Search results for ""Cuento de Luz SL""

One Saturday morning, the Mouse brothers set off in search of adventure. They were very happy: the big one, the middle-sized one, and the little one. Next to the path, they saw something glittering, like a little piece of the sun. It was a little golden key. But what did it open? Sometimes we look far and wide and miss the most important thing; what's so near, and within each and every one of us. Lexile Level 460L.

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Do you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? Or a year on Mars? Our Universe is an amazing spectacle, in which the stars and planets dance together in rhythm. Maybe you'll see things differently when you look up at the starry skies after reading this book. La danza del tiempo is a book full of imagination and information, which will be useful for parents and teachers looking to accompany children on a different kind of journey through our solar system. Lexile Level 780L

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Luke is a very brave little boy, but when night falls he pulls his sheets up over his eyes with fear. He can't get to sleep; he's scared of the darkness that makes his imagination run wild, and he suspects the shadows conceal terrifying creatures who are sneaking up on his bed, or hiding behind the drapes in his room. Every sound in the dark is a new peril. But what is actually making the noises in the night? One of the most common phobias experienced by children is fear of the dark. La noche de los ruidos and Los ruidos de la noche are two versions of the same story, brought together in an original, entertaining book that will help children to overcome their fear of the dark, relax and drift off to sleep. Lexile Level 900L

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Everyone who lives around Duckling's pool is in a tizzy: Beaver hasn't put on his hat, and now the sun's burning his head; Squirrel has lost her nuts, and now she's hungry; and Bear has knocked over his jar of water, and now he's thirsty. So it's just as well that Duckling's around, ready to help out the rest of the animals with his gifts! !Te lo regalo! is a tender tale about the solidarity and generosity that's so necessary in modern life. This moving story will encourage the youngest members of the family to share without expecting anything in return. Lexile Level 500L

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Sometimes life calls on us to embark on an adventure before we're really ready for it; it requires us to surpass ourselves and to learn the value of trust and loyalty. This is what happens to Pem, who's itching to head off through the snow with her father, brother and the yaks towards the grazing lands. But when the big day comes, she still can't imagine the adventure that awaits her. The youngest member of the family will have her first experience all on her own: does the Yeti really exist? Countless secrets lie in the snow, waiting to be discovered by those who are inquisitive enough to seek them out! Secretos en la nieve is a wonderful tale set in the country of Bhutan, full of mystery and adventure; it is a hymn to nature and the highest mountains of our blue planet. Through the innocent eyes of a little girl, we will learn what it means to respect traditions and legends and to cast off our fears, discovering how bravery can often help to unveil mysteries that captivate our hearts. Lexile Level 870L

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Although he works as a train mechanic, Andy's real passion is gardening: he loves flowers so much that his little apartment is full of plants of all shapes and sizes. When a company offers him a new job with a good salary and a house with a big garden, Andy accepts without hesitation, unaware that maybe he's putting at risk things much more important than his job or his hobby...Overflowing with imagination and illustrations that capture all of the beauty of the world of flowers, The Gardener's Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of personal passions as excellent ways of achieving happiness. Lexile Level 870L Guided Reading Level P

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The boy with the feather headdress told stories without saying a word. The boy whose legs formed the shape of a heart communicated with that special language that comes from within. With his hands, his face, his smile and his eyes, he could communicate everything his listeners needed to hear. His tales awoke deep emotions, conveyed a sense of solidarity, and created bonds between hands and hearts of different tribes that lasted forever. Aguila que Camina: El nino comanche is a magical tale about nature and harmony between the different peoples of the world, reminding us of the power of stories to bring out our very best from within the deepest part of the human soul. Lexile Level 870L

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The sea, mist, loud noises...Ivan's afraid of everything! And with all those frights and shivers, his dreams of having great adventures and visiting far-away places seem more and more unlikely. But could an unexpected visitor help him overcome his deepest fears? Could an old African song change his life forever? El miedo de Ivan is an inspiring tale about the bravery we need in order to live our lives with joy and happiness. It is a journey to the very center of our hearts, which will give us the courage and bravery to face up to any obstacle that stands in our way. Lexile Level 850L

