{"product_id":"no-es-un-monstruo-spanish-edition-isbn-9781623544836","title":"No es un monstruo (Spanish Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003e¡AHORA ES ESPAÑOL! Con un concepto de color ingenioso, este poético libro ilustrado muestra el ciclo de vida del amado anfibio, el ajolote, en su hábitat natural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOW IN SPANISH! With a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian—the axolotl—in its natural habitat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUn ajolote pudiera parecerlo, pero definitivamente \u003ci\u003eNo es un monstruo\u003c\/i\u003e. Esta curiosa criatura, popularizada por \u003ci\u003eMinecraft\u003c\/i\u003e, es en realidad una salamandra que nunca perderá sus branquias o aletas. \u003ci\u003eNo es un monstruo\u003c\/i\u003e explora las características del ajolote, el origen mítico de los aztecas sobre la especie y el modo en que la contaminación afecta su hábitat natural: los canales de Xochimilco en la Ciudad de México.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivertido y cautivador, este libro juguetón e informativo presenta a sus lectores curiosos un personaje fantástico que... ¡NO es un monstruo!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly \u003ci\u003eNot a Monster\u003c\/i\u003e. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. \u003ci\u003eNot a Monster\u003c\/i\u003e explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFun and engaging, this playful and informative read-aloud introduces curious readers on one cool character who is NOT a monster!On a journey down a canal, two young conservationists explore the life cycle of an aquaticcreature that is “not a monster.” This Spanish translation of the original 2023 title delivers alesson about a beaming salamander called the axolotl. Native to Xochimilco, Mexico City, theaxolotl hatches out of its egg, sprouts fins and gills, and, when it is fully developed, finds a mate.The two protagonists make it their mission to clean up the polluted river and protect the naturalhabitat of these animals to prevent their extinction. In the author’s note, Martínez providescultural context for the axolotl's symbolism and connection to the Aztec god Xolotl. Illustrationsby González are done in traditional media and Photoshop with soft hues that emphasize thegentleness of this critter. In the text itself, color words, such as “azul” or “anaranjado,” are printedin their appropriate hues to aid young readers who are in the stages of deciphering their colors. A captivating read-aloud for early childhood storytimes with an emphasis on environmentalism.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Spanish-language edition of Not a Monster portrays the life cycle of the axolotl or “el monstruo del agua.” Through simple and poetic text, readers meet this distinct amphibian, an endangered species that inhabits the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City. A palette of pastel colors accompanies this informational text, showcasing the variety of fauna and flora that this unique creature encounters throughout its life. Two children rowing through the canals are incorporated into the narrative and present briefly the Aztec history and myth of this animal as well as humanity’s role in taking care, preserving, and advocating for the axolotl's existence and future in its natural habitat. Color concepts are integrated throughout the story, which enhances and provides an interactive and playful approach to this nonfiction picture book. An author’s note and photographs of Martínez's own axolotl pets are included in the back matter. VERDICT An ideal Spanish-language, informational picture book for young children.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudia Guadalupe Martínez\u003c\/b\u003e aprendió que las letras forman palabras leyendo los subtítulos de las películas del viejo oeste con su padre. Su primera novela, \u003ci\u003eThe Smell of Old Lady Perfume\u003c\/i\u003e, recibió el premio Paterson de Literatura Juvenil en el 2009, el premio del Instituto de Letras de Texas al mejor libro juvenil en el 2008 y un elogio del Premio de las Américas en el 2009. \u003ci\u003ePig Park\u003c\/i\u003e ganó el premio del Instituto de Letras de Texas al mejor libro juvenil en el 2015 y el premio NACCS Tejas Foco de Narrativa Juvenil en el 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudia Guadalupe Martínez\u003c\/b\u003e learned that letters form words from reading subtitles of old westerns with her father. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Smell of Old Lady Perfume\u003c\/i\u003e, received the 2009 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, the 2008 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book Award, and a 2009 Americas Award Commendation. \u003ci\u003ePig Park\u003c\/i\u003e won the 2015 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book and the 2015 NACCS Tejas Foco Young Adult Fiction Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura González\u003c\/b\u003e tiene un título en diseño gráfico de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León en México, donde también estudió ilustración. Ella es miembro de la Asociación Mexicana de Ilustradores (AMDI) y ha ilustrado varios libros para niños. www.laugonzalez.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura González\u003c\/b\u003e has a degree in graphic design from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico, where she also studied illustration. She is  a member of the Mexican Association of Illustrators (AMDI) and has illustrated several books for children. www.laugonzalez.com","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302737629413,"sku":"NP9781623544836","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623544836.jpg?v=1767733790","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/no-es-un-monstruo-spanish-edition-isbn-9781623544836","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}