Callaloo

It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable text and colorful illustrations, which is sure to thrill young readers.

En conjunto se recogen en esta obra 16 narradores, de los que se han seleccionado un total de 28 relatos. La cuidada introducción de los profesores Cristóbal Cuevas y Enrique Baena sitúa al lector en el mundo mágico de los cuentos y leyendas de Andalucía.

Un reality show en donde el protagonista se jugará, literalmente, la vida; una robonana a la que cualquiera le temería; una familia que viaja a Nueva York y se encuentra con una terrible enfermedad; un adolescente confundido que comete un crimen, y hasta un sofá asesino, son algunas de las historias con las que nos encontraremos en este libro y que difícilmente nos dejarán conciliar el sueño, ¿te atreverás a leerlas?

"Claudia spends the summer in the house of her grandmother, who is Chinese. She tells Claudia bits of family history, a terrible past that is a source of both sadness and pride. In this way, Claudia learns about the hard life of her great-grandfather Opal, who was a spy during World War I. The novel, rich in life lessons and emotions, recreates exotic environments through Chinese stories and legends interspersed with the narration."