Foreign Rights Spring 2023 - Editorial el Pirata

FOREIGN RIGHTS
SPRING 2023

TWO ESSENTIAL LEARNING TOPICS
IN A SINGLE BOOK
Children can learn the shape of numbers and are
introduced to ten different emotions. There is also a
gesture or idea linked to each emotion, which helps
children to internalize and express them.
NUMBERS AND EMOTIONS
Author: Sandra Alonso
Illustrator: Alicia Teba
Format: Board Book
Size: 18 x 18 cm
Pages: 22
Age level: 1+
Publication date:
May 2019
Grant available
The book features numbers from one through ten, printed
in low-relief, so children can use their fingers to follow the
numbers’ shape.
SELLING POINTS
• Ideal to learn numbers as children can follow their shape
with their fingers very easily.
• Interactive and short book ideal for toddlers’ attention span.
• Vibrant and simple illustrations.
• With rounded corners to ensure better safety.
• The author is an experienced children’s teacher with over
32.5k followers on IG.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Booktrailer.
Star review
“I’ve really loved all the
possibilities it brings. The
fact that the numbers come
in low relief is a fantastic
idea because children trace it
with their fingers, they repeat
the gestures, and they learn
about emotions.”
– Sara (reader)
By the same author:
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Sandra Alonso is a vocational teacher who was amazed by the magic of stories. In 2015,
she created “Mis cuentos infantiles” on social media, a platform she uses to show
books from all over the world to anybody interested in children’s literature. At the end
of 2018, she jumped on the opportunity to become an author. Her books have been
translated into English, Euskera, and Catalan.
Alicia Teba is a children’s books author and illustrator. She has carried out illustration
projects for picture books, comic books, design, and even conceptual art and
storyboards. She has worked for publishing houses both in Spain and abroad.
2 Board Books

A STORY ABOUT BULLYING
AND DIVERSITY
No one is perfect and we must accept others as they are.
Lula is a little turtle that has just started in a new school.
But she is surprised to find that her new classmates make
fun of her because she is very slow. The teacher notices
and, through a game, makes them see that they all have
strengths and weaknesses.
So Different, So Equal shows that nobody is perfect and
that we have to respect each other because, deep down,
we are all as different as we are the same.
SELLING POINTS
• The ideal anti-bullying book.
• Friendly and colorful illustrations.
• The main characters are common animals that toddlers can
recognize easily.
• With rounded corners to ensure better safety.
• The animals’ names end up spelling out the word RESPECT.
SO DIFFERENT,
SO EQUAL
Author & Illustrator:
Javi Costales
Format: Board Book
Size: 18 x 18 cm
Pages: 22
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
October 2017
Grant available
Star review
“A must-have book in every
classroom, home, leisure
area, educational facility,
etc. Straight to my forever
essential bookcase.”
– Creaduca (blog)
Javi Costales holds a Degree in Illustration and Animation and, for six years, he taught
Art to children in primary education. In 2014, he self-published his first comic book, My
name is Torcuato. So Different, So Equal is his first children’s book in which he is both
the author of the story and the illustrations.
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
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WILL SEVEN ELEPHANTS HELP INVENT
THE SUBMARINE?
Great and hilarious illustrations by Subi depict how seven
elephants allegedly helped Narcís Monturiol come up with
this great invention.
It includes a foldable spread.
SELLING POINTS
• Laugh-out-loud story that teaches basic physics.
• Sweet, hilarious, and colorful illustrations.
• With a foldable spread that shows the most ridiculously
funny scene in the book.
• Celebrated Catalan author and illustrator pair with
150+ published children’s books both in Spain and abroad.
THE SUBMARINE THAT
DIDN’T WANT TO SINK
Author: Anna Obiols
Illustrator: Joan
Subirana “Subi”
Format: Hard Cover
with a foldable spread
Size: 25 x 22 cm
(landscape)
Pages: 32
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
September 2019
Grant available
By the same illustrator:
Anna Obiols holds a Degree in Art History. She studied in Bologna (Italy) for one year,
where she met Joan Subirana. Together, they have won multiple children’s literature
awards, such as Apel·les Mestres (2008), Parcir Awards (2004), or Lactància i criança
(2008 and 2012). They have published more than 150 titles, many of which have been
translated into Hebrew, Dutch, English, Chinese, Korean, or French, among others.
Joan Subirana “Subi” has studied Drawing, Comic, Graphic Design and Art. In 2000,
he won the Tombatossals Picture Book Award and, since then, he has worked as a
children’s literature illustrator. He has published more than 150 titles, many of which
have been translated into Hebrew, Dutch, English, Chinese, Korean, or French, among
others. Together with Anna Obiols, they have won multiple children’s literature awards,
such as Apel·les Mestres (2008), Parcir Awards (2004), or Lactància i criança (2008 and
2012).
Star review
“I love books that teach us
a variety of new things, and
explaining how a submarine
works is a very interesting
topic that will, without a
doubt, catch the attention of
the little ones.”
– Aprender con ellos (teacher
and blogger)
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
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NEW!
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT ALL
THE WAYS YOU CAN FART?
Flora loved to fart with her butt in the air, or lifting one
leg up... Her favorite farts were the ones that popped up
at bath time. Yuck! Disgusting! Those have an unbearable
smell!
A hilarious story that is impossible not to laugh at, which
also includes a search-and-find game. In this story, we
learn that everybody farts, but that it is best to do it when
nobody is around.
WAS THAT A FART?
