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Experts agree that the first sentence of a book is fundamental. It provokes intrigue and curiosity, promises mysteries to be solved and hours of entertainment. If it works, it hooks us. In this book, the author writes 22 stories that start with the first sentences of famous novels, such as Rayuela, David Copperfield, El perfume, and La silla de plata, among others. Additionally, it reveals to the reader that words are not enough by themselves, but that, on occasion, they inspire more words.

"My name is Gaby, and I'm looking for a home. Having the nicest clothes or cell phone isn't important, but I'd like to have a cat that I can talk to when I'm home alone." When Gaby Ramirez Howard starts volunteering at the local animal shelter, she takes special pride in writing adoption advertisements. Her flyers help the cats and dogs there find their forever homes: places where they'll be loved and cared for, no matter what. Gaby is in need of a forever home herself. Her mother has recently been deported to Honduras and Gaby doesn't know where to turn. Meanwhile, Gaby's favorite shelter...

Una tierna y profunda historia sobre el amor entre dos chicas que buscan su lugar, por el autor de La edad de la ira. Decálogo para ser nosotras: 1. No nos haremos daño con lo que sí valió la pena. 2. No nos castigaremos con el silencio. 3. No nos callaremos lo que importe decir. 4. No nos obligaremos a hablar cuando no queramos hacerlo. 5. No daremos explicaciones si no nos ayudan a ser. 6. No trivializaremos lo que fuimos. 7. No haremos caso a quienes nos aconsejen sin conocernos. 8. No dejaremos de intentar conocernos. 9. No nos asustaremos cuando nos hayamos conocido. 10. No dejaremos ...

Spanish Language Book Book for Babies and Toddlers Is the most exciting time at your house when a fire truck rolls by? FIREFIGHTER brings 25 full-color photos to your fingertips. Each photo has a title beneath it so you'll never be stumped when your child points to a fire truck and asks for a detailed description. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and ideas to babies and toddlers. Spanish Language Discover Series books feature Spanish words to introduce language learners to new vocabulary. Each page features a...