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Who Stole My Leg?

Who Stole My Leg?

by José Carlos Andrés

Illustrated by Myriam Cameros Sierra

Published by: NubeOcho

Imprint: NubeOcho

44 Pages, 9.75 x 11.50 in, Color illustrations throughout

Hardcover
9788417673659
Published: July 2022

$16.99

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All the boat’s crew are afraid of Grislygrin, the fearsome pirate. When they hear the knock, knock, knock of his wooden leg they run to hide. But, what would happen if one day someone changed the wooden leg for a rubber duck? Hilarious consequences await the once terrified crew in this beautifully illustrated book!

Teacher by career choice, José Carlos Andrés never managed to practice because theatre entered his life. He started writing theatre for children. He is fascinated by writing, because it allows him to create new worlds full of laughter and emotions.  He has published theatre plays for children and families, a theatre guide, storytelling, theatre art and clowning for all ages, stories for picturebooks… He is the author, among others, of Adopting a Dinosaur, I'm a Zcary Vampire or The Journey of Captain Scaredy Cat.

Myriam Cameros Sierra studied at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain, where she came into contact with the world of illustration, comics and animation. From that moment on she decided to dedicate herself to illustration in all its facets. Today she combines her work as an illustrator with teaching, addressing the need for critical visual literacy in a world surrounded by images.

A short and sweet story about sharing and friendship. I thought the illustrations were so fun and the writing succinct and effective. I really smiled at the last page because it was so delightful. – Kirkus Review.

An original, funny, and beautifully illustrated picture book by the team of author/storyteller Jose Carlos Andres and artist/illustrator Myriam Cameros Sierra, "Who Stole My Leg?" is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school and community library picture book collections and personal reading lists for children ages 4-8 – Midwest Book Review.

CBC Hot Off the Press July 2022.

"Bright-colored illustrations reminiscent of children’s cartoons reflect the humor and charm of this story (available in both English and Spanish) about a pirate captain with a wandering peg leg" – Foreword Reviews.

"This engaging, uniquely funny story provides children with a creative outlet for their fears" - Starred Review School Library Journal.

This book would make for an especially fun read aloud choice, that will keep kids guessing about its resolution right up until the end. – Children's Literature Comprehensive Database.

Who Stole My Leg?

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