A fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness and a joyful reminder of the important things in life, from BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.
Marta Altés Book order (chronological)
Marta Altes is a storyteller whose passion for illustration led her to study graphic design in Barcelona. She later moved to the UK to pursue a Master's degree in Children's Book Illustration. What she loves most about illustration is its ability to bring a smile to those who view her drawings or read her stories. Her work focuses on sharing joy and visual narrative.
New In Town
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Meet a big, friendly dog in search of a home.
Five More Minutes
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The perfect book for busy children and tired dads everywhere!
Little Monkey
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
t's hard being a little monkey in a big jungle, and Monkey has had enough of being left out. So she's off to climb to the very top of the tallest tree and she's going to do it all on her own!
LA LITERATURA INFANTIL DE GLORIA FUERTES EN UNA EDICIÓN PARA TODA LA VIDA Una defensa de la infancia y de los sueños por encima de todas las cosas. 400 páginas de poemas y cuentos , todos los grandes clásicos «El hada acaramelada.» «La oca loca.» «El Dragón Tragón.» «La pata mete la pata.» «Donosito, el oso osado.» «Piopío Lope (el pollito miope).» «Cangura para todo.» «La tortuga presumida.» «Coleta la poeta.» Y muchos más... Esta edición única profusamente ilustrada por Marta Altés, nuestra ilustradora de mayor proyección internacional, - Un prologuillo escrito por Gloria Fuertes a mediados de los 80 para una antología que jamás se publicó. - Cartas de las niñas y niños que Gloria recibió a lo largo de los años en su buzón. - Una carta abierta a todos los maestros firmada por la poeta. - Una selección de algunos de los poemas escritos por las niñas y niños que participaron en el Premio de Poesía Infantil Gloria Fuertes a lo largo de todas sus ediciones. - Fotografías personales de la autora junto a sus fans más pequeños. - Historias y episodios de la vida de Gloria Fuertes narrados especialmente para los niños, y un consultorio, «Pregúntale a Gloria», para que conozcan la vida y la filosofía de la autora de su propia voz.
The King Cat
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Meet a cat who is the king of his house, until something terrible happens! Someone else arrives and they are dribbly and disgusting. Will King Cat ever get used to having a dog around? The King Cat is a brilliantly observed, fantastically funny story about friendship, compromise and adjusting to change, from the award-winning author-illustrator Marta Altés. Perfect for families about to welcome a new baby - and cat and dog lovers alike.
My New Home
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little raccoon soon discovers that wherever you go adventures soon follow. A beautiful and uplifting story about moving house, making friends and finding a new home. This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is written from the perspective of a young child. It's perfect for children about to move house or start new school, but has a universal message for any child about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new.
I Am an Artist!
- 30 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The perfect book for anyone who loves making art - and making a mess!Meet the boy who can't stop creating art! He loves colours, shapes, textures and EVERYTHING inspires him: his socks, the contents of the fridge, even his cat gets a new coat (of paint!). But there's just one problem: his mum isn't quite so enthusiastic. In fact, she seems a little cross! But this boy has a plan to make his mum smile. He's about to create his finest piece yet and on a very grand scale...A sharp, silly, fabulously funny book, which shows that Art is EVERYWHERE!
My Grandpa
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A heartwarming tale about a grandson and his elderly grandfather and about how getting old does not affect the love between them.
