-Titulo Original : Al Capone Does My Shirts (tales From Alcatraz)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: The Newbery Honor Book and New York Times Bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at Alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. Al Capone Does My Shirts has become an instant classic for all kids to read! Today I moved to Alcatraz, a twelve-acre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. Im not the only kid who lives here. There are twenty-three other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or cooks or doctors or electricians for the prison, like my dad does. And then there are a ton of murderers, rapists, hit men, con men, stickup men, embezzlers, connivers, burglars, kidnappers and maybe even an innocent man or two, though I doubt it. The convicts we have are the kind other prisons dont want. I never knew prisons could be picky, but I guess they can. You get to Alcatraz by being the worst of the worst. Unless youre me. I came here because my mother said I had to. A Newbery Honor Book A New York Times Bestseller A People magazine Best kids Book An ALA Book for Young Adults An ALA Notable Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Krikus Reviews Editors Choice A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Parents Choice Silver Honor Book A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age *Choldenkos pacing is exquisite. . . . [A] great read.-Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Exceptionally atmospheric, fast-paced and memorable!-Publishers Weekly, starred review *The story, told with humor and skill, will fascinate readers.-School Library Journal, starred review Al is the perfect novel for a young guy or moll who digs books by Gordon Korman, or Louis Sachar.-Time Out New York for Kids Funny situations and plot twists abound!-People magazine Heartstopping in some places, heartrending in others, and most of all, it is heartwarming.-San Francisco Chronicl...

-Titulo Original : Mrs. Wishy-washys Farm-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Uh-oh. Mrs. Wishy-Washy is at it again. Rubbing and scrubbing all the animals on the farm. But this time they arent standing for it. Duck, Cow, and Pig are leaving mean old Mrs. Wishy-Washy for good! They run away to the big city. But they get lost, wander into a restaurant, and even stumble into a hardware store and get covered in paint! Where is Mrs. Wishy-Washy when they need her? Maybe her farm isnt so bad after all . . ...

-Titulo Original : The Vanishing Pumpkin-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A classic Halloween story about a pumpkin gone missing is certain to delight readers of all ages! When a 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man want to make pumpkin pie on Halloween, they can’t find their pumpkin. “Our pumpkin’s been snitched,” cries the woman. And off they go to find it. “A good bet for Halloween story hours.”-School Library Journal “There can never be enough Halloween stories. This one is appealing, participatory, fast-paced and a delight in the telling.”-Children’s Book Review Servic...

-Titulo Original : The Jane Austen Gift Set A Puffin In Bloom Collection-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Rifle Paper Co. x Jane Austen classics in a beautiful gift set, just in time for the holidays! Beloved regency romance author Jane Austens three seminal classics in one gorgeous gift box, all beautifully illustrated by Rifle Paper Co.s Anna Bond! Box includes: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibilit...

-Titulo Original : The Twelve Days of Christmas-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: “Here’s a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish it. This version, sumptuously illustrated by Long, certainly delivers.” -The New York Times The astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved song to life with breathtaking style. Set against a lush countryside, each day brings a new gift elegantly rendered. And like in the verses of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, giving this striking artwork a hidden aspect, culminating in a staggering spread featuring them all. Readers will pore over every page, searching for golden rings, turtledoves, and all the rest, secretly tucked into each stunning painting. Laurel Longs unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure that will be cherished for years to come. “Ms. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down.” -The Wall Street Journal * “Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.” -Publishers Weekly, starred revie...

-Titulo Original : One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims (Picture Puffin Books)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Ten little Pilgrims and ten little Wampanoag boys and girls are getting ready for the harvest feast. In colonial Plimoth, the Pilgrims hunt ducks and geese and dig up turnips and carrots. In a nearby village, the Wampanoag dig for clams, fish for cod, and gather nuts and berries. Finally it’s time for the meal. First everyone gives thanks, then it’s time to eat and celebrate. The simple rhythmic text and autumn-colored illustrations are just right for practicing counting and sharing the history and fun of Thanksgiving with young children. “Cravath’s colorful pictures depict the busy activities in authentic detail.”-Booklis...

