About the Book A Mexican child who works selling dream catchers alongside his abuelito learns that treasuring the present moment is as important as chasing ones hopes and dreams for the future-- Book Synopsis Para los fans de Last Stop on Market Street llega una historia inspiradora sobre un nio que se mantiene fiel a su sueo ms grande mientras encuentra magia en cada momento. Algunas personas suean con olas perfectas, castillos lujosos o pilotear un avin. Otras suean con alguien con quien rer y jugar el da entero. Algunas solo suean con tener comida para el da siguiente.Y el pequeo Miguel? Mientras l y su abuelito trabajan bajo el ardiente sol oaxaqueo vendiendo cocos y atrapasueos para ganarse unas monedas, Miguel solo conserva un simple deseo: tener a sus padres a su lado. Pero cmo puede seguir confiando cuando la verdad es que los sueos no siempre se hacen realidad? Esta conmovedora historia de esperanza y resiliencia de MarceloVerdad demuestra que vivir en el aqu yel ahora puede ser un viaje tan hermoso como un sueo. La edicin en ingls, The Dream Catcher, tambin est a la venta. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street , an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment. Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day. And little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish--to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams dont always come to pass? Marcelo Verdads poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream. A Spanish edition, El atrapasueos , is also available for purchase. Review Quotes Praise for The Worst Teddy Ever : The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Blue Ribbon winner Shortlisted for the 2023 Barnes & Noble Childrens & YA Book Awards * Verdads debut picture book is an absolute delight. -- BCCB, starred review The plot is a fun, reassuring twist on several common themes. Great for bedtime or anytime. -- Kirkus reviews The artwork in this debut picture book has that Todd Parr appeal of familiarity and achievability for toddlers and young children.... the message of teddy bears as nighttime protectors will be comforting to many a tiny reader. -- Booklist Verdads illustrations...have a playful feel that recalls Christian Robinsons child-centric style...adorable in their simplicity. -- Horn Book A warm story for explaining that underlying answers arent always obvious, and that readers cant know what others are going through. Good for read-alouds and SEL shelves. -- School Library Journal About the Author Marcelo Verdad es un autor e ilustrador mexicano, creador de El peor Teddy del mundo, que recibi un Blue Ribbon del Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books. Se gradu del Art Center College of Design de Pasadena y ahora dedica su tiempo a sus alumnos en una academia de arte de Los ngeles. Marcelo suea con extraterrestres, naves espaciales, olas perfectas y playas oaxaqueas. Le gusta tomar leche con chocolate y vivir en el presente, y espera algn da llegara ser como Miguelito. Te invita a visitarlo enmarceloverdad.com o en Instagram @marceloverdad. Marcelo Verdad is an author and illustrator from Mxico and the creator of The Worst Teddy Ever, which received a Blue Ribbon from The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books . He graduated from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and now dedicates his time to his students at an art academy in Los Angeles. Marcelo dreams of aliens, spaceships, perfect waves, and Oaxacan beaches. He enjoys chocolate milk and living in the present, and he hopes to grow up one day to be just like Miguelito. He invites you to visit him at marceloverdad.com or on Instagram @marceloverdad.