Una Postal Desde Japón (a Postcard from Japan)

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.

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.

¿Qué ocurre cuando una niña se niega a cepillarse su larga y bonita melena? Bueno, pues que un buen día aparece un lindo ratoncito y se instala dentro. Y después llega otro.... Y otro... Y OTRO... ¡Madre mía! Entonces sucede que la hermosa mata de pelo de la ni

Cerca del pueblo, escondida entre la vegetación, existe una casa donde todo puede ocurrir. Esta casa tiene tres puertas, pero no son puertas normales. Su destino cambia cada día y pueden llevarte a cualquier lugar. Luis y Casilda son los nuevos elegidos y deberán cumplir una misión en República Dominicana. Pero ¿para qué? Hay que cruzar al otro lado para averiguarlo.

Un clásico de la literatura peruana, hermosa y patética novela realista; narra las aventuras de un niño que escapa de su comunidad nativa para buscar trabajo y una vida diferente.

The “Star-Spangled Banner” is the great anthem of our nation. This book introduces readers to this special song, the story behind it, and why we still sing it today. Readers will love following the main character as they learn how to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” in music class. Illustrations help tell both the main character’s story and that of Francis Scott Key. Young readers will enjoy following this engaging yet simple text about the United States’ anthem.