El Carrito de Monchito

En estas versiones breves y libres de cuentos tan queridos como “El lago de los cisnes”, “El conejo de Pascua”, “Rodolfo, el reno” y “El rey Midas”, entre otros, los niños aprenderán acerca de la importancia de regirse por el amor por uno mismo y hacia los demás en todo lo que hagan. Es imprescindible inculcarles que no todo lo que brilla es oro y que es más bello lo que se lleva en el corazón. Es importante señalar aquí que las primeras versiones de los llamados “cuentos de hadas” no eran “apropiadas” para niños, pues su origen muchas veces eran relatos de...

In this “captivating and exquisite” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the Pura Belpré Award–winning I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to Chile and after the dictator is removed, and makes it her mission to rebuild her community and find those who are still missing. During Celeste Marconi’s time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored cafes and salty air of Valparaíso, Chile, carried her through difficult, homesick days. Now, she’s finally returned home to find the horrible years of the dictatorship has left its mark on her once...

Learn about sounds with animal pals! First, read the story in Spanish. Then, flip to the next page and read it again in English. Comparing words in both languages helps early readers with comprehension and literacy. Plus, bright animal illustrations encourage a love of storytime.

"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."