-Titulo Original : Un Bolsillo Para Corduroy -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The Spanish translation of a contemporary classic.At the laundromat with Lisa, Corduroy overhears Lisas mother remind her to take everything out of her pockets before washing her clothes. Pockets? Corduroy is dismayed that he doesnt have a pocket, and so begins his adventurous search to find one. About the Author Don Freeman nacio el 11 de agosto de 1908 en San Diego, California; y fallecio en febrero de 1978. Freeman se destaco como artista plastico, ilustrador de periodicos, dibujante, litografo, ilustrador de libros, autor e ilustrador de libros para niños. Don Freeman comenzo su vida en una situacion dificil, ya que queda huerfano muy joven. Se graduo de la Escuela de los Principia de alta en St. Louis, Missouri. Segun la leyenda, uno de los instructores de Don Freeman tomo nota de su talento y modalidades previstas para el joven artista para entrar en el ya famoso Art Students League de Nueva York.Don Freeman fue introducido por primera vez a la literatura infantil cuando William Saroyan le solicito ilustrar varios libros infantiles. Sin embargo, su mayor influencia provino de la artista Honore Daumier. Freeman habia estudiado muchas de las obras de Daumier y poseia una gran coleccion de libros sobre el artista. A lo largo de su carrera Don Freeman, fue autor e ilustrador de mas de 20 libros para niños. Él es mejor conocido por su publicacion “Corduroy”. A pesar de muchas ideas provenian de si mismo, su esposa, Lydia Freeman, contribuyo en gran medida a su exito, al haber sido co-autora de dos libros con el, incluyendo “Chuggy and the Blue Caboose and Pet of the Met”. Ella fue muy influyente en el trabajo de su marido, ya que el se baso en ella para inspirarse en sus obras...

-Titulo Original : El Miton -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Review *-El arte es maravilloso . . . Brett describe a los animales con detalles naturalistas, pero a la vez transmite sus sentimientos y caracteristicas con extremada delicadeza, claridad y humor-.-Booklist, starred review -Los animals de Brett se ganan la atencion del lector . . . Una seleccion ideal para la hora del cuento, y un libro encantador para deleitarse en el una y otra vez-.-School Library Journal Cuanda a Nicki se le cae uno de sus guantes blancos en la nieve, sigue caminando sin darse cuenta de que lo ha perdidoUno a uno, los animales del bosque lo encuentran y se resguardan dentro. Primero, un curioso topo, despues, una liebre, un tejon, y le siguen otros animales, cada uno mas grande que el anterior. Finalmente, a un gran oso pardo lo sigue un pequeño raton de la pradera, y lo que ocurre a continuacion culmina en un maravilloso y divertido final. Mientras la historia de los animales y el miton se desarrolla, los lectores pueden seguir a Nicki, en los bordes de cada pagina, completamente al margen de lo que sucede a su alrededor. About the Author Jan Brett es una de las mas reconocidas y populares ilustradoras de libros para niños. Muchos de ellos han sido seleccionados como libros de gran venta por The New York Times. Otros titulos de Jan Bett publicados en español son: Los renos rebeldes de Navidad y Armadillo va al rodeo. Visita a Jan en: janbrett...

-Titulo Original : ¡que Monton De Tamales! -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Review * Una historia graciosa, llena de deliciosas sorpresas . . . un exito encantador--Libro recomendado, Booklist* Una conmovedora historia familiar en la que se combinan unas ilustraciones brillantes con una historia bien contada sobre el dilema de una niña.--Libro recomendado, School Library JournalUn mini-drama contado con tal precision, que cualquiera que haya perdido alguna vez algo especial, se vera reflejado en el.--The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books The Spanish translation of the modern holiday classic Too Many Tamales!La mama de Maria prepara un monton de tamales para celebrar la nochebuena. Maria le ayuda a prepararlos pero se prueba el anillo de su madre y lo pierde en la masa. Sin decirles a los adultos lo que ha ocurrido, Maria y sus jovenes parientes tratan de encontrarlo comiendose todos los tamales.* Una historia graciosa, llena de deliciosas sorpresas . . . un exito encantador--Libro recomendado, Booklist* Una conmovedora historia familiar en la que se combinan unas ilustraciones brillantes con una historia bien contada sobre el dilema de una niña.--Libro recomendado, School Library Journal About the Author Gary Soto escribe poesia, ensayos, y novelas sobre los mexicano-americanos. El usa sus memorias de su juventud cuando escribe, y muchas de sus obras se tratan de Fresno, California, su lugar de su nacimiento y del Valle Central de California. Cuando era niño queria ser un cura, un vagabundo, o un paleontologo. En la universidad queria estudiar geografia, pero descubrio que tenia interes en poesia. Nunca tuvo muchos libros cuando era niño, y decidio escribir poesia a la edad de veinte años. Soto es uno de los poetas mas jovenes que escribe en el Norton Anthology of Modern Poetry. Uno de sus exitos fue cuando escribio el libreto para una opera de la Los Angeles Ópera. Actualmente, vive en Berkeley con su esposa e hija y enseña ingles y estudios de la cultura chicana en la Universidad de California...

