Many full moons ago, in an enchanted island in a tiny village called Borinquen, a wonderful and beautiful cellist named Martina finds a shiny coin while she is sweeping. Martina wants more than anything to find something special to buy with her coin. What will she find? Come along with Martina on her shopping trip to see what she finds in this wonderful retelling of a Caribbean classic.

Racism and intolerance are ideas that are taught to young people; they are not born this way. In We're Different it is True, readers will follow the main character as he discusses the differences among his friends. Tolerance, friendship, and understanding are all topics discussed in this story. This is the second edition of this book. It has been completely re-illustrated to be as inclusive and representative of all types of people as possible.

Hace muchas lunas llenas una criatura violonchelista encuentra una moneda mientras barre. Se va de compras a ver si encuentra algun caprichito especial. Que se comprara? Vamos en la guagua con Martina para ver que encuentra en esta adaptacion al viejo cuento de la Cucarachita Martina.

Poetry is a form of writing that allows a writer to take total freedom with form, structure, and words - allowing a configuration of literary magic to appear. Although the author orchestrates the page, interpretation is left to the reader. As you will see reading this book, poetry can take many forms - each yielding only to its' own uniqueness. Each poem holds various meanings and significance. Read, internalize, enjoy