Books with author Maria Krause

Meet Poco Loco. He's a very unusual ratón. He likes to invent wacky things. When Poco Loco's Waffle Iron-Weather Forecaster predicts mal tiempo, Poco Loco runs to tell his barnyard friends. But it's still sunny out, and the other animals don't believe him. Then a roar of wind whips through their picnic, and Poco Loco and his friends fly up, up, and away. But never fear! Poco Loco will use his wits (and one crazy invention) to save the day! A Spanish/English glossary is included.

Big art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. This delightful coloring book introduces children to one of the world’s most celebrated printmakers, Hokusai. His series Thirtysix Views of Mount Fuji includes some of the most recognizable images in the world, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa. The Japanese artist is especially appealing to children, who will marvel at his enchanting landscapes and still lifes. This engaging activity book will inspire learning and creativity in children, and will encourage young readers to make their own Hokusai-like creations.

Certain to provide hours of enlightening entertainment, this sticker book takes children on an adventure through one of the world’s most magical places, the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. With its meandering rooms, tranquil open-air spaces, and spectacular natural setting, the Alhambra palace and fortress complex is a place of great mystery and discovery. This sticker book allows children to experience these qualities, while learning about the structure’s rich architectural past and its significance to the city of Granada. The Alhambra’s nooks and crannies, amazing Lion’s Fountain, and Islamic art are all part of the journey, which each reader can tailor to his or her unique vision. Dozens of stickers provide inspiration for children to create their own fortress―and will pique their curiosity about how history, religion and culture played a role in the development of this architectural wonder.

Poco loves birthdays and he loves inventing things. But for some reason, his birthdays don’t usually go well. So this time, he’s ready for the big day. He invites his amigos over and fires up a new invention, the Cake-Baking Bunk Bed! Nothing goes quite the way it’s supposed to, though, and suddenly Poco and his pals are in for one loco party!Sprinkled with Spanish words, this vibrantly illustrated birthday adventure also features a glossary at the beginning.

This book retells the classic story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the equally compelling history of its making. It reunites a trove of its rare, surviving original conceptual and production art from the incomparable private collection of Stephen H. Ison. From the opening approach to the evil Queen's castle to the final awakening of Snow White with a kiss from her true love, each illustrated drawing freezes in time an image that had its momentary but indelible existence on the screen.

Meet Poco Loco. He's a very unusual ratón. He likes to invent wacky things. When Poco Loco's Waffle Iron-Weather Forecaster predicts mal tiempo, Poco Loco runs to tell his barnyard friends. But it's still sunny out, and the other animals don't believe him. Then a roar of wind whips through their picnic, and Poco Loco and his friends fly up, up, and away. But never fear! Poco Loco will use his wits (and one crazy invention) to save the day! A Spanish/English glossary is included.

Poco loves birthdays and he loves inventing things. But for some reason, his birthdays don’t usually go well. So this time, he’s ready for the big day. He invites his amigos over and fires up a new invention, the Cake-Baking Bunk Bed! Nothing goes quite the way it’s supposed to, though, and suddenly Poco and his pals are in for one loco party!Sprinkled with Spanish words, this vibrantly illustrated birthday adventure also features a glossary at the beginning.