INFANTILES Y JUVENILES

«Siempre he escrito para definir las cosas que no comprendo y que me afectan. Creo que comunicando mis ideas a los demás contribuyo a que tomen conciencia de la realidad en que vivimos, y así puedan enfrentar los males que nos agobian, sembrando semillas de esperanza que florezcan en cambios positivos para todos». J. M. Los personajes de Hombrecito desbordan fuerza y verismo, mostrando tal gama de matices psicológicos que los convierten en vibrantes prototipos de unos grupos humanos presentes en la sociedad actual. En este volumen, Jeannette Miller aborda temas que siempre conmueven y provocan: la desigualdad latente en las calles, los jóvenes luchadores, el racismo, la solidaridad y la redención, la sensibilidad por el medio ambiente, las relaciones entre clases sociales, la búsqueda de sentido, el matrimonio por necesidad y conveniencia, el artista comprometido… Los cuentos de Jeannette están llenos de hermosas insinuaciones y sutiles matices, que van del tono confesional a la remembranza íntima, del coloquialismo barrial a la narración objetiva.

A person’s a person, no matter how small. Everyone’s favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story for readers of all ages. In the colorful Jungle of Nool, Horton discovers something that at first seems impossible: a tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world–Who-ville–complete with houses and grocery stores and even a mayor! But when no one will stand up for the Whos of Who-ville, Horton uses his elephant-sized heart to save the day. This tale of compassion and determination proves that any person, big or small, can choose to speak out for what is right.

Will’s little brother, Steve, is big trouble. What happens when Will has to babysit? Steve’s over-the-top mishaps and Will’s attempts to get him under control are sure to keep kids reading—and laughing!—throughout this Step 4 book. Early readers with younger siblings are sure to relate.

Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Remember when it was scary to go to school? In the first Junie B. Jones book, it’s Junie B.’s first day of kindergarten, where she quickly realizes she has a lot to learn. But she does know a few things; like how much she can’t stand that meanie Jim; or that books—and pencil sharpeners—and clay—are her favorite things in the whole world; or that she hates the color yellow, because it’s the same color as that stupid stinky school bus she has to ride to and from school. So, at the end of the day, Junie B. decides she won’t get on the bus after all!

Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully, had no idea what would happen when she wished that she could be anyone but herself. But now her wish has come true, and-switcheroo!-she keeps turning into other people and even animals! What is one ordinary third-grade girl with a really extraordinary problem to do? It’s a good thing Katie is resourceful and smart enough to find a solution for every problem . . . no matter how much of a disaster she causes! Katie can’t stand George, the class bully. He constantly picks on everyone, but he really torments Katie. One day, she can’t stand it anymore, and she wishes she could be anyone but herself. What she doesn’t see is the shooting star that flashes through the sky at that moment . . . catapulting Katie into a crazy series of adventures, starting the next day when she turns into the class hamster! Will she be trapped in a glass cage forever? Will she ever be a girl again?