: This book is the third in the Catnap StoriesTM Series of Books for children, which have been written to educate children about the world in which we live in a fun way. Where they don't even realise they are learning. This book subtly includes Spanish in the story. If you're unsure of how to pronounce the Spanish words or what they mean, there is a glossary at the back and pronunciation suggestions. Fun and learning for both adults and children. This time the story is set in springtime in the beautiful and historic city of Seville in Andalusia, Spain. Vince and Heidi are immediately immersed in the Spanish culture and language. They rescue a beautiful little kitten from a precarious situation, visit the Plaza de España, meet some wonderful new friends as well as experience many other delights in this amazing city.
: This time, we'll go to Spain to learn about the people, culture and tradition. Spain also has a lot of pleasant sights to see and food to eat.
: Let's go to España! This educational book will take you to see the wonderful places in Spain, meet their meet and even experience their culture.
: The culture, the beauty, the landmarks, the food - it is simply fascinating. In this book, we cover all of those magical elements about SPAIN in a digestible and engaging way!
: Sean, an imaginative second grader, wants to be the great soccer superstar Lionel Messi, and he’s working hard for his goal. He battles fears, bullies, homework and bedtimes in pursuit of his dream to become the best soccer player in the world. He travels to Barcelona, Spain, to watch a FC Barcelona soccer game and get an autograph from his hero, the celebrated forward Lionel Messi.
: Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Barcelona and tour Las Ramblas, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and other cultural sites. Along the way, local cuisine (such as tapas) and basic Spanish phases are introduced to the reader. The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a picture book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry and their family, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities.
Barcelona City Trails (Lonely Planet Kids): In City Trails: Barcelona, join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world’s great cities. You’ll discover human pyramids, dancing eggs, a witch school, and lots more!
Molly and the Magic Suitcase: Molly Goes to Barcelona: Molly and her brother Michael are curious about the world. Inspired by food, family, and friends, they trek to faraway places using a magic suitcase. Michael and Molly visit Barcelona and learn about the city's culture in their second adventure. They find a new friend in Francesca and learn about Gaudi's amazing architecture, try fun new food, see the wonders on Las Ramblas, and much more. Share their experiences in this unique story.
Teddy Bears go to Barcelona: Once upon a time three adorable teddy bears decided to do something that teddy bears don't normally do: they decided to go traveling. Visit Barcelona with Gaby, Gustav and Twister. Find new friends and solve the mystery of this amazing city.
Mission Barcelona: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure (Travel Guide For Kids): Mission Barcelona takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Barcelona, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.
Children's Books about Famous Spanish People
Katie and the Spanish Princess: Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! Katie needs ideas for a costume, and when she sees a beautiful princess dress in a painting it seems the very thing. But she soon discovers that fancy clothes and adventures don't always mix . . . This art adventure features five famous Spanish paintings: Portrait of the Infanta Margarita and Philip IV of Spain by Velazquez, Manuel Osorio Manrique from Zuniga and The Parasol by Goya, and A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill by Murillo.
Isabella of Castile (The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses): In a twist on the classic fairy tale, a princess in fifteenth century Spain refused to wait to be rescued by a prince but instead chose one for herself. Even then, she would not marry him until they’d reached an agreement that was revolutionary for her time—their marriage would be an equal partnership captured in the motto: To stand as high, as high to stand, Isabella and Ferdinand. This book tells the real and remarkable story of the princess, Isabella of Castile. The partnership that she made with her prince was a happy and successful one. Without her, both Spain and America would not exist as we know them. Richly illustrated and narrated with humor, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses brings to life the stories of real and remarkable princesses who managed to do what few thought possible.
Rafa Nadal: What really matters is being happy along the way, not waiting until you reach the finish line: Winner at the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. From the beginning, honesty and true values have always guided the great tennis player Rafa Nadal through success. Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved tennis and soccer, just like so many other children in every corner of the world. He was four years old and he spent the whole day kicking a ball around and glued to a tennis racket”. Rafa Nadal developed an innate talent for tennis as a child, and he always had a beacon of light that reminded him of what is truly important: respect, commitment, family, truth, responsibility.
