-Titulo Original : The Shortest Day Celebrating The Winter Solstice-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice! The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cultures throughout history. Many contemporary holiday traditions were borrowed from ancient solstice celebrations. Using clear, concise language, Pfeffer discusses important ideas behind the shortest day of the year, such as the change from autumn to winter as well as the concept of the Earths tilting away from the sun…. While appealing to a younger audience, this treatment combines the cultural approach of Ellen Jacksons The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markles Exploring Winter (Atheneum, 1984; o.p.). Pfeffer uses an easy, comfortable tone for conveying the basic information, and the end pages will provide additional opportunities for would-be astronomers to explore the principles on their own. -School Library Journal Simple science activities, ideas for celebrating the day in school and at home, and a further-reading list are included. Review Praise for The Shortest Day: In a well-thought-out collection of ideas surrounding December 21 and the Winter Solstice, the author leads readers through what happens to the sun and why... Back pages include an interesting and useful variety of ideas, from more facts about the solstice with explanatory diagrams, four projects that teachers, parents, and adults who work with children would find fresh, and two cooking activities, one for a human party and one for an avian one. -Childrens Literature Using clear, concise language, Pfeffer discusses important ideas behind the shortest day of the year, such as the change from autumn to winter as well as the concept of the Earths tilting away from the sun. The historical view provides a brief look at the days of prehistoric sun worship as well as chronological interpretations of the phenomenon from 5000 to 1000 years ago. Thus, young listeners are exposed to the ideas of ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Incan, and European astronomers and their efforts to explain this scientific wonder. The modern scene of the solstice celebration, though obviously at Christmas, features family, presents, and stockings on the mantle but has no religious overtones. The remaining pages feature more complete Solstice Facts, four simple experiments, two party suggestions, and a short but up-to-date list for further reading. While appealing to a younger audience, this treatment combines the cultural approach of Ellen Jacksons The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) and the activities of Sandra Markles Exploring Winter (Atheneum, 1984; o.p.). Pfeffer uses an easy, comfortable tone for conveying the basic information, and the end pages will provide additional opportunities for would-be astronomers to explore the principles on their own. -School Library Journal About the Author Wendy Pfeffer is the author of many childrens books, including the Creatures in White series with Silver Burdett, several Lets Read and Find Out titles for HarperCollins, and A Logs Life with S&S. Jesse Reisch has provided artwork for several childrens and adult books...

-Titulo Original : Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges In Their Youth To Become Stars-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Packs a powerful message-perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection Review Praise for Rising Above: A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers.--School Library Journal “This collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major obstacles packs a powerful message-perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. Though the people chronicled are all athletes, their stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldnt allow setbacks to define them.--Booklist [O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges.--Publishers Weekly I would rate this a 9 1/2 . . . it touch[es] your heart very often with the ways these athletes turn[ed] their lives around.--Colorado Kids About the Author Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal and the bestselling author of The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters; and The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History. He appears regularly on CNBC, Fox Business, National Public Radio, BBC, and other major media outlets. He lives with his wife and two sons in West Orange, N.J., where they enjoy the Yankees in the summer, root for the Giants in the fall, and reminisce about Linsanity in the winter. Follow @gzuckerman Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Stephen Curry There wasn’t a single college willing to give Stephen Curry a chance. His dream of playing professional basketball seemed a long shot. A really long shot. It was 2004, and Stephen was a high school sophomore. His father had played pro basketball and been a star. Steph grew up in North Carolina, close to some of the best college programs in the country, an ideal place to showcase his talent for top NCAA programs. And Steph had passion for basketball, an accurate shot, and a hunger to make it to the NBA. But no one took Stephen very seriously. He kept hearing how he was too tiny and skinny to play Division I basketball, the top collegiate level. The NBA seemed truly out of the question. It didn’t help that Steph had a boyish...

