Sofia was the smartest girl in school. Because she was so bright, school felt slow and boring to her. To escape the slowness of her days, she escaped into her books. Every day, she read as much as she could to enjoy the thrill of learning new skills, expanding her imagination, and discovering wondrous details about the world around her. Sofia is a story that captures a problem that many children face-boredom-and introduces them to the solution of reading books for learning and entertainment. All people face barriers and challenges in life, so teaching children how to apply positive solutions...

"There are no strangers, only friends we have not yet met." Oscar was a little boy with a big problem. His beautiful village, where his family lived for centuries, had been taken over by strangers. Everywhere he looked, Oscar found odd people with unusual outfits, customs, and behaviors. He did not like these people at all and feared what would happen if they stayed. Then, his father took him on a journey to visit other lands and people-in the big city, in the mountains, and at the seaside. Oscar found friendly, kind people wherever he went. By meeting people, learning about cultures, and...

Spanish Andalusians. Wild mustangs. Native American paints. Reyes & Cruz is a story about the impact that the horse has made on people throughout the Americas. The horse has been one of the most valuable animals in American history. For centuries, the horse was a symbol is freedom, power, and courage. People revered horses in the Americas since their introduction by the Spanish in the 16th century. The Native Americans, Spanish, English, French and others all loved horses for similar reasons. Horses performed difficult tasks, provided transportation and offered companionship to people of all...

"I will never be good enough. Everyone is better than me and I will never measure up." Sometimes when we see people on television, we think we need to be like them with fancy houses, beautiful hair, or glamorous lives. But this is not true. The most important people are in our very neighborhoods. The teachers, farmers, coaches, parents, and friends around us are the most important people in the world. Trinidad realizes that the people living nearby are the valuable people in one's life. The book Trinidad takes readers through the appreciation of the people most important in our lives. This...