Matt de la Peňa Bücher

Seine Macht ist unglaublich, doch sie hat ihren Preis Clark Kent war schon immer schneller und stärker als seine Mitschüler. Aber er meidet das Rampenlicht um jeden Preis, denn auf sich aufmerksam zu machen bedeutet, sich in Gefahr zu bringen. Doch für Clark wird es zunehmend schwerer, seine Kräfte zu kontrollieren und seine Heldentaten geheim zuhalten. Als er den Hilferufen eines Mädchens folgt, trifft er auf Gloria Alvarez und deckt ein dunkles Geheimnis auf: Eine feindliche Macht bedroht seine Heimatstadt Smallville. Zusammen mit seiner besten Freundin Lana Lang macht er sich auf die Suche nach der Wahrheit. Denn bevor Clark die Welt retten kann, muss er zunächst Smallville beschützen.

Überleben ist erst der Anfang Sonne, Meer und Mädchen in Bikinis – so schlimm wird der Ferienjob auf dem Luxuskreuzfahrtschiff schon nicht werden, denkt sich Shy. Aber dann erschüttert ein ungeheures Erdbeben Kalifornien und löst einen Tsunami aus ... Und das ist erst der Anfang …

A compelling, tender, timely story from an award-winning picture book duo, set in a bustling city, which shows that we are all more alike than we are different.

The magnificent, inspiring story of an AMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena. On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation’s founding ideals. New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011 School Library Journal Best Books of 2011

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can't drive a car like his friends. Through energy and encouragement, CJ's nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine. This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest and gratitude. Last Stop on Market Street has won multiple awards and spent time at the number one spot in the New York Times Bestseller List.

Praise for Love: A Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next Top Pick ? De la Peña's prose poem speaks right to young children. . . . People often talk to children about love; in these pages, they can see and feel what it's like. And there's plenty for everybody.-Publishers Weekly, starred review ? From the moment prose and art appear in the opening spread, de la Peña and Long usher readers into a patient, pensive meditation on love. . . . Timely, timeless, and utterly necessary.-Kirkus Reviews, starred review Newbery Award-winning De la Peña offers a lyrical ode to love in this stirring picture book. . . . In De la Peña's lines, love becomes not just an emotion between people but a feeling suffusing the world.-Booklist Long and Matt de la Peña . . . hit the mark with Love . . . a gentle, poetic picture book about love in all circumstances, even the tough ones.-Shelf Awareness ? This heartfelt and sensitively rendered picture book meditation begs to be shared and discussed with children . . . Spread the love.-School Library Journal, starred review

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child. In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! In their first collaboration since the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson deliver a poignant and timely new picture book that's sure to be an instant classic. When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true--she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Together, they travel through their neighborhood, past the crowded bus stop, the fenced-off repair shop, and the panadería, until they arrive at the Laundromat, where Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make . . . With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have crafted a moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.

After surviving the earthquake and tsunami, Shy manages to make it back to land but he is far from safe because a secret his cruise ship co-worker, Addie, shared with him is one that people have killed for, and now that Shy knows, he has become a moving target