La princesa de los lobos

After the closure of the Simpson Shipyards, Uncle Ernie loses his job, but quickly comes up with an idea to continue to earn money: he turns his house into a fish canning factory. He starts welding, bending, filing, and sealing cans. Ernie s nephew, Stan, does not like anything about this new stressful life and decides to escape with the traveling carnival that began in the village, a trip that will change his life."

Stephanie witnesses the deterioration of her inner-city neighborhood and school. There are gangs and violence on the street, and chaos in the school. Stephanie decides to “light her candle” against the darkness. After convincing her two friends, they begin with one simple act of kindness. Next, they recruit their parents and neighbors to join them in the difficult task of cleaning up their street and bringing order to their school. Follow this heartwarming story of how one girl’s determination and passion to do good, sparks a “Light Your Candle” crusade that transforms an entire...

Beautifully illustrated and lyrical, this gentle narrative explains the difficult concept of death to children. Miguel and Ines are very close friends; everyday they play outside, telling the ants to walk in a single line, the snails not to run, and the rocks on the ground to sit still. But one day Miguel doesn't come out to play, and Inés learns what it means for someone to pass away. Perfect for parents and educators, this sensitive book treats a difficult topic with compassion and understanding. Bellamente ilustrada y lírica, esta narración tierna explica el concepto difícil de la...

Each of these humorous books features a young boy or girl who feels bored, lonely, worried, or unfairly treated. Each child discusses the way he or she reacts to these emotions and comes up with ideas to overcome them. Knowing that other children-and even adults, as the stories point out-share these feelings is a great comfort for kids. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.