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Marta Álvarez Miguéns

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Marta Álvarez is an author and children’s book illustrator from A Coruña, Spain. With a background in Psychology, she creates warm, poetic illustrations that blend digital and handcrafted techniques. Her style is defined by vibrant colors, soft textures, and a love for nature and storytelling.

Marta is known for turning complex scientific ideas into engaging and adorable picture books that balance accuracy with creativity. Her illustrations have received international recognition, including exhibitions at the Bratislava Biennial of Illustration and multiple award-winning titles such as Shark Lady, Dinosaur Lady, and The Girl Who Heard the Music.

Average rating: 4.39 · 7,487 ratings · 1,362 reviews · 43 distinct works
Shark Lady: The True Story ...

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4.42 avg rating — 3,481 ratings — published 2017
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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring D...

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A Tiger Called Tomás

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The Girl Who Heard the Music

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The Animals Would Not Sleep!

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José Feeds the World by David Unger
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nominated for K-3 Mountain Laurel Book Award 2026"
From BAM! to BURP! by Melissa Stewart
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El alma del emperador by Brandon Sanderson
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A Tiger Called Tomás by Charlotte Zolotow
"Cute little book about a shy boy on Halloween. Spanish at intermittent points in the dialog. "
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Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos by Emil Ferris
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