A family for Rima: Illustrated children’s story about love for animals. Paperback – 17 June 2023

“My mother always told me that on the day I was born the clouds had gone away on holiday with the wind, and a bright sun was shining instead. Soon, my brothers opened both eyes. I only opened one.”

So begins the story of Rima, a happy and playful puppy born in a neglected place where food and cleanliness are scarce. Although having only one eye is not a problem for her, it seems to be an issue when it comes to finding a home. Will anyone finally notice all that she has instead of what she lacks?

Encouraging critical thinking in children contributes to their personal growth and social progress.

Thanks to all of those who are committed to this work.

THE WRITER.
Julia Pérez Villegas was born in Asturias, a place filled with mountains and fairytale characters. Her mother, a talented storyteller, brought her up on bread and fantasy. As she grew up, reality trapped her in its net, but only for a few years. Her two daughters freed her and, with them, she rediscovered the exciting world of children’s and young adult literature. In 2017 she published her first story, which was followed by others.

‘Once the monster of the imagination has been awakened, it is very difficult to stop it’, says the author. In addition to writing, she has founded her own publishing imprint, Tu Cuento y tú, with the intention of returning the emotion of opening a new story to childhood.

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Elvea Giaretta is an illustrator and singer-songwriter from Vicenza. After art school, she went on to study in Los Angeles, where she specialised in singing and composing. She kept on drawing and painting in her spare time until 2020, which is when she started to devote herself more and more to illustration, doing small commissioned works and illustrating her first children’s book.

Her favourite techniques are coloured pencils, watercolours and digital illustration.

She currently alternates concerts and music with freelance work in illustration and digital marketing.