Almas nocturnas

A boy’s snacks are disappearing one by one. Can he follow the clues and find the guilty party? Children will be delighted by this story of an adorable, but incorrigible, snack stealer. This Spanish picture book teaches readers subtraction and the importance of sharing. By using their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration, children will develop their reading skills. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.

Rhyming verse describes the good food, decorations, and stories when grandmother arrives for the annual celebration of the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. Listen as you read along with this book and CD set.

Cuando Alexander se siente triste o enojado, le dan ganas de mudarse a Australia. Pero, por lo general le gusta donde está. Así que cuando sus padres le dicen que la familia se va a mudar a mil millas, Alexander decide que él no va a ir. Nunca. Jamás. De ninguna manera. Ni hablar. N. O. ¿Cómo puede decirles adiós a su mejor amigo y a su niñera favorita y a la Tintorería Seymour? Prefiere quedarse a vivir en una casita en un árbol or quizá en una cueva. Y aunque Nick le dice cretino y Anthony le dice que es inmaduro, Alexander está decidido: “de ninguna manera—¿me oyen?...

Exploring what it’s like to be a kid, this series’ stories are told through the eyes of Rita, a short, dark-haired eight-year-old who has to deal with all of the issues pertaining to her age—family, friends, and school—and she often travels the world with her Uncle Daniel. These humorous books are sure to entertain grade school-age readers. Explorando lo que es ser niño, se cuenta las historias de esta serie a través de los ojos de Rita, una niña bajita, con pelo oscuro de ocho años quien vive situaciones y conflictos propios de su edad—la familia, los amigos y el colegio—y...