Ciudad antes del alba

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...

Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding and mating behavior, interaction with humans, and habitat of whales.

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully...

Unos niños son extrovertidos por naturaleza y otros tienen más dificultades para relacionarse. Dejar de ser tímido no es fácil, y puede llegar a ser un proceso lento y exasperante. "Cuando soy tímido" enseña a los pequeños habilidades para sentirse más cómodos en nuevas situaciones sociales a medida que vayan surgiendo. Incluye múltiples consejos para que el niño sea menos reservado y frases que recuerdan al adulto cómo alimentar las cualidades que su hijo posee.