-Titulo Original : Too Many Tamales-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: This modern classic celebrates the tradition of tamales and family bonding at Christmas. Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Marias favorite cousins were coming over and she got to help make the tamales for Christmas dinner. It was almost too good to be true when her mother left the kitchen for a moment and Maria got to try on her beautiful diamond ring . . . This is the story of a treasure thought to be lost in a batch of tamales; of a desperate and funny attempt by Maria and her cousins to eat their way out of trouble; and the warm way a family pulls together to make it a perfect Christmas after all. Also available in Spanish as ¡Que monton de tamales! Review A very funny story, full of delicious surprises . . . a joyful success. --Booklist, starred review A warm family story that combines glowing art with a well-written text to tell of a girls dilemma. --School Library Journal, starred review A mini-drama rendered so acutely that anyone who has lost something special will respond. --The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books About the Author Born in Fresno, California to Mexican American parents, Gary Soto learned the hard work ethic through his share of chores, including mowing lawns, picking grapes, painting house numbers on street curbs, and washing cars. His hard work paid off at California State University at Fresno, from which he graduated with an English degree, and later at the University of California at Irvine, where he earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Gary Soto is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and fiction writer. The awards for this multi-talented author are many, ranging from the U.S. Award for International Poetry Forum in 1977 for his first published book of poetry, The Elements of San Joaquin, to a Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award in 1985 for Living Up the Street, his first published work of prose recollections. His short story collection Baseball in April, was named an American Library Associations Best Book for Young Adults. In 1993 Gary Soto received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Childrens Video for Pool Party, and in 1995 he was nominated for a National Book Award. His other credits include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council. Gary Soto is also one of the youngest poets to appear in the Norton Anthology of Modern Poetry. Several of his books have been translated into French, Spanish and Italian. Too Many Tamales was named a Booklist Books for Youth Editors Choices of 1993. Hazel Rochman of Booklist said, Gary Soto is an accomplished poet and adult writer, and his childrens stories are widely popular. His first entry into the picture book genre is a joyful success. When he is not writing, Mr. Soto serves as a volunteer English teacher at his church. He also enjoys eating at new restaurants, which he does often with his wife, Carolyn, and their daughter Mariko. Other members of the Soto household include their two cats, Corky and Sharkie. The Soto family resides in Berkeley, California. copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved...

-Titulo Original : The Legend Of The Poinsettia-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girls unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful. About the Author Best known for his award-winning picture book Strega Nona and for the 26 Fairmount Avenue series of chapter books, Tomie dePaola is one of the most prolific -- and beloved -- author/illustrators in the field of childrens literature...

-Titulo Original : The Tomten-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: This classic story of the Tomten’s nocturnal visits to all of the residents of wintry farm has been reminding children of the promise of spring for decades. “The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”-School Library Journal (starred review) “Wiberg’s lovely, full-color paintings convey the hushed atmosphere of night in the Swedish countryside and also the sweet charms of the Tomten. . . . The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for a bedtime read-aloud.”-Publishers Weekly “A picture book of rare distinction.”-The Chicago Tribune An ALA Notable Book A Parents’ Choice Paperback Award Winner About the Author Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was born in Sweden. After college, she worked in a newspaper office and a Swedish publishing house. Her most famous and beloved book, Pippi Longstocking, was originally published in Swedish in 1950 and was later translated into many other languages. It was followed by two sequels, Pippi Goes on Board and Pippi in the South Seas. Ms. Lindgren had a long, prolific career, writing more than 100 picture books, poems, short stories, plays, screenplays, and novels. In 1958, she won the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest international award in children’s literature...

-Titulo Original : The Night Of Las Posadas (picture Puffin Books)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Tomie dePaolas glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This year Sister Angie, who is always in charge of the clebration, has to stay home with the flu, and Lupe and Roberto, who are to play Mary and Joseph, get caught in a snowstorm. But a man and a woman no one knows arrive in time to take their place in the procession and then mysteriously disappear at the end before they can be thanked.That night we witness a Christian miracle, for when Sister Angie goes to the cathedral and kneels before the statue of Mary and Jospeh, wet footprints from the snow lead up to the statue...