Gaudi (Big Names for Small People): This book unearths the most intriguing details surrounding the life of one of the greatest influencers in our culture: Antoni Gaudi. From parks that are guarded by a dragon, to roofs protected by knights and helms, to a cathedral which resembles a mystical fairy forest, this book collects explanations and stories that teach kids the wonders and marvels behind one of the greatest Spanish architects in the world.
Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built: A joyful celebration of the nature-inspired work of architect Antoni Gaudí Carmen Batlló and Dragon, her imaginary salamander friend, love exploring the woods behind their home. But when Carmen’s family announces a move to the city, Carmen is miserable. Not only will she lose her connection to nature, she will also lose Dragon. After all, the city is no place for salamanders. As she watches her family’s new house take shape under famous architect Antoni Gaudí, Carmen discovers Gaudí also has a passion for the natural world. Walls curve and rise like a cave, mosaic flooring sparkles like lilies on a pond, and a fireplace shaped like a mushroom keeps the house warm. Best of all, there’s even a place for Dragon! Inspired by the real Batlló family and the house Gaudí designed for them, this picture book encourages readers to find inspiration in their surroundings and keep their hearts open to change. Stunning watercolor illustrations bring Gaudí’s inventive designs to life. An author’s note provides more information about the real story behind the house and Gaudí’s lifelong passion for nature.
A Stroll with Mr Gaudi: Mr Gaudí lives in a most peculiar place, the Güell Park , which he has designed in Barcelona for the Count of Güell. Every day when he goes to work he checks the progress on the works he's been commissioned to do: the Pedrera, the Sagrada Familia, the Batlló House... You'd never guess by his unkempt appearance but Antoni Gaudí is one of the most reknown architects of his day, even though oftentimes people think that his buildings are quite bizarre...
A Dragon on the Roof: A Children's Book Inspired by Antoni Gaudí: A brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers see the world through Gaudí's eyes. Set in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí's most renowned buildings, this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect's work, inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way. While her nanny is sleeping, young Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof, where a dragon is perched. Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon--but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix's playful story and Fred Sochard's boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Gaudí's exuberant vision. As readers make their way through Paloma's home, they are introduced to its fabulous elements--columns shaped like elephant legs; marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon. The end of the book includes a brief history of Gaudí's career and provides helpful background to Paloma's story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.
Little Story of Gaudí (Petites Històries): This little story explains in an entertaining as well as thorough way the life and artistic career of the architect Antoni Gaudí.
Gaudi - Architect of Imagination: Colorful mosaics, playful flowing forms, imaginative facades—Barcelona shines with the buildings of Antoni Gaudí. How did the son of a Catalan blacksmith become a world-famous architect? The first years of Gaudí's life were challenging. Because of an illness, young Gaudí couldn’t attend school and was often alone. Many of his days were spent out in nature, which he would later call his great teacher. Even during his training as an architect in Barcelona, his teachers were puzzled, wondering: is he a “genius or a fool?” Many considered his unusual ideas eccentric, sometimes even crazy. But Gaudí was simply ahead of his time. His buildings are now a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site. With an insightful eye into the world of an inspired genius, award-winning author Susan B. Katz tells of Gaudí's life and work. Linda Schwalbe's dazzling and powerful illustrations reflect the inventive, daring, and flamboyant style of Gaudí's work.
Building on Nature: The Life of Antoni Gaudi: In a small village in Spain lives a boy named Antoni Gaudí. His home is in Catalonia, a place of jagged mountain peaks and silvery olive trees, splashed by the sparkling sea. The wild beauty of this landscape makes a deep impression. He thinks of it as the Great Book of Nature, and he will read from it all of his life. Gaudí becomes an architect, learning the rules of form and structure that buildings are supposed to follow. But the shapes and colors of the natural world still inspire him, and he works them into his buildings. Leaves climb up walls. Pillars are giant animal feet. A long bench snakes around a playground. Antoni Gaudí turned nature into art, and in the process he revolutionized the world of architecture.
