Una Postal Desde Italia (a Postcard from Italy)

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.

Mia is a perfectionist. She has been working hard on her floor routine and has high hopes of winning a medal. But at the meet, Mia makes one mistake after another. With the help of her coach and SUPER STARZ teammates, Mia learns that not all days can be your best days.

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.

En 1969, cuando el hombre llegó a la Luna, se despertaron grandes esperanzas respecto a la tecnología y la conquista espacial. En esa época, muchos pensaban que en el año 2000 los robots harían las tareas más pesadas y el hombre habría colonizado Marte (e incluso, pactado con los extraterrestres...). Estos son cuentos de hoy desde el futuro: historias del año 2000, tal como lo imaginaron nuestros autores en su juventud.

La vida de un mortal no es más que un mero parpadeo en la Historia de la Humanidad, pero algunas de estas efímeras existencias son capaces de dejar una huella imborrable. En un mundo dominado por el racismo y la discriminación, solamente aquellos que se atrevan a enfrentarse al odio y rechazo hacia los que son diferentes lograrán iniciar el cambio que traerá una nueva era. Otras almas con ambiciones más oscuras intentarán grabar a fuego sus nombres para que nunca se olvide lo cruel y mezquina que es la raza humana. Continuar viviendo en un mundo hostil hacia lo diferente o unirse para...

The Pledge of Allegiance: Poem of Patriotism is a story of some students who are struggling with the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. Even though they say it everyday, they are not quite sure what they are saying. With the help of their teachers and parents, the children soon learn what the pledge means and what it symbolizes about freedom in America. 20pp.

Did you know that colors can tell stories? The illustrations in this charming board book introduce your brilliant baby to all kinds of things that are blue, including finny fish and giant whales in the deep blue sea, a blue-jeaned cowboy eating blueberries, and Bluebeard the pirate by the waters of a nearby river. Our blue planet Earth begins this fun story that leads in surprising directions, all with a cool and sincere blue tone. Part of the Colors series. Illustrator Xavier Salomó was born in Barcelona. He studied illustration, drawing, and printing at the Massana School of Barcelona and...