El Principito

Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations result in a hilarious lesson about piggishness.

Victoria is the daughter of a Roman senator who must travel to Jerusalem to collect the inheritance left to her by her grandfather, a Hebrew scribe converted to Christianity. Her family tries at all costs to marry her off to her cousin to keep the inheritance. Nevertheless, she is in love with a Christian slave to whom she writes letters describing her personal experiences.

"A book about how much we love our little ones! = ¡Un libro sobre lo mucho que queremos a nuestros pequeñines!"--Back cover.

Noé León is a famous Colombian painter. This book introduces young children to his detailed art by asking them to look for objects in each painting. It also invites them to appreciate the country's vibrant colorful landscapes. Information about the artist and his work is also provided.