La mala estrella

Listen to all the animal noises around the barn! First, read the story in Spanish. Then, flip to the next page and read it again in English. Comparing words in both languages helps early readers with comprehension and literacy. Plus, bright animal illustrations encourage a love of storytime.

Deena has lots of friends! The playground is her favorite place to meet up with her friends. Deena has to work hard to be a good friend. She listens when her friends have problems. She looks out for friends who are afraid of heights or who are upset on the playground, and agrees to play her friends' favorite games. The illustrations and manageable text help readers and listeners understand what it means to be a good friend.

Un mosquito chiquito cuenta una historia, con tal lujo de detalles y tan exagerada, que desencadena una serie de eventos entre quienes le escuchaban: algunos de ellos cómicos y otros, lamentablemente, tristes. Todos los animales de la selva se entristecen al saber que ha muerto una lechuza por causa de la historia y esto le ocasiona una terrible tristeza a mamá lechuza hasta el punto que no puede despertar al sol. Los animales se juntan para arreglar la situación y castigar al mosquito. Mosquito decide no exagerar las historias nunca más y al mismo tiempo aprende una gran lección. Las...

The Girl starts her travel diary to Kiev in an exciting, sad, hair-raising, and unforgettable adventure. She is joined by her sister Marimbo, who is studying to be a trapeze artist. When little Oleg crosses paths with the two travelers and hides a message for them inside one of their Matryoshka dolls, it sets off a chase that leads the sisters to the rawest truth.