El hámster de la princesa Criseta (Princess Criseta's Hamster)

This collection of four titles approaches the four essential ethical topics of the virtues of listening, prudence, patience, and effort. Each of these virtues is highlighted through illustrated mini stories so children can understand the importance of nurturing and strengthening them in themselves and in others.

Hamsters can make great companions, as the young princess in this charming book learns. Animal lovers will enjoy this entertaining tale about a young girl and the creatures that keep her company at night. Colorful illustrations and an exciting narrative will captivate readers of many levels, while accessible text will engage even the most reluctant readers. This stimulating story of a girl and her pets is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

In Spanish. A young girl describes what a typical day is like in her parents' Chinese store in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Recipient of a Pura Belpr� Illustrator Award Honor in 2000.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Dos años después de la publicación de Buenas noches, luna, Margaret Wise Brown y Clement Hurd colaboraron una vez más para crear este compañero ideal del cuento favorito de todos a la hora de dormir. Ahora puedes volver a visitar el acogedor mundo de un conejito y su familia. Las tiernas ilustraciones y el texto poético captan la alegría que siente un niño al explorar las cosas que lo rodean, mientras que el conejito va...

Los Biblionautas deciden explorar la Luna, el Sol, los planetas y las estrellas viajando a un libro sobre el espacio... Pero se van a encontrar con muchas sorpresas, ¡sobre todo Pizca! Además de disfrutar de la historia, los niños aprenderán sobre el espacio, el Sol y la Luna, y las diferencias entre planetas y estrellas. PEQUEPIZCA es una colección pensada para los niños que se están iniciando en la lectura. La introducción progresiva y acumulativa de los fonemas del castellano les permitirá familiarizarse poco a poco con las dificultades ortográficas de nuestra lengua. Al mismo...

When Mr. Sanchez gets something in his eye, he tries to make himself cry. Meanwhile, his wife discovers that she has lost a stone from her earring. Finally, he plays some music by his favorite composer, Brahms-and out falls a tiny diamond! Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.