Ratoncito and the Box Paperback by Yanitzia Canetti; Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Product Details

• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers (2026-04-14)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780593888735
• Item Weight: 90.72 grams
• Dimensions: 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.3 cm

A classic story gets a modern retelling in this early reader!

The well-known and much beloved folktale of Ratoncito Perez comes to life with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text in this early reader guaranteed to make children laugh while sharpening their comprehension skills.

About the Author

Yanitzia Canetti (she/her) is the head of Brickhouse Learning. Yanitzia works as a literary consultant, writer, and translator across all major publishing houses. An expert in both the trade and educational markets, she has published over five hundred books in Spanish. In 2011, she was selected by People magazine as one of the 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women of the World.

Mariana Ruiz Johnson (she/her) is an award-winning children's book illustrator, author, and instructor of illustration at the University of Buenos Aires. She currently lives near Buenos Aires with her husband and children.