Pablo Picasso (Little People, BIG DREAMS): Little Pablo grew up in an artistic household and after drawing his first painting at nine years old. His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son's talent, teaching him to use oil paints. He moved first to Barcelona and then to France, where he achieved significant success, and went on to becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His artistic style inspired many movements in art, music and literature, which we still see today.
The Three Musicians: A Children's Book Inspired by Pablo Picasso: Beautifully illustrated in the style of Pablo Picasso, this tale of music’s ability to soothe a savage beast introduces children to aspects of the great artist’s work. The kingdom of Mirador is terrified of a monstrous, fire-spewing beast that lurks just outside the village walls. No one has actually seen the creature except for the king, whose constant reminder of impending danger turns the village gloomy and joyless. One spring day a troupe of musicians and their dog enters the gates. Suddenly there is fun and romance, song and dance. The people are no longer afraid—until the loathsome beast does, in fact, appear. What happens next will delight children and adults alike as the magic of art and music transforms screams of terror into peals of laughter. Drawing on details of Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece Three Musicians, artist Vanessa Hié uses brightly hued watercolors, bold lines, and graphic images to familiarize children with Picasso’s style. The book closes with a reproduction of Picasso’s original painting and an engaging lesson on the artist’s use of images and symbols, his fascination with theater and music, and his passionate pleas for peace in the wake of world war.
Pablo Picasso (Genius Series): Meet Pablo Picasso and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography—narrated by the artist himself. Pablo Picasso redefined twentieth-century art, moving from realistic portrayals and experiments in color to primitivism and cubism, in which he deconstructed the subjects he painted. This engaging first-person biography explores the unique career of this master, who began learning to draw and paint at just seven years old. It delves into Picasso’s training, including at the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona; his various stylistic periods, from naturalism to surrealism; his experience living in Paris under German occupation during World War II; his many marriages; and his profound influence on later artists.
Just Behave, Pablo Picasso!: Pablo Picasso may have been one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, but that doesn't mean he painted what people wanted him to paint! In fact, some people hated his paintings, and called them "ugly!" and "terrible!" -- something many kids can relate to. But Picasso didn't listen to all those people, and kept on working the way he wanted to work, until he created something so new, so different... that people didn't know what to say! For every young artist who's drawn something other kids think is "ugly," this story of rebellion and creativity is sure to inspire.
Who Was Pablo Picasso?: Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley's engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.
Pablo Picasso (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists): Meet Artist Pablo Picasso! Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Pablo Picasso.
The Story of Pablo Picasso: A Biography Book for New Readers: Discover the life of Pablo Picasso—a story about endless imagination and creativity for kids ages 6 to 9 Pablo Picasso was a famous artist who loved to break the rules and try out new ideas. Before he transformed what people thought about art, he was a young boy who loved to draw and observe the world around him. He mastered classical art styles and then invented new ways of expressing his creativity. This book explores how Picasso went from being a talented boy growing up in Spain to a respected artist who changed the world.
Just Being Dalí: The Story of Artist Salvador Dalí: This kid-friendly picture book biography celebrates the irrepressible individuality of Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Salvador Dalí just couldn't help being himself. When he was little, he wasn't like the other children; he was a daydreamer who liked to play pretend. When he grew up, he became an artist, but he didn't want to make art that looked like everyone else's. He became the most famous painter of his time after he made a picture of melting clocks. He liked to do wild, attention-grabbing things: He drove a fancy car stuffed with 1,000 pounds of cauliflower. He gave a speech inside a deep-sea diving suit. And he took his pet ocelot Babou to lunch at snooty restaurants. He designed lollipop wrappers in exchange for free candy, a lobster phone that really worked, and a hat made out of a shoe! Here's the true story of the one and only Salvador Dalí, an artist who never stopped being himself.
Salvador Dali (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists): Meet Artist Salvador Dali! Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Dali's actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of Leonardo DaVinci's life and style.
Who Was Salvador Dalí?: Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Beyond painting, Dalí pursued the arts in many other mediums including sculpture, film, fashion, photography, architecture, and more. He was friends with many of his famous contemporaries, including Picasso, Bunuel, Miro, and Duchamp. Learn about the sometimes-shy man with the instantly recognizable upturned mustache in this book for young readers that details the life of one of modern art's most celebrated figures.
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