Location: Panama
Member Since:
March 08, 2012
Piggy Press Books
Publisher info
Piggy Press Books, with its motto WE LOVE TO READ!, opened its doors to publishing multilingual children's books in July, 2001, in celebration of Panama's First International Book Fair, an event which marked a positive change in this tiny cosmopolitan republic.
Our mission is to provide multilingual and multicultural books for children and youth to help them learn about and appreciate the world around them through reading.
To date, Piggy Press has published books and audio stories in the following languages: Spanish, English, Mandarin, French, Kuna., Swedish and soon in Russian and Portuguese!
Our mission is to provide multilingual and multicultural books for children and youth to help them learn about and appreciate the world around them through reading.
To date, Piggy Press has published books and audio stories in the following languages: Spanish, English, Mandarin, French, Kuna., Swedish and soon in Russian and Portuguese!
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El escritor
by Pat Alvarado
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 30,380.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: August 28, 2021
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Adventure » General, Fiction » Literature » Literary
Insatisfecho con su vida y atrapado en lo que se ha convertido en un trabajo mundano y poco gratificante, el escritor regresa a su ciudad natal en un intento de rectificar su vida y aceptar las decisiones que ha tomado.
Crónicas del árbol que aprendió a bailar - Chronicles of the Tree that Learned to Dance
by Evelyn Lozano Pinzón
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 10,830.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: June 16, 2020
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment, Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories
Tiernamente escrito, Evelyn Lozano ha capturado la esencia de la naturaleza y como es nuestro deber de cuidarla. Cuentos bilingües en español e inglés. Incluye preguntas para guiar al lector.
Tenderly written, Evelyn Lozano has captured the essence of nature and how it is our duty to take care of it. Bilingual short stories in Spanish and English. Includes thought questions to guide the reader.
Perdido en Cognito
by Pat Alvarado
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 22,510.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: June 6, 2019
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Sin desanimarse por la escasa información dada para su último caso, Jake Brown, investigador privado, se encuentra en Cognito, un pequeño y agradable pueblo al norte de la frontera, lejos del aburrimiento y la fanfarria de la vida, una cuadrícula de calles y avenidas conectadas, un lugar diseñado para los perdidos y los transitorios, un lugar para nuevos comienzos.
Cristina and the Whales * Cristina y las ballenas
by Marta Curti
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 10,550.
Language:
English.
Published: May 8, 2019
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / Multigenerational
When Cristina moves to a new house by the sea, she discovers that she has a special gift. But no one believes her. Join Cristina and her dog Mora as they try to convince everyone that she indeed can hear the whales singing. Bilingual juvenile novel in English and Spanish. Includes a reader's guide and is appropriate for classroom use. Promotes environmental awareness.
Gotas de reflexiones sobre el conocimiento humano
by Nubia Del Río de López
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,780.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: February 6, 2019
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Religion & self-improvement
El sendero de la vida es muy complejo y en el caminar se nos da la oportunidad de decidir lo que deseamos para bien o para mal. Con este pequeño compendio de reflexiones nos permitimos analizar las experiencias de vida que vamos teniendo de acuerdo a nuestras acciones positivas y negativas guiadas por el libre albedrío.
El Quetzal Negro * The Black Quetzal
by William Cahill, Gabriela Rangel, & Cesar Melendez (illustrator)
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 23,180.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: September 30, 2018
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Birds
Una sequía devasta las laderas del volcán y los quetzales están muriéndose de hambre. Descubre qué sucede cuando un pájaro joven desafía la maldición del Quetzal Negro. Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés, con guía de preguntas analíticas para el lector e información adicional sobre los quetzales y otras aves.
Ana y los ladrones de gatos * Ana and the Cat Thieves
by Leadimiro Gonzalez
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 7,990.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: September 22, 2018
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
Todos en la ciudad están preocupados. ¡Los gatos del barrio han desaparecido! ¿Han sido robados? Únete a Ana y sus fieles asistentes Kafka y Ceniza para descubrir el misterio.
Everyone in town is worried. The cats in the neighborhood are missing! Have they been stolen? Join Ana and her loyal assistants Kafka and Ceniza to unveil the mystery.