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Exploring the themes of friendship and bullying, this heartwarming picture book features a young girl with a friend named Dorothy. Dorothy is not like the other children at school: she is very big, always drops crumbs when she eats, and birds often land on her head without her realizing it. The narrator's other friends don't accept Dorothy and exclude her from their adventures, encouraging the narrator to do the same. But the narrator doesn't give into their bullying; she loves that Dorothy is different, and that's what makes Dorothy her best friend. Guided Reading Level K Lexile Level 520L

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Todos los adultos en la vida de Maria parecen estar obsesionados con hacer deseos. El papa de Maria quiere ser rico, y su mama quiere vivir en una casa mas grande. El director del colegio de Maria se quiere jubilar, y su maestra quiere ser la nueva directora. Pasan tanto tiempo deseando cosas que piensan los dejaran completamente felices, pero estan confundidos cada vez que Maria expresa el unico deseo que ella tiene: ser Filiberta. Un misterioso libro de cuentos puede ayudar a acabar con todos sus deseos inutiles. Lexile Level 1040L

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Violet is a little Kenyan girl who is visited by a winged giraffe during one particularly hunger-filled night. Wanting to cheer up a hungry and dejected Violet, the giraffe takes the little girl on a flight around her country of Kenya, as well as around the entire African continent. During their journey, Violet is able to see the beauty of her land from a new perspective, but still worries for herself and for her people. She is soon reassured by the giraffe, however, who tells her that help will come if she and her people appeal to the compassion of others from around the world, as well as if they are able to spread laughter among each other. Violeta es una nina keniana quien es visitada por una jirafa alada durante una noche llena de hambre. Queriendo alentar a una Violeta hambrienta y desanimada, la jirafa se lleva a la nina en una gira por todo su pais y por el continente entero de Africa. Durante el viaje, Violeta logra apreciar la belleza de su tierra desde una nueva perspectiva, pero sigue preocupada por si misma y por su gente. Pronto es reasegurada por la jirafa, sin embargo, cuando esta le dice que recibiran ayuda si ella y su pueblo apelan a la compasion de otras personas alrededor del mundo, ademas de si son capaces de propagar la risa entre ellos mismos.

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¿Quien ha dicho que todos los lobos son malos? Hoky, ultimo superviviente de su manada, trabara con un pastorcillo una preciosa amistad por encima de cualquier barrera. At least, a nice wolf! This is a moving story of respect, love and companionship between humankind and the environment. Lexile Level: 1100L

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Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book Awards Aldburg is a mountain village that fought against its ancient enemies: Wolves. Hoky, the only survivor of the last wolf pack, gradually becomes friends with a young shepherd named Jacob. Hoky the Caring Wolf is a tale of respect, love and companionship between humankind and the environment. This story speaks of values such as cooperation, friendship, and a love of animals and nature that once again reminds us that we can all live together in harmony. Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 1120L

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Finalist at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. Balzo, a very restless boy, goes shopping with his mom and accidentally breaks some figurines. There is no reason to be angry ... couldn’t it happen to anyone?Balzo goes shopping with his mother and they stop by a store where boys and girls can’t touch anything. To stop himself from getting bored, he pretends to be a silkworm. But while he’s playing, he accidentally knocks some figurines off a shelf, and worst of all, he bumps his head. Neither his mother nor the storekeeper seem to notice the lump; instead, they tell off Balzo as if he’d smashed the figurines (and caused the lump) on purpose…. On purpose? He was just playing around with his imaginary friends! Unfortunately, no one is interested in knowing his part of the story… And mom is so angry she sounds like an ogre! Once they get home, Balzo goes straight to bed when suddenly he hears this powerful sound: «CRASH!». Could it happen to anyone?Finalista en los International Latino Book Awards 2012. Balzo, un niño muy juguetón, acompaña a su mamá a una tienda y rompe unas figuritas sin querer. No hay por qué enfadarse… ¿acaso no puede pasarle a cualquiera?Balzo acompaña a su mamá a comprar y pasan por una tienda donde los niños y niñas no pueden tocar nada. Para no aburrirse, Balzo juega a ser un gusano de seda. Pero sin querer tira algunas figuritas de un estante y, encima, se golpea la cabeza y le sale un chichón. Ni su madre ni la dependienta parecen notar el bulto que le empieza a crecer, ¡todo lo contrario! Las dos regañan a Balzo porque no sabe estarse quieto… ¡como si hubiera roto las figurillas a propósito…! «¿Acaso me haría un chichón ¿a propósito?», pensó. ¡Estaba jugando con sus amigos imaginarios! Desafortunadamente, nadie parece interesado en conocer su parte de la historia… ¡Y mamá está tan enfadada que parece un ogro!Cuando llegan a casa, Balzo se va directo a la cama, cuando de repente escucha un fuerte sonido: «¡CRASH!». ¿Acaso no puede pasarle a cualquiera?

