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Me gusta jugar con mi gata Renata, con mi dragón de trapo o con mi bicicleta. Pero hay veces que no sé cómo expresar lo que siento, si es mucha alegría, o tristeza, o miedo. Un día, mi padre me dijo que los poetas nos ayudan porque son magos que convierten los sentimientos en versos fantásticos. Lo hacen tan bien que, al leer sus poesías, las emociones se pueden tocar con los dedos del alma. Disfruta de esta antología de poetas españoles y latinoamericanos con poesías de ayer y de hoy seleccionadas por José Luis Ferris. A partir de 5 años.

The Cat in the Hat dives deep in this fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. Learn about the different types of sharks, how we study them, and why they aren’t so scary after all. Perfect for kids who love sharks and Dr. Seuss alike, and for any kid who loves learning and science. The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library is a nonfiction, unjacketed hardcover series that introduces beginning readers ages 5-8 to important basic concepts. Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library titles explore a range of topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Los textos de cuentistas caribeños renuevan lo fe en una escritura trabajada con conciencia estética y con voluntad de transcendencia. Los maestros, siempre vivos, siempre actuales, jóvenes y renovadores a través de coda lectura y relectura. El cuento ha tenido en el Caribe muy insignes y celebrados cultivadores. De ellos damos cuenta en esta nueva antología de cuentistas caribeños, con obras de escritores de la talla del dominicano Juan Bosch, del colombiano Gabriel García Márquez, de los cubanos Alejo Carpentier y José Martí, del Premio Nobel Miguel Ángel Asturias, de Amado Nervo, Rómulo Gallegos...

Nació en la ciudad de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, el 17 de junio de 1866, del matrimonio de don Francisco Ortea y doña Emilia Mella, ambos oriundos de Puerto Plata. En 1879 emigró a Puerto Rico, donde residió por varios años en compañía de su padre, desterrado a aquella isla a raíz de los disturbios políticos a que Puerto Plata y otros pueblos del Cibao sirvieron entonces de principal escenario. Reveló, desde muy joven, su vocación literaria e hizo famoso en las publicaciones de lo época el nombre de su abuela paterna, Elena Kennedy, adoptado como seudónimo por la ilustre escritora. En 1901, poco tiempo antes de su muerte, publicó, con prólogo de Américo Lugo, el libro de cuentos titulado "Risas y Lágrimas", obra admirable donde recogió, además de algunas producciones inéditas, las mejores páginas escritas por ella para la revista "Letras y Ciencias" y paro el periódico "El Listín Diario". Virginia Elena Ortea es quizás nuestro mejor narradora, según Joaquín Balaguer. Murió en la ciudad de Puerto Plata el 30 de enero de 1903.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller! A William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist An Asian Pacific American Librarians Association Honor Book Two friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go wrong? Frank Li has two names. There's Frank Li, his American name. Then there's Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents. Frank barely speaks any Korean. He was born and raised in Southern California. Even so, his parents still expect him to end up with a nice Korean girl--which is a problem, since Frank is finally dating the girl of his dreams: Brit Means. Brit, who is funny and nerdy just like him. Brit, who makes him laugh like no one else. Brit . . . who is white. As Frank falls in love for the very first time, he's forced to confront the fact that while his parents sacrificed everything to raise him in the land of opportunity, their traditional expectations don't leave a lot of room for him to be a regular American teen. Desperate to be with Brit without his parents finding out, Frank turns to family friend Joy Song, who is in a similar bind. Together, they come up with a plan to help each other and keep their parents off their backs. Frank thinks he's found the solution to all his problems, but when life throws him a curveball, he's left wondering whether he ever really knew anything about love—or himself—at all.

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends--Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! This peachy scented edition is sure to bring readers along for the ride! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children's stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! "James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope." --TIME Magazine