man learn the power of friendship and escape the shadows of their pasts? 

With a tender bond that calls to mind The Girl Who Drank the Moon, charming characters reminiscent of The Penderwicks, and the whimsy of A Snicker of Magic, this is a novel to curl up with, an extraordinary work of magical realism that makes the world feel like a warmer and happier place. Complete with dazzling interior illustrations, a gem from start to finish. 

Praise for The Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker

"A beautifully written debut about recovering from grief and finding hope through an unlikely friendship. The writing itself is a gorgeous lyrical prose laced with magical realism, like a Gabriel García Márquez story for young readers." --BookTrust

★ "Woods has penned a gentle fable, one rich in hope that promotes the strength of kindness. Her magical realism nods to the like of Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez, perfectly tailoring the genre for a middle-grade audience. Anuska Allepuz's whimsical illustrations add to the magical feel. Sweet, earnest and not to be missed." --Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW 

★ "Elegantly told from start to finish and enhanced by Allepuz's evocative images and decorations, debut author Woods has created a fairy tale that will linger with readers." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW 

★ "This uplifting book will enthrallreaders, enveloping them in its gentle charm." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW 

★"Awash in magical realism, this is a gentle tale of two hearts, broken by a sometimes harsh world, who find solace, comfort, healing and safety in a new family. . . . A warm-hearted, beautifully told tale." --School Library Connection

★"A lyrical and melancholy tale [filled with] atmospheric writing." --School Library Journal

★"A quietly triumphant tale." --Kirkus Reviews

★"A gently compelling hybrid of intrigue and enchantment . . . filled with the redeeming magic of love and life." --VOYA

Bichos daqui, de lá e de além

Written by Caio Riter

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by Edelbra

Animales de aquí, allá y más allá. Animales procedentes de todos los rincones. Animales que vuelan, animales que nadan, animales de dos patas y  animales de un centenar. Incluso hay animales que no existen. Sólo tienes que abrir las páginas de este libro y divertirte con todos estos bichos: con los animales del arca de Noé y aquellos que no llegaron a tiempo de subirse.

THE GHOST OF THOMAS KEMPE. 

Written by Penelope Lively

Front cover illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Will be published in March by Egmont

The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and children alike. James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage - with grounds that are great for excavations, and trees that are perfect for climbing - and stuff is happening. Stuff that is normally the kind of thing he does. But it's not him who's writing strange things on shopping lists and fences. It's not him who smashes bottles and pours tea in the Vicar's lap. It's a ghost - honestly. Thomas Kempe the 17th century apothecary has returned and he wants James to be his apprentice. No one else believes in ghosts. It's up to James to get rid of him. Or he'll have no pocket money or pudding ever again. An iconic ghost story for children, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is adored by generations of readers.

Tormenta.

Written by Nick Garlic

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by Castillo (2016)

Flip tiene doce años y, hasta hace poco, vivía en Ámsterdam. Este es el punto de partida de Tormenta, la novela juvenil de Nick Garlick que ilustra Anuska Allepuz en Ediciones Castillo.

Tras la muerte de su padre y la ausencia de su madre, Flip debe mudarse a la isla Mossum con sus tíos y su prima. Aunque apenas los conoce, ahora ellos serán su nueva familia. Allí se hace amigo de la Niña Fantasma, una misteriosa y callada chica. Juntos salvan a un imponente caballo de una tormenta y así inicia un camino de transformación para ambos personajes.

Lila Sacher y la expedición al norte 

Written by Catalina González.

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by SM (2017)

Desde que Lila Sacher se quedó huérfana vive con su tío Argus, probablemente el más brillante y extravagante inventor que recorra a pie el mundo. Sus viajes les han llevado a lugares extraordinarios, pero Lila ya comienza a desear algo que su tío no parece capaz de ofrecerle, un verdadero hogar. 

Quizá el profesor Pedrúsculo Ivinovich, su único pariente vivo junto a tío Argus, pueda acogerla. Con esta esperanza emprenden el camino a San Petersburgo, pero una vez allí descubrirán que esa es tan solo la primera escala de un aventura que les llevará al otro extremo del mundo.

Lila Sacher y los Muelles del Horizonte 

Written by Catalina González

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by SM (2016)

Nuevo libro de la serie Lila Sacher, iniciada con Lila Sacher y la expedición al norte.

En esta ocasión Lila, en compañía de tío Argus, tratarán de disfrutar de unas Verdaderas Vacaciones en la legendaria Opalina, una ciudad costera famosa en todo el mundo por sus bellos atardeceres. Sin embargo, no tardarán en descubrir que ellos están hechos para las aventuras y que unas Verdaderas Vacaciones pueden llegar a complicarse mucho más de lo que nunca imaginaron.

Una divertida novela sobre la posibilidad de conciliar y aprender a convivir con nuestros seres más queridos. Un grandioso desorden (Castillo), escrita por Javier Peñalosa M. e ilustrada por Anuska Allepuz.

La vida de los hermanos Manrique, Felipe y Enrique, toma un giro inesperado cuando su mamá consigue un nuevo trabajo y debe dejarlos durante un tiempo con la abuela Yaya. Felipe está feliz porque puede ser
más desordenado de lo habitual, pues Yaya no lo reprende, mientras que Enrique se esfuerza por seguir siendo el niño de diez que siempre ha sido. La aventura comienza cuando Chucha, su tortuga, desaparece y los hermanos deben ir tras su pista.

¿Qué sabes de Federico?

ritten by Rosa Huertas

Illustrations: Anuska Allepuz

Published by EDELVIVES in March 2018

¿Qué sabes de Federico?

DE 8 A 10 AÑOS

¡Descubre con Clara a Federico!

Clara, una niña albina, hija de la cocinera de la Residencia de Estudiantes de Madrid, nunca ha ido a la escuela y no sabe leer ni escribir. Una noche conoce a quien va a convertirse en un famoso poeta, Federico García Lorca, uno de los estudiantes que viven allí. Su encuentro cambiará definitivamente el destino de Clara.

Una entretenida historia con la que disfrutar del placer de la lectura

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous writer, in this true story of her life. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

Hardcover: 32 pages

Age Range: 3 - 6 years

Publisher: Alba editorial (Sppain) and Frances Lincoln Children's Books (UK) (4 Oct. 2018)