Lucky Me
By (Author) Lawrence Schimel
Illustrated by Juan Camilo Mayorga
Translated by Lawrence Schimel
Oratia Media
Oratia Books
12th October 2023
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Picture storybooks
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and spec
Hardback
32
Width 229mm, Height 229mm, Spine 8mm
400g
Bruno's friend Sanjay is lucky: he has his own room and a pet iguana. His brother Mateo is lucky too: he has a dog who helps him get around and he can read in the dark, even after their parents tell them to turn off the light. Bruno doesnt have his own room and he doesn't have a pet but maybe he is lucky for other reasons In this heart-warming story, Bruno discovers that everyone has different strengths, abilities, and reasons to feel grateful. Featuring a visually impaired character with a unique set of skills, the book invites young readers to embrace differences and celebrate what makes us unique. This thoughtful book forms part of Oratias Five Oceans collection of international authors translated into English for readers Down Under.
Lawrence Schimel is an American author and translator who writes in English and Spanish and has published over 120 books in a wide range of genres. He lives in Madrid, Spain, where he founded the Spanish chapter of the Society of Childrens Book Writers. Juan Camilo Mayorga is a graphic designer and illustrator with a special interest in children's books. He lives near Bogot, Colombia, and his works have been published locally and internationally.