Mamá

The authors of Dad and Cousins, Margarita del Mazo and Silvia Álvarez, return with a new member of the "Family Love" series, Mom, a word that stands for tenderness and the most unconditional love. Narrated through the eyes of a child, this evocative picture book will allow readers to participate in the magic, the illusion of the 'sweet wait', the impatience of the arrival and the excitement of the birth of a new life. At their mother's side, a child will experience the deepest emotions of motherhood, through play, discovery and creativity, in a childhood filled with the utmost gentleness. Expectations, doubts, hopes and dreams... And all the love in the world brought together in a beautiful picture book, as unique as it is special, that pays tribute to women and, above all, to you, mom. For those who still aren't, and for those who will be. For those that dream. For all of you, Mom. Las autoras de Papá y Primos, Margarita del Mazo y Silvia Álvarez, vuelven para añadir un nuevo miembro a la serie 'Amor de familia', Mamá, una palabra única que representa la ternura y el amor más incondicional. Narrado desde los ojos de un niño o niña, este evocador álbum ilustrado permitirá a sus lectores ser partícipes de la magia, de la ilusión de la dulce espera, de la impaciencia de la llegada y de la emoción que entraña el nacimiento de una nueva vida. De la mano de su madre, un niño o niña experimentará las emociones más profundas de la maternidad, a través del juego, el descubrimiento y la creatividad, en una infancia regada con la máxima dulzura. Ilusiones, dudas, sueños y esperanzas... Y todo el amor del mundo reunidos en un hermoso álbum ilustrado, tan único como especial, que homenajea a las mujeres y, sobre todo, a ti, mamá. Para las que aún no lo son y para las que lo serán. Para las que sueñan. Para todas, Mamá.

Margarita del Mazo is a Spanish storyteller and writer born in a small village in the province of Toledo. She studied Law, although her path took a turn toward the wonderful world of stories and illustrated books. She conducts workshops on storytelling, creative writing, promoting reading, children's theater, and more. She collaborates with institutions such as the Cervantes Institute, the Reina Sofía National Museum, the ABC Museum, the Thyssen Museum, the Community of Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, the Andalusian Center for Literature, Casa del Lector (Matadero), municipalities, hospitals, festivals (BITA, Etnosur, Hay Festival), storytelling marathons like the one in Guadalajara, the Parla Cuenta Festival, as well as centers, schools, kindergartens, libraries, and other entities. Her first book was published in 2009, and since then, she has published 25 books, some of which have been translated into up to twelve languages. Many of her books have received prestigious national and international awards. Silvia Álvarez The award-winning illustrator Silvia Álvarez was born to a Honduran father and a Spanish mother in the tropical coastal city of La Ceiba, Honduras. At seven, she moved to Spain and resided in Seville, where she graduated in Fine Arts. With a substantial number of published works, several of which have been sold and translated internationally, she was awarded the Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for her work in "Daisy" (Cuento de luz, 2017). She has also received other recognitions, such as her work "Pablo Pineda," which was selected for the Bologna Exhibition 2017. Her colorful, figurative, sensitive, and poetic style powerfully conveys emotions and unique settings. She collaborates with national and international publishers, magazines, and various media outlets.