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En esta nueva y emocionante aventura, EL PEZ ARCO IRIS se encuentra en una encrucijada entre sus nuevos amigos y un pez rayado solitario que no puede unirse al grupo porque le falta una escama brillante. Cuando aparece de repente un tiburâon hambriento, el pez arco iris tendrâa que tomar una decisiâon: ÅDeberâia arriesgarse a perder a sus nuevos amigos, y quizâas su vida, por este pequeäno desconocido?

Told in Spanish, this picture book celebrates one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life.Una visio´n u´nica de Frida Khalo –de su vida extraordinaria y sus mascotas- por la reconocida autora Mo´nica Brown y del ilustrador John Parra, recipiente de los premios Christopher y Golden Kite, asi´ como una mencio´n de Honor del Pura Belpre´. Frida Kahlo y sus animalitos cuenta la vida de Frida – desde la infancia hasta su ascensio´n como una de las pintoras ma´s influyentes del mundo – captando la belleza y la fuerza del espi´ritu creador de Frida, que la mantuvo a trave´s de la tragedia y el triunfo, y de los animales que la inspiraron a lo largo del camino. Lo innovador del tema de Brown – juega con la idea de que Frida personifica las caracteri´sticas de sus amadas mascotas (dos monos, un loro, tres perros, dos pavos, un a´guila, un gato negro y un cervatillo) – emparejado con el arte de colores audaces de Parra, que nos recuerdan la paleta de la propia Frida, hacen de esta biografi´a una emotiva entrega llena de respuestas para los seguidores de Frida, nuevos y viejos. Una Seleccio´n Junior Library Guild! The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Monica Brown’s story recounts pivotal moments in Frida’s life and the beloved pets who comforted her along the way—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.

A bad mood can be contagious! When Badger wakes up in a bad mood, he's determined to let everyone know. He greets all his friends with grumpy, rude remarks. But by the time Badger feels better, he realizes that everyone is upset with him. What can he do? With the help of Crow, Badger comes up with an idea to turn things around. This comical cautionary tale is great for anyone who has ever gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.

"First published in Switzerland under the title Die Tode meiner Mutter"--Colophon.

"Boris is a special cat! Be it spring, summer, fall, or winter, Boris and his friends experience big and little adventures every day, often without even looking for them! From driving a bathtub to pretending to be a scarecrow to helping a friend, these charming comic-book style mini-stories--told in six pictures--are perfect for read aloud and beginning reader fun."--Provided by publisher.

The second book in the Woodwalkers series.It’s New Year and a new term is beginning at Clearwater High. The young shape-shifter Carag is excited to go on his first study expeditions into the human world with his friends. But his former mentor, Andrew Milling, is out for revenge and suddenly Carag feels like he's being watched at every turn. Is he still being spied on at the school for woodwalkers? As things take a turn for the worse, Carag is surprised when Tikaani, the Arctic wolf, takes his side and offers her help. But surely a wolf will always stay true to her pack. Can he really trust her?

Deerstalker-Mütze tief im Gesicht, qualmende Pfeife, aufgestellter Mantelkragen - so kennen wir Sherlock Holmes, den berühmtesten Detektiv aller Zeiten. Normalerweise ermittelt er von der Londoner Baker Street aus. Doch Holmes' spektakulärster Fall führt ihn in einer temporeichen Verfolgungsjagd von der Metropole London quer über den Kontinent in die malerische Schweiz. Am tosenden Reichenbachfall kommt es zum Showdown zwischen Holmes und seinem Erzfeind Professor Moriarty. Wer wird triumphieren in diesem Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse? Schwarz-weiße Strichzeichnungen auf Schabkarton sind Hannes Binders Markenzeichen. Der Zürcher Illustrator hat für diesen epischen Stoff dramatische Bilder der Schweizer Landschaft geschaffen, deren Sogwirkung man sich kaum entziehen kann. Eine spannungsreiche Graphic Novel für Einsteiger.

A comical story about family fun in the sun. Summer has arrived, and the seven little mice are excited to go to the beach. Father makes sure the children are safe in the water. But when the tide comes in, readers will never guess who comes to the rescue. Illustrations.

Mr. Squirrel traut seinen Augen nicht: Ein unbekanntes, geheimnisvolles Wesen taucht unter seinem Baum auf. Könnte das der legendäre König des Waldes sein? Wird der König seine Weisheit mit den anderen Tieren teilen, wie man es sich erzählt? In der Tat verkündet der König seine wichtigste und einzige Lebensregel, doch diese stellt sich als ganz und gar nicht königlich heraus.

Meet a most unusual crocodile! Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different he doesn't like it at all! He tries to his best to change, but when attempt at swimming causes a shiver then a sneeze could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? A hilarious and uplifting story about being yourself from a talented debut author-illustrator!"

When Ethan's grandma suggests they take a zip line to school, Ethan realizes that his grandma is a little different. In fact, she's a ninja! Ethan is soon the hit of the school when his grandma drops from the ceiling at show-and-tell, and teaches the kids karate moves and how to do backflips in slow motion. But when his grandma deflates his team's soccer ball, everyone is upset--including Ethan. Why can't he just have a regular grandma? But when Ethan tries out his new karate moves during the championship game, he's happy that his grandma isn't ordinary.

"Illustrations featuring mix of styles in both clothing and architecture set the story in an imaginary yet vaguely familiar landscape, lit by a dreamlike haze. The smoothly told story...contains the familiar details and a happy ending in which Cinderella forgives her stepfamily." (The Horn Book Club)This satisfying tale never grows old. Koopman's illustrations are jewel-toned and Cinderella herself...is attractive as a person and figure." (Yellow Brick Road)

With its eye-catching holographic foil stamping, this newest Rainbow Fish adventure takes him to the Monsters' Cave, rumored to be the most dangerous place in the ocean. Rainbow Fish must find healing algae to cure the ailing bumpy-back fish. Warned about all the dangers of the deep, Rainbow Fish, accompanied by a little blue fish, musters all his courage and sets out on his quest. Full-color illustrations.

Luminous pictures and a buoyant, chant-aloud text, combine to make this two-way counting book as joyous and magical as catching fireflies on a summer night.