-Titulo Original : The Night Diary-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults. -Kirkus, starred review In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal, and hopeful tale of Indias partition, and of one girls journey to find a new home in a divided country Its 1947, and India, newly independent of British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. The divide has created much tension between Hindus and Muslims, and hundreds of thousands are killed crossing borders. Half-Muslim, half-Hindu twelve-year-old Nisha doesnt know where she belongs, or what her country is anymore. When Papa decides its too dangerous to stay in what is now Pakistan, Nisha and her family become refugees and embark first by train but later on foot to reach her new home. The journey is long, difficult, and dangerous, and after losing her mother as a baby, Nisha cant imagine losing her homeland, too. But even if her country has been ripped apart, Nisha still believes in the possibility of putting herself back together. Told through Nishas letters to her mother, The Night Diary is a heartfelt story of one girls search for home, for her own identity...and for a hopeful future. Review “Veera Hiranandani is a master storyteller. This riveting and important book speaks to the power of love in a world divided by hate and raises questions that still need to be asked seventy years after its events took place. Nisha and her story are a part of me now. My question is how do we make this a ‘community read’ for the whole world?”-James Howe, author of The Misfits “Nishas sweet, sheltered world disappears overnight when her country splits in two-now Hindus must live in India, Muslims in Pakistan. But Nishas both. Where can her family be safe? Hiranandanis story is set in an historical time little known to American children, but she tells it in a way that makes it accessible, timely, interesting and real.-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of Newbery Honor-winning The War That Saved My Life “Veera Hiranandani’s storytelling is exquisite and compelling. For Nisha, like so many of us, home is a complicated place and this heartbreaking and hopeful novel reminds us that even in places where there is great loss and strife, there is deep joy, renewed faith. The Night Diary is a treasure for young readers who are searching for their place in the world, who are determined to bring home with them wherever they go.”-Renee Watson, Piecing Me Together * Believable and heartbreaking...A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults.-Kirkus Reviews, starred review * This rich, compelling story, which speaks to the turbulence surrounding India’s independence and to the plight of refugees, should be in all libraries.-School Library Journal, starred review * The diary format gives her story striking intimacy and immediacy, serving as a window into a fraught historical moment as Nisha grapples with issues of identity and the search for a home that remain quite timely.-Publishers Weekly, starred review Hiranandani’s prose shines in both emotion and simple, rich description...A clear, compelling, and deeply felt historical novel.-Booklist About the Author Veera Hiranandani, author of the Newbery Honor-winning The Night Diary, earned her MFA in creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the author of The Whole Story of Half a Girl, which was named a Sydney Taylor Notable Book and a South Asian Book Award Finalist. A former book editor at Simon & Schuster, she now teaches creative writing at Sarah Lawrence Colleges Writing Institute and Writopia Lab. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. July 14, 1947 Dear Mama, I know you know what happened today at 6:00 a.m., twelve years ago. How could you not? It was the day we came and you left, but I don’t ...

-Titulo Original : Adelita-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Hace mucho tiempo-a long time ago-there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but she disappears from his fiesta at midnight, leaving him with only one clue to her hidden identity: a beautiful rebozo-shawl. With the rebozo in place of a glass slipper, this favorite fairy tale takes a delightful twist. Tomie dePaolas exquisite paintings, filled with the folk art of Mexico, make this a Cinderella story like no other. Review Cinderella fans will find much to like in dePaolaÆs original twist, infused with Mexican warmth and color. (Publishers Weekly) A true tour de force. (School Library Journal) About the Author Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his singular attainment in childrens literature, the Catholic Library Associations Regina Medal for his continued distinguished contribution, and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and received the Childrens Literature Legacy Award for lifetime contribution to childrens literature in 2011. DePaola has published almost 200 childrens books in 15 different countries over the past 30 years. Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush. DePaola lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn...

