Angelitos negros

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations. Quiero ser...

Jardiel fue un hombre de teatro en el sentido más amplio que se le puede dar al término. No solamente escribió algunas de las mejores comedias cómicas que se han hecho en España —renovando el humor tradicional y actualizándolo—, sino que fue empresario teatral y se ocupó en todos los aspectos complementarios de la escena: dirección de actores, efectos especiales, escenografía, utilería, etc. En este cuidado volumen se integra toda su teoría teatral: sus opiniones sobre actores, directores y críticos; sus conceptos de cómo debía ser el teatro, junto con sus sugerencias para...

A paraphrased psalm alongside the original version helps young children understand the verses and relates them to everyday life. Also, a Bible chapter on God’s care. Suggested for ages 7 and younger.

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity--brilliant and courageous--and as a lover of freedom and peace.