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La ladrona de Lagrimas
By Carol Ann Duffy, illustrations by Nicoletta Ceccoli
Barefoot Books, Intermón Oxfan, 32 pg. Picture Book

The Tear Thief comes in the night and listens for children that cry. She collects tears, but you can't see her, she is invisible but, oh, she is there. All those tears of anger, fear, jealousy, hurt, envy, compassion.......... Where do they go?  This beautifully illustrated book show us that and much more. You'll really like the Tear Thief!

La Ladrona de Lágrimas viene por la noche y escucha hasta que encuentra niños que estan llorando. Ella colecciona las lágrimas, pero no puedes verla, es invisible, ¡oh!, pero ahi esta.
Todas esas lagrimas de enojo, miedo, celos, dolor, envidia, compasión...........
Donde van? Este libro con sus ilustraciones tan lindas nos muestra eso y mucho mas. ¡Les va a encantar la Ladrona de Lagrimas!
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