Solitary Animals: Introverts of the Wild/Animales Solitarios: Los Introvertidos de la Naturaleza(bilingual English-Spanish Edition)

Celebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own, in this special bilingual edition.

Celebra la belleza y la fuerza de la soledad con esta poética observación del reino animal y de aquellos que prefieren su propia compañía.

This lyrical nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow animals. This book is perfect for children who are introverted or tend to be alone, and their parents--as well as all children, who will be encouraged to respect the "natural" choices of their peers.

Esta obra de no ficción rinde un lírico homenaje a los animales que viven en soledad, en contraste con otros que viven en grupos. Con los nombres específicos de varios grupos de animales, Stein destaca a aquellos que pasan la vida solos. Con la naturaleza a su lado, Stein invita a los lectores a sacar fuerza y consuelo de las conductas de los animales. Este es un libro ideal para niños introvertidos o que tienden a estar solos y para sus padres, así como para todos los niños, quienes se animarán a respetar las decisiones naturales de sus compañeros.

Author: Joshua David Stein
Publisher: Rise X Penguin Workshop
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798217049493
Language: Spanish
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2025 pg. 54

About the Author
Joshua David Stein is a writer, editor, and podcast host in New York City. He is the editor-at-large at Fatherly and host of The Fatherly Podcast. He is the author of multiple adult books, including Food & Beer (Phaidon), Epicurean Journeys (Rizzoli), and To Me, He Was Just Dad (Artisan), and is the coauthor of Notes from a Young Black Chef (Knopf). He has also written several children's books, including Can I Eat That?; Brick, Who Found Herself in Architecture; The Ball Book (all Phaidon); and most recently The Invisible Alphabet (Rise x Penguin Workshop). He recently founded The Band Books, a band that performs children's books to music. A longtime media fixture, Stein has been the editor-in-chief of BlackBook magazine, the editor at Black Ink, a senior editor at Departures, the senior editor of Eater, and the editor-at-large at Out magazine and Tasting Table. He is currently a contributing editor at Food & Wine. Stein lives in Brooklyn with his two young sons.

Joshua David Stein es escritor, editor y presentador de podcasts en la ciudad de Nueva York. Es editor general de Fatherly y presentador de The Fatherly Podcast. Es autor de varios libros para adultos, entre ellos Food & Beer (Phaidon), Epicurean Journeys (Rizzoli), el próximo To Me He Was Just Dad (Artisan), así como coautor de Notes from a Young Black Chef (Knopf). También ha escrito varios libros infantiles, entre ellos Can I Eat That?; Brick, Who Found Herself in Architecture; The Ball Book (todos de Phaidon), y The Invisible Alphabet (Rise x Penguin Workshop). También fundó The Band Books, una banda que interpreta libros infantiles con música. Stein, una figura destacada de los medios desde hace mucho tiempo, ha sido director de la revista BlackBook, editor de Black Ink, editor sénior de Departures y de Eater y editor general de las revistas Out y Tasting Table. Actualmente es editor colaborador de Food & Wine. Stein vive en Brooklyn con sus dos hijos pequeños.

Dominique Ramsey is a freelance illustrator from Atlanta, Georgia, who has a passion for telling stories about animals, nature, and the whimsical or mysterious things in life. Her inspiration comes from animation, video games, music, and children's books that have an animal focus, including the Warrior Cats book series and the Pokémon game franchise. Her inspiration also comes from animals themselves, the spiritual connection they have, their relationship with people, and what they mean to different cultures. Dominique strives for uniqueness, using bright colors, bold lines, shapes, and patterns that can excite and capture the viewer's eye. Her work focuses heavily on symbolism, where she explores themes such as mystery, culture, identity, and the subconscious mind. Her work has been acknowledged by 3x3 magazine, Society of Illustrators, and Creative Quarterly. She received her BFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2020.

Dominique Ramsey es una ilustradora independiente de Atlanta, Georgia, apasionada por contar historias sobre animales, la naturaleza y los misterios de la vida. Su inspiración proviene de la animación, los videojuegos, la música y los libros infantiles centrados en animales, como la serie de libros Warrior Cats y la franquicia de juegos Pokémon. También se inspira en los propios animales, la conexión espiritual que tienen, su relación con las personas y lo que significan para diferentes culturas. Dominique busca la singularidad, utilizando colores brillantes, líneas audaces y formas y patrones que cautivan la mirada del espectador. Su obra se centra principalmente en el simbolismo y explora temas como el misterio, la cultura, la identidad y el subconsciente. Su trabajo ha sido reconocido por la revista 3x3, la Society of Illustrators y Creative Quarterly. Se licenció en Bellas Artes en Ilustración en el Savannah College of Art and Design en 2020.