Author: Sandra Alonso
Illustrator: Cristina
Losantos
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 19,6 x 26 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 36
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
September 2022
Grant available
SELLING POINTS
• With a seek-and-find game that guarantees rereading the
story multiple times.
• A memorable story with a relatable main character.
• Colorful and hilarious illustrations to explain a phisiological
event.
• The humor helps to explain natural and good behavior.
• Renowned illustrator that has worked on many nationallyacclaimed
projects.
Star review
“The topic of farts will always
be a success for sure. I don’t
know what makes them like
it so much. A hilarious and
very real story that shows
something everybody does,
without exception. And, at
the same time, it also deals
with school bullying very
elegantly.”
– Aprender con ellos (teacher
and blogger)
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
By the same author:
Sandra Alonso is a vocational teacher who was amazed by the magic of stories. In 2015,
she created “Mis cuentos infantiles” on social media, a platform she uses to show
books from all over the world to everybody else interested in children’s literature. At
the end of 2018, she jumped on the opportunity to become an author. Her books have
been translated into English, Euskera, and Catalan.
Cristina Losantos holds a Degree in Fine Arts. She taught Art for four years and, after
that, she worked as an illustrator for the most important publishing houses in the
country. In 2007 she received the Graphic Sports Humor Award (Spain) and in 1998 she
won second place in the National Illustration Awards (Spain).
6 Picture Books

A METAPHORICAL ODE TO PEACE
The General got a pair of custom-fitted boots made of
rhinoceros skin to go to war. But the boots have a mind
of their own and they decide to flee against the General’s
wishes.
The General’s Boots teaches a very important and powerful
peace message: it is never too late to do what you think is
correct.
SELLING POINTS
• Tender and delicate illustrations
• A simple story to start talking about the importance of peace
with the little ones.
• A story to celebrate life.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Booktrailer.
A STORY FOR PEACE:
THE GENERAL’S BOOTS
Author: Elisa Ramon
Illustrator: Francesc
Rovira
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 40
Age level: 4+
Publication date:
February 2021
Grant available
Elisa Ramon has published more than 30 children’s books, as well as a few middle-grade
and young adult novels. She has been published in multiple Spanish publishing houses,
such as Edebé, Cruïlla, Edelvives, or Kalandraka. Her titles have been translated into
Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Chinese, Danish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, among
other languages. She has collaborated with multiple associations and fundations that
help children.
Francesc Rovira has published more than 400 books which have been translated into
multiple languages. He illustrates all kinds of publications and he also frequently
participates in art exhibitions. He has received many awards, such as the Sant Joan
de Déu Illustration Award (2003), the CCEI Award for the best illustrated picture book
(2003 and 2004), or the Apel·les Mestres-Destino Award (2012). Moreover, he has also
been included in CCEI’s honor list for Literature and Illustration and was selected to
participate in the Bratislava Book Fair in 2014.
Star review
“An absolute must-have
children’s book. Highly
recommended to teach moral
values!”
– Creaduca (blog)
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
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TENDER READ-ALOUD STORIES
TO SHARE!
Max is a lucky kid: his mother is a book author and his
father an illustrator. One day, he invents his own story. It
becomes magic as each time someone reads it, the story
changes.
DEAR MAXI
Author: Mar Pavón
Illustrator: Gemma
Zaragüeta
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 29,7 x 21 cm
(landscape)
Pages: 40
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
October 2017
Grant available
Dear Maxi is a magical book full of originality and
tenderness. It illustrates one of the most personal and
exciting moments in all parents’ lives: sharing stories with
their little ones.
SELLING POINTS
• It teaches that one single story can be read from many
perspectives.
• Ideal to stimulate the little ones’ imagination and creativity.
• Sweet and relaxing illustrations.
• It shows how books can connect parents with their children.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Booktrailer.
Star review
“Without a doubt, we are in
front of an essential book,
one of those that cannot lack
in any reader’s collection, no
matter their age. This story
is emotive, magic, brilliant,
special... Don’t miss out on
the opportunity to fly among
its pages; they’ll leave you
absolutely marveled. A 10/10
book!”
– Mis cuentos infantiles
(teacher and blogger)
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
By the same author and illustrator:
Mar Pavón has published more than 50 children’s books. Her work has been translated
into more than ten languages, such as English, German, French, Chinese, Korean,
Italian, and Portuguese, among others. She has received numerous prestigious awards,
like the International Latino Book Awards (2013) or the Moonbeam Children’s Book
Awards (2013 and 2014), and she has been included in The White Ravens list. Moreover,
some of her books are included in educational reading plans in multiple schools both
in Spain and abroad.
Gemma Zaragüeta holds a Degree in Illustration. Since then, she has illustrated,
painted, and designed projects for multiple magazines, companies, and publishing
houses.
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THE SWEETEST STORY TO READ
BEFORE BED
Tano is having a sleepover at his grandparent’s house for
the first time, so the family showers him with hugs and
kisses so he can have a good time.
That’s All I Needed! is the perfect picture book to read
before going to bed. The whole room will become full of
hugs, kisses, and love!
SELLING POINTS
• It teaches the importance of parental love.
• Ideal to prepare the little ones for the first time away from
their parents.
• Clear and simple illustrations with great sensitivity, perfect
to read to young children.
• It will awaken everybody’s most sensitive side.
THAT’S ALL I NEEDED!
Author: Mar Pavón
Illustrator: Gemma
Zaragüeta
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 21 x 21 cm
Pages: 40
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
November 2018
Grant available
By the same author and illustrator:
Mar Pavón has published more than 50 children’s books. Her work has been translated
into more than ten languages, such as English, German, French, Chinese, Korean,
Italian, and Portuguese, among others. She has received numerous prestigious awards,
like the International Latino Book Awards (2013) or the Moonbeam Children’s Book
Awards (2013 and 2014), and she has been included in The White Ravens list. Moreover,
some of her books are included in educational reading plans in multiple schools both
in Spain and abroad.
