Clucky in the Garden of Mirrors
Winner at the 2012 IPPY Awards and 2012 International Latino Book Awards
Clucky the hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic and whose guardian is a very strange creature
indeed. Apart from having a wonderful time, they will also experience
a number of powerful emotions…
This is the second story featuring the adorable hen, who once again amazes us with her clumsiness and her kindheartedness—this time leading us into a world of fantasy. Clucky in the Garden of Mirrors is a perfect tale for children
dealing with situations in which a parent is frequently away from the home, and one that stimulates children's creativity with colorful and detailed illustrations.
Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 840L
Mar Pavón (Manresa, Spain, 1968) is a writer mainly dedicated to children's literature. Some of her extensive work is translated into English, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch, Chinese and Korean, among other languages.
She has been honored with prestigious awards in the US, some of which were presented by the International Latino Book Awards. Her most significant work is Yeray Poeta, published following the birth of her son in 1996. Her most popular character is “Clucky the Hen”, created in collaboration with the illustrator Mónica Carretero, winner of several awards and recognitions.
Mónica Carretero was born in Madrid, but now lives happily in Segovia, where she draws colorful illustrations and writes books for children. She assures that her job makes her feel alive. A passion well depicted in her sunny drawings and original, cheerful characters. She has illustrated dozens of books, games and posters for Spain, England, France, Korea, Australia and the United States. Since 2011, her work has been recognized on several occasions, being awarded at the London Book Fair, the Latino Book Awards in the United States and also in the BookExpo America.
