-Titulo Original : Mi Dragon Y Yo (me And My Dragon) -Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: New in Spanish, a sweet and hilarious story for the youngster whose heart is set on a new pet. A dragon might not be the most conventional pet, but this boy is determined. He argues his case to Mom and Dad with wit and charm, detailing the many benefits of dragon ownership: A dragon is the perfect bully deterrent! The perfect answer to snow-shoveling in the winter! The perfect trick-or-treating accessory! The perfect portable summer campfire! He swears hell take really good care of it, too. Hell feed it, walk it, bathe it, take it to the doctor, and even teach it to fly. This laugh-out-loud illustrated tale will warm the heart of pet owners and critter-free households alike. Review This clever, funny book will delight young dragon lovers at storytime. (School Library Journal) About the Author David Biedrzycki is the author/illustrator of Me and My Dragon, Me and My Dragon: Scared of Halloween, and the Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective series. He has also illustrated many books for young readers, including The Beetle Alphabet Book and Dory Story. He lives in Medfield, Massachusetts. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Algunos niños quieren un perro. A otros le gustaria un gato. Yo quiero… ¡un dragon...

-Titulo Original : Global Babies-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: Meet babies from around the world in this best-selling celebration of global heritage! First in the Global Babies series.From Guatemala to Bhutan, seventeen vibrantly colored photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life, traditions, and clothing of babies from around the world. Simple text in Spanish and English teaches the littlest readers that everywhere on earth, babies are special and loved. A perfect baby shower gift or first book for the toddler in your life. Babies love to look at babies and this bright collection of photos is a ticket to an around-the-world journey. Part of the proceeds from this book’s sales will be donated to the Global Fund for Children to support innovative community-based organizations that serve the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. From Booklist *Starred Review* Striking in its simplicity and effectiveness, this colorful board book takes into account two fundamental facts. First, babies like to look at faces, particularly the faces of other babies. Second, todays babies will grow up in a world that is, increasingly, a global neighborhood. This introduces young children to their neighbors throughout the world by providing clear photographs of babies in Guatemala, Thailand, Greenland, Mali, the U.S., India, South Africa, Fiji, Peru, Afghanistan, Malawi, Spain, Iraq, Rwanda, and Bhutan. Like Ajmeras earlier books connected with the nonprofit organization Global Fund for Children, such as To Be a Kid (1999) and Be My Neighbor (2004), this title seeks to form a broad, inclusive sense of community. Each page features a single child in a photo shown against a rich, solid background color. Appearing phrase by phrase at the bottom of the pages, the books complete text reads, Wherever they live, / wherever they go, / whatever they wear, / whatever they feel, / babies everywhere / are beautiful, / special, / and loved. Attuned to its audience, the books close-ups emphasize the childrens faces and create a feeling of connection between subject and viewer. In an era when board books too often recycle picture book stories intended for older children, heres one that is just right for babies and toddlers. Phelan, Carolyn About the Author The Global Fund for Children is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the dignity of young people around the world. The GFC pursues this mission by making grants to innovative community-based organizations and by developing books that celebrate our global society. GFC books include WHAT WE WEAR, OUR GRANDPARENTS, and FAITH. Please learn more at globalfundforchildren.org...

