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Books with author Julio Millares

  • Doesn't want to take a bath

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 7, 2019)
    Joy's Book is a collection of humorous, affectionate tales about the fears and troubles kids have in their early years, such as when a new sibling arrives, falling down the drain when the water is going down the pipes, a loved one passing away, suffering bullying and mockery, the first love, etc. Imagination has no boundaries for them and anything is possible, if we follow the original issue's narrative logic. Every story is told from the child's point of view and the highly dramatic content of the issues they face is clearly reflected in them. In the story “Doesn't want to bathe" the girl doesn't want to do it and the father convinces her to do it by playing with her favorite animals. The game begins and the girl has fun while bathing.Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Whiskers

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 17, 2019)
    "Joy's book" is a series of humorous and tender stories about the different fears and difficulties that children have in the first years of their life, such as the one that is felt before the arrival of a brother, the one to go through the hole of the bathtub when the water is removed, the death of a loved one, etc. There is no limit to the imagination and everything is possible following the narrative logic of the initial problem. All the stories are made from the child's perspective and the high dramatic content of the situations they face is faithfully reflected in them.In the story “Whiskers", the father woke up a little weird and that day he acts like a child, so Joy has to take care of him, which makes her a little tired all day. Fortunately, everything is solved the next day and her father is the same as usual. A hilarious book about the behaviour of the elders seen from the eyes of the protagonist daughter.Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Abandoned

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 12, 2019)
    "Joy's book" is a series of humorous and tender stories about the different fears and difficulties that children have in the first years of their life, such as the one that is felt before the arrival of a brother, the one to go through the hole of the bathtub when the water is removed, the death of a loved one, etc. There is no limit to the imagination and everything is possible following the narrative logic of the initial problem. All the stories are made from the child's perspective and the high dramatic content of the situations they face is faithfully reflected in them.The series on Joy is aimed at children from two to seven years old.In the story "Abandoned" Joy has to go to the daycare and refuses to do so but when she is in it and makes a friend she completely changes her mind. In this way, the girl elaborates this new stage of her life in the best possible way.A book full of drama and totally from the perspective of the girl protagonist.Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Looking for a husband

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 24, 2019)
    In the story “Looking for a husband", Mila wakes up with the idea that she should get married as soon as possible. To do this, she turns to her friends Joachim and Alice, who place a notice at the school to find a candidate. From then on, comic situations followed one another until the end.A very funny and empathetic book with the girl worried about having a husband. Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Do rabbits fall in love?

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 27, 2019)
    In the story “Do rabbits fall in love?”, the protagonist Paul is shaken by his first love at first sight and does not know how to act in front of it. So he turned to the advice and help of a friend who accompanied him to invite the teacher in question to a school dance. Then his father helps him too and Paul gets to know the emotion that had disturbed him so much. A funny book that deals with the first love at first sight with empathy and tenderness. Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa prize for novels and the Imaginaria magazine prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden and then returned to his native Argentina. He is a professor in the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Double

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 14, 2019)
    "Joy's book" is a series of humorous and tender stories about the different fears and difficulties that children have in the first years of their life, such as the one that is felt before the arrival of a brother, the one to go through the hole of the bathtub when the water is removed, the death of a loved one, etc. There is no limit to the imagination and everything is possible following the narrative logic of the initial problem. All the stories are made from the child's perspective and the high dramatic content of the situations they face is faithfully reflected in them.The series on Joy is aimed at children from two to seven years old.In the story “Double“ the girl in her fascination before a mirror of two bodies unfolds into a good girl and a mean girl. While one destroys, hits and breaks the other one tries to fix it with an exaggerated impetus that is also annoying but the arrival of the mother returns everything to the original situation in which the girl was only one.A hilarious book about the fascination in front of the mirror and the absurdity of a completely good girl and a mean one.
  • The Hole’s Getting Bigger!

