La faraona barbuda, Educación Primaria, 3 ciclo

Las vacaciones de verano han comenzado y Jaime esta dispuesto a disfrutarlas al máximo, cuando irrumpen en su vida los nuevos vecinos. Una familia muy especial formada por: la madre, que no deja de cambiar de color de pelo y de vestir de forma estrambótica; el padre, de lágrima fácil; el abuelo, que habla con la televisión; Enrique, el hermano al que solo ellos pueden ver; el gato, un poco feo; y «la nena». Ella será la que más intrigue al protagonista pues, aunque todavía no la conoce, lo que sabe de ella le asusta y le fascina. ¿Quién no quiere saber más de una chica como esa?...

Jenna and her family are going for a picnic. The weather is perfect for an adventure to the city park. She helps her mother pack the picnic basket with sandwiches, potato salad, and lemonade. The family dog Charlie is going, too. The fun text and vivid illustrations provide perspective into an activity that many young children get to experience. This touching tale is perfect for young readers and children who have not yet begun reading on their own.

Juan Zanate used to sit under his favorite tree--with his only friends, the harvest birds--dreaming and planning his life. Juan had big dreams of becoming a farmer like his father and grandfather. But when his father died and the land was divided, there was only enough for his two older brothers. In this charming story from the heart of the Indian tradition in Mexico, Juan learns to determine his own destiny--with help from his loyal friends, the harvest birds.

When Pedro falls off his bike, he ends up with a broken arm and a bright blue cast. Worst of all, he'll miss his big camping trip. Can Pedro's friends and family find a way to cheer him up? With a relatable plotline, a glossary, reader response prompts, and laugh-out-loud jokes, this easy-to-read chapter book will hook new readers.