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Hardback. Condición: New. Wimmer, Sonja Ilustrador. Although he works as a train mechanic, Andy's real passion is gardening: he loves flowers so much that his little apartment is full of plants of all shapes and sizes. When a company offers him a new job with a good salary and a house with a big garden, Andy accepts without hesitation, unaware that maybe he's putting at risk things much more important than his job or his hobby.Overflowing with imagination and illustrations that capture all of the beauty of the world of flowers, The Gardener's Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of personal passions as excellent ways of achieving happiness. Lexile Level 870L Guided Reading Level P.

Paperback. Condición: New. Celej, Zuzanna Ilustrador. Winner of the Living Now Awards 2013, International Latino Book Awards 2013 and Moonbeam Children Books Awards 2013. There is a door in every one of us that leads to our imagination, a world where anything is possible. Dou you dare to embark on the most wonderful journey to our inner-self?One day when I was reading my story, I breathed in one of the words and something magical happened. I entered my imagination!We have always been told about the power of imagination, but what is imagination? How does it work? There is a magical place where you can always be yourself. In there you can turn on your light and illuminate your life with it. That place is your imagination. Your imagination has a life and a voice of its own. It is like a voice that speaks inside of you and paints everything around you with vivid colors.Within your imagination you are the king or queen of your creation. Open the door and discover how that place where we can always be ourselves is like and how does it work. And within your imagination . what is there?Ganador de los premios literarios Living Now Awards 2013, International Latino Book Awards 2013 y Moonbeam Children Books Awards 2013. Todos tenemos una puerta con la que podemos acceder a nuestra imaginación. ¿Te atreves a participar en el más maravilloso viaje a tu interior?Un día, leyendo mi cuento respiré una de esas palabras, y sucedió algo mágico. ¡Entré en mi imaginación!Siempre nos han hablado del poder de la imaginación, pero ¿qué es la imaginación? ¿Cómo funciona?Hay un lugar mágico donde siempre puedes ser tú mismo. En ese mágico lugar puedes encender tu luz y con ella iluminar tu vida. Ese lugar es tu imaginación. Tu imaginación tiene vida y voz propia. Es como una voz que habla en tu interior y va pintando de colores todo a tu alrededor. Dentro de tu imaginación tú eres el rey o la reina de tu creación. Abre la puerta y juega a descubrir cómo funciona por dentro ese lugar donde siempre podemos ser nosotros mismos. Y dentro de tu imaginación. ¿qué hay?

Paperback. Condición: New. Wimmer, Sonja Ilustrador. Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards. A magical hat shop arrives in town. However, all the customers who enter leave somehow changed. Do you dare to discover the mystery?One day, a hat shop mysteriously appears in the main square of a little town. The townspeople are surprised by this new arrival. No one knows where it came from or why it appeared right there, in the middle of the town square. "Who needs a hat?", some wondered. Confusion and mistrust begin to reign in town, but Timid Tim, determined to reveal the mystery that the hat shop was hiding, decides to enter and reveal what is it that the shop offers. But then something happens that nobody expects: the first customers put on their hats, and make an amazing discovery.A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance of being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us.

Paperback. Condición: New. Montero Galán, Daniel Ilustrador. Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. The Lonely Mailman is a touching story of friendship and love that will delight readers and letter writers of all ages as they learn that many times the most wonderful things are found where we least imagine.Every day, an old mailman rides his bicycle through the forest delivering letters to the local animals. The animals are always eager to find out what message the mailman will deliver each day and are delighted when they arrive.The letters seem magical, as they always help resolve misunderstandings, exchange invitations todinner or tea, and form friendships.What nobody knows is that every night the dedicated postman writes each letter one by one, thinking carefully about what to write and who it will be addressed to. In fact, he is the only one who has no correspondence. Until one day he receives a very special letter in his mailbox.

Hardback. Condición: New. Coco, Cha Ilustrador. Our pets are special animals that form a part of our lives. They deserve all of our love and respect. But unfortunately, the number of animals who are abandoned and mistreated continues to grow. "Chocolate's dream" is the tale of a little dog who is looking for a home. This is a story to help make children and adults aware of the need to respect our pets, and to be responsible and care for animals that give us all of their unconditional love and loyalty. Lexile Level 860L Guided Reading Level L.

Hardback. Condición: New. Uyá, Nívola Ilustrador. Yoga in the Jungle is a wonderful tale of friendship that unfolds in the vibrant jungle of India, introducing young readers to the practice of yoga. While mimicking the body language of the exotic animals in the story, the beautifully illustrated yoga poses will help children to improve their poise and concentration, nurturing a learning process that will fill them with peace, happiness and a sense of being connected to nature. Are you ready for an adventure in the jungle? Its wisdom and secrets await you in this book. Lexile Level 640L Guided Reading Level P.

Hardback. Condición: New. Turcios, Omar Ilustrador. The Sparkling Elves loved the Things in the Air, those things that nobody can see, but which are there all the same. With their brightly colored clothes and their bright, gleaming smiles, they'd spend the whole day fluttering around, looking for flying surprises. And when they found them, the elves held them tightly until the Things tickled them inside. But one day, the Snouty Witches appeared, gray and gloomy, to take the Things away! The Things in the Air is a tale that will fill your air with surprises and fill your child's face with a huge smile that no one will be able to wipe off -- not even the Snouty Witches! Lexile Level 1040L Guided Reading Level M.

Hardback. Condición: New. Blanco, Mar Ilustrador. Exploring the themes of friendship and bullying, this heartwarming picture book features a young girl with a friend named Dorothy. Dorothy is not like the other children at school: she is very big, always drops crumbs when she eats, and birds often land on her head without her realizing it. The narrator's other friends don't accept Dorothy and exclude her from their adventures, encouraging the narrator to do the same. But the narrator doesn't give into their bullying; she loves that Dorothy is different, and that's what makes Dorothy her best friend. Guided Reading Level K Lexile Level 520L.

Hardback. Condición: New. Pijpers, Edie Ilustrador. The first years of a child's life are essential when it comes to developing healthy eating habits. As we all know, fruit is an essential part of their diet, but can it be fun too? Fun and Fruit is a truly delicious tale, full of bright colors to help parents and educators show children how to enjoy a type of food that's full of energy and poetry. Lexile Level 1080L Guided Reading Level M.

Hardback. Condición: New. Munté Vidal, Marta Ilustrador. One morning, a purple dragon flies in through Kibo's window. In fright, the little boy runs off to some truly extraordinary places, but when he returns home and looks in the mirror, the dragon is still there -- and he's right behind him! This time, though, he's a little more purple and a little bigger than the last time Kibo saw him. Maybe if he keeps running away Kibo will be able to escape the dragon! But what if that doesn't work? How will he finally defeat such a terrible monster? Kibo and the Purple Dragon is an entertaining tale that thelps children face up to and overcome their fears. Lexile Level 920L Guided Reading Level M.

Hardback. Condición: New. Hilb, Nora Ilustrador. Winner at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsWhat Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears.Guided Reading Level: J, Lexile Level: 470L.

Hardback. Condición: New. Díez, Miguel Ángel Ilustrador. Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsWhat about you? What would you do for the people you love? Memory loss affects large numbers of elderly people. Love and understanding are often the best tools for dealing with this problem. And who better to help than a mischievous grandson? In Grandpa Monty's Muddles, memory loss is addressed from a humorous perspective, since when things get difficult, a smile is always the best solution. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 1040L.

Hardback. Condición: New. Quevedo, Enrique Ilustrador. Do you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? Or a year on Mars? Our Universe is an amazing spectacle, in which the stars and planets dance together in rhythm. Maybe you'll see things differently when you look up at the starry skies after reading this book. The Dance of Time is a book full of imagination and information, which will be useful for parents and teachers looking to accompany children on a different kind of journey through our solar system. Lexile Level 830L Guided Reading Level P.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Stairs that wobble, secret passages and plenty of ghosts wait hidden within the pages of this spooky tale. Open its door! Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 860L.

Paperback. Condición: New. Celej, Zuzanna Ilustrador. Winner of the 2017 New York City Big Book AwardIn The Map of Good Memories, a young girl takes time to remember her home before her and her family must flee their war-torn city.Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every park, every corner of the city. When the war broke out, Zoe, like many others, had to say goodbye to her home and leave without knowing when she might return. Zoe has so many good memories of her city. There was her grandparents' house, which was a shelter full of dreams and games, her old school where she met her friends and loved learning newthings, and of course, the downtown park, where she'd spent many Sunday mornings there, playing on the swings, listening to people playing music, and riding her bike.Just before her and her family leave, Zoe spreads the map of the city on a table and marks all the places where she was truly happy, with the certainty that they will always accompany her.

Hardback. Condición: New. Bk, Blanca Ilustrador. Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book AwardsAldburg is a mountain village that fought against its ancient enemies: Wolves. Hoky, the only survivor of the last wolf pack, gradually becomes friends with a young shepherd named Jacob.Hoky the Caring Wolf is a tale of respect, love and companionship between humankind and the environment. This story speaks of values such as cooperation, friendship, and a love of animals and nature that once again reminds us that we can all live together in harmony.Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 1120L.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Winner at the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards and 2012 International Latino Book Awards. Clucky the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic where they will discover the unbreakable bond of family.Clucky the Hen and her chicks decide to go camping in the Garden of Mirrors, a place full of fun and magic and whose guardian is a very strange creature indeed. Once they arrive, they soon will know that the mirrors in that garden have unique powers, and will reveal the most wonderful emotions to them. Mirror by mirror, the family will learn to stick together and to always give support to the one who feels lost.This is the second story featuring the adorable hen, who once again amazes us with her clumsiness and her kindheartedness-this time leading us into a world of fantasy.

Paperback. Condición: New. Chicote, Marta Ilustrador. Gold Medal Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A story about the power of hope, and the universal language of music. Daniel and his daughter stay behind when the storm batters their little coastal village and find a surprising turn of events.Limanda was a tiny fishing village. Life was quiet there, and its inhabitants, mainly fishermen, lived happily gathering what the land and sea provided. When a terrible storm destroys the crops and drives the fish away, everyone was devastated and decided to leave their home to find a prosperous future elsewhere. Limanda was empty, but not entirely. Daniel, a fisherman who felt a deep love for his land, decided to stay, together with his daughter Marina, despite knowing that life in Limanda would be very hard and lonely.Determined to do his best to change his fate, one night Daniel sneaked out of the house to surprise Marina. Wait, had you lost hope? The incredible music of the sea always sounds to change the course of life of those who are willing to listen to it.Ganador del premio Moonbeam Children's Book Awards en 2017. Una historia sobre el poder de la esperanza y el lenguaje universal de la música. Daniel y su hija deciden quedarse en su pueblo cuando una despiadada tormenta lo barre todo, pero una sorpresa maravillosa los aguarda.Limanda era un pueblo costero de pescadores. La vida allí era tranquila y sus habitantes, principalmente pescadores, vivían felices de lo que la tierra y el mar proveían. Cuando una terrible tormenta arrasó el pueblo y todos los peces huyeron despavoridos, los ciudadanos, desolados, decidieron abandonar su hogar e ir en busca de un futuro próspero. Limanda quedó vacía, pero no del todo. Daniel, un pescador que sentía un amor profundo por su tierra, decidió quedarse, juntamente con su hija Marina, aun sabiendo que allí la vida iba a ser muy dura y solitaria.Decidido a poner lo mejor de su parte para cambiar su destino, Daniel salió de casa a escondidas para darle una sorpresa a Marina. ¿Habíais perdido la confianza? La increíble música del mar siempre empieza a sonar para cambiar el rumbo de la vida del que está dispuesto a escucharla.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Clucky the Hen takes her baby chicks to the farmyard school every morning so they can learn, play, and make new friends. But the baby chicks soon learn how mean others can be when some of the other students tease, bully, and start rumors about a classmate and even about them and Clucky. When the chicks come home and tell Clucky about the mean things their classmates say, she tells them to ignore them and not to take any of their comments to heart. In the end, Clucky uses her magic kettle to collect bad feelings and turn them into good ones so that the farmyard school can become a positive and friendly place. Clucky's third tale addresses bullying and peer pressure and emphasizes the importance of a good attitude and open communication.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Some seemingly insignificant little fleas decide to change their lives and create a wonderful circus. Not judging by appearances, believing in yourself and developing the artist in all of us are just some of the messages of this charming story.Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great Flea Circus with their own eyes. Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great Flea Circus with their own eyes. A wonderful story that encourages us to believe in ourselves and to overcome limitations.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Winner at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. ARRR! Jump aboard and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the crazy world of pirates in a fun-packed book full of illustrations and humor.Ahoy, Me Hearties! Do you want to sail the seven seas and meet pirates from all over the world? Join our crew and experience what it feels like to be a true pirate. First, you must swear our oath of allegiance and honor:The sea is your life,The ship is your home.Prepare yourself to become a true pirate and live a trip full of adventure and danger. Skulls, hooks, peg legs, a patch over one eye. Are you sure you have it in you to be a true pirate?Anchors aweigh, young pirates! Blimey! This map surely leads to a secret treasure. Grab your spyglass and discover where the booty is! Children who love silly adventures will be drawn into this comical handbook with fun interactive games and bright, colorful illustrations.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Do fairies exist? Where do they live? How many are there? Where can we find them? Open this handbook, the gates to the marvelous world of fairies, and find all the answers.Have you ever wondered if fairies really exist? Well, the answer is yes, they do. In this book, I will tell you everything you need to know about them and show you how to become an excellent fairy-finder. But you better be careful. we're about to enter a world of fantasy and magic.Fairies are difficult to spot because they are just about 3 inches high. They are beautiful creatures -half girl and half insect! There are millions of them living amongst us: in the countryside, in the city. And not all of them look the same. The differences between the different types of fairies are what makes them so extraordinary. For example, did you know there are four-winged fairies?Do you want to know more about them? Get ready to discover all the fairy secrets.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Finalist at the 2011 and 2014 International Latino Book Awards. Clucky the Hen has a big heart, but she's a bit clumsy and forgetful. A delightful tale told in rhyme, ideal for learning to accept the faults of those around us and to ignore gossip.Clucky the Hen had a big heart, but she was clumsy and forgetful too. She always had a thousand things in mind, so imagine when she gave birth to three chicks!Sometimes, her children ended up finding themselves in complicated situations due to the occasional distractions from their mother. In the farmyard, the other hens gossiped and insinuated Clucky wasn't a good mother to her children, and the rumor started to spread. Suddenly the rumor had already arrived to the city and soon to the most remote part of the world. Everyone said that Clucky did not treat her children well.Although not everything was going as Clucky would have liked, she did not stop striving for the welfare of her three beloved children. But being a good mother was not an easy task: more than once did Clucky mess up, but she never gave up and, right after apologizing to her three little ones, she hugged them and showed them that she loved them very much.And the rumors didn't matter because the three chicks were clear that their mother was unique and that they would not change her for anything in the world.

Hardback. Condición: New. Wimmer, Sonja Ilustrador. Winner at the 2012 International Latino Book Awards. A superbly illustrated original story about the power of loving yourself and finding happiness.This is the story of Anastasia, a cockroach who dreamed of being accepted and becoming famous and important like her distant relatives the Egyptian beetles, sacred insects that everybody treated like royalty.Although it may seem impossible to believe, in another life Anastasia was a princess, transformed by a wave of the magic wand of Fairy Brunhilda, who was determined to sow good wherever she went. But being a princess is not an easy task. Soon Anastasia began to feel out of place. She didn't like life in the palace too much, and after following exciting adventures, Anastasia came to understand that being an ordinary, everyday cockroach wasn't such a bad thing after all. Especially when, moved by her great heart, she managed to save the lives of an entire family of humans, everything without getting a hair out of place! What prize did Fairy Brunhilda have in store for her as a reward for her generous actions?

Hardback. Condición: New. Hilb, Nora Ilustrador. Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsIt's true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare different. Like mine! It's great being different! I'm a chick, and my mommy is a cat. And I think it's amazing! My mommy's got lovely soft fur, whiskers that tickle me, and a long, beautiful tail. What more could I ask for? Would you like to hear my story? A story that explores diversity and adoption in a fun way, raising awareness of how every child is entitled to a family based on love. "An excellent piece of bibliotherapy for adopted children. The bright, colored-pencil illustrations of pudgy chicks and cats add exuberance to the simply and wryly told tale."-Kirkus ReviewsGuided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 850L.

Hardback. Condición: New. Quevedo, Enrique Ilustrador. Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A book overflowing with poetry and color, helping us to discover that we live within the most amazing magic show we could ever imagine.Whether it be creating a rainbow out of different-colored handkerchiefs or filling up the sky with flying doves carrying playing cards, the feats carried out by a would-be magician engulf the pages of this entertaining book about quotidian magic. Although not really a magician, the main character imagines himself to be one, accomplishing impressive tricks such as changing night into day and back again. This amusing and colorful story helps children discover the magic of every day and perceive the world as a spectacular magic show in its own right. I like magic so much that sometimes I pretend I'm a great magician and that I can do the most beautiful, amazing tricks in the world. I imagine that every morning I make a big silver coin disappear from the sky.

Hardback. Condición: New. Carretero, Mónica Ilustrador. Winner at the 2011 Living Now Book Awards. A touching and sensitive story for all ages about accepting differences and dealing with the loss of a loved one.On a spring night, under the light of the full moon, a little lamb was born. Molly, her mother, decided to call him Lambkin. Lambkin was a very special sheep, and as time passed, it became more apparent that he was nothing like the other lambs. While his friends were dressed with white, long wool, the little one was covered with a small, fluffy cloud. Lambkin was a white cloud, sometimes cloudy, sometimes even a stormy one! Without a doubt, Lambkin was a very special sheep, and that was why it was more difficult for him to relate to others. He wasn't cut out for jumping fences and helping children fall asleep-what he liked the most was being in nature.But like the clouds, Lambkin soon realized that his place was in the sky.

Hardback. Condición: New. Coco, Cha Ilustrador. Winner at the 2012 Living Now Book Awards. Imagination flies free in this fun, entertaining, and sleepy time picture book for young, creative kids seeing the world in ways most of us cannot even imagine.Zaira is a little girl who can't stop imagining. She sees the world with such vivid colors,  dreamlike shapes, that everyone fins it difficult to believe her. Her imagination soon leads her to meet some very special friends -in a fountain, right in the middle of the town square, she sees a group of dolphins playing in the water.Everyday she goes by the fountain to say hi, but one day the dolphins weren't there. To her distress, the fountain was empty. "You are so dreamy, Zaira. Dolphins doesn't exist", said some children who were playing by the fountain. At that very instant, a magic fairy appeared and rescued Zaira, bringing her the hopes and dreams she'd lost.

Hardback. Condición: New. Wimmer, Sonja Ilustrador. Finalist at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. Balzo, a very restless boy, goes shopping with his mom and accidentally breaks some figurines. There is no reason to be angry . couldn't it happen to anyone?Balzo goes shopping with his mother and they stop by a store where boys and girls can't touch anything. To stop himself from getting bored, he pretends to be a silkworm. But while he's playing, he accidentally knocks some figurines off a shelf, and worst of all, he bumps his head. Neither his mother nor the storekeeper seem to notice the lump; instead, they tell off Balzo as if he'd smashed the figurines (and caused the lump) on purpose. On purpose? He was just playing around with his imaginary friends! Unfortunately, no one is interested in knowing his part of the story. And mom is so angry she sounds like an ogre! Once they get home, Balzo goes straight to bed when suddenly he hears this powerful sound: «CRASH!». Could it happen to anyone?

Paperback. Condición: New. Uyá, Nívola Ilustrador. Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards. Mariama embarks on a journey towards a new life and a new realization-her roots will always remain in her and that differences can bring people closer.Everything's new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She's going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what about the people? She will have to work hard to learn the language that moon-white children speak, but with the help of her new friends Hugo and Paula, Mariama will discover that, despite all the different customs and traditions that exist between them, there is something that brings them closer beyond all the differences: the pleasure of playing and laughing.A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her.