-Titulo Original : Bunny Cakes (edicion En Español) (max And Ruby) -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: ¿Se sorprendera la abuela, el dia de su cumpleaños?Head to the kitchen and a world of cake-baking bunnies to enjoy the wonderful Spanish translation of Bunny Cakes!Es el cumpleaños de la abuela y Max y Ruby, su hermana mandona, deciden hacerle un pastel. Ruby ha pensado en hacerle un pastel de angel cubierto con merengue de frambuesa: una verdadera obra de arte. Eso, siempre y cuando Max deje de tirar al suelo los ingredientes que ella necesita para hacer el pastel. El de Max sera diferente: replete de gusanos y decorado con lamvaviscos rojos; Bueno, si Max logra que el dependiente de la tienda entienda su letra. ¿Lograra Max conseguir los malvaviscos rojos que quiere para su pastel? Descubrelo en esta divertida historia de Max y Ruby.¡Wells, sencillamente, se come el pastel!--Publishers Weekly Review Praise for Bunny Cakes¡Wells, sencillamente, se come el pastel!--Publishers WeeklyThe famous Max and his sister, Ruby, are the stars of this self-proclaimed brand-name production-A Max & Ruby Picture Book--but there is no formula here--only extreme originality.-Kirkus ReviewsWells has that rare ability to tell a funny story for very young children with domestic scenes of rising excitement and heartfelt emotion, and with not one word too many.-BooklistA confectionary delight, with layers of laughter.-School Library JournalWhen it comes to the interplay between pared-down text and eventful illustrations, Wells, quite simply, takes the cake.-Publishers Weekly About the Author La aclamada autora Rosemary Wells ha escrito mas de cincuenta libros para niños...

-Titulo Original : Fiesta Secreta De Pizza -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: * “With a casually diverse cast of characters, Secret Pizza Party is a sure hit for primary-grade kids, who will appreciate the subtle humor and absurdity.”-School Library Journal, starred reviewHow does Racoon love pizza? Oh, let him count the ways. He loves the gooey cheesy-ness, salty pepperoni-ness, sweet sweet tomato-ness, and of course the crispity crunchity crust. But someone is always chasing poor Raccoon away from his favorite food with a broom! Whats a hungry raccoon to do? Plan an elaborate secret pizza party, of course! But shhh! It’s a secret! In fact, you should probably just forget I told you. Nope, no secret pizza party happening here.You didn’t already tell all your friends, did you? Uh oh . . .Fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willemss humor will gobble up this quirky ode to the lengths we will go to for our hearts desire. Review Praise for Secret Pizza Party:* “With a casually diverse cast of characters, Secret Pizza Party is a sure hit for primary-grade kids, who will appreciate the subtle humor and absurdity.”-School Library Journal, starred reviewFrom the madcap creators of Dragons Love Tacos (2012), another animal foodie shows just how far he will go to get his favorite meal. This screwball of a story will leave readers hankering for a slice.-Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Dragons Love Tacos:New York Times bestsellerA New York Times Notable Childrens Book of 2012Summer Kids’ Indie Next List“This book gets everything right.”-New York Times Book Review* “Rubin and Salmieri are two of the weirdest, funniest guys working in kids’ lit today.”-Publishers Weekly, starred review“A heaping helping of silly.”-San Francisco Chronicle“Muy caliente.”-Daily Candy Kids About the Author Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri are the creators of Those Darn Squirrels!, which was a Borders Original Pick.Adam Rubin ( whothehell ) works as a creative director at Firstborn Multimedia. Follow him on Twitter @Rubingo. Adam lives in New York, New York.Daniel Salmieri ( danielsalmieri ) is an artist and illustrator who graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter @RubinSalmieri. Daniel lives in Brooklyn, New York...

-Titulo Original : De Colores And Other Latin American Folksongs For Children (anthology)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, De Colores has songs for all occasions and moods. Each song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Slightly abridged from the original edition, this is ideal for classroom use, multicultural studies, or just plain fun. From Publishers Weekly Fiesta-bright folk art accompanies songs from locales ranging from Argentina to the Dominican Republic. Complete with music and lyrics in both Spanish and English, this collection brims with vitality and good cheer, said PW. Ages 4-8. (Aug.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Jose-Luis Orozco is a bilingual childrens performer, recording artist, and author who makes appearances nationwide. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Elisa Kleven grew up making dollhouses and collages out of doilies and postage stamps. Today, she is thrilled to carry on building her artistic dream worlds in the form of beautiful picture books. Elisa lives in Berkeley, California...

-Titulo Original : The Summer Of The Swans-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A Newbery Medal WinnerAll summer Sara Godfrey has fretted over herself, her impossible body, her terrible new haircut. One moment shes elated, the next, shes in tears. And she cant figure out why. Maybe her wildly changing moods are tied to the sudden and unaccountable appearance of the swans, which hold the rapt attention of Charlie, Saras mentally handicapped brother, who she loves far more than herself these days. In fact, it will be the sudden disappearance of Charlie that will compel Sara to abandon her own small, annoying miseries, and lose herself in searching for him. In her anguish, Sara turns to Joe Melby, whom she has long despised, and together they search through the dense woods and rough fields to find him. Sara knows that she will never be the same again.A compelling story.-Publishers Weekly About the Author Betsy Byars began her writing career rather late in life. In all of my school years, . . . not one single teacher ever said to me, Perhaps you should consider becoming a writer, Byars recalls. Anyway, I didnt want to be a writer. Writing seemed boring. You sat in a room all day by yourself and typed. If I was going to be a writer at all, I was going to be a foreign correspondent like Claudette Colbert in Arise My Love. I would wear smashing hats, wisecrack with the guys, and have a byline known round the world. My father wanted me to be a mathematician. So Byars set out to become mathematician, but when she couldnt grasp calculus in college, she turned to English. Even then, writing was not on her immediate horizon.First, she married and started a family. The writing career didnt emerge until she was 28, a mother of two children, and living in a small place she called the barracks apartment, in Urbana, Illinois. She and her husband, Ed, had moved there in 1956 so he could attend graduate school at the University of Illinois. She was bored, had no friends, and so turned to writing to fill her time. Byars started writing articles for The Saturday Evening Post, Look,and other magazines. As her family grew and her children started to read, she began to write books for young people and, fortunately for her readers, discovered that there was more to being a writer than sitting in front of a typewriter.Making up stories and characters is so interesting that Im never bored. Each book has been a different writing experience. It takes me about a year to write a book, but I spend another year thinking about it, polishing it, and making improvements. I always put something of myself intomy books -- something that happened to me. Once a wanderer came by my house and showed me how to brush my teeth with a cherry twig; that went in The House of Wingscopyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved...