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, Nov. 30, 2018)
    "Joy's book" is a series of humorous and tender stories about the different fears and difficulties that children have in the first years of their life, such as the one that is felt before the arrival of a brother, the one to go through the hole of the bathtub when the water is removed, the death of a loved one, etc. There is no limit to the imagination and everything is possible following the narrative logic of the initial problem. All the stories are made from the child's perspective and the high dramatic content of the situations they face is faithfully reflected in them.The series on Joy is aimed at children from two to seven years old while the "Camilo or Camila Book" is designed for children from the age of seven.In the story "The hole's getting bigger!” the protagonist faces the fear of going down the drain when the bathtub is emptied. In the pipe she finds a friend and returns happily home after having faced the unknown.A book full of funny consequences and totally from the perspective of the protagonist girl.
  • Two suns

    Julio Millares

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 18, 2018)
    "Joy's book" is a series of humorous and tender stories about the different fears and difficulties that children have in the first years of their life, such as the one that is felt before the arrival of a brother, the one to go through the hole of the bathtub when the water is removed, the death of a loved one, etc. There is no limit to the imagination and everything is possible following the narrative logic of the initial problem. All the stories are made from the child's perspective and the high dramatic content of the situations they face is faithfully reflected in them.In the story "Two suns" the parents of the protagonist decide to separate and the girl suffers anguish and terrible fears of abandonment until she finally speaks with her father and he clarifies things, so that she can elaborate the traumatic event. The perspective of the story is completely focused on the girl and everything is seen through her eyes. A book full of empathy with the child in the difficult moment of her parents' separation and that helps her to elaborate the situation successfully. Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa prize for novels and the Imaginaria magazine prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden and then returned to his native Argentina. He is a professor in the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Lice story

    Julio Millares

    Paperback (Independently published, May 25, 2019)
    In "Lice story” there is a lice epidemic in Mila's school and a series of fun events that deal with the themes of prejudice, the projection of adults' desires on their children, the desire to be oneself and other things. The action finally leads to the solution of a serious problem for one of the children.A fun and up-to-date book on the desire to be yourself, prejudices and problems caused by head lice.Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • The fearsome shot

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 9, 2019)
    Joy's Book is a collection of humorous, affectionate tales about the fears and troubles kids have in their early years, such as when a new sibling arrives, falling down the drain when the water is going down the pipes, a loved one passing away, suffering bullying and mockery, the first love, etc. Imagination has no boundaries for them and anything is possible, if we follow the original issue's narrative logic. Every story is told from the child's point of view and the highly dramatic content of the issues they face is clearly reflected in them. In this story Joy has a foot wound and should get the tetanus shot but is afraid of the shot. Her father doesn't force her but expects her to accept it herself. Joy and her father talk about fear and how to deal with it until Joy voluntarily agrees to be vaccinated.Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • What happened to that man?

    Julio Millares

    Paperback (Independently published, March 16, 2019)
    In the story "What happened to this man?" Mila meets Charles, a boy lost in a container. His father did not pick him up from school and since the boy has just arrived from the countryside, he does not know where his house is. Mila helps him find his wounded father in a hospital and things are going well for everyone while the children have become friends.A fun and adventurous book about the typical solidarity of children.Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa Prize for novels and the Imaginaria Prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden before returning to his native Argentina. He is a professor at the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.
  • Would they be left alone?

    Julio Millares

    eBook (Artelibera, May 20, 2019)
    "Joy's book" is a series of humorous and tender stories about the different fears and difficulties that children have in the first years of their life, such as the one that is felt before the arrival of a brother, the one to go through the hole of the bathtub when the water is removed, the death of a loved one, etc. There is no limit to the imagination and everything is possible following the narrative logic of the initial problem. All the stories are made from the child's perspective and the high dramatic content of the situations they face is faithfully reflected in them.In the story “Would they be left alone?” the parents of the protagonist decide to separate and the girl suffers anguish and terrible fears of abandonment until she finally speaks with her father and he clarifies things, so that she can elaborate the traumatic event. The perspective of the story is completely focused on the girl and everything is seen through her eyes. A book full of empathy with the child in the difficult moment of her parents' separation and that helps her to elaborate the situation successfully. Julio Millares won the Vargas Llosa prize for novels and the Imaginaria magazine prize for children's stories. He lived in Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico and Sweden and then returned to his native Argentina. He is a professor in the Faculty of Arts of the National University of Cuyo.