La risa contagiosa

"A rhyming text weaves together numbers from one to ten in English and Spanish as two sisters gather presents for their mama's birthday from a Mexican market."--ALA "Booklist." Full color.

A retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from the Mexican tradition. Domitila is not only "sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring," she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. Most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving of her mother's nurturing with strong family traditions is the secret ingredient for Domitila to rise above hardship to eventually become the Governor's bride. Moreover, with a firm belief in simplicity and realism, Domitila makes a lasting impression as a triumphant Cinderella in her humility, service, and ...

Brother and sister, David and Laura, get up very early to pack for an overnight camp out, during which they explore along a stream, discover the beautifully clear, star-lit sky, sleep in a tent, and find tasty mushrooms to have with their meal.

Un rey encadenado.Una reina a la fuga.Un traidor en el trono.Un rey falso se ha apoderado del trono de Camelot y ha sentenciado a Tedros, el legítimo rey, a muerte. Mientras la reina de Tedros, Agatha, apenas logra escapar del mismo destino, Sophie cae en la trampa del rey Rhian. A medida que se aproxima su boda con él, Sophie se ve obligada a participar en un peligroso juego que podría costarle la vida a sus amigos. Mientras tanto, los planes siniestros del rey Rhian para Camelot cobran forma.Cuando el pasado regrese para atormentar al presente, secretos enterrados hace tiempo saldrán a...