Books with author Paula Merlán

Readers who pick this quirky book will uncover a sweet story of cooperation under all that snot. ~Kirkus Reviews What’s happened to Sophie’s nose?? It’s the size of a turnip! Her parents often tell her not to pick her nose, but she doesn’t listen. She picks her nose so much, in fact, that Tim (that’s the name of her index finger) has built his home inside, with a living room, a sofa, a kitchen and a gourmet set menu… An amazing picture book that will make kids laugh, and maybe help them with some nasty habits! Come to this cozy, nosey home!

Readers who pick this quirky book will uncover a sweet story of cooperation under all that snot. ~Kirkus Reviews What’s happened to Sophie’s nose?? It’s the size of a turnip! Her parents often tell her not to pick her nose, but she doesn’t listen. She picks her nose so much, in fact, that Tim (that’s the name of her index finger) has built his home inside, with a living room, a sofa, a kitchen and a gourmet set menu… An amazing picture book that will make kids laugh, and maybe help them with some nasty habits! Come to this cozy, nosey home!

I Can Only Be an Apple Tree is a story about a little apple tree who did not want to be what she was. After being moved to a new location the little tree finds herself surrounded by new and different trees that are big, strong and beautiful making her feel even smaller. She wants to be like them and tries to think of how she can look like them or be like them in order to have friends. The wise oak tree gives her advice about being who she really is. As she grows she realizes that she has unique gifts of her own to share and comes to the understanding of her purpose. The book should open discussions with children about finding their special gifts and being who they truly are.