Una Postal Desde Japón (a Postcard from Japan)

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.

"Milly loves to be silly! But when Dad wakes up with a cold on his birthday, Milly changes all of her silly plans to help him feel better. Milly loves to be silly, but she loves Dad even more and wants to help take care of him on his special day"--

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.

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.

Spanish/English edition of a classic tale. One day Tortoise overhears Hare boasting, 'I can run so fast I leave the wind behind.' 'What nonsense,' says Tortoise to Hare. 'I'll give you a race.' Hare falls about laughing, but all the same he accepts the challenge. As they set off, Hare bounds down the lane, with Tortoise creeping along behind. Hare obviously has the natural advantage, so he stops for an elevenses of carrots, is overcome by sleepiness and takes a long nap. Soon Tortoise has crept slowly but surely past him and wins the race - just! Aesop's most well-known fable - pitting...

"Me llamo Inana. Tengo nueve años y vivo en la ciudad de Uruk, donde suceden las historias más asombrosas del mundo. Y no solo suceden. Nos pasan a nosotros, a mi familia y a mí". Tras el diluvio, el rey decide construir una torre tan grande que llegue hasta las puertas del cielo. Sus súbditos seguirán sus órdenes, mientras su hija quiere recuperar los textos perdidos en la inundación.

Mirín vive en un mundo mágico, en el que se reciben todos los sueños de los seres humanos. Estos sueños se transforman en pensamientos y se mandan de vuelta a la Tierra. Mirín es recolector de sueños de niños felices, pero un día le cambian de sala de trabajo, y entonces descubre la existencia de niños tristes, lo cual pondrá totalmente "patas arriba" todas sus ideas sobre el mundo de los humanos.

Este libro continúa las aventuras de Julia Jones, y está lleno de suspense, excitación, y amistades muy especiales. También hay una amistad en particular con la que sueña Julia. Sin embargo, no todo va según el plan, especialmente cuando Sara decide tomar el control una vez más. ¿Qué aventuras le esperan a Julia, y cómo conseguirá manejar todos los problemas inesperados que surgirán? ¿Conseguirá la amistad especial que ha esperado? ¿Conseguirá sus sueños y objetivos? El Diario de Julia Jones, Mi Primer Novio, es una historia de suspense, inspiradora, y alentadora con la que...