Gemma Zaragüeta holds a Degree in Illustration. Since then, she has illustrated,
painted, and designed projects for multiple magazines, companies, and publishing
houses.
Star review
“This story deals with the
great lack of work and family
life balance, the fact that
adults don’t value nonmaterial
things, and how
innocent-minded children are
able to put their parents’ love
above all.”
– Aprender con ellos (teacher
and blogger)
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
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RHYMING FAIRY TALES SERIES
The perfect way to read
the classic fairy tales aloud!
The classic tales come to life again in this
collection. With full-color illustrations and
rhymed text, children will learn all the valuable
lessons that these classic stories teach.
SELLING POINTS
• Fairy tales that will always be timeless.
• Each story deals with a moral value.
• Rhymed text that allows for a great read-aloud
experience.
• Perfect for parents to share with children.
• The rhymed words are highlighted for an easier
storytelling session.
MARKETING MATERIALS
• The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats’ postcard.
Star review
“It is a beautiful book that brings the protagonists into our
times, giving them a more relatable feel. The magnificent
illustrations make reading more enjoyable and those who
have not yet been introduced to the world of letters can
enjoy them while their parents read to them.”
– Los conejos literarios (blog)
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Author: Bernat Cussó
Illustrator: Meritxell Garcia
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 28
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
August 2017
Grant available
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
By the same author:
Bernat Cussó is the Editor-in-Chief at
Editorial el Pirata. He has written many
books to help children learn to read.
Meritxell Garcia holds a Degree in
Graphic Design and another one in Art
Direction. She has worked in Barcelona
and in London, where she also studied
some courses related to Fine Arts
in Central Saint Martins. Creating
illustrations is her passion since she
was very young, and has worked on
very diverse projects, from children’s
illustrations to fashion design, character
design, and even comic books.
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PETER AND THE WOLF
GOLDILOCKS AND
THE THREE BEARS
THE WOLF AND THE
SEVEN LITTLE GOATS
Author: Bernat Cussó
Illustrator: Meritxell Garcia
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 28
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
August 2017
Grant available
Author: Jöse Sénder
Illustrator: Laia Guerrero
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 28
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
November 2021
Grant available
Author: Jöse Sénder
Illustrator: Laia Guerrero
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 28
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
November 2021
Grant available
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World))
By the same author:
By the same illustrator:
Bernat Cussó is the Editor-in-Chief at
Editorial el Pirata. He has written many
books to help children learn to read.
Meritxell Garcia holds a Degree in
Graphic Design and another one in Art
Direction. She has worked in Barcelona
and in London, where she also studied
some courses related to Fine Arts
in Central Saint Martins. Creating
illustrations is her passion since she
was very young, and has worked on
very diverse projects, from children’s
illustrations to fashion design, character
design, and even comic books.
Jöse Sénder is part of Editorial el Pirata’s team and he is also a writer. He has published
books about cinema and TV shows, such as Hacia las estrellas: Los viajes espaciales y la
ciencia-ficción and Universos distópicos: El futuro sí está escrito with Ediciones Redbook.
The titles he has written for the “Rhyming Fairy Tales” series are his first children’s
books.
Laia Guerrero holds three Degrees in Industrial Design, Animation, and Children’s
Illustration. She has more than 10 years of experience in animation, and has worked
on 3D animation projects for Netflix and Paramount Pictures, among others. She is
currently working as Lead Lighting Artist at Giant Animation (Dublin) developing and
leading the team for the TV shows “Sheerwood” and “Remy and Boo”. At the same time,
she also works on children’s illustrations, mostly picture books.
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LEARN TO READ SERIES
The ideal short stories with
moral values to learn to read!
A collection of nine titles that progressively
increment the reading difficulty (longer and
more complex sentences). Each story deals
with an important moral value.
SELLING POINTS
• Short and easy stories to start reading.
• Each book teaches the importance of one moral
value.
• Progressive difficulty which motivates the
reader.
BERNARD THE FIREMAN
About the importance
of helping other people.
Author: Maria Grau
Illustrator: Eva Janàriz
MARKETING MATERIALS
• Teaching and reading guide for Brave, The
Pirate’s Treasure, and Long Trunk available
on PDF.
• Series booktrailer.
• Pack with a customized design for
the whole collection.
SIMBA THE LION
About the importance of
listening to your parents.
Star review
“Perfect for children
who are starting to read!”
– Leyre (reader)
Multiple authors
Multiple illustrators
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 17 x 22 cm (portrait)
Pages: 24
Age level: 4+
Publication date:
Sep. 2010 - Feb. 2012
Grant available
MORE THAN
150.000
UNITS SOLD!
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Author: Bernat Cussó
Illustrator: Anna Clariana
LONG TRUNK
About the importance of
respecting everybody.
Author: Núria Cussó
Illustrator: Laia Guerrero
12 First Readers

BRAVE SMALL, A HAPPY GRAIN OF SAND THE FIRELESS DRAGON
About the adoption
of animals in need.
Author: Maria Grau
Illustrator: Laia Guerrero
About having fun with friends
and going on adventures.
Author: Núria Cussó
Illustrator: Anna Clariana
About helping your friends
when they need you.
Author: Maria Grau
Illustrator: Quim Bou
THE PIRATE’S TREASURE THE MAN WITH THREE HAIRS THE YELLOW CAR
About the importance of
your family.