-Titulo Original : Sadako And The Thousand Paper Cranes (puffin Modern Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: “An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable.” -Booklist, starred review The star of her school’s running team, Sadako is lively and athletic…until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life-the race against time. Based on a true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a heroine in Japan. [The] story speaks directly to young readers of the tragedy of Sadakos death and, in its simplicity, makes a universal statement for peace in the world.” -The Horn Book The story is told tenderly but with neither a morbid nor a sentimental tone: it is direct and touching. -BCCB Review An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable. (Booklist, starred review) An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable. About the Author Eleanor Coerr (1922-2010) is the author of many books for young readers, including Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and Mieko and the Fifth Treasure...

-Titulo Original : Flecha Al Sol (picture Puffin Books) -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A translation of McDermotts Caldecott winner. In this Pueblo folktale, a boy is transformed into an arrow so that he may travel between the sun and the Earth to search for his father. The wonderful illustrations have a Native American motif, with geometric shapes painted in bright desert colors that graphically convey the boys experiences. Perfect for storytelling and independent reading.--School Library Journal From School Library Journal K-Gr 3-- A translation of McDermotts Caldecott winner. In this Pueblo folktale, a boy is transformed into an arrow so that he may travel between the sun and the Earth to search for his father. The wonderful illustrations have a Native American motif, with geometric shapes painted in bright desert colors that graphically convey the boys experiences. Perfect for storytelling and independent reading. Copyright 1991 Cahners Business Information, Inc. About the Author Gerald McDermott was an award-winning author, illustrator, and filmmaker who was remembered for his unique style of vibrant, visual storytelling. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world...

-Titulo Original : A Mother For Choco (Paperstar)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Reseña El mensaje es cálido y reconfortante, especialmente para los adoptados, los hijastros y otros niños que, por diversas razones, no se parecen a sus cuidadores. --The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books -Justo para el grupo preescolar o el lector principiante. --Kirkus Reviews, reseña destacada - Alegre, enérgico... Una excelente opción para la hora del cuento. --School Library Journal, reseña destacada Un mensaje profundo, entregado de manera sutil y cariñosa. Una opción ideal para niños adoptados o de crianza. --Publishers Weekly Descripción del producto La familia se trata de amor, sin importar cuán diferentes sean los padres y los niños, adoptados o no. Choco desearía tener una madre, pero ¿quién podría ser ella? Él sale a buscarla, preguntando a todo tipo de animales, pero no encuentra a nadie que se parezca a él. Ni siquiera piensa en preguntarle a la Sra. Oso si es su madre, pero luego ella comienza a hacer exactamente las cosas que haría una mamá. Y cuando ella lo lleva a casa, él conoce a sus otros hijos, un cerdito, un hipopótamo y un caimán, y aprende que las familias pueden venir en todas las formas y tamaños y aun así encajar. El giro de Keiko Kasza en ¿Eres mi madre? El tema se ha convertido en una de las historias más recomendadas sobre adopción para niños. Acerca de la autora Keiko Kasza nació en una pequeña isla japonesa en el Mar Interior de Japón. Creció en una típica familia extendida japonesa con sus padres, dos hermanos y abuelos. Tíos, tías y primos también vivían cerca. Todos los pasos que di mientras crecía eran muy normales, dice la Sra. Kasza. Lo único inusual que hice fue ir a la universidad en los Estados Unidos. Se graduó con una licenciatura en diseño gráfico de la Universidad Estatal de California en Northridge. La Sra. Kasza se casó con un estadounidense y, desde entonces, Estados Unidos ha sido su hogar. Después de publicar cinco libros para niños en Japón y trabajar como diseñadora gráfica durante catorce años, la Sra. Kasza decidió en 1988 dedicar su tiempo a los libros ilustrados. Ella dice: Tener dos niños pequeños y dos profesiones era demasiado para manejar. La Sra. Kasza admira a muchos grandes creadores de libros ilustrados, como Leo Lionni y Maurice Sendak, pero dice que el trabajo de Arnold Lobel es el que más la ha influenciado. El humor sutil y la calidez que creó en sus libros continúan inspirándome, dice. A menudo vuelvo a su trabajo cuando me desanimo o pierdo la confianza. La Sra. Kasza compara el proceso de hacer un libro con actuar en el escenario. bajo las luces: Me convierto en el personaje en el que estoy trabajando en ese momento. Finjo que soy un pájaro que busca una madre o un cerdo que intenta impresionar a su novia. Cuando actúo, yo mismo soy un niño. La ambición de la Sra. Kasza no es crear cien libros, sino crear un libro realmente bueno que se mantendrá en las estanterías familiares durante generaciones, aunque cien libros realmente buenos serían incluso mejores, ¡por supuesto!. Keiko Kasza vive en Indiana con su esposo y sus dos hijos. copyright © 2000 por Penguin Putnam Books para lectores jóvenes. Reservados todos los derechos. La ambición de s no es crear cien libros, sino crear un libro realmente bueno que se mantendrá en las estanterías familiares durante generaciones, ¡aunque cien libros realmente buenos serían aún mejores, por supuesto! Keiko Kasza vive en Indiana con su esposo y sus dos hijos. copyright © 2000 por Penguin Putnam Books para lectores jóvenes. Reservados todos los derechos. La ambición de s no es crear cien libros, sino crear un libro realmente bueno que se mantendrá en las estanterías familiares durante generaciones, ¡aunque cien libros realmente buenos serían aún mejores, por supuesto! Keiko Kasza vive en Indiana con su esposo y sus dos hijos. copyright © 2000 por Penguin Putnam Books para lectores jóvenes. Reservados todos los derechos...

