Books with title Marina and the Little Green Boy / Marina y el niño verde

Marina and the Little Green Boy is the first title in a picture book series about a little girl who befriends an alien boy who suddenly appears in her attic. Together they explore Marina's house and family life, as the little green boy makes one hilarious mistake after another in this new and different world. Life with the little green boy takes a little getting used to, but by the end of the book he has somehow found his way into the hearts of everyone he meets. Imaginative illustrations by Miguel Ordóñez bring this hilarious story of friendship to life.

In this entertaining new book the little green boy finally convinces Marina's family to take him out on the town. After deciding on an appropriate disguise, Papa and Marina help the little green boy discover the wonders of city life. At first he is afraid of the noise and bustle of the city, but with his family's help the little green boy finds the courage to get on the bus and try new things. He sees where Papa works, plays on the swings, rides in a spaceship at the fair, and even sheds a tear when Papa and Marina take him to see a film about aliens. Children and parents alike will have a great time learning about city life with the little green boy and his new family.Antonio Vicente has taught creative writing to both children and adults and has given numerous conferences to teachers on the educational value of stories. He is the author of La pulga Leocadia (Leocadia the Flea), a storybook with activities for blind children.Miguel Ordóñez's illustrations have appeared in publications such as the Herald Tribune, Elle magazine (France) and El País (Spain). He has also illustrated numerous books for Hachette, Santillana, RBA, and Edelvives.

The little green boy can’t wait to go to school with his friend Marina. Children screaming, playing, running, learning . . . going to school sounds like so much fun! But the little green boy’s first day at school isn’t exactly what he expected. Sometimes it’s hard to be different, but thankfully he’s got his friend Marina to show him how things work!Marina and the Little Green Boy Go to School is the third title in a bilingual series about two friends from different cultures who, believe it or not, have a lot to learn from one another.Antonio Vicente has taught creative writing to both children and adults and has given numerous conferences to teachers on the educational value of stories. He is the author of Leocadia the Flea, a storybook with activities for blind children.Miguel Ordóñez studied graphic design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. His illustrations have appeared in publications such as the International Herald Tribune, Elle magazine, and El País. He has also illustrated numerous books for Hachette, Santillana, and RBA Publishing.