-Titulo Original : Abuela -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Dive into Spanish text and fly high over beautiful New York City with Rosalba and her grandmother in Arthur Dorros enchanting Abuela. Winner of the Parents Choice Award. -Tantos pajaros- dice Rosalva mientras les dan de comer-. ¿Y que tal si los pajaros me alzaran y me llevaran volando por encima del parque? ¿Que pasaria si yo volara? ¡Y claro que ella vuela! Y lleva consiguo a su abuela y nos narra, en español sazonado con algunas frases en ingles, este maravilloso viaje. Mucho de los lugares que visitan le recuerdan a la abuela el momento de su llegada a este pais. Con su energia y belleza, las ilustraciones tipo collage transforman la ciudad de Nueva York en un tesoro para los lectores al igual que para Rosalba y Abuela. Su aventura es un canto al poder del amor y al orgullo familiar entre una niña y su abuela.Dorross text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books-Publishers Weekly Tambien disponible en una edicion Ingles (ISBN: 978-0-14-056225-5) Review Praise for AbuelaA book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. Its just joyful.-The New York Times* A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits.-The Horn Book (starred review) * Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel.-Booklist (starred review)Dorross text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books-Publishers Weekly Should prove useful not only for collections in which there is need for ethnic diversity, but also as enrichment for intellectually curious children who are intrigued by the exploration of another language.--School Library JournalAn ALA Notable BookAn NCSS-CBC Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social StudiesA Library of Congress Childrens Book of the YearAn American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selectionA Booklist Editors ChoiceA Horn Book Fanfare ListingWinner of the Parents Choice AwardA Hungry Mind Review Childrens Books of Distinction List selectionA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection About the Author Arthur Dorros (arthurdorros ) vivio en Nueva York en donde disfrutaba de observar la ciudad desde el tejado de su edificio. Le fascina el gran numero de personas en Estados Unidos que conservan fuertes lazos con sus origenes etnicos, pues tienan la riqueza de dos culturas y de dos lenguas. El Sr. Dorros es el autor de Tonight Is Carnaval (en español bajo el titulo de Por Fin es Carnaval) y de otros aclamados libros para niños, entre ellos Alligator Shoes, seleccionado por Reading Rainbow. Actualmente vive en Seattle, Washington.Elisa Kleven es la autora e ilustradora de Ernst. Tambien ilustro B Is for Bethlehem de Isabel Wilner, considerado como sobresaliente, segun la reseña de Booklist por sus atractivas y originales ilustraciones con su vitalidad folclorica y su estilo juvenil. La Sra. Kleven vive en Albany, California...

-Titulo Original : My Side Of The Mountain (puffin Modern Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: About the Author Jean Craighead George (1919-2012) was the author of more than 100 beloved books for young people, including the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves and the Newbery Honor-winning My Side of the Mountain. She was a lifetime naturalist and was beloved by generations of nature-loving children. Two of her children, Craig and Twig, helped complete her last novel. Terribly unhappy in his familys crowded New York City apartment, Sam Gribley runs away to the solitude-and danger-of the mountains, where he finds a side of himself he never knew. Review An extraordinary book... it will be read year after year. (The Horn Book)An extraordinary book . . . it will be read year after year...

-Titulo Original : The War That Saved My Life-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: *Newbery Honor book*Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award This #1 New York Times bestseller is an exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Sarah, Plain and Tall. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute-she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan-and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother?Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute.-The Wall Street JournalUnforgettable...unflinching.-Common Sense Media “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” -Kirkus, starred review Poignant.-Publishers Weekly, starred review Powerful.-The Horn Book, starred reviewAffecting.-BooklistEmotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner.-BCCB“Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” -SLJAstounding...This book is remarkable.-Karen Cushman, author The Midwifes ApprenticeBeautifully told.-Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and TallI read this novel in two big gulps.-Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for NowI love Adas bold heart...Her storys riveting.-Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky Review A Newbery Honor BookWinner of the Schneider Family Book Award (Middle School)Winner of the Josette Frank AwardWinner of the Sunshine State Young Readers AwardWall Street Journal Best Childrens Books of 2015New York Public Librarys 100 Books for Reading and SharingChicago Public Librarys Best of the Best Books 2015Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2015Kirkus Best Books of 2015Horn Book Fanfare Book 2015 Achingly lovely . . . Nuanced and emotionally acute, this vivid tale from the wartime home front will have readers ages 10-14 wincing at Adas stumbles and rejoicing to the point of tears in her victories. -The Wall Street Journal “Adas voice is brisk and honest; her dawning realizations are made all the more poignant for their simplicity. . . . Things come to an explosive head, metaphorically and literally. Ignorance and abuse are brought to light, as are the healing powers of care, respect and love. Set against a backdrop of war and sacrifice, Adas personal fight for freedom and ultimate triumph are cause for celebration.” -Kirkus, starred review Proving that her courage and compassion carry far more power than her disability, Ada earns self-respect, emerges a hero, and learns the meaning of home. -Publishers Weekly, starred review Involving, poignant, nuanced . . . This is a feel-good story, but an earned one . . . distinct and powerful in its own right. -The Horn Book, starred reviewThere is much to like here-Adas engaging voice, the vivid setting, the humor, the heartbreak, but most of all the tenacious will to survive. -School Library Journal The home-front realities of WWII, as well as Ada’s realistic anger and fear, come to life in Bradley’s affecting and austerely told story, and readers will cheer for steadfast Ada as she triumphs over despair. -BooklistSkillful, smooth . . . Adas tough journey from brokenness to healing is poignantly credible in its development and emotionally satisfying outcome. . . . The feel-good appeal of the rescue fantasy combines with the increasingly tense World War II backdrop to make this an effective page-turner. -BCCB “Expertly operating on many different levels, this exquisitely written novel incorporates themes of self-discovery and self-worth, strength of family, the power o...

