Carlota no dice ni pío

by José Carlos Andrés, Emilio Urberuaga (Illustrator)

Overview

Little Carlota is timid and afraid to speak. One day, by accident, she is locked inside the pantry, alone with only tomato cans and marmalade jars around her. Using her voice will be the only way to help her get out of there.

Carlota no habla. Todo el mundo la entiende tan solo con sus gestos y miradas. Hasta que un día, persiguiendo a su amigo Tom el ratón, entra en la despensa y la puerta se cierra de golpe. La niña se queda encerrada.
¿Qué hará Carlota? Parece que la forma de salir de allí tiene que ver simplemente con el uso de su voz.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788418599279
Publisher:	NubeOcho
Publication date:	06/21/2022
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.75(w) x 11.50(h) x (d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

José Carlos Andrés started writing theatre for children. And stories, loads of stories. He is fascinated by writing, because it allows him to create new worlds full of laughter and emotions.He has published theatre plays for children and families, a theatre guide, storytelling, theatre art and clowning for all ages, and of course, stories for picture books.

Emilio Urberuaga is one of the most international Spanish artists. He has been awarded with the National Award of Illustration from Spain, CCEI Award of Illustration and Selected by the White Ravens Awards. He has a very personal style that has brought to life an endless amount of endearing characters, such as Carlota for Carlota Wouldn't Say Boo or Gilda for Giant Sheep.

Editorial Reviews

"A lovely addition to Spanish picture book collection that provides a good introduction to conversations about speacking up". – School Library Journal


Carlota could be shy or could also be interpreted as struggling with selective mutism. Either way, this could be a powerful story for those looking to (literally) find their voices. The book, with its breaking of the 4th wall, would be fun as a read aloud and its themes could inspire discussion and text-to-real-life connections. – Youth Services Book Review


Selected as Especially Notable New Title for Spring 2016 – Booklist

 A thought-provoking exploration of fear, shyness, and the power of communication and connection. – Booklist

 A tale gently told of finding our inner strengths....The whimsical, tongue-in-cheek narration asks readers questions . . . and adds little asides . . . making readers feel the story is being told just to them. – Kirkus Reviews

"What if a child doesn’t need to talk? A funny story about shyness and how to overcome it….All of [NubeOcho’s] books promote respectful attitude towards all types of diversity. They are also a playful medium that makes it easier to engage in first experiences and feelings that the little ones may not easily understand. I like that that books offer underliying themes or teachable ideas, especially for little kids that sometimes have a hard time expressing themselves and their feelings." – The Review Wire

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

K-Gr 2—Carlota is able to communicate with everyone through gestures and looks, and they understand her perfectly. She doesn't talk---not at school, not with her parents, not even with her mouse Tom. While chasing after Tom, Carlota walks into the pantry, and the door shuts behind her, locking her in. Try as she might, her gestures and looks are not enough to call for help, and Carlota finds she will have to do something she never thought she would need to: talk. Softly at first, then more loudly, the little girl calls for help, and her parents and Tom soon come. Carlota tells them of her experience, and from then on uses her voice---which is revealed to be incredibly beautiful. The jewel-tone, sketchlike illustrations are reminiscent of Quentin Blake's art, and are in themselves as emotive as Carlotta's facial expressions. When she is stuck in the pantry, a humorous scene takes place involving Tom and the family cat. The story is told by an unknown comical narrator, whose parenthetical commentary adds another layer of humor to this unique story. VERDICT A lovely addition to Spanish picture book collections that provides a good introduction to conversations about speaking up.—Selenia Paz

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