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.

"Milly loves to be silly! But when Grandpa's cat is nowhere to be found, Milly goes outside to find Lucky. Milly loves to be silly, but discovers that being there when Grandpa needs her is important too"--

Marshall has incredible powers: He shoots laser beams from his eyes and flies. The problem is that he is short-sighted and suffers from vertigo, so his abilities don't help much. He dreams to be part of the Superteam, the best superhero group in the city. But who would be interested in a boy with defective powers? However, after he encounters a retired hero, Marshall gathers a group of kids with defective powers and together they discover they can be even better than the real superheroes.

This traditional poem tells of how Don Gato, a princely cat, was married to an orange-eyed beauty. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Gorka y su familia viven casi todo el año en su barco, surcando mares y océanos. Gracias a este modo de vida, el chico mantiene una relación muy especial con el mundo marino. Un día conoce a Julia, una enorme ballena, e inicia una amistad que se verá sometida a grandes dificultades. Hermosa historia que aboga por una convivencia armónica entre seres humanos y animales.

What does it mean to be red, white, and blue? Take a look inside this book to find out and to learn what it means to love the country that you call home. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is an excellent tool for building the confidence new readers need to embark on the adventures that await them while reading!