Written by Andrés Aguilar / Illustrated by Gabriela Zumbado

Ratón Pérez is famously known for collecting the baby teeth that children around the world lose. However, it's not only children who lose their teeth. Boxers, the elderly, skateboarders – every day, millions of people end up toothless, too many for just one mouse. Fortunately, tooth collection is a family business.

IBBY Honour List 2026 — Illustration
Ratones Pérez was selected as Costa Rica’s representative for outstanding children’s book illustration.

Written by Andrés Aguilar / Illustrated by Gabriela Zumbado

Sereno tells the story of a merman in the midst of an existential crisis and all he has to go through to overcome it.

Written by Rodrigo Soto / Illustrated by Gabriela Zumbado

A book of illustrated poems for your inner child.

Written by Andrés Aguilar / Illustrated by Gabriela Zumbado

A kamishibai story about an ostrich painter and his ant art students.

Artfredo was the winner of the 10th Grant for the Promotion of Literary Arts, awarded by Colegio de Costa Rica and the Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica.