Caló: Gutter Spanish

A little boy's mother tells him to pack up all his toys to help get ready to move, but when he places the first toy in the box, something incredible begins to happen.

A good-natured shoemaker receives a surprising visit: an odd looking woman who appears to be homeless wants to have her shoes fixed. In exchange for his labor, the woman leaves him an unexpected gift. Simple yet moving, the story reflects on the value of generosity. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations give the characters expressive and emotional depth.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science skill of defining the problem using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how they can define problems in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as she tries to find the right materials to build her ship. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction...

La historia resulta familiar: una niña dulce y hermosa se tambalea ante la pérdida; un padre amoroso se encuentra desesperado por regresarle a su hija algo de amor materno; y una cruel mujer que entra con engaños a la familia. Una mujer tan egoísta, tan carente de sentimientos y tan desalmada que cuando su nuevo esposo muere, obliga a la niña a volverse la sirvienta de su propia casa. Sin embargo, ¿quién es esa madrastra ruin, esa señora de la casa con hielo en las venas? ¿Cómo se convirtió en alguien tan negada a las emociones que, al ver la pena de una niña, solo pensó en...