Mom Goes to War

Mom Goes to War

By Irene Aparici Illustrated by Mónica Carretero Translated by Jon Brokenbrow

€14,90

Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book AwardsAn unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A... Read More
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Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book AwardsAn unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A... Read More
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Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book Awards

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A queen who begins a lengthy war with many battles, together with an army of allies who will fight unconditionally by her side.

Mom Goes to War is a tale that takes children and adults on a fascinating, adventure-filled journey through the human body. It is a story full of positive energy, which will help parents, doctors and educators teach young readers values such as courage, solidarity and hope.

Mom Goes to War is a story told from the author’s heart, full of tenderness, love and humor, which will help shine a ray of hope into many people’s lives.

Guided Reading Level: S, Lexile Level: 880L
Details
  • Price: €14,90
  • Pages: 24
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 10.2 in
  • ISBN: 9788415503200
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Language: eng
  • Age: 4-8
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying
    JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
    JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Author and Illustrator Bio
The award-winning author Irene Aparici was born with a notebook in one hand and a pencil in the other. She has lived in Spain and in Ecuador. As a professional, she has worked mainly in the financial sector, but has also worked as a professor at a university, a rural estates administrator, a mediator in extrajudicial conflicts, and an international cooperator. In 2011, Irene was diagnosed with breast cancer, to which she lost her battle in 2014.

The award-winning author and illustrator Mónica Carretero was born in Madrid but now lives in Segovia. She is self-taught and her colourful and vivid illustrations have received international recognition and she is now a very succesful illustrator of children's picture books.
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Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book Awards

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A queen who begins a lengthy war with many battles, together with an army of allies who will fight unconditionally by her side.

Mom Goes to War is a tale that takes children and adults on a fascinating, adventure-filled journey through the human body. It is a story full of positive energy, which will help parents, doctors and educators teach young readers values such as courage, solidarity and hope.

Mom Goes to War is a story told from the author’s heart, full of tenderness, love and humor, which will help shine a ray of hope into many people’s lives.

Guided Reading Level: S, Lexile Level: 880L
  • Price: €14,90
  • Pages: 24
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 10.2 in
  • ISBN: 9788415503200
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Language: eng
  • Age: 4-8
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying
    JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
    JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
The award-winning author Irene Aparici was born with a notebook in one hand and a pencil in the other. She has lived in Spain and in Ecuador. As a professional, she has worked mainly in the financial sector, but has also worked as a professor at a university, a rural estates administrator, a mediator in extrajudicial conflicts, and an international cooperator. In 2011, Irene was diagnosed with breast cancer, to which she lost her battle in 2014.

The award-winning author and illustrator Mónica Carretero was born in Madrid but now lives in Segovia. She is self-taught and her colourful and vivid illustrations have received international recognition and she is now a very succesful illustrator of children's picture books.

9788415503200 Video