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Solitary Animals: Introverts of the Wild/Animales solitarios: Los introvertidos de la naturaleza(Bilingual English-Spanish Edition)

Illustrated by Dominique Ramsey
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti
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Hardcover
9"W x 11.31"H x 0.51"D   | 18 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Mar 10, 2026 | 48 Pages | 9798217049493
Age 3-5 years
Reading Level: Lexile 470L

Celebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own, in this special bilingual edition.

Celebra la belleza y la fuerza de la soledad con esta poética observación del reino animal y de aquellos que prefieren su propia compañía.


This lyrical nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow animals. This book is perfect for children who are introverted or tend to be alone, and their parents—as well as all children, who will be encouraged to respect the "natural" choices of their peers.

Esta obra de no ficción rinde un lírico homenaje a los animales que viven en soledad, en contraste con otros que viven en grupos. Con los nombres específicos de varios grupos de animales, Stein destaca a aquellos que pasan la vida solos. Con la naturaleza a su lado, Stein invita a los lectores a sacar fuerza y consuelo de las conductas de los animales. Este es un libro ideal para niños introvertidos o que tienden a estar solos y para sus padres, así como para todos los niños, quienes se animarán a respetar las decisiones naturales de sus compañeros.
JOSHUA DAVID STEIN is a James Beard Award–winning author, journalist, and editor. His previous books include Notes from a Young Black Chef and My America, both with Kwame Onwuachi; Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing, with Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper; Dad, What’s for Dinner? with David Nayfeld; and many others. He has also written many children’s books, including Make New Friends, which was named one of the best children’s books of the year for 2025 by The New York Times. His writing has appeared in Esquire, New York, The New York Times, Financial Times, and elsewhere. He lives in Brooklyn. View titles by Joshua David Stein
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"This illustrated guide is a treat for bilingual animal fans who seek to make the world a better place by connecting with the wild. . . the bilingual Spanish--English text is designed to expand children’s vocabulary in a playful way." —School Library Journal

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Celebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own, in this special bilingual edition.

Celebra la belleza y la fuerza de la soledad con esta poética observación del reino animal y de aquellos que prefieren su propia compañía.


This lyrical nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow animals. This book is perfect for children who are introverted or tend to be alone, and their parents—as well as all children, who will be encouraged to respect the "natural" choices of their peers.

Esta obra de no ficción rinde un lírico homenaje a los animales que viven en soledad, en contraste con otros que viven en grupos. Con los nombres específicos de varios grupos de animales, Stein destaca a aquellos que pasan la vida solos. Con la naturaleza a su lado, Stein invita a los lectores a sacar fuerza y consuelo de las conductas de los animales. Este es un libro ideal para niños introvertidos o que tienden a estar solos y para sus padres, así como para todos los niños, quienes se animarán a respetar las decisiones naturales de sus compañeros.

Creators

JOSHUA DAVID STEIN is a James Beard Award–winning author, journalist, and editor. His previous books include Notes from a Young Black Chef and My America, both with Kwame Onwuachi; Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing, with Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper; Dad, What’s for Dinner? with David Nayfeld; and many others. He has also written many children’s books, including Make New Friends, which was named one of the best children’s books of the year for 2025 by The New York Times. His writing has appeared in Esquire, New York, The New York Times, Financial Times, and elsewhere. He lives in Brooklyn. View titles by Joshua David Stein

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"This illustrated guide is a treat for bilingual animal fans who seek to make the world a better place by connecting with the wild. . . the bilingual Spanish--English text is designed to expand children’s vocabulary in a playful way." —School Library Journal
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