Kane/Miller Presents Libros del Mundo, Books of the World

“Spanish speakers in the U.S. now have a new resource for children’s picture books. Demand for Spanish language titles in the U.S. is ever increasing, and Kane/Miller, a small, independent publisher based in San Diego, whose stated mandate is to bring the world closer to a child and the children of the world closer to each other, is pleased to offer children’s books in Spanish as part of their publishing program.

Dedicating to bringing the best of the world’s children’s literature to American children, no matter which language they speak, Kane/Miller is well aware of the increasing number of Spanish-speaking children – and parents – in the United States, and is proud to promote Libros del Mundo with 12 best-selling picture books: Apolo, Benny, Contando con Apolo, En camino a comprar huevos, Feliz Cumpleaños Tengo 1, Guji Guji, Lo que Eduardo sabe hacer, Marta ya la bicicleta, Pescadito, ¿Quién se esconde?, ¿Quieres jugar?, and Suerte.

Young readers, whether they speak Spanish in the home, or are learning it in school, will now have the opportunity to meet and enjoy some of Kane/Miller’s best-loved characters and to experience the world’s award-winning authors and illustrators ”¦opening the world of children’s literature to a more diverse audience.

Kane/Miller Book Publishers is a very small, very specialized, very independent publishing company. Founded in 1984, the company brings the best of children’s literature from other countries to the United States. Please visit http://www.kanemiller.com for additional information. “

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