-Titulo Original : Room On The Broom-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweet story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo! The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witchs hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the creators of many beloved picture books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalos Child, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.A surefire read-aloud hit. -School Library Journal Review The story is in rhyme, bouncing merrily along, full of fun. The illustrations are witty and wonderful. The result is a surefire read-aloud hit. -School Library JournalThe wart-nosed witch and her passengers make magic that is sure to please. Effective use of brilliant colors set against well-conceived backgrounds detail the story without need for text-but with it, the story-and the broom-take off. -Kirkus Reviews In this lightweight, witty story, helpful animals find room on the broom of a generous witch. -Publishers Weekly About the Author Julia Donaldson is the internationally bestselling author of many popular books for children. Her Smarties Prize-winning modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the Halloween favorite Room on the Broom is a perennial best seller. In addition to childrens books, she has written many childrens plays and songs and runs regular storytelling workshops. She was the Waterstones Childrens Laureate from 2011-2013...

-Titulo Original : Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready For Kindergarten (miss Bindergarten Books (paperback))-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: This rhyming, brightly illustrated book is the perfect way to practice the alphabet and to introduce young children to kindergarten.Its the first day of kindergarten and Miss Bindergarten is hard at work getting the classroom ready for her twenty-six new students. Meanwhile, Adam Krupp wakes up, Brenda Heath brushes her teeth, and Christopher Beaker finds his sneaker. Miss Bindergarten puts the finishing touches on the room just in time, and the students arrive. Now the fun can begin! Multifaceted and appealing, this book can be enjoyed in many ways, at home and at school. --The New York Times Book ReviewFor readers of Kindergarten, Here I Come and The Night Before Kindergarten. From Publishers Weekly Miss Bindergarten vigorously prepares for the first day of school as her 26 prospective students (one for each letter of the alphabet) do the same. Any child made anxious by the first day of kindergarten should find great comfort in this books two parallel stories, said PW. Ages 3-6. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. About the Author Joseph Slate, a native West Virginian, has always loved to paint and write. I majored in journalism at the University of Washington in Seattle, worked as a reporter on The Seattle Times, was an editor for Foreign Broadcast Information Service (Washington, D.C., California, and Tokyo), then took a degree in fine arts at Yale, although I never illustrated my own books. My painting took a direction that was at odds with the fine art of illustration.Ashley Wolff is a childrens book author and illustrator in San Francisco, CA. She has created over 40 books...

-Titulo Original : Beyond The Bright Sea-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: - Winner of the 2018 Scott ODell Award for Historical Fiction - From the bestselling author of Echo Mountain and Newbery Honor-winner Wolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea is an acclaimed best book of the year.An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Parents’ Magazine Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors Choice selection * A BookPage Best Book of the Year * A Horn Book Fanfare Selection * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Charlotte Observer Best Book of the Year * A Southern Living Best Book of the Year * A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year“The sight of a campfire on a distant island…proves the catalyst for a series of discoveries and events-some poignant, some frightening-that Ms. Wolk unfolds with uncommon grace.” -The Wall Street Journal “Crow is a determined and dynamic heroine.” -Publishers Weekly “Beautiful, evocative.” -Kirkus The moving story of an orphan, determined to know her own history, who discovers the true meaning of family. Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift in a small boat when she was just hours old, Crow’s only companions are Osh, the man who rescued and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their fierce and affectionate neighbor across the sandbar. Crow has always been curious about the world around her, but it isn’t until the night a mysterious fire appears across the water that the unspoken question of her own history forms in her heart. Soon, an unstoppable chain of events is triggered, leading Crow down a path of discovery and danger. Vivid and heart-wrenching, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted and tensely paced tale that explores questions of identity, belonging, and the true meaning of family. Review “Be warned, once you pick up Beyond the Bright Sea, you won’t be able to put it down...Lauren Wolks writing is at once lyrical and fraught with danger and suspense, as Crow follows her instincts to hunt down a past that has eluded her and face an unknown future.” - NPR’s Best Books of the Year“The sight of a campfire on a distant island…proves the catalyst for a series of discoveries and events-some poignant, some frightening-that Ms. Wolk unfolds with uncommon grace.” -The Wall Street Journal “Creating mystery and suspense in an unusual setting, Newbery Honor-winner Wolk spins an intriguing tale of an orphan determined to find her roots, set in the 1920s…. Crow is a determined and dynamic heroine with a strong intuition, who pieces together the puzzle of her past while making profound realizations about the definition of family.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review “The mysteries-and the words that describe them-are compelling enough to send readers to the islands for years to come. A beautiful, evocative sophomore effort from Newbery honoree Wolk.” -Kirkus, starred review “Wolk has a keen sense for the seaside landscape, skillfully mining the terror the ocean can unleash as a furious nor’easter heightens tension in the novel’s climax.” - Booklist, starred review “A stellar story full of heart, action, and emotion that will make readers feel like they are a part of Crow’s family.” - School Library Journal, starred review“[A] hauntingly beautiful sea song of a historical novel.... As Crow searches for clues to her origins, this soulful book turns into a riveting adventure.” - Scholastic Teacher “A beautiful tapestry of pirate-treasure adventure, suspense, a search for family, and warm family bonds that’ll keep the pages turning and the heartstrings tugging.” - Common Sense Media “A sweeping work self-discovery and love, Beyond the Bright Sea is thought-provoking and pitch-perfect in every way.”-The Times Herald“This is the story of a girl trying to discover who she is and who she wants to be, but it is also a fast-paced thriller with kidnapping and buried tre...

