¿De Qué Tienes Miedo Ratoncito? (What Are You Scared Of, Little Mouse?) - by Susanna Isern (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Winner at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. ¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears.

"What are you scared of, Ratoncito?"

"I'm afraid of the dark, in case a monster comes and gets me."

"Look around you, Ratoncito. There aren't any monsters in your room. You're just imagining things."

Lately, Ratoncito is very scared. He feels frightened all the time and is afraid of everything. Mamá Ratona is very worried. At night, Ratoncito cannot get a good night's sleep, paralyzed by the fear that a monster will appear and take him away. In summer, although the sun shines bright in the sky and the weather it is very hot, Ratoncito does not swim in the lake because the water and the bugs swimming around in it scare him. However, Mamá Ratona is always by his side, providing him with the understanding and security necessary to overcome all his fears.

Ganador de los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards en 2015. ¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito? es una tierna historia que ayudará a los más pequeños a vencer todos sus miedos.

--¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito?

--Me asusta la oscuridad, por si un monstruo me viene a buscar.

--Mira alrededor, pequeño. No hay monstruos en la habitación, ellos solo existen en tu imaginación.

Últimamente, Ratoncito tiene mucho miedo. Se siente asustado a todas horas y teme cualquier cosa. Mamá Ratona está muy preocupada. Por las noches, Ratoncito no consigue conciliar el sueño, paralizado por el miedo a que un monstruo aparezca y se lo lleve. En verano, aunque el sol brille en el cielo y haga muchísimo calor, Ratoncito no se baña en el lago porque le asustan el agua y los insectos que en ella nadan. Sin embargo, Mamá Ratona siempre está a su lado, proporcionándole la comprensión y seguridad necesarias para vencer todos sus miedos.

Review Quotes

"A sweet story that young children will love, and a great tool for parents who are looking to help their children overcome their fears." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Susanna Isern (La Seu d'Urgell, Spain, 1978) is an award-winning children's books author. She is also a professor of Psychology of learning at the European University of the Atlantic and directs the Cabinet of Psychology at Aula Dédalo in Santander. Since she published her first picture book in 2011, more than 30 children's books have seen the light of day. Most of her works are sold internationally and can be found in more than a dozen languages, and also written in Braille. Among her most popular albums we find What Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? awarded Silver Medal in the USA Moonbeam Children's Books Award 2015 and The Magic Ball of Wool, awarded Silver Medal at the USA Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2013.

The award-winning illustrator Nora Hilb was born and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the 80'ies, she was jailed for four years for political reasons by the dictatorship at the time. Hilb has won numerous awards for her illustration work. She has contributed as an author or illustrator to more than 80 books, including Little Chick and Mommy Cat (2012 Silver Medal Winner-Spanish Language Book at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards) and The Magic Ball of Wool.