-Titulo Original : Froggy's Best Christmas-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually hes taking his long winters nap. But not this year! Froggys best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggys gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols, and enjoying a holiday feast. Join Froggy as he celebrates his very first, and very best, Christmas! The humor and spirited artwork will put Froggy fans in the holiday mood! (The Horn Book) Children who have delighted in the earlier books about Froggy will cheer him along as he experiences his very first Christmas. (School Library Journal...

-Titulo Original : Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: A Book-to-Table Classic (Puffin Plated)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Puffin Plated: A Book-to-Table Reading Experience A deluxe, full-color hardback edition of the perennial Jane Austen classic featuring a selection of recipes for tea-time treats by the one and only Martha Stewart! Have your book and eat it, too, with this clever edition of a classic novel, featuring delicious recipes from celebrity chefs. In this edition of Jane Austens regency classic Pride and Prejudice, plan a fancy tea party or book club gathering with recipes for sweet confections and pastries. From maple glazed scones and delicate sugar and spice cake, to berry tartlets and French macaroons. Bring your friends and family together with a good meal and a good book! Book includes full, unabridged text of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, interspersed with recipes, food photography, and special food artwork...

-Titulo Original : Groundhog Gets a Say-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: There’s so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and Groundhog has decided it’s time to tell the world the Hog truth. With the help of a few of his fans, Groundhog is ready to tell everything about himself, from how loud he can whistle (loud), to how fast he can run (not fast), to how many things he uses his teeth for (a lot). Groundhog may be full of himself, but chances are good that, by the end of this book, you’ll agree he’s pretty wonderful! From the illustrator of the Junie B. Jones books and the author of the Melvil & Dewey books comes a funny, fact-filled look at what happens when one very proud groundhog speaks out...

-Titulo Original : A Tale of Two Cities: Abridged Edition (Puffin Classics)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance, different in character and in love with the same woman. In the midst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London to escape the cruelty of the French nobility, must return to Paris to rescue his servant from death. But he endangers his own life and is captured. Carton may be able to help, but will his resemblance be enough to save Darnays life? With an enticing introduction by bestselling author, Roddy Doyle...

-Titulo Original : Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten (Picture Puffins)-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Miss Bindergarten, the worlds best kindergarten teacher, is getting ready for another milestone. Tomorrow she and her class will have been together for 100 days. To celebrate, each student must bring 100 of some wonderful, one-hundred-full thing! At night, while the students go to work assembling their projects, Miss Bindergarten is working, too, making special surprises for the class. The 100th day of kindergarten is bound to be unforgettable! Children will delight in hearing about this special event, a common cause for celebration in kindergartens today. Illustrated by Ashley Wolff...

-Titulo Original : The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: A fresh, funny Valentines Day book for cootie- and candy-lovers alike-illustrated by picture book favorite, Tedd Arnold! Leon has a crush. A let-her-cut-in-line-at-the-water-fountain kind of crush. And hes got the perfect valentine. But this valentine has no intention of getting caught up in any romantic conspiracy. Love is yucky, kid! Valentines Day is all about CANDY! the card yells at Leon, before leaping out the window and running away, leaving Leon to chase it across town, collecting kids along the way. Saying I love you has never been so yucky or so sweet. ...a boisterous, just-sweet-enough comic caper.-The New York Time...

-Titulo Original : Chato's Kitchen-Fabricante : Puffin Books-Descripcion Original: Chato cant believe his luck. Not only is he the coolest low-riding cat in East L.A., but his brand-new neighbors are the plumpest, juciest, tastiest-looking family of mice to move into the barrio in a long time. So Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, get out the pots and pans, the tortillas and the beans--everything youd need for a welcoming feast, except for the main dish, and the guests of honor. Of course, in Chatos mind they are one and the same thing. But the mice are bringing a surprise guest of their own, who may be more than a cool cat can swallow. Also available in Spanish as Chato y su cena...