Babouche is dead. Carl is inconsolable. Her boyfriend wants to give him his own dog, but it is not a solution. Carl wonders about death.
Americas
Materials from the Americas
A Small Nativity
Well known for the charm, humor, and beauty of his writing, Aquiles Nazoa was one of Venezuela\’s most famous poets. Here he delightfully retells the Christmas story, while young Venezuelan artist and designer Ana Palmero Cáceres provides enriching, marvelous paintings laden with symbolism and pathos. Presented as a series of altar pieces and richly decorated with gold leaf, Cáceres\’s paintings use symbols and animals native to the Americas as frames for the story of how simple, humble Mary and Joseph sought a place for the birth of their son.
El Valle De Los Cocuyos
Jeronimo lives in the fantastic Valley of the Fireflies, where he must help his friend recover two magical birds that were taken from him by a volcano spirit, in this work of magical realism for young readers.
El Nino Cocinero Latinoamericano/The Latin American Cookbook For Children (Coedicion Latinoamericana) (Spanish Edition)
Provides fourteen simple recipes for dishes from different Latin American countries, including main dishes, snacks, and desserts
Llama’s Secret
A Peruvian rendition of the Great Flood story, in which a llama warns the people and animals to seek shelter on Huillcacato to avoid the rising sea, Mamacocha.
The Blacksmith and the Devils
In this Argentine version of a Hispanic folktale, a blacksmith makes a deal with the devil to extend his youth and good fortune.
Miguel Vicente Pata Caliente / Hot-Footed Miguel Vicente (Spanish Edition)
The life of a friendly shoeshine boy takes a bittersweet turn when his dreams of traveling come true.
Dichos: Proverbs and Sayings from the Spanish
Sayings and proverbs are priceless verbal traditions for all to share. And everyone has a favorite. They are unique because in a few words, a deeply serious message can be woven. It is impossible to read proverbs and sayings without learning something important, and perhaps feeling that each one was written especially for you. The proverbs and sayings in this book cause a glow that makes you want to return to them again and again. Also included are rhymes (chiquillados), riddles (adivinanzas), beliefs (creencias) and a bibliography. The Spanish/English text is set in dictionary format for easy reading.
Locks, Crocs and Skeeters
Illustrations, maps, diagrams, concise biographies, and many interesting facts are used to tell the story of the building of the Panama Canal, as well as to give insight into the struggles and sacrifices that were made by those who played their part in its construction.
Camilon, Comilon
Camilón is a gluttonous and lazy piggy who prefers to order food from the others to get it himself. He is accustomed to his friends always saving him from starving, and when he gets a lot of food, he thinks he could do something different … What will Camilon, a glutton, propose? A fun story that emphasizes the need for friendship and generosity.