-Titulo Original : Corduroy-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A picture book classic! One of School Library Journal’s Top 100 Picture Books of all time (2012) One of the National Education Association’s Teachers Top 100 Books for Children.Don Freemans classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene in 1968. This story of a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship has appealed to young readers generation after generation. Review Corduroy has donated more than three million dollars to a charity helping children with severe illnesses, disabilities, or traumas. Corduroy hosted Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign, which raised more than $1.5 million for early education programs. Two million children and adults read the book on the same day. Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame. The New York Public Library named Corduroy one of the 100 Great Childrens Books from the Last 100 Years. The National Education Association named Corduroy one of theTeachers’ Top 100 Books for Children. School Library Journal named Corduroy one of the Top 100 Picture Books for the 21st Century. Corduroy’s creator, Don Freeman, received the Kerlan Award in recognition of his singular attainments in the creation of childrens literature. Close to 20 million copies of the Corduroy books have sold in the United States and around the world. About the Author Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band. After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey at the Art Students League. He managed to support himself throughout his schooling by playing his trumpet evenings, in nightclubs and at weddings.Gradually, he eased into making a living sketching impressions of Broadway shows for The New York Times and The Herald Tribune. This shift was helped along, in no small part, by a rather heartbreaking incident: he lost his trumpet. One evening, he was so engrossed in sketching people on the subway, he simply forgot it was sitting on the seat beside him. This new career turned out to be a near-perfect fit for Don, though, as he had always loved the theater.He was introduced to the world of children’s literature when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily. Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of whats next. Ideas just come at me and after me. Its all so natural. I work all the time, long into the night, and its such a pleasure. I dont know when the time ends. Ive never been happier in my life!Don died in 1978, after a long and successful career. He created many beloved characters in his lifetime, perhaps the most beloved among them a stuffed, overall-wearing bear named Corduroy.Don Freeman was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low...

-Titulo Original : First Grade, Here I Come!-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Review [T]his encouraging book will help to calm those first-day-of-school jitters. -Booklist After the first day of first grade, Henrys not sure how he feels about it. The teacher isnt like his kindergarten teacher, and the fifth-graders hog the monkey bars. But as Henry tells his mother about a new friend who likes soccer and about how hell learn to read books, he begins to realize that maybe first grade wont be so bad after all. About the Author Nancy Carson lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. She and her husband, Barry McCool, have three children, two dogs, and a cat. A graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art, Nancy has kept alive a youthful zest for life. Readers and book reviewers alike are charmed by her jazzy yet childlike drawings done with bright colored pencils. In all 42 books and four stage plays, she uses well-placed humor in words and pictures to tickle the funny bone of children and their parents. Nancy loves nature and spends as much time outdoors as possible, running, biking and birdwatching. Besides writing and illustrating childrens books, she designs posters, t-shirts, caps, greeting cards and other specialty items, which are marketed across the country through McCool Unlimited, Inc. and available though Nancys on-line catalogue....

-Titulo Original : How To Be Cool In The Third Grade (puffin Chapters)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Review Readers Robbies age will be glad to find their own concerns on nearly every page,--Kirkus Reviews Its not easy to seem cool when the whole class knows you wear superhero underwear and your mom still kisses you goodbye at the bus stop. But Robbie York has a plan. 1) Get rid of the name Robbie. 2) Get jeans. 3)Avoid bullies like Bo Haney. If only it were that simple! About the Author Betsy Duffey is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Hey, New Kid!; The Gadget War; The Math Wiz; and Utterly Yours, Booker Jones (all Viking and Puffin). Her books have been Junior Library Guild selections, Crown Award nominees, and have been nominated for state awards in over twenty states including the California Young Reader Medal, the Texas Bluebonnet Award and the Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award, while having been Parents Choice and Childrens Choice selections. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.Janet Wilson is an established and award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of books for young readers. Her presentations are raising awareness of social, environmental, indigenous, economic, and intergenerational injustice, while inspiring and motivating readers to choose actions to make the world better...

-Titulo Original : Wolf Hollow-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A Newbery Honor BookNew York Times Bestseller“Wolf Hollow has stayed with me long after I closed the book. It has the feel of an instant classic. -Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water“This book matters.” -Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of PaxDespite growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and though her bullying seems isolated at first, it quickly escalates. Toby, a reclusive World War I veteran, soon becomes the target of Betty’s attacks. While others see Toby’s strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. And as tensions mount in their small community, Annabelle must find the courage to stand as a lone voice for justice.The brilliantly crafted debut of Newbery Honor- and Scott ODell Award-winning author Lauren Wolk (Beyond the Bright Sea, Echo Mountain), Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl’s resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of history. Review An NPR Best Book of the Year A Booklist Best Book of the Year An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Childrens Book of the Year An ALA Notable Childrens Book “This exquisite debut confronts injustice and doesn’t flinch.” - People Magazine “Not all books with literary aspirations told from a childs point of view are created equal. But when reviewers draw a parallel between Mockingbird and Lauren Wolks Wolf Hollow, they are being neither hyperbolic, nor lazy. They are merely doing justice to Wolks beautiful story.”-NPR, “Best Books of 2016”“Drawing comparisons to To Kill a Mockingbird, Wolk’s lovely novel features a quiet young girl named Annabelle who is stirred to action by a cruel new student Betty when Betty starts bullying a strange (but, as Annabelle knows, kind) World War I veteran named Toby.”-Entertainment Weekly, “Best Middle Grade Books of 2016”“[A] powerful debut…beautifully written.”-The Wall Street Journal“Wrenching and true…With a precociously perceptive girl as a main character; a damaged, misunderstood recluse; and themes of prejudice and bigotry, comparisons to Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will abound. But Wolk gives us her own story-one full of grace and stark, brutal beauty.”-New York Times Book Review “Echoing the tone and themes found in To Kill a Mockingbird…Annabelles astute observations of the Philadelphia woods and the people who populate Wolf Hollow will resonate with many readers as they present a profound view of a complex era tinged by prejudice and fear.”-Publishers Weekly, starred review “The spare but hauntingly beautiful language paints every early morning walk to school, household chore, emotion, and rational and irrational thought in exquisite detail… Perfectly pitched to be used in classrooms in conjunction with To Kill a Mockingbird.”-Booklist, starred review “[Wolk] realizes her setting with gorgeous immediacy, introducing the culture of this all-white world of hollows, hills, and neighbors with confidence and clear-eyed affection. Trusting its readers implicitly with its moral complexity, Wolk’s novel stuns.”-Kirkus Reviews, starred review “The tension builds and never lets up. The storytelling here is dignified and the tone is memoir-ish, because Annabelle is remembering the story in the past…The portrait of Betty, an unredeemed sociopath, pulls no punches, and Toby is a nuanced and poignant character, an unlikely hero.”-The Horn Book, starred review “The narrative is powerful, complex, and lifelike…Thematically, this book raises...