Author: Núria Cussó
Illustrator: Joan Puig
About not being ashamed
of being different from others.
Author: Joan Rossell
Illustrator: Eva Janàriz
About not giving up
and making an effort.
Author: Joan Rossell
Illustrator: Laia Guerrero
Maria Grau holds a Degree in Catalan Philology. She has worked
as a teacher for many years. She has published books in a few
national publishing houses, and she received the Children’s
Narration Award in the XIV Noche de Sant Jordi (Perpinyà, 2003).
She also writes under the pseudonym Joan Rossell.
Núria Cussó is an engineer who teaches in secondary education.
She is a bookworm who is also passionate about writing.
Bernat Cussó is the Editor-in-Chief at Editorial el Pirata. He has
written many books to help children learn to read.
Eva Janàriz studied Illustration and Comic. She currently works
as a graphic designer, an illustrator, and a layout designer.
Joan Puig holds a Degree in Journalism. Although he is currently
working as a journalist and as a graphic humorist for a local
newspaper, he also creates illustrations for postcards, didactic
material, TV advertisements, and books.
Anna Clariana holds a Degree in Graphic Design. She has been
published in many national publishing houses and she has
participated in many projects in America. She has won multiple
poster contests and has received the Parcir Award (2007).
Laia Guerrero holds three Degrees in Industrial Design,
Animation, and Children’s Illustration. She has more than
10 years of experience in animation, and has worked on 3D
animation projects for Netflix and Paramount Pictures, among
others. She is currently working as Lead Lighting Artist at Giant
Animation (Dublin) developing and leading the team for the TV
shows “Sheerwood” and “Remy and Boo”. At the same time, she
also works on children’s illustrations, mostly picture books.
Quim Bou holds degrees in Fine Arts and Comic. He has
published comic books and illustrated text books, short stories,
and children’s novels for a few publishing houses in Spain. He
has received multiple awards for his illustrations, such as Best
Illustrator in Spain by Premios de la Crítica (2007, 2008, 2009,
2010).
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PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS THE WORLD SERIES
One story for each continent
and six global topics
A series of six titles. The main character,
Pascual, is a friendly alien dragon who loves to
travel to the Earth and discover new places.
In each book, he lands on a new continent, gets
to know the locals, and helps them with what
they need. The stories showcase the culture of
the people he visits and deal with global issues,
such as climate change and environmental
sustainability. Even Greta Thunberg makes an
appearance!
SELLING POINTS
• Interactive stories as the main character asks
questions to the readers.
• The reading difficulty increases progressively
(longer and more complex sentences) with
each title which motivates the reader.
• Current global issues are dealt with in each
book.
PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS THE ANTARCTIC
Author: Max Olivetti
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 32
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
February 2017
Grant available
MARKETING MATERIALS
• Teaching and reading guide for Pascual the
Dragon Discovers Africa available
on PDF.
• Series booktrailer.
• Pack with a customized design for
the whole collection.
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS EUROPE
Author: Max Olivetti
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 32
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
March 2020
Grant available
14 First Readers

PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS ASIA
PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS AFRICA
PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS AMERICA
Author: Max Olivetti
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 32
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
February 2017
Grant available
Author: Max Olivetti
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 32
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
November 2017
Grant available
Author: Max Olivetti
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 32
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
September 2020
Grant available
Star review
“With Pascual, Max Olivetti shows us a dragon child, with children’s
language, children’s questions, and children’s experiences. This helps
first readers comprehend the stories better, because Pascual tells his
adventures just like a classmate would.”
– Educadiver (blog)
PASCUAL THE DRAGON
DISCOVERS OCEANIA
By the same author:
By the same illustrator:
Author: Max Olivetti
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 32
Age level: 2+
Publication date:
March 2020
Grant available
Max Olivetti is Bernat Cussó’s pseudonym which he has used to write “Pascual
Discovers the World” series. Bernat is the Editor-in-Chief at Editorial el Pirata. He
has written many books to help children learn to read.
Quim Bou holds degrees in Fine Arts and Comic. He has published comic books
and illustrated text books, short stories, and children’s novels for a few publishing
houses in Spain. He has received multiple awards for his illustrations, such as Best
Illustrator in Spain by Premios de la Crítica (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).
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OT THE WIZARD STORIES
SERIES
Six stories to get started
in Picanyol’s magic world
A series of six short stories accompanied by
Picanyol’s characteristic illustrations in full
color. Discover his most well-known characters
in these classic books.
1. Ot the Wizard and the Dragon. Ot and Bertha are
waiting for Mr. Tadeu’s visit. Mr. Tadeu is very
scaredy, so when he starts to meet Ot’s friends,
he is not very happy.
2. Ot the Wizard and the Magic Cloak. Rose has lost
her puppy and she is very sad. Ot will help her
find him with his magic cloak.
3. Ot the Wizard Reads a Story. Ot comes back from
the library with a new book. The surprise comes
when he starts to read it.
4. Ot the Wizard and the Bumblebee. Ot and Bertha
are riding their magic broom when, suddenly, a
bumblebee gets tangled in the broom.
5. Ot the Wizard and the Rain. Ot wants to go
grocery shopping but it’s raining, so he decides
to change the weather.
6. Ot the Wizard Plays a Joke. Ot and Bertha are on a
walk when Ot decides to play a joke and become
a chicken. Oh no! He cannot use magic now!
SELLING POINTS
• All the illustrations are hand-drawn and handpainted.
• Short, sweet, and funny stories with Picanyol’s
hilarious characters.