-Titulo Original : First Day Jitters (the Jitters Series)-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: Head back to school with a first day of school favorite! The perfect pick for new students and teachers, complete with a Certificate of Courage for First Day Completion and a First Day Memories Sheet.Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach--shes nervous and doesnt want to start a new school year. She doesnt know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With a little convicing from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly heads to class. Shy at first, shes quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton and reminded that everyone at school gets the jitters sometimes.A beloved and bestselling back to schools staple, Sarah Janes familiar story and its surprise ending will delight seasoned students and new faces alike who are anxious about their first day. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3-Sarah is hiding under her covers as Mr. Hartwell asks, You dont want to miss the first day at your new school do you? From under the blanket she replies, Im not going. When he reminds her how much she liked her other school and asks her to think of all the new friends shell meet, she imagines a classroom where a paper airplane is flying, a boy is pulling his neighbors pigtail, and another is blowing a gigantic bubble. Mr. Hartwell finally gets Sarah to stumble out of bed, eat a bit of toast, and get into the car where she slumps down into her seat. At school, the principal cheerfully welcomes her and takes her to the classroom where she is introduced as Mrs. Sarah Jane Hartwell, the new teacher. There is a bit of foreshadowing that Sarah is an adult, but as she is always partially hidden, the ending will come as a surprise to most readers. The ink-and-watercolor illustrations are full of action and maintain the lighthearted tone. A little subplot in the paintings shows the family cat and dog having their own contest of wills while their owner is trying to get his wife up and out. The joke provides a good laugh and children may find it reassuring that they are not alone in their anxieties about new situations.Adele Greenlee, Bethel College, St. Paul, MN Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Every child who has moved to a new school or is simply reluctant to start a school year can identify with this wittily drawn and suspensefully told story. From the moment she awakens on the fateful day to the moment she steps into the classroom, Sarah Hartwell imagines the worst. Loves ink-and-watercolor illustrations add humor to Sarahs fears, which range from bratty kids to a police search when she doesnt show up. Mr. Hartwells reassurances dont seem to be much help. The pictures mirror the jangled nerves and outsize expectations (the double-page spread of a looming, prisonlike school is priceless) everyone faces when they are new, all of which leads to a nifty surprise ending that is a delight. Funny and insightful.-BooklistFirst Day Jitters which was written by Julie Danneberg and illustrated by Judy Love, makes a great companion book to Wemberly Worried. In the opening pages, we meet a certain Sarah Jane Hartwell, whos in the midst of her own first-day-of-school-related panic attack. Sarah Jane is buried under her covers so far that you cant even see her face. In fact, you have no idea what she looks like until the very last page of the whimsical book, which suddenly delivers a sly and funny twist...-Newsweek About the Author As a kid, when Julie Danneberg daydreamed or played at being grown-up, she never imagined herself as a writer. Instead she dreamed of being a famous girl reporter, a secret agent, and a teacher.As an adult, she is a former middle-school teacher and the author of the bestselling Jitters series, including First Day Jitters and Last Day Blues. She lives in Colorado. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Sarah, dear, time to get out of bed, Mr. Hartwell sai...

-Titulo Original : Last Day Blues (the Jitters Series)-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: Fans of First Day Jitters will love spending the last day of school in Mrs. Hartwell classroom. What do teachers do for summer vacation? Mrs. Hartwells students worry that their teacher will miss them while they are gone for the summer. The class comes up with a way to make sure Mrs. Hartwell wont be too sad. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own.Once again Julie Danneberg and Judy Love bring to life the crazy antics of Mrs. Hartwell and her class. Perfect for an end-of-year storytime or teacher appreciation gift, Last Day Blues reminds everyone that teachers and students are more alike than we sometimes think. About the Author As a kid, when Julie Danneberg daydreamed or played at being grown-up, she never imagined herself as a writer. Instead she dreamed of being a famous girl reporter, a secret agent, and a teacher.As an adult, she is a former middle-school teacher and the author of the bestselling Jitters series, including First Day Jitters and Last Day Blues. She lives in Colorado. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. On the Monday morning before the Friday that was the last day of school, Mrs. Hartwell took attendance. She sighed as she called out the last name. Im going to miss all of you, she said. The kids nodded in agreement. Im going to miss my friends, said Shannon. Im going to miss Daisy, said Dan. Im going to miss chocolate milk and pizza for lunch, said Joe. Everyone felt a little blue thinking about the last day of school. Even Daiys...

-Titulo Original : Leo Loves Daddy (leo Can!)-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure with Daddy! Perfect for Fathers Day or every day, this sweet companion to Leo Loves Mommy and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series celebrates the love between young children and their dads. Leo and Daddy love to make pancakes for breakfast, dance to the beat, and go to the park together. When its time to sleep, Daddys hugs are the snuggliest. Review A fun-loving daddy’s dedication is apparent in this slice-of-life board book. Leo, a brown-skinned boy with tight curls, full lips, and a broad nose, delights in playing with Daddy, who has equally clearly Black features. Leo wakes up to Daddy tickling his tummy. Then this superinvolved father fixes pancakes, dances, takes Leo on a bike ride, and tends to Leo’s scraped knee. Together they build with blocks, take a bath, and snuggle with a book before bed. Companion title Leo Loves Mommy follows a similar trajectory through the day. Leo builds a blanket fort with couch cushions, practices yoga, and paints with his mother, who also presents Black. After a bike ride, mommy’s lunch “is so flashy”: celery and carrot sticks turned into edible critters with fruit and nuts. The loving devotion of both parents is tangible and genuine, sweet but not cloying. Simple two-line sentences with unobtrusive rhymes across spreads provide descriptions of the activities and add vocabulary. Each spread illustrates one event against a clear solid color background, free of distracting decoration. Together they complete a full picture of a busy toddler’s day and his loving relationship with each parent. Ideal for parents, whether going it alone or together, and for the babies and toddlers they love. -Kirkus Reviews Many board books are love letters from babies to parents or parents to babies, adn nobody does familial bonding better than McQuinn (author of the popular picture books about Leo and his big sister Lola). Father and son spend the day together making pancakes, dancing, and building with blocks, as Leo sings Dads praises. Hearsons jewel-toned art captures this father/son love story with warmth and heart. Leo Loves Mommy gives his maternal caregiver equal time.-The Horn Book About the Author Anna McQuinn has worked in childrens books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She is the author of more than twenty books for children, including Lola at the Library, Lola Loves Stories, Lola Reads to Leo, The Sleep Sheep (Scholastic), and If Youre Happy and You Know It! (Barefoot). Anna leads groups like Leos at her local library.Ruth Hearson has illustrated several childrens books including Leo Can Swim, Leo Loves Baby Time, and Cinnamons Fairy Sleepover. She currently resides in York, England. Ruth completed a BA in Illustration at The University of Central England in Birmingham. Following her First Class award, she was funded by the EBF to continue with her studies to complete a Masters degree...

-Titulo Original : Lola Planta Un Jardin / Lola Plants A Garden (lola Reads)-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: About the Author Anna McQuinn has worked in childrens books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She has written more than twenty books for children, including the Lola series and books about Lolas baby brother, Leo. Anna lives in England.Rosalind Beardshaw has illustrated many books for children, including the Lola series, Moles Babies (Tiger Tales), Just Right for Christmas (Nosy Crow), and The Best Present (Scholastic). She lives in England. How does your garden grow?Book-loving Lola is inspired by a collection of garden poems that she reads with her mommy. She wants to plant her own garden of beautiful flowers, so she and Mommy go to the library to check out books about gardening. They choose their flowers and buy their seeds. They dig and plant. And then they wait. Lola finds it hard to wait for her flowers to grow, but she spends the time creating her own flower book. Soon she has a garden full of sunflowers and invites all of her friends for cakes and punch and a story amongst the flowers.Lola is a beloved character that continues to shine for young readers. Her curiosity and love of books is infectious. Parents and children love sharing Lolas stories.Rosalind Beardshaws beautiful illustrations highlight Lolas close-knit family and how they use stories and books to interact with their world. Lolas brightly colored and growing garden is the perfect surrounding for this bright little girl. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. A Lola le encanta su libro de poemas sobre jardines. Su poema favorito se trata de Mary Mary. Lola quiere plantar un jardin. Su mama le dice que hay lugar cerca de las verduras. Lola consigue libros sobre jardines en la biblioteca. Escoge sus flores favoritas de los libros. Su mami escribe una lista. Y van a la tienda a comprar semillas...

-Titulo Original : ¡al Bebe Le Encanta Codificar! / Baby Loves Coding! (baby Loves Science)-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: Now available in Spanish bilingual editions, this best-selling series offers big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book showcases the use of logic, sequence, and patterns to solve problems. Can Baby think like a coder to fix her train? Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage babys sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well!Authors Note:The goal of the Baby Loves Science books is to introduce STEM topics in a developmentally appropriate way. As a precursor to learning programming languages and syntax, Baby Loves Coding presents the concepts of sequencing, problem solving, cause and effect, and thinking step-by-step. Practicing these skills early creates a solid foundation for reading, writing, math and eventually, programming. About the Author Ruth Spiro is an award-winning childrens book author and freelance writer whose articles, essays, and stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies. Her debut picture book, Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist (Dutton), won awards from Writers Digest and Willamette Writers and was a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year.Irene Chan enjoys making beautiful things. She is an art director, designer, artist, amateur photographer, and illustrator. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ¡Aqui viene el tren! Here comes the train! Azul, amarillo, verde . . . ¿Donde esta el vagon rojo? Blue, yellow, green . . . Where is the red car...

-Titulo Original : A Lola Le Encantan Los Cuentos / Lola Loves Stories (lola Reads)-Fabricante : Charlesbridge-Descripcion Original: Spanish readers can now join the popular character Lola in her book-loving adventures. This second translation in the acclaimed series celebrates Lolas vivid imagination and her passion for stories. About the Author Anna McQuinn is the author of more than twenty books for children, including WANDAS WASHING MACHINE (Tiger Tales). She also works part-time as a librarian, running family book groups. Anna lives in Slough, England. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Todos los sabados, Lola va a la biblioteca con su papa...