-Titulo Original : Wink-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A hilarious and heartwrenching story about surviving middle school--and an unthinkable diagnosis--while embracing lifes weirdness.Ross Maloy just wants to be a normal seventh grader. He doesnt want to lose his hair, or wear a weird hat, or deal with the disappearing friends who dont know what to say to the cancer kid. But with his recent diagnosis of a rare eye cancer, blending in is off the table. Based on Rob Harrells real life experience, and packed with comic panels and spot art, this incredibly personal and poignant novel is an unforgettable, heartbreaking, hilarious, and uplifting story of survival and finding the music, magic, and laughter in lifes weirdness.This paperback edition includes an exclusive sneak peek to Rob Harrell’s next book, Batpig: This Little Piggy Wears a Cape! Review TIME Best Book of the YearNYPL Best Book for KidsNPRs Book Concierge Pick Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection2021 ALSC Notable Children’s Books ListHarrells genius is making all of it feel authentic for a seventh grader, a teenager who, like countless others, just wants to be normal . . . Bodies change, people change, life continues. Its a lesson a lot of us have been learning, and relearning, in recent days. -New York Times Book Review Filled with the same sardonic humor and celebration of atypical friendships as his Life of Zarf series, Harrell draws from personal experience to track the wild emotional roller coaster a seventh-grader rides after being diagnosed with a rare tear duct cancer.” -Booklist, starred review This page-turner is not to be missed. -School Library Connection, starred review Amusing black-and-white comics trace his unsavory experiences, capture the ironies of his predicament, and underline his creativity and sense of humor . . . This lively novel showcases the author’s understanding of middle school angst amid the protagonist’s experience with a serious illness. -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThe author balances this anger element well against the typical middle-grade tropes . . . While some of these elements will feel familiar, the novels emotional climax remains effectively earned . . . Not your typical kid-with-cancer book. -KirkusThe story’s beauty lies in how Ross’s life unfolds and opens . . . This title is delightfully good and different. Highly recommended. -School Library Journal About the Author Rob Harrell created the Life of Zarf series, the graphic novel Monster on the Hill, and also writes and draws the long-running daily comic strip Adam@Home, which appears in more than 140 papers worldwide. He created and drew the internationally syndicated comic strip Big Top until 2007. He lives with his wife in Indiana. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1LET’S GET RADIOACTIVEI’m lying on a steel table, all too aware of the giant ray gun pointed in my direction. It looks like one of those room-sized five-ton laser things supervillains use in movies. The kind they threaten to destroy the planet with.“What music’re you into, Ross?”I’m pretty sure the radiation tech is just trying to distract me as he bolts me down. A hard-plastic-mesh mask over my neck and head holds me still-they molded it to my face yesterday-and the tech struggles to click it onto the table. He scrunches his nose, pushing.“Oh . . . anything. Whatever,” I mumble through my teeth. The hardened mask doesn’t let my chin move much. The headpiece locks in, and the tech-Frank-gives my shoulder a bump with his fist. “C’mon, man. If you’re gonna lie here for half an hour, you need some tunes. I’ve got all kinds. Name something you like. There are no wrong answers.”I scan my brain. “You could . . . Can you just . . . KZAQ?” Frank stops and doubles over at the waist like he’s been gut-punched. He hangs there, talking to the floor. “Okay . . . No wrong answers but that one.” He straightens up and wi...

