Books

Award Winning children’s book publisher, Cuento de Luz has announced plans for two new titles, Juanita and For You — the first title being in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The two new works are released in both English and Spanish — a specialty of the picture book publisher that is known for its common themes of imagination, love, and family in addition to inspiring young kids with its vibrant illustrations and creative storytelling. Following Cuento de Luz’s commitment to sustainability and social commitment, both books are printed on Cuento de Luz’s signature stone paper.

Juanita is an enchanting tale of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl, who finds magic and comfort within the stars. Inspired by a true story, author Lola Walder takes readers on a journey through the protagonist’s imagination — along with traditions, cultures and people of the beautiful country of Guatemala.st

For You

A Poetic Tribute to Loving Parents For You is a poetic tribute to parents that follows the journey of one family through the ups and downs of life. While many children’s books focus on appreciation for parents toward their kids, the author, Paula Merlán takes a different approach, and highlights the children’s gratefulness toward their loving parents.

Available at: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Cuento+de+Luz%22 ?Ntk=Publisher&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall https://www.indiebound.org/book/9788418302091 https://www.amazon.com/dp/8418302097/ Juanita

A Magical Tale of Wishing on a Star

Available at: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9788418302053 https://www.amazon.com/dp/8418302054/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Cuento+de+Luz%22 ?Ntk=Publisher&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

In 1843 Charles Dickens read a parliamentary report on the hideous working conditions for children. He intended to write a scathing response, but he had a better idea: to write a story – A Christmas Carol – that would change society for the better. It’s time. For a new story. A story to change our upside-down society for the better. A story to beguile parents and children to put down their cell phones, turn off their screens and open a book. Together. Families are yearning for their Light . . . for a beautiful, positive story that unfurls giggle-snickens of laughter, generates dialogue for a better world, models love-adore lessons of the heart, teaches life skills, and brings b’jeekers of joy and surprise to children and families. A story that begs to be read to the last page – the last word. Jesse O’Neil is an orphan boy of comic charm and soul-igniting wonder. He is raised in 1950s New York City, by his entertaining young uncle, Conor, who is studying to be an actor, and his love-adore grandmother, Dearie, who owns her own theater. Therein, a rollicking production of A Christmas Carol takes root, with powerful Light lessons of courage, grace and laughter, of joyfulness, good cheer and appreciation for those you love most. Amid all this, at age six, Jesse discovers that he has a ’disappeared’ grandmother, and he springs into his very own quest to find her. But first, he must puzzle out the web of riddles his mysterious mother has left behind. And brillish Jesse eats puzzles for breakfast! Jesse’s world reaches across generations and cultures, swirling with music, classic literature, gypsy storytelling and most exceptionally, theater. As the ‘Spirit of Christmas Past’, Jesse shines his magic – his Light – touching all those around him, most especially, himself. We all want our magic back. We want to share it with our children and grandchildren. Here it is. Waiting for you in a new timeless Christmas story, proving over and over that Christmas is actually not a time, nor a season, but a state of mind that can celebrate our everyday magic all year long. Becoming Jesse is the star atop the tree, igniting the gentle, unlimited power of families reading aloud together. (The novel includes a Dictionary of Jesse’s playful, made-up words.) All Ages $13.50 Website: https://psmccandless.com/ Available online and at Amazon.com (ASIN:B07GW4SJCP), Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-jesse patsiemccandless/ 1129809262?ean=9781732506602 Books-a-Million – https://www.booksamillion.com/search?-id=7425605007936&query= Becoming+Jesse:+Celebrating+the+Everyday+Magic+of+Childhood&filter= Indie Bound – https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781732506602