When Norman shows Jim his pet butterfly, Butterfly-Butterfly, Jim is suitably impressed, especially when Norman spouts butterfly facts. Then Norman adds Beetle-Beetle 1 and Beetle-Beetle 2 and so many more to his menagerie. Now Norman spends all his time feeding and caring for his pets and doesn’t have time to play. Grumpy Monkey Jim feels left out. And when all the bugs have babies, Jim declares that Norman has too many and persuades his friend to set them free. But then Norman sees a ladybug…
Cuando nadie me ve no es un libro de autoayuda al uso. Es una experiencia emocional. Una herida abierta que aprendió a hablar. Una linterna encendida en medio del silencio que muchos han aprendido a callar. Aquí no encontrarás fórmulas mágicas ni frases hechas. Encontrarás historias que parecen contadas por tu propio cuerpo. Capítulos que duelen, pero que también abrazan. Y herramientas reales para cuando el pecho aprieta, la mente se acelera, y nadie parece entenderte. “Este libro no te salva, te acompaña. Y, a veces, eso lo es todo.”
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.
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.