Not available in:
Catalan and English
(World)
OT THE WIZARD
AND THE DRAGON
Author & Illustrator: Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 25 x 20 cm (landscape)
Pages: 44
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
June 2018
Grant available
OT THE WIZARD
AND THE RAIN
Author & Illustrator: Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 25 x 20 cm (landscape)
Pages: 44
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
May 2021
Grant available
16 First Readers

OT THE WIZARD
AND THE MAGIC CLOAK
OT THE WIZARD
READS A STORY
OT THE WIZARD
AND THE BUMBLEBEE
Author & Illustrator: Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 25 x 20 cm (landscape)
Pages: 44
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
October 2018
Grant available
Author & Illustrator: Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 25 x 20 cm (landscape)
Pages: 44
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
October 2018
Grant available
Author & Illustrator: Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 25 x 20 cm (landscape)
Pages: 44
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
May 2021
Grant available
OT THE WIZARD
PLAYS A JOKE
By the same author and illustrator:
Author & Illustrator: Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 25 x 20 cm (landscape)
Pages: 44
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
May 2021
Grant available
Josep Lluís Martínez Picanyol was one of the best well-know cartoonists in
Catalonia and he is considered to be a modern classic for Catalan comic books. His
most famous cartoon character is Ot the Wizard, and he published its comic strips in
Cavall Fort (a Catalan children’s magazine) for more than 40 years in a row. He also
worked on many other projects and his cartoons were published on many magazines
and newspapers. Some of his books have been translated into Spanish, English, and
Italian.
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THE BIG
GAME BOOK
SERIES
Three giant look-and-find game books
to play and learn!
With Subi’s great illustrations, children will
have a great time playing while learning
about ancient cultures, beloved monsters,
and great adventurers from all over the
world.
Evolutive game books with three difficulty
levels!
SELLING POINTS
• Three difficulty levels so the book can be
enjoyed for many years.
• Spectacular illustrations full of detail and
humor.
• Helps develop reading, writing, and
phonological skills through the games.
• Each book has an answer key online that
also includes fun facts about each topic.
Three giant look-and-find books to play and learn!
18 Game Books

NEW!
NEW!
THE BIG GAME BOOK
OF CIVILIZATIONS
THE BIG GAME BOOK
OF MONSTERS
THE BIG GAME BOOK
OF ADVENTURERS
Author & Illustrator:
Joan Subirana “Subi”
Format: Board Book
Size: 27 x 37 cm (portrait)
Pages: 14
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
September 2021
Grant available
Author & Illustrator:
Joan Subirana “Subi”
Format: Board Book
Size: 27 x 37 cm (portrait)
Pages: 14
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
November 2022
Grant available
Author & Illustrator:
Joan Subirana “Subi”
Format: Board Book
Size: 27 x 37 cm (portrait)
Pages: 14
Age level: 3+
Publication date:
February 2023
Grant available
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
MARKETING MATERIALS
• Series booktrailer.
• Downloadable PDF with
the answer key and fun
facts about the cultures,
the monsters, and the
adventurers depicted.
Star review
“For me, the best thing about these books is, on the one hand, that they are
ideal for different ages and, on the other hand, that they ask children to find
things that start with one specific letter. With this game, not only do they
work on their attention to detail, but they also develop reading, writing, and
phonological skills. And that is not easy to accomplish! ”
– Carmen Mateo (psychologist and blogger)
By the same author and illustrator:
SCAN THE QR CODE TO SEE
THE BIG GAME BOOK OF ADVENTURERS’
ANSWER KEY AND FUN FACTS!
Joan Subirana “Subi” has studied drawing, comic, graphic design and art. In 2000,
he won the Tombatossals Picture Book Award and, since then, he has worked as a
children’s literature illustrator. He has published more than 150 titles, many of which
have been translated into Hebrew, Dutch, English, Chinese, Korean, or French, among
others. Together with Anna Obiols, they have won multiple children’s literature awards,
such as Apel·les Mestres (2008), Parcir Awards (2004), or Lactància i criança (2008 and
2012).
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BOTH A SPOT-THE-DIFFERENCE BOOK
AND A MYSTERY-SOLVING STORY!
Play looking for the seven differences between the
magnificent full-color illustrations while discovering why
all the main characters are running after a goose.
The Big Book of Seven Differences starts when, suddenly,
a wild pursuit breaks out in a quiet coffee shop. Is that a
goose? Why are they chasing that poor animal? And who
will finally catch it?
THE BIG BOOK OF
SEVEN DIFFERENCES
Author & Illustrator:
Picanyol
Format: Hard Cover
Size: 24 x 34 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 32
Age level: 6+
Publication date:
September 2016
Grant available
SELLING POINTS
• Classic comic-style illustrations full of details.
• Outlandish story with satiric humor.
• Enormous size perfect for a spot-the-difference game.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Booktrailer.
Star review
“This book is awesome!
I work with special needs
students, in a very nonconventional
school. All my
students want to play with
this book. Not only do we use
it as it is, but it also helps
start conversations, widen
their vocabulary range, work
on social abilities... it is
INCREDIBLE!”
– Aprender con ellos (teacher
and blogger)
By the same author and illustrator:
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
Josep Lluís Martínez Picanyol was one of the best well-know cartoonists in Catalonia
and he is considered to be a modern classic for Catalan comic books. His most famous
cartoon character is Ot the Wizard, and he published its comic strips in Cavall Fort (a
Catalan children’s magazine) for more than 40 years in a row. He also worked on many
other projects and his cartoons were published on many magazines and newspapers.
Some of his books have been translated into Spanish, English, and Italian.
