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Eleven year old Danny Monteverde believes in magic. He knows that pixie dust is real, that wardrobes act as portals, and that rabbit holes lead to Wonderland. Most of all, he believes that his older sister, Pili, is waiting for him somewhere in Rio Luna, the enchanted land in their favorite book of fairy tales.Danny doesn't care what the adults say. He knows that Pili isn't another teen runaway. When the siblings were placed in separate foster homes, she promised that she'd come back for him, and they'd build a new life together in Rio Luna.Yet as the years pass, Danny's faith begins to dim. But just when he thinks it might be time to put foolish fairy tales behind him, he finds a mysterious book in the library. It's a collection of stories that contain hints about how to reach another world. A map to Rio Luna . . . and to Pili.As his adventure takes him from New York to Ecuador to Brazil, Danny learns that meeting your favorite characters isn't always a dream come true. But nothing will stop him from finding his sister . . . even if it means standing up to the greatest threat the magical realm has ever known.

Most people don’t know that witches wear ordinary clothes and have ordinary jobs. They live in ordinary towns all across the world—and there’s nothing they despise more than children. When an eight-year-old boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch herself, they may be the only people who can stop the witches’ latest plot to stamp out every last child in the country.

This full-color graphic-novel edition of Roald Dahl’s The Witches is the first-ever Dahl story to appear in this format. Graphic-novel readers and Roald Dahl fans alike will relish this dynamic new take on a uniquely funny tale.

Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realist overview of each artist"s life and style in these fun and educational biographies., 32 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x21x25 cms, Mike Venezia, 5 a 8 años.

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Michelangelo. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.

Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realist overview of each artist"s life and style in these fun and educational biographies.

Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realist overview of each artist"s life and style in these fun and educational biographies., 32 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x21x25 cms, Mike Venezia, 5 a 8 años.

Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception.

Some other exceptions:

Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since.

Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely.

And her sister, who won't go outside their house.

Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?

When Geronimo's sister, Thea, is invited to teach a journalism class at a college on Mouse Island, she has no idea that she's going to be called on to help solve a mystery. But when a student disappears, it's up to Thea and five of her students to find out what happened.

A nail-biting mystery ensues, complete with secret passages, underground tunnels, and more than a few surprises along the way. Readers will love following the clues to help Thea and her new friends through their first adventure together!

Thea and her friends the Thea Sisters take off for Australia to solve a mystery.

A flock of sheep at Nicky´s family´s ranch is losing all its wool, and the ranch depends on the wool to stay afloat! Maybe the sheep´s cure lies in an Aboriginal medicine containing a strange root. The five mouselings set off on a tour of the whole country to find out. It´s a truly memorable outback adventure!

During a marine biology lesson at Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters learn about a mysterious shipwreck off Whale Island. According to legend, a very rare diamond called Jasmine's Heart was on the ship when it sank.

When biology teacher Professor Van Kraken disappears, the Thea Sisters have to dive into the deep ocean to find him and the jewel. And just when they think their adventures are over, the Thea Sisters receive an invitation to travel to China to find another missing treasure. It's an adventure these five world-traveling mice will never forget!

Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are called to help an enchanted land! It's a world linked to the legends of Japan, and it is in danger. The realm's special lotus flowers are disappearing, no one knows why!
The mouselets must solve this mystery. 

The Thea Sisters are about to head off on their separate family vacations when they receive a call from Will Mistery. Once again, there is trouble in one of the imaginary kingdoms! A crack has been discovered in a map in the Hall of Roses. 

The mouselets head to the Crystal Kingdom, where a dragon has been wreaking havoc all over the land. He has been turning all of the precious gems into stone and leaving a path of destruction wherever he goes. Can the sisters figure out why the dragon is destroying the Crystal Kingdom and stop him before it's too late?

You won't believe why the Old Scientist swallowed a dinosaur, a fern, a rock, a pick, a dustpan, a sifting screen, a pen, and a magnifying glass!

There was an old scientist who swallowed a dinosaur. I don't know why she swallowed a dinosaur but she needed to explore.

Filled with hilarious illustrations, fun rhyming text, and real facts about dinosaurs, this is the latest book in the bestselling Old Lady series that's perfect for young readers

This bundled-up gal isn't playing in the snow; she's slurping it up as fast as she can. Raccoons, reindeer, and bears look on with stunned amazement as she gobbles up even stranger items like a pipe, a scarf, two lumps of coal, and even the branches of a tree. What could she possibly be up to? What do all of these items add up to?
Delightful sound effects and fun-to-say words, like tinkle, crunch, and yummy, are written out as part of the comic pictures, providing a great way for the youngest readers to participate in the read-along fun.
Series Information: Whether this wacky old lady is eating bats (for Halloween), leaves (in fall), or clovers (for St. Patrick's Day), she's sharing what's special about each holiday or tradition in a fun, fresh way. With just enough suspense, the catchy rhymes in these picture books encourage readers to guess their way toward a satisfying ending. Plus, as the old lady gobbles and gobbles and gobbles, new readers get to experience rhyme, repetition, cause and effect, and sequencing, which can boost fluency and vocabulary skills. No wonder so many kids have an enormous appetite for books starring this lovable lady!

The Long-Awaited Prequel to the Bestseller Fourth Grade Rats.
George, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? It means that his teacher, Mrs. Simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" - which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. Suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. Does he have to be good even outside of school? (Does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) And if Mrs. Simms doesn't actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count?
A warm, funny return to elementary school from master storyteller Spinelli.

A playfully deceptive, joyously interactive follow-up to award-winning author and illustrator Jean Jullien's bestselling This Is Not A Book

Is this a suitcase? A bed? An elephant? Each spread in this engaging board book is actually something else entirely, sparking imaginations and encouraging the storytellers in readers of all ages. Turn the page and find a foldable shirt; then, turn to discover a flip phone that you can open, close, and "dial" to call your friends and family! The result prompts children to think creatively about — and play creatively with — other objects in their daily lives.

A twist on the tale of the Three Little Pigs finds the Big Bad Wolf on the trail of the clever porkers, each of which possesses a set of magic shapes that, when put together, create a wolf-proof house.

Ideal para trabajar durante EL MES DEL MAR: MAYO.

Un tiburón muy simpático con mucho humor y sus aventuras en el mar.

MY WEIRD SCHOOL meets MAGIC TREE HOUSE in this engaging chapter book series that seamlessly incorporates science and history themes in a new and entertaining way.

Great minds think alike . . . Jake Everdale is about to flunk science class and his mom is threatening to pull him off the baseball team. Can the season be saved?POP!When Jake makes a desperate wish for homework help, he can't believe what happens next -- his Heroes of History action figures come to life! Famed scientist Sir Isaac Newton and legendary pilot Amelia Earhart are going to make sure Jake aces the science fair. But these tiny geniuses have minds of their own!

Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Maria's favorite cousins were coming over and she got to help make the tamales for Christmas dinner. It was almost too good to be true when her mother left the kitchen for a moment and Maria got to try on her beautiful diamond ring . . .

Touch and Feel Baby Animals is a padded board book for very young children full of tactile areas to touch and explore. The cute pictures and photographs have simple labels and the small, padded format is perfect for young hands to hold.

Touch and Feel Farm is a padded board book for very young children full of tactile areas to touch and explore. The cute pictures have simple labels and the small, padded format is perfect for young hands to hold. Come learn all about the farm!

This book is a fun interactive introduction to the alphabet. Each capital letter features a finger-trace groove just the right size for tiny hands. There is a flap for each letter, and under each one will find the corresponding lowercase letter.

Twelve-year-old Aramar Thorne's life was turned upside down by the sudden reappearance of his father, Captain Greydon Thorne, who took his son with him on the high seas. After several months aboard Greydon's ship, it was attacked by a deadly band of raiders known as the Hidden, leaving Aram and Second Mate Makasa Flintwill shipwrecked. But of even greater concern are the unanswered questions his father left behind. Who are the Hidden? And what of the strange compass Greydon gave to him, the compass that doesn't point north? Aram and Makasa are on a journey to unravel these mysteries, picking up a few friends, and more than a few foes, on their travels.

Aram, a once-struggling student in the ways of the world, is now looked to for guidance by his friends as they combat swarms of undead and come face-to-face with the trolls' mysterious gods. Can Aram be the leader his father always believed he could be? Or is Aram and Makasa's quest doomed to failure?

I stuck my finger under the edge of the paper and jerked it under the tape. 'Shoot,' I muttered when the paper sliced my finger. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut. It all happened very quickly then. 'No!' Edward roared . . . Dazed and disoriented, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm - and into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires.

For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of an evil vampire but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realise their troubles may just be beginning . . .

Passionate, riveting and deeply moving, NEW MOON, the compelling sequel to TWILIGHT, irresistibly combines romance and suspense with a supernatural twist.

Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden and decides to carry his coin purse in it. When Mrs. Haktak's hairpin slips into the pot, she reaches in and pulls out two coin purses and two hairpins - this is a magic pot! But, using the pot to double things leads to complications.

 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables,
Comedy and Humor