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A little boy reflects upon the happy days spent with his good friend Jacob. This picture book demonstrates the lasting nature of true friendship.

What if death could be explained as the instant when a drop of water falls into the sea? What happens to the droplet of water? What happens to the water of the droplet? A beautiful book that will help us discuss death with children in a serene and natural way.

A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the arts--from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like 19th-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female...

El debut espectacular de un autor llamado a marcar época. Una bella historia de iniciación en la vida adulta. Esto sucede en Puerto Limón, un pequeño pueblo costero de Costa Rica, en la década de 1940. Enrique Yermo es un adolescente que viene de la capital para terminar la secundaria y ayudar en el taller de bicicletas de un familiar. Pronto Henry -así prefiere que lo llamen- conoce a la chica de sus sueños, Antonella Jaszinski, la hija de un adinerado médico. Ella es inalcanzable para un muchacho humilde... hasta que sucede algo insólito. De repente, las langostas empiezan a...