-Titulo Original : The War I Finally Won-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A New York Times bestsellerLike the classic heroines of Sarah, Plain and Tall, Little Women, and Anne of Green Gables, Ada is a fighter for the ages. Her triumphant World War II journey continues in this sequel to the Newbery Honor-winning The War that Saved My Life When Ada’s clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she’s not what her mother said she was-damaged, deranged, crippled mentally as well as physically. She’s not a daughter anymore, either. Who is she now? World War II rages on, and Ada and her brother, Jamie, move with their guardian, Susan, into a cottage with the iron-faced Lady Thorton and her daughter, Maggie. Life in the crowded home is tense. Then Ruth moves in. Ruth, a Jewish girl, from Germany. A German? Could Ruth be a spy? As the fallout from war intensifies, calamity creeps closer, and life during wartime grows even more complicated. Who will Ada decide to be? How can she keep fighting? And who will she struggle to save? Ada’s first story, The War that Saved My Life, was a #1 New York Times bestseller and won a Newbery Honor, the Schneider Family Book Award, and the Josette Frank Award, in addition to appearing on multiple best-of-the-year lists. This second masterwork of historical fiction continues Adas journey of family, faith, and identity, showing us that real freedom is not just the ability to choose, but the courage to make the right choice.Honest . . . Daring. -The New York Times Stunning. -The Washington Post Ada is for the ages-as is this book. Wonderful. -Kirkus, starred review Fans of the first book will love the sequel even more. -SLJ, starred review Bradley sweeps us up . . . even as she moves us to tears. -The Horn Book, starred review Perceptive . . . satisfying . . . will stay with readers. -PW, starred reviewBeautiful. -HuffPost Review A New York Times bestsellerA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Boston Globe Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the YearA Southern Living Best Book of the YearA BookPage Best Book of the YearAn Indie Next List selectionA CCBC Choices bookStunning . . . By turns tough and tender, this novel leavens complex themes with moments of wonder and joy. -The Washington PostRarely is a children’s book so honest . . . [and] daring. But there is comfort too, in Ada’s desire to love and grow. . . . The power of this book is that it describes, slowly and sometimes painfully, that it is possible not just to live through pain, but to live with it.” -The New York Times Thoughtful, brave, true, and wise beyond her years, Ada is for the ages-as is this book. Wonderful. -Kirkus, starred reviewIt’s rare when a sequel is just as beautifully written and just as touching (maybe even more so) than the first book. . . . Bradley writes the story in such a way that the reader is by turns both touched and then, pages later, heartbroken. Over and over.” -HuffPost Fans of the first book will love the sequel even more; truly a first purchase. While it stands alone, encourage readers to read both books to fully appreciate Ada’s remarkable and wholly believable triumph. -School Library Journal, starred reviewHarrowing and heartening. -San Francisco Chronicle Bradley sweeps us up in the story she’s telling and at the same time raises hard questions and makes us think-even as she moves us to tears. -The Horn Book, starred review A perceptive look into othering . . . Bradley sensitively portrays Ada’s journey to accept selfless kindness and love after years of neglect in a poignant and satisfying story of found family that will stay with readers. -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAda . . . is one of the most unforgettable characters in modern children’s literature. -The Washington PostIn a hard times, complicated people do the best they can. That’s what we see in this bittersweet moving story . . . (Be prepared for both tears and smile...

-Titulo Original : Los Renos Rebeldes De Navidad -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: ¡Ven en una aventura con Papa Noel y sus renos traviesos!¡Arre! ¡Arre!¡Muevanse! ¡Muevanse!La pequeña Teeka piensa que la unica manera de quelos renos esten listos para ese importante viaje de Santa Clauses ponerse firme con ellos. Sin embargo, cuando se da cuentade que su metodo no funciona, decide hacer algo diferente.Pero ¿podran estar los renos listos a tiempo? Review Praise for The Wild Christmas Reindeer* Beautifully conceived and finely wrought.-Booklist, starred reviewBretts precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book.-Kirkus ReviewsA sweet Christmas fantasy that shows Brett at her best.-Publishers WeeklyThis tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours.-School Library JournalPraise for Jan Brett* Bretts rich interpretation of the timeless fable finally resolves--Theres no place like home.-Publishers Weekly, starred review for Town Mouse, Country Mouse* Using an inventive layout, Brett retells a Ukrainian folktale with subtlety, clarity, and humor.-Booklist, starred review for The Mitten* In this lavish re-creation of an old favorite, Brett uses unusual design techniques and meticulous patterning to bring the tale wondrously alive. . . . This is a delight.-Booklist, starred review forGoldilocks and the Three Bears* [The] finely detailed watercolor and gouache art is a showstopper.-Publishers Weekly, starred review for The Easter Egg* Brett gives her trademark, exquisitely detailed art a Western flair.-Publishers Weekly, starred review About the Author Jan Brett es la autora e ilustradora de muchos librospara niños, de gran venta segun la lista del New York Times, como The Mitten, The Hat y The Night Before Christmas.Visita a Jan Brett en janbrett...

-Titulo Original : La Amistad De Acuerdo A Humphrey -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: El segundo libro en el serie de la mejor mascota de la clase--ahora en Espanol! Hay una nueva mascota en el Aula 26: es una rana y se llama Og. Humphrey esta deseando hacerse amigo de Og, pero Og no parece interesado. ¡Y, para colmo, los estudiantes estan tan fascinados con Og que apenas prestan atencion a Humphrey! Humphrey sabe que la amistad puede ser a veces algo complicado, pero si un hamster es capaz de hacerse amigo de una rana, ¡ese es Humphrey! ¡Humphrey es uno de los preferidos del programa ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK! ¡Los libros de Humphrey han sido nominados a diferentes premios en veinticuatro estados del pais resultando ganador en siete de ellos gracias a los votos de los niños! About the Author Betty G. Birney ha escrito numerosos episodios paraprogramas infantiles de la television, como The NewAdventures of Madeline, Doug y Bobby’s World, ademas deprogramas educacionales y la pelicula Mary Christmas,tambien para la television. En este ambito ha ganadonumerosos premios, entre los que se incluyen un Emmy,tres Premios Humanitas y el Premio Writers Guild ofAmerica. Ademas de la serie Humphrey, es la autora de The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs y The Princess and thePeabodys. Natural de St. Louis, Missouri, Betty vive en Los Ángeles con su esposo, que es actor. Sigue a Betty en Twitter: @bettygbirney. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Un cambio sorprendente ÁBUMP-BUMP-BUMP! La se-ora Brisbane y yo regres‡bamos a la Escuela Longfellow despu s de las vacaciones de Navidad. Hab’a m‡s baches en la carretera que la œltima vez que hicimos el recorrido en su peque-a camioneta azul. -Humphrey -comenz- a decir la se-ora Brisbane, pero la interrumpi- otro ÁBUMP!-. No te sorprendas, ÁBUMP!, si ves algunos cambios, ÁBUMP!, en el Aula 26, ÁBUMP! Sent’ un peque-o revuelo en el est-mago y me agarr fuertemente a la escalera. No entend’a muy bien lo que me dec’a. ÀQu quer’a decir ella con cambios? -Mientras estabas en casa con Bert, ÁBUMP!, regres a la escuela para poner algunas cosas en orden. Durante las vacaciones, pas mucho tiempo con Bert, su esposo, y a pesar de que me cae muy bien, ya estaba cansado de correr por laberintos varias veces al d’a. Al se-or Brisbane le encanta verme recorrer laberintos. Ahora, de regreso a la escuela, podr’a dormir alguna siestecita durante el d’a. Y, adem‡s, si soy la mascota de la clase, ese es mi lugar. Mi est-mago se asent- un poco una vez que llegamos a la escuela y la se-ora Brisbane estacion- el auto. -ÀY qu hay de esos cambios? -pregunt , pero, como siempre, lo que me sali- fue un chillido: Hiiic-hiiic-hiiic. -A veces los cambios son necesarios, Humphrey -dijo la se-ora Brisbane mientras abr’a la puerta del auto-. Ya ver‡s. Todav’a temblaba por el ajetreado trayecto cuando, de repente, una r‡faga de aire helado me produjo un escalofr’o; despu s no pude ver nada porque la se-ora Brisbane hab’a cubierto mi jaula con una bufanda de lana. En realidad, no me importaba siempre y cuando me estuviese llevando a mi aula, donde podr’a ver a todos mis amigos otra vez. De solo pensarlo me invadi- un sentimiento c‡lido, o a lo mejor era el calor que produc’a la caldera al entrar por la puerta de la escuela. -ÁHola, Sue! ÀQuieres hacerlo hoy? -pregunt- una voz familiar. No pod’a ver a la se-orita Loomis, pero reconoc’ su voz. La se-orita Loomis ense-aba en el aula al final del pasillo. Era amiga de la se-ora Brisbane. -De acuerdo, Angie. ÀTe parece bien despu s del recreo de la ma-ana? -Perfecto. Nos vemos entonces -dijo la se-orita Loomis. Finalmente, la se-ora Brisbane coloc- mi jaula en su sitio y quit- la bufanda. Cuando lo hizo, me llev una gran sorpresa. ÁAlgo inexchillable hab’a ocurrido en mi aula! Los pupitres estaban colocados en direcci-n opuesta. Antes miraban hacia el frente, y ahora estaban de lado. En lugar de ordenados en fila, estaban colocados en grupos. El escritorio de la se-ora Brisbane ahora se encontr...

