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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
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: $15.95
Pages: 24
Publisher: Cuento de Luz
Imprint: Cuento de Luz
Publication Date:
01 April 2013
Trim Size: 10.25 X 8.25 in
ISBN: 9788415503200
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Children’s picture books, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes), Children's / Teenage personal & social topics: cancer, Children's / Teenage personal & social topics: illness & specific physical health conditions, Children’s / Teenage personal & social topics: death & bereavement, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
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.
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.