Silly Milly y la Sorpresa de Cumpleaños (Silly Milly and the Birthday Surprise)

Summer is over and that can only mean one thing for eight-year-old Mallory McDonald (like the restaurant, but no relation)--she has to go back to school. But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could possibly be worse--until her first day.

After getting a postcard from their friend Jack in Australia, twins Carlos and Camila magically travel to visit their new friend and his country. Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Elements of magical realism turn a grandmother/grandson day of fishing into an extraordinary experience. When this duo casts out their lines, they catch some fish and a snapping turtle. But with a little time and patience, they catch all sorts of unexpected things in Magic Lake--rollerblades, fuzzy slippers, a fire-breathing dragon, and a ferry that takes them to faraway places. The young boy learns that life is an adventure filled with the magic of possibility.

La vida se acaba en un instante para Finn Miller, de dieciséis años, cuando un accidente la arroja a ella y a otras diez personas por la ladera de una montaña. Suspendida entre dos mundos, observa impotente cómo aquellos a quienes ama luchan por sobrevivir. Ellos toman decisiones imposibles que los dejan atormentados por el dolor y el arrepentimiento. Incapaz de dejarlos ir, Finn se mantiene alerta mientras luchan por recuperar sus vidas destrozadas. Jack, su padre, busca venganza contra la única persona a la que puede culpar además de él mismo. Su mejor amiga, Mo, busca valientemente...

Por mi cumpleaños hago una lista con todo lo que quiero que me regalen. Pero este año mis padres han hecho trampa y me han pedido que solo escriba cosas que no se pueden guardar. Lo que no saben es que tengo un montón de ideas chulísimas para mi nueva lista. A veces los mejores regalos no se encuentran en las tiendas sino en la imaginación.

Un joven orangután salió de su isla para convertirse en doctor. Instaló su consulta bajo un árbol, ayudado por una enfermera cebra para curar los males del cuerpo y del corazón de los animales.

Mexico’s Day of the Dead fascinates U.S readers, whether for its joyful celebration of an unusual tradition or because it simply feels like home. San Vicente lets children join the celebration as they watch the skeletons rock, rattle, and roll those long old bones as they get ready for the biggest event of their social calendar. A short and fun essay, directed toward young readers, will explain this important Mexican holiday. The works of Mexico City artist Luis San Vicente have been exhibited in Mexico, Venezuela, Europe, and the United States. He has won UNESCO’s prestigious NOMA...