Alma and Her Animals/Alma y sus animales

Conoce a los animales de juguete favoritos de Alma. . . ¡en dos idiomas! Continúa la celebrada serie de libros infantiles bilingües—protagonizada por el personaje del libro Alma y cómo obrtuvo su nombre, ganador de la Mención de Honor Caldecott.

Meet Alma’s favorite toy animals . . . in two languages! The celebrated series of bilingual board books continues—starring the subject of the Caldecott Honor Book Alma and How She Got Her Name.

Si conoces a la pequeña Alma, ¡sabes que ama a los animales! Basta con preguntarle a Pajarito, su amiguito volador. El perro favorito de Alma dice guau guau. El gato dice miau, y la vaca dice muuuuu. ¿Qué dicen las ovejas, los patitos y los pececitos? ¿Y qué crees que dice el chanchito cuando van los dos rodando cuesta abajo? En esta quinta historia de la encantadora serie de libros de cartón Alma’s Words/Las palabras de Alma, la galardonada autora e ilustradora Juana Martinez-Neal comparte el cariño que Alma siente por las amistosas criaturas en su vida, con palabras y frases en inglés y español en cada doble página.

If you know little Alma, you know she loves animals! Just ask her flying friend Pajarito. Alma’s favorite dog tells her woof. The cat says meow, and the cow goes moooo. What do the sheep, the duckies, and the fishies say? And what do you think the piggie says when they roll downhill? In this fifth entry in the joyful board book series Alma’s Words/Las palabras de Alma, award-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal shares Alma’s affection for the friendly creatures in her life, with words and simple phrases in English and Spanish on every spread.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs