Acertijo

A girl buys two ice cream cones from a street vendor in her neighborhood, one for herself and one for her grandpa. But will both treats make it safely home? This beautifully illustrated Spanish picture book teaches beginning readers about acts of kindness. With vibrant illustrations that support the single Spanish word on each page, language learners will develop their oral language skills as they describe what is happening in each illustration. This book is ideal for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language.

"Claudia es una princesa que vive con su padre en un pequeño reino. Un día, el rey cae enfermo, y designa a Claudia para sustituirlo por unos días. Y Claudia, a quien le gusta divertirse, no dudará en hacer unas cuantas travesuras para dejar el reino a su gusto."--Page 4 of cover.

When her little sister, Clemmie, refuses to go out in the rain, Matilda sets out to teach her all the delights of a wet Saturday. But after her enthusiasm leads her to make a big mistake, it’s Matilda who will end up learning an unforgettable lesson.

Este libro obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Cuento Joven Julio Torri y contiene, como su título lo dice, 63 relatos breves de mujeres que se encuentran ante el absurdo de la vida, lo violento, que responden desde la fantasía, el duelo, y la misma violencia. Son 63 relatos vibrantes que se sumergen con ironía, deseo y ambigüedad en el mundo de lo femenino.

Peter Pan has the power to fly and lives on an island. But he's passionate about storytelling, so every night he goes to London to hear what a mother tells her children at bedtime. On one of the visits he loses his shadow and when Wendy, a house girl, sews it by her feet, the boy invites her to Neverland.