Ling Vence el Miedo (Ling Gets It Right)

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.

"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"--

The Bean family is building a house! But they have a problem. With a roof over their heads, they can't see the stars at night. Baby Bean suggests they go outside to see the stars. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

What would your dream bed be like? Whether it's a nest high up in a treetop or a bed out of a fairy tale, this engaging book gives readers plenty of ideas. Kids will especially love lifting the flaps, pulling the tabs, and turning the wheels to discover new possibilities. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Todas las mañanas, Pardo el oso se levanta somnoliento y, a paso lento, se aproxima a un arbusto repleto de pequeños frutos azulados, abre el hocico para comer su fruta favorita y, cuando ha saboreado suficientes, inicia su larga y animada caminata por el bosque. Pero una mañana, sucedió algo diferente: cuando se preparaba para comer esos deliciosos frutos, la tierra tembló y el arbusto se cubrió con una luz azul. Luego en un instante, despareció...

The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage, so when suitors come calling, what is she to do? Luckily, she has her Cuban family to help! While some of the Cucarachas offer Martina gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her some useful advice: spill coffee on his shoes to see how he handles anger. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. After reading this award-winning...

A collection of four Puerto Rican folktales featuring a lion, mice, and a brave little ant, as well as other animals.