Peter Carnavas
1) A quiet girl
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Mary, a young girl with a meditative disposition, finds her quiet curiosity at odds with her boisterous family. Eventually, Mary is so still that she seems to fade from her family's sight. When calling loudly for her gets no result, the family tries quiet waiting instead and find both Mary and the simple beauty in slowing down to listen to the world."--
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are taken away, and Angus and Lucy discover they need books more than they ever imagined. A warm and moving celebration of books and the way in which they bring us all together.
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A group of young explorers set out across the wild country of their own backyard. Facing excitement and dangers, they attempt to deliver a gift to the other side. The journey would be punishing. It would test the resolve of the brave young explorers. Most of all, it would provide us all with a pair of unlikely heroes to admire and remember for many years to come."--
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Peter Carnavas' Little Treasures aim to uplift and inspire children and parents through exploring love, the environment, family and the importance of self worth. In Jessica's Box, Peter addresses acceptance and the value of positive self worth. To make friends, Jessica brings a different present to school in her cardboard box.
5) The elephant
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A young girl named Olive imagines her father's depression as an elephant that follows him everywhere he goes. Determined to rid her home of the oppressive elephant, Olive gets help from her grandfather and her best friend with an expression of love that helps set her father on the path to recovery."--
Author
Publisher
Fineo Editorial
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Español
Description
Angus y Lucy amaban los libros. Tienen cientos de libros. Un día, sus padres se los llevaron todos y Angus y Lucy descubrieron que los necesitaban más de lo que creían. Ésta es una cálida y conmovedora celebración de los libros que nos enseñan cómo la lectura une a la familia.
Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are taken away, and Angus and Lucy discover they need books more than they ever imagined....
Author
Publisher
Fineo Editorial
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Español
Description
La historia de Christopher y su mamá. Este cuento ayuda a los niños a afrontar la ausencia de un padre, una situación muy difícil y complicada. Es interesante saber las razones por las que ciertas cosas son pequeñas para los adultos y pueden ser las más importantes para los niños. Este cuento ayudará a hablar con los niños del abandono o el divorcio; es una excelente herramienta para reflexionar con ellos sus sentimientos porque, muchas veces,...
11) El elefante
Author
Publisher
Nørdica Infantil
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
El padre de Olivia sufre una tristeza tan grande que ella imagina que un enorme elefante lo sigue por todas partes. Cada día, Olivia ve el elefante y, cada día, desea que se vaya. Con la ayuda de su abuelo y de su mejor amigo, Arthur, Olivia se propone librarse del elefante para siempre. Pero ¿será capaz Olivia de mover algo tan enorme?--