Sobre Patines

Esta novela sucede en Molina, Chile, a fines del siglo XIX. Está protagonizada por don Pantaleón, un profesor que ha quedado viudo y sin hijos, y que ha perdido un poco la cordura; abandona su profesión y decide ser poeta, cambiando de actitud e incluso de vestimenta. En medio de este ambiente chileno y de campo, sucede de pronto un crimen y don Pantaleón decide trabajar arduamente en busca del culpable. Por otra parte, llega desde Talca Salustio Hernández, el comisionado encargado de resolver el misterio. Cada cual intenta encontrar la solución a su manera; el primero desde la...

A father will move heaven and earth to delight his daughter in this bilingual edition of the beloved tale from children’s book legend Eric Carle. Monica wants to play with the moon, so her papa sets out to get it. It isn’t easy to climb to the moon, but he finally succeeds—only to find it’s too big to carry home. The way in which this problem is solved is a joyful surprise. This delightful story about a father’s love literally unfolds as pages open dramatically, extending both outward and upward. Mónica quiere jugar con la luna, así que su papá se propone traérsela. No es fácil ...

Everyone loves the beach. . . except Chipmunk. Can best friend Bear help change his mind? An early reader for kindergarteners, now in Spanish. A Bank Street Best Children's Picture Book of the Year in Spanish "I like the beach," says Bear. "Not me!" says Chipmunk--and for so many reasons. Too hot, too sandy, and too many fish! As many times as Bear proclaims his love for beach activities, Chipmunk responds with the refrain, "Not me!" As Chipmunk's misadventures pile up, he has to admit, "I am not a beach person." At this story's heartwarming conclusion, Bear asks, "Why did you come?" Chipmunk ...

Froggy is afraid of the water until his mother, along with his flippers, snorkle, and mask, help him learn to swim.