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Everybody tells Ladybug her drawing is not an elephant, but a giant ball of fluff. But… is it? A pleasantly colorful book, printed in stone paper, that invites readers to be imaginative and creative.In school, the forest children had fun discovering the names of distant jungles, jumping around in the schoolyard, learning new songs. Miss Dragonfly asked their students to draw an elephant as homework. Ladybug’s friends Snail, Firefly and other colleagues were the first to show their masterpiece. Ladybug surprised everyone by drawing a giant ball of fluff. There was no sign of the pachyderm! All the forest animals were worried: why would she have drawn something like that? Miss Dragonfly couldn’t believe it, so she warned Ladybug’s parents. It was not like her to do such thing… Who knows! Maybe she needed an ear exam… People in the forest started gossiping… But she could not be any healthier! Soon enough, Ladybug made it clear that perhaps they were wrong prejudging her creativity.

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A poignant story about how children’s play and creativity help children overcome the hardship of moving and changing country and heal one's soul.Danny, Molly and Marcus are three sparkling creative siblings, although each one expresses himself differently. Danny likes music and by singing and playing the guitar he can give voice to his feelings. Mercedes would always be found with a brush in hand, drawing out her emotions. What about Marcus? You see, Marcus is a great writer—he writes down all his thoughts and he can explore his deepest sorrows.One thing that the three very special siblings love is playing together and inventing a thousand different games, but there is something that worries them —soon they will move to a new, safer house in another country. Seeing their parents so sad and watching their house being reduced to boxes breaks their soul. However, they will discover that if they stick together, they will always have a loving home.Una historia conmovedora sobre cómo jugar y ser creativos ayuda a los niños a superar las dificultades de emigrar y a sanar el alma.Damián, Mercedes y Marcos son tres hermanos con una creatividad desbordante, aunque cada uno la expresa de una manera diferente. A Damián le gusta la música, y es que cantar y tocar la guitarra le permite contar lo que siente. A Mercedes siempre la veremos con un pincel en mano, sacando sus emociones pintando. ¿Y Marcos? Veréis, Marcos es un gran escritor y a través de las palabras escribe todos sus pensamientos y así puede conocerse a sí mismo mucho más.Estos tres hermanos tan especiales les encanta jugar juntos e inventarse mil juegos diferentes, pero hay algo que les preocupa… pronto se irán a una nueva casa. Ver a sus padres tan tristes y cómo su casa va quedando vacía les parte el alma, pero descubrirán que si están juntos, siempre van a tener un hogar.

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Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards It’s true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families who are different. Like mine! It’s great being different! I’m a chick, and my mommy is a cat. And I think it’s amazing! My mommy’s got lovely soft fur, whiskers that tickle me, and a long, beautiful tail. What more could I ask for? Would you like to hear my story? A story that explores diversity and adoption in a fun way, raising awareness of how every child is entitled to a family based on love. “An excellent piece of bibliotherapy for adopted children. The bright, colored-pencil illustrations of pudgy chicks and cats add exuberance to the simply and wryly told tale.”–Kirkus Reviews Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 850L

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