In Case of las Moscas Hardcover by Jackie Morera; illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Product Details

• Publisher: Make Me a World (2026-09-08)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 40 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780593902752
• Item Weight: 430.92 grams
• Dimensions: 28.73 x 23.98 x 0.86 cm

A tiny misunderstanding snowballs into a wild adventure in this playful picture book that pokes gentle fun at what's lost in translation between Spanish and English.

When Diego hears Abuela preparing “por si las moscas," in case of the flies, alarm bells go off in his mind and he preps his schoolmates for an epic attack of winged insects. Except. . . some phrases don't translate literally.

What follows is a zany adventure filled with tactical meetings at recess, combat training in gym class, and keeping watch from the highest point of the playground, with illustrations that incorporate English and Spanish, and enough silliness for readers to enjoy in whatever language they speak.

About the Author

Jackie Morera is a Cuban American author of books for young-at-heart readers. Her work highlights Latine kids and their families who are curious, brave, and full of love. Born and raised in Miami, Jackie now lives in central Florida with her husband, son, and goofy pup. She enjoys telling stories, savoring pastelitos, and cozying up for a good nap.

Mariana Ruiz Johnson studied fine art and illustration of books for children. She has published books as an author and illustrator on all continents. In 2015 she was the winner of the silent book competition Silent Book Contest with her book While You Sleep, which was published in Italy by Carthusia Edizioni. marianaruizjohnson.wordpress.com/
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