Diablico Sucio * Dirty Devil
by Vernette Colucci
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 11,540.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: January 5, 2018
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
Imagine a world without flowers or trees, a place where everybody is thirsty, a place haunted by beings set on destroying anything green. Juan Diego is trapped in Dirty Devil's dungeon, caught in the maze of meandering tunnels and endless drudgery. Can he find his way out? Join Juan Diego in his terrifying adventure to find out!
Joyas voladoras * Flying Jewels
by Ralph Dessau
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 38,060.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: November 6, 2017
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Animals, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Nature
In this loving tribute to his favorite bird, Mr. Dessau guides us through the tiny hummingbird's life: from its incredible flying to its jewel-like feathers. Filled with photographs of these little creatures in action, we can only gape in wonder; and to quote the author, we ask ourselves, "How do they do that?" The answer lies within this book.
El Corazón de la Reina * The Queen's Heart
by Laura Nieto
Series: King Aldo, Book 3.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 49,370.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: June 14, 2013
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / General
El rubí más grande del mundo, el Corazón de la Reina, ha desaparecido del Museo de Animalandia. La tercera novela en la trilogía de Animalandia. Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés.
The Queen’s Heart, the biggest ruby in the world, has disappeared from the Animaland Museum. The third novel in the Animaland Trilogy. Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English.
The Mahogany Tree * El árbol de caoba
by Al Sprague
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 66,070.
Language:
American English.
Published: May 25, 2013
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure, Fiction » Adventure » Sea adventures
Follow the mahogany tree in its struggle for survival and purpose in nature - from seedling to majestic grandeur and then to a life of service to man and his adventures on the open seas. Its beauty captured not only in Al Sprague’s and Dagny Sprague’s words, but through Al’s exquisite pen and ink drawings. Bilingual juvenile novel - English and Spanish. International Book Awards Finalist.
Los cuentos de Elidia Wong Miranda
by Elidia Wong Miranda
Price:
Free!
Words: 27,220.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: April 13, 2013
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories
Disfruta de los cuentos cortos de Elidia Wong Miranda, ícono de la literatura infantil panameña. Contiene 29 cuentos infantiles ilustrados en español.
Convicted at Six
by Pat Alvarado
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 15,470.
Language:
English.
Published: July 30, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography
A brief memoir of growing up as a middle child in south Louisiana during the 1950s.
Una flor entre las grietas * A Flower Between the Cracks
by Enrique Jaramillo Levi
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 23,090.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: June 18, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Anthology, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
13 cuentos bilingües en español e inglés que tienen a niños sensibles e imaginativos como protagonistas. Aprobado por el Ministerio de Educación de Panamá como texto complementario en el salon de clases.
13 bilingual stories in Spanish and English that have sensitive and imaginative children as protagonists. Approved by Panama's Ministry of Education as a complementary text in the classroom.
La tierra de los sueños * The Land of Dreams
by Kubiler
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,810.
Language:
English.
Published: June 14, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
Un compendio de nueve cuentos bilingües infantiles en español e inglés donde el lector puede contemplar y visitar lugares imaginarios sin salir de su casa. Incluye temas para reflexionar. A collection of nine bilingual children's stories in Spanish and English where the reader can contemplate and visit imaginary places without leaving home. Includes ideas to think about.
Selva Feliz * Happy Jungle
by Madelag
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 17,380.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: June 11, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Jungle animals (general), Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » General
Conoce a Coquín, Pachín y Tavín, los tres ratoncitos perezosos. Viven en Selva Feliz donde todos los animales son buenos y se aman los unos a los otros. Cuentos bilingües infantiles en español e inglés.
Meet Coquin, Pachin and Tavin, the three lazy little mice. They live in Happy Jungle where all the animals are good and love one another. Bilingual children's stories in Spanish and English.
El camino de Pecas * Freckles' Path
by Yolani Rognoni Arias
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 35,300.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: May 30, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Jungle animals (general)
Pecas, una garza silvestre, descubre un zoológico donde los tigres enjaulados sueñan con la libertad, pero no se atreven escapar. ¿Podrá Pecas ayudarlos? Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés.
Freckles, a wild heron, discovers a zoo where caged tigers dream about freedom, but they don’t dare try to escape. Can Freckles help them? Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English.