20 Game Books

SPOT THE DIFFERENCES IN PICANYOL’S
CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS
A 3-in-1 book that combines funny comic strips by the
Spanish classic cartoonist Picanyol, a spot the differences
game, and a coloring activity in each page.
Find the seven differences hidden in each illustration.
SELLING POINTS
• Spot the seven differences while enjoying the comic strips.
• More than 200 differences to spot.
• Enjoy the classic cartoons by Picanyol with his
characteristic humor.
• Color in the pages to complete the book.
SPOT THE
DIFFERENCES:
ACTIVITY BOOK
Author & Illustrator:
Picanyol
Format: Paperback
Size: 15,24 x 22,86 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 37
Age level: 6+
Publication date:
March 2019
Grant available
By the same author and illustrator:
Josep Lluís Martínez Picanyol was one of the best well-know cartoonists in Catalonia
and he is considered to be a modern classic for Catalan comic books. His most famous
cartoon character is Ot the Wizard, and he published its comic strips in Cavall Fort (a
Catalan children’s magazine) for more than 40 years in a row. He also worked on many
other projects and his cartoons were published on many magazines and newspapers.
Some of his books have been translated into Spanish, English, and Italian.
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
English, and French
(World)
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NEW!
THIS SERIES IS THE DEFINITIVE CURE
FOR BOREDOM
New edition of the Catalan classic comic strips by
Picanyol. With the addition of a magic trick and an arts
and crafts activity in each book. These activities get
progressively more difficult in each book.
COMIC STRIPS:
OT THE WIZARD 1
NEW!
SELLING POINTS
• 200 hilarious comic strips in each title.
• 1 magic trick and 1 arts and crafts activity in each title with
complementary information online.
• Perfect introduction to the amusing world of Ot the Wizard.
• Picanyol, the author, is one of the best well-known
cartoonists in Catalonia.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Arts and crafts material available online. There is a video
and 2 PDFs.
COMIC STRIPS:
OT THE WIZARD 2
NEW!
Author & Illustrator:
Picanyol
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 12,7 x 20,3 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 204
Age level: 5+
Publication date:
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
Grant available
By the same author and illustrator:
COMIC STRIPS:
OT THE WIZARD 3
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Josep Lluís Martínez Picanyol was one of the best well-know cartoonists in Catalonia
and he is considered to be a modern classic for Catalan comic books. His most famous
cartoon character is Ot the Wizard, and he published its comic strips in Cavall Fort (a
Catalan children’s magazine) for more than 40 years in a row. He also worked on many
other projects and his cartoons were published on many magazines and newspapers.
Some of his books have been translated into Spanish, English, and Italian.
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PERFECT STORIES WRITTEN BY A DAD
FOR HIS SON AND DAUGHTER
Ideal stories to be read aloud with spectacular illustrations
help children create a modern and oniric universe.
Nine short illustrated stories full of action and fantasy.
Each story is independent and each was written to help
children overcome difficult situations for them.
SELLING POINTS
• 50+ magnificent Illustrations created by an Annie Awards
nominated storyboard artist.
• Fast-paced stories full of humor.
• Each story deals with a common children’s difficult
situation: tantrums, lack of interest for reading, fear of the
darkness, etc.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Teaching and reading guide available on PDF.
• Activity book availabe on PDF.
• Booktrailer.
DADDY, CAN YOU DRAW
A STORY FOR ME?
Author & Illustrator:
Antonio Santamaría
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 22 x 22 cm
Pages: 80
Age level: 8+
Publication date:
September 2016
Grant available
Star review
“A highly recommended book.
The illustrations are beautiful
and the short stories narrated
are precious. You really
can tell that the author has
created the book with so
much love for his children,
and that love can be felt by
the readers. ”
– Reader
Antonio Santamaría is an illustrator and storyboard artist. He has worked for animation
studios in Spain, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Finland, and the USA. His work for the
film Extraordinary Tales brought him an Annie nomination as Individual Achievement
for Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production (2016). He has worked in many
movie productions, such as Justin and the Knights of Valour, Donkey Xote, and Fragile
(a Sleeping Beauty piece), as well as in multiple TV shows such as WINX Club, Angry
Birds, Juanito Jones, and Tom the Dinosaur. He was recently awarded by the Spanish
Cimena Academy for the Professionals Homage Award (2021) for his long career as a
storyboard artist.
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
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24 Middle-Grade Books

A NEW FULLY-ILLUSTRATED SERIES
FOR THE BIGGEST BASKETBALL FANS
Work in
progress
“The Super Hoopers” is a hilarious middle-grade
basketball series with full-color illustrations in each page
that combines a fiction novel with a graphic novel. Follow
Joel, Bermúdez, Laura, Patrick, and the rest of The Super
Hoopers team, and live the most outlandish adventures in
the court.
1. The Tournament of Our Dreams. Joel and Bermúdez
want to create a basketball team to participate in a
tournament organized by a restaurant. The winners will
receive a very yummy prize.
2. The Profecy of the Scorpion. The team is invited to
participate in a tournament organized by the richest
family in town, and the prize will be able to solve many
of their problems.
SELLING POINTS
• Relatable main characters with well-defined personalities,
abilities, and physical traits.
• Full of fun and vibrant illustrations.
• With a lot of dialogues for an easier and more entertaining
read.
• Illustrations with text that points out important details so
readers don’t miss anything.
THE SUPER HOOPERS:
THE TOURNAMENT
OF OUR DREAMS
Authors: Alberto
Casamayor
Illustrators: Josep
“Kako” Carrasco &
Pepe Palma
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 14,9 x 22,2 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 140
Age level: 8+
Publication date:
September 2023
Grant available
By the same illustrator:
TITLES COMING SOON...
