Balzo accompanies his mother to a store where children cannot touch anything. To avoid boredom, he pretends to be a caterpillar and accidentally bumps his head and makes a mess. Neither his mother nor the shopkeeper notice the bump but instead give Balzo a hard time because of the mess he has made. Imaginative and charming, this story illustrates the importance of forgiving children s mishaps. Lexile Level 800L Guided Reading Level M"
Balzo accompanies his mother to a store where children cannot touch anything. To avoid boredom, he pretends to be a caterpillar and accidentally bumps...
Anastasia, formerly a princess thanks to the fairy Brunilda s magic wand, is now an everyday cockroach with a big heart, determined to do good. She dreams of becoming a famous, important figure like her distant relatives, the Egyptian scarab beetles who are treated like royalty. After some exciting adventures in her new incarnationincluding saving the lives of an entire human familyAnastasia realizes it s not so bad being an ordinary cockroach after all. Will Brunilda reward Anastasia for her generous deeds? This humorous tale of self-acceptance and unity is sure to have children seeing...
Anastasia, formerly a princess thanks to the fairy Brunilda s magic wand, is now an everyday cockroach with a big heart, determined to do good. She dr...
Luna is passionate about words. She loves their light and becomes tickled with laughter from them. But one day she realizes that, little by little, the beautiful, gorgeous, and fun words are disappearing from the world--so she decides it's time to act. A poetic tale about the magic of words, this delightful story invites readers of all ages to enjoy the power that positive words can have.
Luna is passionate about words. She loves their light and becomes tickled with laughter from them. But one day she realizes that, little by little, th...
Beautifully illustrated and undeniably moving, this is the story of a little Afghan girl s dreams of peace. As her country is wracked by war, a girl s imagination drifts toward the idea of peace for her people and for her country. Her powerful dreams soon take wing and fill the homes and hearts of those around her, uniting a people in their common desire for peace."
Beautifully illustrated and undeniably moving, this is the story of a little Afghan girl s dreams of peace. As her country is wracked by war, a girl s...
Beautifully illustrated and undeniably moving, this is the story of a little Afghan girl's dreams of peace. Her country wracked by war, the little girl takes refuge in her imagination as it drifts toward the idea of peace for her people and for her country. Her powerful dreams soon take wing and fill the homes and hearts of those around her, uniting a people in their common desire for peace. "Hermosamente ilustrada e innegablemente conmovedora, esta es la historia de los suenos de paz de una pequena nina afgana. Con su pais arruinado por la guerra, la nina se refugia en su imaginacion...
Beautifully illustrated and undeniably moving, this is the story of a little Afghan girl's dreams of peace. Her country wracked by war, the little gir...
Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can t see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people s deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with her magical cooking, which helps the townspeople overcome their physical and emotional ailments. But one day, Annie meets someone who awakens a boundless affection in her and who will introduce her senses to a completely unknown world. This is a beautifully illustrated story about a young girl who successfully shapes her very own place in the world and finds love and acceptance along the way. Ana...
Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can t see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people s deepest emotions...
A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us. Guided Reading Level O.
A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us. <...
Bogo watched many animals around him. Some of them were so incredible that they made him feel less special. One day he decided to invent amazing things so that he could have everything he wanted. A pair of wings to fly like a bird. It never worked. A pair of night glasses to see like an owl. It never worked . . .
Susanna Isern works as a child psychologist and writer. Most of her books have been translated into over a dozen languages. She has been awarded the Silver Medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2013 in the...
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Bogo watched many animals around him. Some of them were so incredible that they made him feel less s...