"Nice" by Canizales follows the journey of a young girl named Maria as she navigates the complexities of adolescence in a vibrant urban setting. Struggling with her identity and the expectations of her family and peers, Maria finds solace in her love for art. As she discovers her talent, she learns to express her emotions and confront the challenges around her—bullying, friendship, and self-acceptance. The narrative beautifully intertwines themes of creativity and resilience, showcasing Maria's evolution from a shy girl into a confident artist ready to embrace her true self and make her mark in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 36 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2022 by Apila Ediciones .

Harold Jimenez Canizales, artist born in Colombia. In Cali, his hometown, received the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts where he exhibited in galleries and museums. In 1999 obtained one of the three scholarships for the Master of Animation Universitat de les Illes Balears granted by the Spanish Agency for Iberoamerican Cooperation young artists from throughout Latin America. Since then he lives in Palma de Mallorca. He is currently a professor at the School of Design of Palma.