-Titulo Original : Rechenkas Eggs (paperstar)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Old Babushka, known throughout all of Moskva for her beautifully painted eggs, is preparing her eggs for the Easter Festival when she takes in an injured goose. She names the goose Rechenka, and they live happily together until one day when Rechenka accidentally overturns a basket, breaking all of Babushkas lovingly crafted eggs. But the next morning Babushka has a surprise awaiting her in the basket. She cries: A miracle! It is one of many in this charmingly told tale of friendship and caring. With vibrant illustrations, Patricia Polacco has joyously re-created the flavor of Old Moscow and its festivals. The eggs, stunningly colored and intricately designed, are authentic reproductions of eggs painted in the Ukrainian style. Rechenkas Eggs is a timeless story of classic beauty...

-Titulo Original : Fenway Y Hattie (fenway And Hattie) -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The 2017 Global Read Aloud and One School, One Book favorite about a little dog with a big personality is now in Spanish! ¡Observa el mundo a traves de los ojos de un perro en esta entretenida historia sobre dos amigos inseparables! Fenway y Hattie, su adorada pequeña humana, hacen una pareja perfecta. A ella le gusta ir al Parque de Perros, saltar la cuerda, jugar a la pelota y disfrutar de comida deliciosa tanto como a el. Pero cuando se mudan de la ciudad a un barrio en las afueras, las cosas cambian radicalmente. Hattie se pasa todo el tiempo en una casa en lo alto de un arbol, que pareciera ser la casa de unas ardillas, y juega a la pelota sin el. Abatido y confundido, Fenway emprende una mision: va a recuperar a su Hattie, y nada ni nadie lo va a detener, ni el Malvado Piso, ni la aterradora Reja, ¡ni siquiera una ardilla gigantesca...

-Titulo Original : Chickens Arent The Only Ones (world Of Nature Series)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Ruth Hellers prose and pictures are the perfect means for discovering the variety of oviparous animals and their unique ways of laying eggs...

-Titulo Original : Make Way For Ducklings-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Robert McCloskeys unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place.-The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as one of the merriest picture books ever (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every childs bookshelf. This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McCloskys illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic.-The Barnes & Noble Review The quaint story of the mallard familys search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story.-Childrens Literatur...

-Titulo Original : Maxs Chocolate Chicken (max And Ruby)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: All Max wants to do is eat the chocolate chicken that someone left in the birdbath one fine spring morning. But wait, Max, his sister Ruby says, First we go on an egg hunt. Max does his best to play along, but when Ruby finds all the eggs-and he finds only ants and acorns-he shows her what can happen when you put all your eggs in one basket...

