Androcles y el león

Missy the mouse has a very big problem—she hates the way she looks! If only she were as big and beautiful as Horace the cat, then all her problems would be gone.One day, while being chased by Horace, the incredible happens. Missy’s wish comes true! She turns into a cat—not just any cat, but the biggest and most beautiful cat in the whole world. But she quickly discovers that cats have problems with dogs. As Missy wishes herself into becoming bigger and stronger creatures, she finally discovers that everyone has problems and learns to accept herself for who she is. Grades K-4.Virtues:...

Even though Randy is much loved at home, he has a serious problem—everything he has is old! His rich neighbor Mike, who often teases Randy, has a new bike, new toys, and never does chores. Randy, however, rides an old bike, has old toys, and has to do all kinds of work around the house. Though Randy is often reminded that “things don’t bring happiness,” he desperately wishes he could be rich so he could buy everything new.To Randy’s great delight, his wish comes true. Everything he touches turns into gold, even his beloved dog. As he holds his lifeless gold dog, he realizes he’s...

“It’s not fair!” shouted Buzzie the bee, when she accidentally finds out worker bees do ALL the work. Before this Buzzie was a happy worker bee, but now she’s furious! She starts a major revolt among the younger worker bees. The angry younger bees leave the hive to start their own. In the new hive the young bees argue and fight over who should do the work. Everyone wants the easiest job! Discover how bees live, eat and multiply in this educational and compelling tale about the importance of teamwork and a good attitude. Learn how working together under a leader is the key to...

Proud Rooster, always ignoring everyone’s advice, gets into all sorts of trouble. Filling his tummy with green strawberries, falling off a tree while showing off, and skating on thin ice after being repeatedly warned, nearly do him in. But Proud Rooster’s final hard lesson changes him forever. While lying on a hospital bed, he’s glad to learn that it’s not too late to obey. Virtues: Humility / Respect for Parents / Self-Discipline Ignorando siempre el consejo de todos, el Gallo Orgulloso se mete en todo tipo de problemas. Pero la dura lección final del Gallo Orgulloso lo cambia para...

JoJo es una chica de Nebraska que se convirtió en una sensación de Hollywood gracias a su ética de trabajo y su impulso creativo: es una vocera anti-bullying que ayuda a los demás a defenderse de los haters. Ahora, por primera vez, JoJo comparte detalles íntimos sobre su vida: desde su primera competencia de baile a los dos años, los amigos que ha hecho en Dance Moms y en el set de Nickelodeon, hasta su primer premio Kids' Choice. Pero sobre todo, la historia de JoJo trata de inspirar a otras chicas a encontrar la fortaleza y confianza que tienen para conseguir sus sueños. ¡Vamos,...

Tusitala («el que cuenta historias»), como llamaban a Stevenson los indígenas de Samoa, recogió en este volumen tres relatos, publicados un año antes de su muerte. «La isla de las voces» fue especialmente apreciado por Borges. «El diablo embotellado» es una hermosa historia de amor con el contrapunto de otra historia: la de la estúpida codicia de los hombres. De «La playa de Falesá» decía el propio Stevenson en carta a un amigo: «Es la primera novela realista que se escribe sobre los mares del Sur Ahora he logrado obtener el olor y el aspecto de las cosas bastante bien. Sabrás ...

A Marta le gusta mucho dibujar pero a su madre no le gusta que pinte las paredes así que la castiga en su cuarto hasta la hora de la cena. Como Marta se aburre, decide dibujar.

A very intelligent cat shows off her many extraordinary talents and goes on a surprising adventure. Inspired by a true story.