El Sapo Distraido

Sin igual Todo el mundo aspiraba a ser alguien. Layla Harrison ansiaba cambiar su vida ociosa en la playa para triunfar en el mundo del periodismo. Aster Amirpour quería montar en cólera la próxima vez que un director de cásting le dijera que su look étnico no encajaba en el papel. Tommy Phillips soñaba con tener una guitarra de doce cuerdas y triunfar en el mundo de la música. Madison Brooks, en cambio, había conseguido tomar las riendas de su vida y doblegar su destino. Era la estrella más rutilante de Hollywood, y lo que había hecho para conseguir estar en boca de todos no era...

From October 31 to November 2, people in Mexico celebrate the festival of el Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This photodocumentary follows Pablo and his family as they prepare to honor the memory of Pablo's grandmother. Ancona's "photographs catch the affirmation of life that fills the Mexican festival arising from both Aztec and Christian customs honoring the dead....Joyful."--Chicago Tribune. "This intriguing book makes an excellent offering during the Halloween season."--School Library Journal. Also available in a Spanish Language edition, Pablo Recuerda.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Rae follows instructions to build her very own robot. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book We Build a Drone...

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.