Syncretic Press 2017-18 Catalogue

Syncretic Press is an independent publisher of children’s
books in Spanish. We work with authors and illustrators from
all around the world.
Books can be a bridge to new perspectives and points of
view. Our mission is to introduce writers and artists whose
work celebrates creativity, diversity and curiosity about others
and the world. These stories work for Spanish language
exploration and immersion and will entertain new learners as
well as native speakers.
All books included in this catalogue are for sale only at our
website www.syncreticpress.com. Shipping is free to all
continental US. Ask us about available discounts for schools
or large quantities.
To order visit our website at www.syncreticpress.com
For further information please contact:
Enrique J. Morás - Publisher
(443) 723-8355 | emoras@syncreticpress.com
PO Box 7401 - Wilmington - DE 19803
www.syncreticpress.com

Text & Illustrations: Kanako Usui
Picture book | Paperback | 36 pp | 11.8 x 8.5 in
Wani, the crocodile, is late to a party in the city. He is in a hurry,
but the more he rushes, the more things get in his way. What a
mess! Will he make it to the party without getting hurt?
A fun and energetic plot where illustrations and text convey
movement and speed, emphasizing action as the readers flip
through the pages.
$ 12. 95 ¡ Está inclinado!
Text: Luc Turlan
Illustrations: Daniela Volpari
Picture book | Hard Cover | 48 pp | 10 x 7.9* in
$ 14. 95
The crazy tumble of a small flamingo egg pushed away
everything in its path. After hatching out of the egg, the little chick
is pursued by all those he bumped before. How is he going to get
out of this mess?
The cutout of the book follows the slope of the story because of a
missing corner (*), so it cannot stand and leans to the right. Fast
paced and playful, keeps the reader in suspense to the very funny
end. Onomatopoeias give a sustained rhythm to the story.

Mi gato Maravilla
Text & Illustrations: Silvina Rocha - Vanessa Zorn
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
$ 12. 95
This cat has many flaws: it gets scared easily, it doesn’t hear
well, it is clumsy and can’t see much... Yet, it is so wonderful on
so many levels! Why is that?
This is a great story about the friendship between a kid and his
pet. A story of respect for each other differences and an
understanding of the basics for building strong relationships.
Mateo conoce
Text & Illustrations: A. Pez - R. Cubillas
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
Mateo loves to travel. He comes and goes all day long, jumping
up and down from place to place. He marvels at the blue-eyed
dog, the acrobatic spiders, and cows that like to graze under the
moonlight. But no matter where he is at, he always manages to
return punctually at dinner time to share stories of his adventures
with his friend.
Story to immerse yourself in Mateo’s lake and discover the
wonders that are just around us.
$ 12. 95

Diario de un Ogro
Text: Valeria Dávila y Mónica López
Illustrations: Laura Aguerrebehere
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8 in
$ 12. 95
This ogre is concerned with the future of his profession. He does
not think ogres are mean or filthy enough these days…
He has a plan to change this. He will open an Ogres’ School. All
the details he needs to pull this off are in this diary!
A hilarious story, in rhymes, that will make the reader LOL!
Diario de un Hada
Text: Valeria Dávila y Mónica López
Illustrations: Laura Aguerrebehere
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 10 x 8 in
We found the secret diary of a fairy, and you will be surprised
when you read it. She is done playing a secondary role behind
the princesses; she is ready for a change!
This is a funny and thought-provoking journal of an unconventional
fairy. Written in rhymes, the ideas and plans of the fairy will open
up great conversations between kids and adults.
$ 12. 95

El abrazo de Otto
Text: Canela (Gigliola Zecchin)
Illustrations: Luciana Fernández
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
$ 12. 95
It is Otto’s birthday and he wants to celebrate it with all his friends.
He sends out the invitations; promising a big hug when they come
over. Then he starts working on getting everything ready: food,
drinks, and music. It is going to be a great party!
But how do his friends feel about his promised “big hug”? One
by one they all start sharing their thoughts and fears. Leaning on
each other, they discover that trusting friends goes a long way,
even in the deep ocean!
El sol de Otto
Text: Canela (Gigliola Zecchin)
Illustrations: Luciana Fernández
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
Otto, the octopus, hears his friends in the deep see tell him stories
about the sun. Now he can’t wait to see it with his own eyes!
His friends, the dolphin and the swordfish agree to guide him all
the way to the surface. But this trip will have many surprises…
A fun story of exploration, discovery and friendship.
$ 12. 95

Hipo no nada
Text & Illustrations: Pablo Bernasconi
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
$ 12. 95
Hippo is afraid of the water, so he convinced himself that swimming
must be boring. He then decides to go out looking for something
different to do. But nothing works out: he is too heavy or too big to
jump on the rope, to climb trees or to play seesaw.
Maybe, after all, there’s something he can do... He’ll have to find
the courage to take a leap.
A beautiful story about our fears and how we rise above them.
No (es así)
Text & Illustrations: Pablo Bernasconi
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 7.5 x 9.9 in
A clever and multifaceted story of a skeptical kid who likes to
disagree with… well, everyone. And ALWAYS be right.
He gets to a point when he questions gravity itself! But this will
have crazy consequences, with things, people and animals flying
everywhere!
People are upset with him. Everything is upside down! Will he
accept for the first time that he is not absolutely right?
$ 12. 95