THE PROFECY
OF THE SCORPION
COEDITION
SPRING 2023
THE TOURNAMENT
OF OUR DREAMS
Alberto Casamayor holds a Degree in Psychology, but shortly after finishing his studies,
he started to write professionally. He has written, so far, a few children’s books. His
books combine aventure, action, and mystery and they have been recommended by
libraries and the media.
Josep “Kako” Carrasco and Pepe Palma are a team formed by a graphic designer and
an illustrator, both with several years of experience. From their studio near Barcelona,
they have done different kinds of advertisements and projects for publishing houses.
They have made designs and illustrations for insitutional recycling and environmental
campaigns as well as educational projects (comic books, board games, etc.) and worked
on several animation projects (movies and TV shows).
THE PROFECY
OF THE SCORPION
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
25

AN ESSENTIAL SERIES FOR THOSE WHO
WANT TO LAUGH OUT LOUD
In “The Judith and Johan’s Troubles” series, Judith and
Johan make an alliance that will turn life upside down for
everyone around them. Their goal: to be superheroes and
help others through the craziest and most outlandish
ideas!
DON’T MESS
WITH CHOCOLATE!
1. Don’t Mess with Chocolate! Meet the main characters
who live out a bunch of eccentric and funny adventures.
2. Don’t Mess with the Holidays! Meet their friends and
what they do on holidays to not get bored.
3. Don’t Mess with School! The superheroes will have to
face a teacher that acts like a sargeant.
SELLING POINTS
• Magnificent illustrations that highlight the characters’ most
outladish moments.
• Hilarious stories told through the voice of children.
• They deal with moral values, such as social equality, altruism,
or self-reflexion.
DON’T MESS
WITH THE HOLIDAYS!
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Teaching and reading guide for all three titles
available on PDF.
• Series booktrailer.
DON’T MESS
WITH SCHOOL!
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
Author: Ester Farran
Illustrator: Jordi Sales
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 13,5 x 19 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 184 - 222
Age level: 8+
Publication date:
Feb 2016 - Feb 2020
Grant available
Star review
“They are realistic novels with a
lot of humor (a lot!) which remind
me of Roal Dahl because of the
freshness of the images that can be
read and because they don’t strive
to teach lessons or to send explicit
messages.”
– Jaume Centelles (educator)
Ester Farran has studied writing techniques for children’s and young adult literature,
and later on, she became a Fiction Writing teacher. She has written multiple children’s
stories and novels and has received awards for her work, such as the Stories that Matter
Award (2013) and Women’s Letters Award (2013).
Jordi Sales holds a Degree in Fine Arts and specialized in ideation drawing and design.
Nowadays, he owns an illustration and design studio, where he works for multiple
publishing houses. His main focus is children’s and young adult literature.
26 Middle-Grade Books

TRAVEL THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM
WITH A MULTI-CULTURAL CREW
TO FIND A PLANET B
Planet Earth is in danger! The water is polluted by trash, it
is difficult to breathe because of the smoke that factories
and cars produce, and the land is filled with nuclear waste
which puts people’s lives at risk.
The Thrity Thousand group, formed by the 30.000
smartest people on Earth, decide that it is time to look for
another planet where humans can begin from scratch.
SELLING POINTS
• Annex with factual information about the Solar System.
• Ideal to teach and learn about the consequences of
pollution.
• Fantastically detailed black and white illustrations.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Booktrailer.
SPACE ADVENTURES:
THE BUTTERFLY’S
FLIGHT
Author: Jordi Ortiz
Illustrator: Quim Bou
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 13,5 x 21 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 176
Age level: 10+
Publication date:
February 2016
Grant available
By the same author:
By the same illustrator:
Jordi Ortiz has published more than 20 books and has received multiple awards, such
as the Contarella Award, the Vila de Perpinyà Award, the Mallorca Award, or the 5th
Carlemany Award for Promoting Reading among others. He frequently visits primary
and secondary education schools to encourage children and teenagers to read and
write.
Quim Bou holds degrees in Fine Arts and Comic. He has published comic books and
illustrated text books, short stories, and children’s novels for a few publishing houses
in Spain. He has received multiple awards for his illustrations, such as Best Illustrator
in Spain by Premios de la Crítica (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).
Star review
“This is a fantastic and
rigurous novel about space
that talks about the Solar
System in a magnificent
way.”
– Reader
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
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28 Middle-Grade Books

A PIRATES SERIES
WHERE GRANNY IS THE HEROINE!
Marina and Ulysses are about to dive into an incredible
adventure. When they arrive at their granny’s mansion,
they discover the greatest kept secret in their family...
Granny is a pirate! And not only that; she was the most
legendary pirate of the seven seas!
1. The Pirate Granny. Ulysses is kidnapped by Captain
Lobster, a terrible pirate. This will be the start of an
unforgettable trip, full of action and Mediterranean
mythology.
2. The Pirate Granny 2. There have been some terrible
storms in the pirate community, and it seems to be
The Pirate Granny’s crew fault. How will they stop these
storms to help the other pirates?
SELLING POINTS
• A mix of traditional pirates’ adventures and current times.
• An introduction to legendary Mediterranean mythology
characters.
• Quality entertainment to promote children’s imagination
and creativity.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Teaching and reading guide available
on PDF.
• Booktrailer.
• Bookmark.
TV SHOW SOON
IN A STREAMING
PLATFORM!
THE PIRATE GRANNY
Authors: Assumpta
Mercader & Josep
“Kako” Carrasco
Illustrator: Pepe
Palma
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 14 x 22 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 264
Age level: 10+
Publication date:
February 2019
Grant available
Star review
“This novel saw the light in the perfect
publishing house, and it’s product of the
collaboration, side by side like great pirates,
of a crew made of three corageous coauthors.”
– Faristol
By the same illustrators:
Assumpta Mercader is a narrator, actress, and puppeteer. She is one of the most active
narrators in Catalonia and has participated in many festivals and shows. She also
frequently collaborates in library activities.
Josep “Kako” Carrasco and Pepe Palma are a team formed by a graphic designer and
an illustrator, both with several years of experience. From their studio near Barcelona,
they have done different kinds of advertisements and projects for publishing houses.
They have made designs and illustrations for insitutional recycling and environmental
campaigns as well as educational projects (comic books, board games, etc.) and worked
on several animation projects (movies and TV shows).
TITLES COMING SOON...
THE PIRATE GRANNY 2
and more!
COEDITION
SPRING 2024
THE PIRATE GRANNY 2
Not available in:
Catalan and Spanish
(World)
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What would you do if
somebody told you that it is
possible to time travel?
1. The Legions of Rome. The Time
Explorers travel to a city in the
Roman Empire to obtain the most
well-protected emblem of the
Roman legions. But they will have
some unexpected setbacks.
2. The Expeditions of the Vikings. The
Time Explorers travel to the Viking
era to obtain a silver brooch
that belongs to Erik the Red. But
Eternal Maleficent will try to stop
them once again.
Christina, Victor, Seldon, and Ibis have to
travel back in time in order to complete
the last twenty-one missions that
Professor Sockrates was not able
to finish.
Each book is full of adventure, and
children will not only have fun while
reading, but also learn facts and
curiosities about each time period.
Through a filter shaped like a sand clock,
solve the 11 hidden questions and learn
about science, culture, architecture,
history, technology, and more
at the end of the book!
SELLING POINTS
• Mix of fiction and non-fiction.
• Funny, adventurous, and fast-paced
children’s novels.
• Great full-color illustrations to
support the stories.
• To teach and learn about each time
period.
MARKETING MATERIAL
• Teaching and reading guide for all
titles available on PDF.
• Series poster with 21 stickers (one
for each of the books).
• Online quiz to test the
reading comprehension
skills.
• Literary gymkhana
about history to do at
school.
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NEW!
NEW!
COEDITION
AUTUMN 2023
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
OF GREECE
THE GOLD OF THE INCAS
THE LEGIONS
OF ROME
Author: Jordi Ortiz
Illustrator: Miguel
Ángel Saura
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 14,5 x 20,4 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 202
Age level: 10+
Publication date:
May 2023
Grant available
THE EXPEDITIONS
OF THE VIKINGS
Author: Jordi Ortiz
Illustrator: Miguel
Ángel Saura
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 14,5 x 20,4 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 202
Age level: 10+
Publication date:
May 2023
Grant available
TITLES COMING SOON...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
OF GREECE
THE GOLD OF THE INCAS
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
By the same author:
By the same illustrator:
Jordi Ortiz has published more than 20 books and has received multiple awards, such as the Contarella Award, the Vila de Perpinyà
Award, the Mallorca Award, or the 5th Carlemany Award for Promoting Reading among others. He frequently visits primary and
secondary education schools to encourage children and teenagers to read and write.
Miguel Ángel Saura holds a Degree in Art History. He has worked as a designer for many years and he has also published and illustrated
books for many Spanish publishing houses, such as Dolmen Editorial, Teide, Santillana, La Galera, etc.
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NEW!
NON-FICTION HISTORY BOOKS SERIES
FULL OF HUMOR
“History for Kids” is the ideal series to enjoy learning
history while having fun. The text is full of amusing
illustrations and visual jokes that help children understand
the historical facts that are narrated more easily.
ROME
THE VIKINGS
NEW!
1. Rome. Find out how this famous people expanded their
empire all throughout Europe and part of Africa and
Asia. Meet Romulus and Remus, Julius Caesar, Marcus
Antonius, Nero, and an endless number of historic
figures.
2. The Vikings. Find out how the Vikings became one of the
most famous people in the Middle Ages. Meet Ragnar
Lodbrok, Erik the Red, the warrior queen Lagertha, and
learn all about Norse Mythology.
SELLING POINTS
• Non-fiction series full of illustrated jokes.
• Entertaining and creative illustrations.
• Ideal to teach and learn in a fun way the history, culture,
society, religion, etc. of the most important civilizations.
• It complements “The Time Explorers” series as it expands on
each civilization those fiction novels talk about.
Author & Illustrator:
Miguel Ángel Saura
Format: Paperback
with flaps
Size: 14,5 x 20,4 cm
(portrait)
Pages: 108-116
Age level: 10+
Publication date:
May 2023
Grant available
Not available in:
Catalan, Spanish,
and English (World)
By the same illustrator:
TITLES COMING SOON...
COEDITION
AUTUMN 2023
THE GREEKS
THE INCAS AND THE RAPA NUI
PEOPLE FROM EASTER ISLAND
THE GREEKS
THE INCAS AND THE RAPA NUI
PEOPLE FROM EASTER ISLAND
Miguel Ángel Saura holds a Degree in Art History. He has worked as a designer for many
years and he has also published and illustrated books for many Spanish publishing
houses, such as Dolmen Editorial, Teide, Santillana, La Galera, etc.
32 Middle-Grade Books

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