Las aventuras de Gato-gato * The Adventures of Gato-gato
by Rolando Rangel Martin
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 25,300.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: May 21, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » General
¡Conoce a Gato-gato, diplomático extraordinario! ¡Es un gato con un propósito y casi nada ni nadie lo detendrá! Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés, con temas para reflexionar.
Meet Gato-gato, diplomat extraordinaire! He's a cat with a mission, and almost nothing can stop him! Bilingual novel in Spanish and English, with ideas to think about.
El Jardín Interior * The Inner Garden
by Eduardo Lince
Series: El Valle de Antón * The Anton Valley, Book 4.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 49,180.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: May 18, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Sólo una niña dotada de un aura especial puede salvar al Bosque Escondido de sus enemigos. ¿Quién será? Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés - la tercera novela de la trilogía del Valle de Antón.
Only a girl with a special gift can save The Hidden Forest from its enemies. Who will it be? Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English - the third novel in the Anton Valley trilogy.
El Bosque Escondido * The Hidden Forest
by Eduardo Lince
Series: El Valle de Antón * The Anton Valley, Book 3.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 60,430.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: May 14, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
El Bosque Escondido es un lugar lleno de magia donde el bien lucha contra el mal y la gente se preocupa por salvar el bosque, que desaparece ante la indiferencia del hombre. Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés.
The Hidden Forest, a magical place where good battles against evil, and the people join together to save the forest. Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English.
La Patrulla del Castillo Volador * The Flying Castle Patrol
by Laura Nieto
Series: King Aldo, Book 2.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 56,080.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: May 11, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
¡Únete a la Patrulla del Castillo Volador! ¡Disfruta junto al rey Aldo y su familia esta nueva y fantástica aventura! ¡Te encantará! Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés.
Join the Flying Castle Patrol! Follow King Aldo and his family on this new and fantastic adventure! It’s a journey you won’t forget! Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English.
El Valle Prohibido * The Forbidden Valley
by Eduardo Lince
Series: El Valle de Antón * The Anton Valley, Book 2.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 54,170.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: May 4, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Adventure » General
Desentraña los misterios de El Valle Prohibido junto a la bruja Casilda y sus amigos. Primera parte de la trilogía del Valle de Antón. Texto bilingüe en español e inglés.
Unveil the mysteries of The Forbidden Valley together with Casilda the Sorceress and her friends. First part of the Anton Valley trilogy. Bilingual text in Spanish and English.
Aldo el joven rey * Aldo The Young King
by Laura Nieto
Series: King Aldo, Book 1.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 46,520.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: April 27, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » General
Los leones reinan en el Bosque Encantado y los demás animales tienen que ingeniarse para sobrevivir. Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés.
The lions rule the Enchanted Forest, and the rest of the animals must use their wits to survive. Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English.
Revolución en el recreo * Recess Revolution
by Pat Alvarado
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 21,980.
Language:
Spanish.
Published: April 14, 2012
by
Piggy Press Books.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Bullying, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship
Changing schools is not so pleasant for Eric when he meets up with Hank ‘the Tank’ Granger. Find out how Eric and his friends solve their problem. Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English, with Ideas to Think About. Approved by Panama's Ministry of Education.
Series
King Aldo
by Laura Nieto
Aldo el joven rey * Aldo The Young King
La Patrulla del Castillo Volador * The Flying Castle Patrol
El Corazón de la Reina * The Queen's Heart
Aldo, a unicorn born among the horses, is king of Animaland, and it is he who must confront the lions who threaten to destroy the peace.
Aldo el joven rey * Aldo The Young King
Price:
$2.99 USD.
La Patrulla del Castillo Volador * The Flying Castle Patrol
Price:
$2.99 USD.
El Corazón de la Reina * The Queen's Heart
Price:
$2.99 USD.
El Valle de Antón * The Anton Valley
by Eduardo Lince
El Valle Prohibido * The Forbidden Valley
El Bosque Escondido * The Hidden Forest
El Jardín Interior * The Inner Garden
El Valle Prohibido * The Forbidden Valley
Price:
$2.99 USD.
El Bosque Escondido * The Hidden Forest
Price:
$2.99 USD.
El Jardín Interior * The Inner Garden
Price:
$2.99 USD.
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