Diario de un Monstruo
Text: Valeria Dávila Y Mónica López
Illustrations: Laura Aguerrebehere
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 8 x 8 in
$ 12. 95
What is a monster like? How can we get a glimpse of what goes
on in their mind? What do they like to eat? What is their hobby?
What about their family? Do they have even have a family? Do
they get together?
We found these and many other insights in this secret diary!
Some of the revelations here will surprise you!
A fun journal, in rhymes, into the life of the monster of YOUR lake.
Fuego de Dragón
Text: Canela (Gigliola Zecchin)
Illustrations: Luciana Fernández
Picture book | Hard Cover | 28 pp | 7.5 x 9.5 in
Papa dragon loves spitting fire out of his big mouth. One day, as
he shows his son how to do the trick, he makes such large flames
that their picture book and their house begins to burn! Everybody
has to leave the book! They all jump out, papa dragon, mama
dragon, little dragon and a rather sad knight that had just entered
the story. They all landed on a different book! What will they do
now? Will somebody help them?
$ 12. 95

Mateo y su gato rojo
Text: Silvina Rocha
Illustrations: Lucía Mancilla Prieto
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
$ 12. 95
Mateo received a present: a notebook with smooth white pages
that called out to him to draw. So Mateo drew. He drew a happy
red cat.
As the days went by the cat lost his smile. Mateo worried and
decided to add more drawings so his cat would be happy again.
He did this again and again until he realized that this was not the
solution. Then he started to think about what he could do to make
his cat happy again. Finally, he discovered the secret…
La tortilla de papas
Text: Sandra Siemens
Illustrations: Claudia Degliuomini
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
Sebastiana goes to the store to buy eggs, but on the way, she
discovers a world of simple beautiful things and forgets about
the eggs. She’ll return home time and time again with all sorts of
foods and flowers… but not the eggs.
A simple and circular story in which this endearing character, a
bit forgetful, wanders around town in search of eggs, only to get
caught up with her neighbors, merchants, fruits, and flowers. It is
a story that does not end, or rather begins again and again.
f $ 12. 95

La gran fábrica de las
palabras
Text: Agnès De Lestrade
Illustrations: Valeria Docampo
Picture book | Hard Cover | 36 pp | 10 x 10 in
Imagine a country in which you need to buy words to speak,
where words have different prices depending on their beauty or
how useful they are. Only the rich have the luxury of saying what
they want and how they want it.
Tomas is in love with Alma, but he needs words to let her know,
and he is only a kid with no money. What can he do?
$ 15. 90 $ 16. 95
Príncipe y Sapo
Text: Jonathan Emmett
Illustrations: Poly Bernatene
Picture book | Hard Cover | 36 pp | 9.1 x 11.8 in
An enchanted prince or just a plain old frog? There’s only one way to
find out.
When Princess Marta’s sisters meet Ubaldo, a talking frog, they’re
convinced that giving him the royal treatment will turn him into Prince
Charming. After all, that’s what happens in their story books.
Marta isn’t so sure, armed with the facts, she sets out to expose Ubaldo and
prove to her sisters that just because it’s in a book it doesn’t mean it’s true.
A clever twist on The Frog Prince classic and a charming lesson on the
pitfalls of trusting everything you read.

Olivia y el violín
Text: Silvina Rocha
Illustrations: Vanessa Zorn
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
$ 12. 95
Olivia wants to play the violin. She wants the music to emerge
from her strings, wrap her around and reach her heart. Olivia
wants to fly with its sound; wants to dream and play with it.
But the violin sleeps. Sometimes it complains; snores or coughs.
Olivia insists, again and again, day and night. Until at last, the
violin begins to dance in her arms. It vibrates and sings. Between
the two, after patience and lots of practice, they invent a new time.
Text: Cecilia Pisos
Illustrations: Caru Grossi
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 9 x 8.3 in
Nato likes to play with his tablet. All the time. Then, a trip to the
country with his family will throw him into an alternative reality,
the reality outside the screen… A complex and beautiful universe
will collide with all his senses, revealing a natural world he thought
he could only fit and understand through his screen.
The book challenges the imagination, forcing us to ponder about
our use of technology and what happens when we turn our
screens off.
t $ 12. 95

$ 12. 95
Text: Karen Schleeweis & Soledad Morás
Illustrations: Gal Weizman
Picture book | Hard Cover | 32 pp | 8.75 x 8.75 in
Based on research and recommendations from the American Dental
Association comes a fun story with exciting illustrations and dental-friendly
language. A great introduction to learn the importance of
caring for your teeth.
The illustrations will retain the child’s attention. As they laugh and
have fun, this book will help them understand how to keep their teeth
and gums healthy. English version also available!