★ Written by children’s literature creator Eugenia Perrella, focusing on the theme of growing up with gentle, delicate prose.
★ Illustrated by Spanish artist Mercè Galí, whose warm artwork captures the beautiful moments of growth.
★ Published by a well-known Chilean children’s book publisher, suitable for parent-child reading and children’s emotional enlightenment.

Growing (CRECER) is a tender, healing picture book for children that explores the process and meaning of life’s growth. Through delicate text and warm illustrations, it tells stories of the changes, confusion, and joys along the path of growing up, guiding children to understand that growth is not an instant journey, but an exploration full of curiosity and courage.

Author Eugenia Perrella uses child-centered storytelling to depict every moment of growth—from first attempts and facing setbacks, to learning to accept oneself and embrace change. Illustrator Mercè Galí brings tangible warmth to the theme with soft colors and details, helping children feel the power of growth and letting parents understand the meaning of accompanying their child through this journey.

Eugenia Perrella is a journalist and worked for more than fifteen years in different media in her country, both in the written press and in audiovisual formats and digital platforms. She was part of one of the most important Argentine newspapers, where she wrote on different topics until she specialized in international news. In recent times, she has started to write children's and youth literature.

Mercè Galí holds a degree in Illustration with the specialty of engraving. She is mainly dedicated to illustration for children and YA and has published in many national and international publishing houses. She occasionally combines illustration with teaching, giving creative workshops on art and engraving for children and adults.