Un safari en el salón

"In Japan for the summer to practice the martial art of kempo, Lincoln sometimes feels like little more than a brown boy in a white gi. But with the help of his Japanese "brother," Mitsuo, Lincoln sees that people everywhere, whether friends or kempo opponents, share passions much like his own--for baseball, family traditions, and new friendships."

It’s raining, it’s pouring—this weather is anything but boring! In this lively fiction title, readers join a young narrator on a rainy day. Through engaging language and colorful illustrations, readers learn about indoor and outdoor activities that take place on a rainy day, and the importance of using your imagination! Readers meet a delightful cast of characters, who will encourage them to draw connections between the narrative and the friends and family in their own lives.

Todo comienza cuando su madre la anima a participar en el musical de El mago de Oz. A medida que Julia se hace amiga de Olive, una de las adultas con enanismo que forman parte del variopinto equipo de la obra, y de su anciana pero artística vecina, la señora Chang, crece el entusiasmo de Julia por la apasionante aventura que vive sobre el escenario. ¡Y lo mejor de todo es que su director tiene planes más "grandes" para Julia! Rebosante de humor y ternura, ésta es una historia irresistible de descubrimiento personal y de los modelos que nos ayudan a cambiar y crecer para siempre.

Head off to work with Bear as he delivers mail and learns about other professions. Rhythm and rhyme drive the clever text, and a full-spread illustration of the professions at the end reinforces the learning and invites readers to go back through the story to spot the different working bears.