Bienvenida, Amiga Ardilla - by Daniel Cañas (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Hazelnut the squirrel's nest was in a hole in a tree, and she had everything ready for Winter: a warm bed made of leaves, a pantry full of nuts, and hundreds of seeds hidden in secret places all over the forest ...

Winter is just around the corner, and Hazelnut has worked hard to get ready. In her cozy nest high up in a tree, the little squirrel watches the last leaves of the fall flutter past, when suddenly the tree trunk crashes to the ground. Oh no! The beavers have chomped it down! Hazelnut is heartbroken. What will she do now? Luckily, the beavers realize their mistake and quickly offer her their home. The squirrel makes an effort, working hard to carry logs across the river, but soon abandons the idea of spending her days in the water. Later, while searching for a new place to shelter, she meets the bats, who kindly offer her their cave for the winter, but...

The first snowflakes are falling... Will Hazelnut find a comfy home in time?

An exciting adventure through the forest that will invite readers to discover the importance of tolerance and respect for living together, and how generosity and solidarity flourish in the face of adversity.

Cascabilla la ardilla tenía su nido en el hueco de un árbol y todo preparado para el invierno: una cálida cama hecha de hojas, una despensa a rebosar de frutos secos y cientos de semillas escondidas en lugares secretos del bosque...

Ya falta poco para que se instale el invierno y Cascabilla ha trabajado duro para estar preparada. En su apacible nido, en lo alto del árbol, la ardilla ve caer las últimas hojas de otoño cuando, de repente, el tronco cae al suelo. ¡No puede ser! ¡Los castores lo han talado! Cascabilla está desconsolada. ¿Y ahora qué? Por suerte, los castores reconocen su error y rápidamente le ofrecen su hogar. La ardilla hace un esfuerzo, trabaja duro transportando troncos a través del río, pero pronto abandonará la idea de pasar los días en remojo. Más tarde, en la búsqueda de un nuevo lugar donde guarecerse, se encontrará con los murciélagos que, amables, le ofrecerán su cueva para el invierno, pero...

Ya caen los primeros copos... ¿Encontrará Cascabilla un verdadero hogar a tiempo?

Una emocionante aventura a través del bosque que invitará a sus lectores a descubrir la importancia de la tolerancia y el respeto para la convivencia, y cómo en la adversidad, afloran la generosidad y la solidaridad.

About the Author

Daniel Cañas (Extremadura, 1986) was raised in a small village in the province of Cáceres and studied Primary Education and Foreign Languages at university. A teacher and reading club coordinator with a passion for children's literature, he began writing for his students with the aim of sparking their interest in books. He has already published several works and received international awards, such as the gold medal at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, the silver medal at the International Latino Book Awards, the gold medal at the IPPY Awards, and recognition from Bank Street College of Education.

Verònica Aranda (Barcelona, 1998) even as a little girl, found her greatest inspiration in mermaids and the sea. With a degree in Illustration from the Joso School of Visual Arts, she later expanded her creativity by studying Graphic Design.

With more than a dozen picture books to her name, she now combines both disciplines in the world of children's and young adult literature. Winner of the 7th Enric Solbes Picture Book Award, her style reinterprets reality, combining a naive spirit with magic. She enjoys experimenting with textures and playing with bright colors, which allow her to create unique settings and emotive scenes.