El refugio de los monstruitos (Serie Krippys 4)

In this “captivating and exquisite” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the Pura Belpré Award–winning I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to Chile and after the dictator is removed, and makes it her mission to rebuild her community and find those who are still missing. During Celeste Marconi’s time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored cafes and salty air of Valparaíso, Chile, carried her through difficult, homesick days. Now, she’s finally returned home to find the horrible years of the dictatorship has left its mark on her once...

Los incas tenían sus propias historias; pero hicieron suyos los mitos, leyendas y cuentos de las tribus que sometían. Llegaron a nosotros gracias a los cantares populares y los quipus: una serie de nudos hechos en lanas de colores que representan los números y sonidos del idioma. Estos cuentos, tenazmente conservados por los indígenas, perduran basta hoy. En las noches de luna, alrededor de las hogueras, los ancianos evocan a sus antiguos dioses, las historias de amor, el culto a la naturaleza y las luchas que forjaron su identidad, que nunca perdió la dignidad ante ningún invasor. En...

They are very small, but they fulfill a great mission. Bees help trees, plants, and flowers' reproduction. This allows us to eat their fruits, but they also contribute to making our air more breathable. And, in addition, they offer us delicious honey and royal jelly. We all need bees to live, and it is important that children know this.

Nicolasa's friend goes looking for her, but he does not know her address! No problem! He will knock on every door he sees along the way: knock, knock! What surprise will be hidden behind each door? Don't forget to call out before you enter!