Jesús Betz

¿Qué harías si tu tía comprara una mona y la llevara a su casa? Lola, tía de Carla y Juan, compró una chimpancé que se convirtió en una divertida sensación para todos. Lola la vistió como una niña, la consideró parte de la familia y la llamó Celina. Ésta es su historia. Una historia sobre el amor a los animales.

Computers, cell phones, I Pads -- isn’t that what living in this world today is all about? We stay connected to a world that changes every day, and almost every minute. What if we did not have those ways of communications, and had to use books instead? That is what came to mind as I thought of a scenario of a young girl having a dream in which all those ways of technology did not exist, and realizing what it would be like without her “Books on the Shelf.”

Felipe never helps at home; he¿s rude, disobedient, and a bad student. He knows that a big punishment is waiting for him, but it doesn¿t happen! His parents don¿t say anything¿moreover, they practically ignore him. They have decided to go on strike! With an ironic tone and a large dose of humor, the novel brings us the reality of a careless boy who finds himself forced to reflect on his poor behavior and how it affects those who live with him.

Based on a true story and written by someone who witnessed it, this touching picture book is set in Venezuela. A man named Faoro found an orphaned, newborn caiman and brought her home. The bond they formed was unbreakable and everlasting. Information about Faoro and the author is provided at the end.