-Titulo Original : Otherwise Known As Sheila The Great-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Celebrate 45 years of Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great! Part of the classic Fudge series from Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Who is Sheila Tubman? Even Sheila isn’t sure. Sometimesshe feels like confident Sheila the Great, and other timesshe’s secret Sheila, who’s afraid of spiders, swimming,and, most of all, dogs. When her family decides to leavethe city for a summer in the country, Sheila will haveto suffer everything from long-eared dogs to swimminglessons to creepy spiders. That’s enough to drive a city girlnuts! If she survives at all, Sheila may be forced to admitthat she’s no supergirl. “As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book.”-Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series Love Fudge, Peter, and Sheila? Read all these books featuring your favorite characters: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Superfudge Fudge-a-Mania Double Fudg...

-Titulo Original : Miss Bindergarten Celebrates The Last Day Of Kindergarten-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Miss Bindergarten and her class have had a great year in kindergarten! They have gone on a field trip, marked the 100th day, created a circus, and even survived a wild day. But now the school year is over, and its time to remember, to celebrate, and for Miss Bindergarten to say, Good-bye, kindergarten. Its been a special year.? The bestselling Miss Bindergarten series comes to a sweet and jubilant conclusion by honoring an important passage: the last day of kindergarten. Filled with last-day classroom ideas, its also a perfect gift to honor graduation and moving-up ceremonies. Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten is the perfect way for teachers and students to commemorate their own end-of-the-year festivities...

-Titulo Original : The Boys In The Boat (young Readers Adaptation) The True Story Of An American Teams Epic Journey To Win Gold At The 1936 Olympics-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation, now with brand new content including an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographs Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary The Boys of 36 For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler. At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation-the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism. This deeply emotional yet easily accessible young readers adaptation of the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, highly visual back matter, and an exclusive new introduction...

-Titulo Original : The Princess And The Goblin (puffin Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain...

-Titulo Original : Tales Of The Greek Heroes (puffin Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series...

-Titulo Original : Little Women (puffin Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Come laugh and cry with the March family in this beloved classic. Meg - the sweet-tempered one. Jo - the smart one. Beth - the shy one. Amy - the sassy one. Together theyre the March sisters. Their father is away at war and times are difficult, but the bond between the sisters is strong. Through sisterly squabbles, happy times and sad, their four lives follow different paths, and that discover the growing up is sometimes very hard to do. . . This edition includes an introduction by Louise Rennison, and a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to whos who, activities and more...

-Titulo Original : The Adventures Of Robin Hood (puffin Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies...

-Titulo Original : La Vida De Acuerdo A La Rana Og (og The Frog) -Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: El segundo libro de la serie de la mejor rana mascota en la sala 26, ¡ahora en español! Og la rana acaba de mudarse a la habitacion 26, y el lugar esta saltando. Hay niños animados, nuevas rutinas y un vecino peludo que parece chillar todo el dia. Por suerte, todo el mundo parece amigable y - ¡BING, BANG, BOING! - algunos incluso ponen grillos jugosos en su tanque. Pero justo cuando Og se esta acostumbrando a esta nueva vida, se habla de enviarlo de vuelta al estanque. Claro, extraña a sus amigos, pero ahora tiene mucho mas tiempo para su pasatiempo favorito, inventar canciones y poemas, y le encanta escuchar a sus nuevos amigos y alentarlos a BOINGS cuando los necesitan. Y hay un suministro constante de grillos. . . Og no quiere decir adios a su nueva vida ni a su peludo vecino. ¿Pero decidiran sus compañeros de clase mantener a Og como su mascota de aula o devolverlo a su antigua vida, en el estanque? Review Praise for La vida de acuerdo a la rana Og: Winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best Translation for Chapter/Young Adult English to Spanish About the Author Betty G. Birney has written episodes for numerous children’s television shows, including The New Adventures of Madeleine, Doug, and Bobby’s World, as well as after-school specials and a television movie, Mary Christmas. She has won many awards for her television work, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America award. In addition to the Humphrey books, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs and The Princess and the Peabodys. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Betty lives in Los Angeles with her husband, an actor...