-Titulo Original : Diez Deditos And Other Play Rhymes And Action Songs From Latin America-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Singer-songwriter Jose-Luis Orozco has assembled a collection of finger rhymes and other action songs from Latin America. Including favorites such as The Wheels on the Bus as well as folk songs from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, Diez Deditos is a treat for the eyes, ears, and fingers. Lyrics are presented in both English and Spanish, and easy-to-follow musical accompaniment and diagrams for the corresponding actions are also provided. As in the companion volume De Colores, bright collage illustrations by Elisa Kleven complete the appeal of this fun-filled book. About the Author Jose-Luis Orozco is a bilingual childrens performer, recording artist, and author who makes appearances nationwide. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Elisa Kleven grew up making dollhouses and collages out of doilies and postage stamps. Today, she is thrilled to carry on building her artistic dream worlds in the form of beautiful picture books. Elisa lives in Berkeley, California...

-Titulo Original : Im Trying To Love Spiders-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: About the Author Bethany bARTon was drawing monsters for her other picture books (This Monster Needs A Haircut, This Monster Cannot Wait) when a spider crawled across the page and demanded her attention. Since she couldn’t smash Mr. Spider into her artwork, she decided to try and love him. It wasn’t easy (RIP Mr. Spider) but in the process, this book was born. When she isn’t writing or illustrating books about awesome and icky things, Bethany spends her days decorating sets and painting miniatures for film/TV. Bethany lives in Los Angeles with her rad husband, their adorable son, and an outrageous number of garden spiders she won’t let anybody smash. (Well... unless they’re really big.) The Official Spider Test. What do you do when you see a spider? a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo. b. Smile, but back away slowly. c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly. d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot! Review A 2016 CHILDRENS CHOICE BOOK AWARD WINNER! PRAISE FOR IM TRYING TO LOVE SPIDERS: * The skillful juggling of scientific fact and emotional truth make this a winner. -Publishers Weekly, starred review * Bartons wacky ink and digital artwork is simultaneously cringe-worthy and cackle-inducing.... Both arachnophobes and arachnophiles will find useful debate fodder squashed within these pages. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review The presentation is original and engaging, with a zippy text and hilarious visuals. The cartoon illustrations are appealingly childlike, with the font a hand-written scrawl, and the spiders depicted are downright cuddly. -School Library Journal Watercolor-like splotches form the background for the spiders, who actually look hapless and cute. Fact-filled and funny arachnology. -Booklist PRAISE FOR BETHANY BARTON: Toothy and unkempt, with wild eyes and a temper tantrum of a roar-I wanna go camping NOW!-Stewart fully embodies a preschooler who has not yet mastered the art of waiting. Barton’s sprawling, hand-lettered text and its buoyant placement match the urgency of Stewart’s desperation. -Kirkus review of This Monster Cannot Wait! The sprawling text printed in capital letters emphasizes Stewart’s impatience, and the quirky ink and Photoshop illustrations add many humorous moments to the story. -School Library Journal review of This Monster Cannot Wait...

-Titulo Original : Amazing You! Getting Smart About Your Private Parts-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Mom, where do babies come from? Many parents live in fear of the day their child asks this question-which inevitably happens, often as early as the preschool years. Here is a picture book designed especially for young children who are becoming aware of their bodies, but arent ready to learn about sexual intercourse. Written with warmth and honesty, Amazing You! presents clear and age-appropriate information about reproduction, birth, and the difference between girls and boys bodies. Lynne Cravaths lighthearted illustrations enliven the text, making this a book that parents will gladly share with their young ones. About the Author Dr. Gail Saltz lives in New York City. Lynne Cravath lives in Phoenix, Arizona...