NOVEDADES

La décima es parte valiosa del patrimonio cul tural intangible del pueblo dominicano, y para que sea así considerada ha de haber un colectivo O una persona que pueda transmitirla a otros y de una generación a otra. Y es lo que ha acontecido con la décima oral. Para el decimero, basta la saliva, es decir, la palabra que exprese el pensamiento, y no tiene que estar escrita, no se necesita papel, basta que alguien escuche, entienda y memorice el mensaje. Resulta evidente la importancia de la décima oral como expresión de la idiosincrasia del pueblo, del folklor lírico dominicano y de la región del Caribe, pero es un hecho que, en nuestro caso, está en vías de extinción y la producción de los ancestrales cantadores de la región Cibao y del país se ha silenciado en el tiempo.

Un librito para aprender a portarse muy bien y a no decir nunca mentiras de un modo muy gráfico? ¡Porque es un libro que crece! Al pasar las páginas, el troquel interior permite que la nariz de Pinocho se vaya asomando hasta sobresalir por completo al final del libro sin ningún peligro para los más pequeños, ya que están hechos de blanda goma Eva o foam.

Un librito para aprender a portarse muy bien y a no decir nunca mentiras de un modo muy gráfico… ¡Porque es un libro que crece! Al pasar las páginas, el troquel interior permite que el cuerno del unicornio se vaya asomando hasta sobresalir por completo al final del libro sin ningún peligro para los más pequeños, ya que están hechos de blanda goma Eva o foam.

While on a skiing vacation, the Aldens visit their favorite pizzeria. But they quickly realize that the pizza shop owners need their help, as suspicious things have been happening in the restaurant! Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery before it's too late? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's The Pizza Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The Aldens are helping a local museum set up an exhibit about ancient Egypt! But when someone has an accident and artifacts begin to dissappear, they can’t help but wonder–could the museum’s mysterious mummy be cursed? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner’s Mystery of the Mummy’s Curse chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home and become the Boxcar Children! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island and to their new friend than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's Surprise Island chapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button. Larry's had a busy day, but now it's time to go to bed. Larry knows he shouldn't push the button…but he can't resist one tap before going to sleep. Or maybe two…or three! Each push helps him get ready to cuddle up for the night.