Buenas noches, Julia

Premio Josep M. Folch i Torres de narrativa infantil y juvenil "Hay personas que parece que hayan venido al mundo para cambiarlo, para abrir nuevos caminos, para hacer que la vida en este rincón del universo sea aún más especial. Yo tuve la suerte de conocer un día a alguien así, alguien excepcional, único, incomparable; un hombre que venía de muy lejos, tal vez incluso de otra época. Una persona con un nombre que te resonaba dentro de la cabeza cada vez que lo oías: CORNELIUS."

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

Discusses the various features of Australia, including its climate, mountains, rivers, lakes, animals, vegetation, coral reefs, flightless birds, population, and cities, and history of the Aborigines.

Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn. This book presents sharing as a positive choice and offers concrete examples to help children practice taking turns and realize the benefits of sharing. The English-Spanish editions from the popular Learning to Get Along series help children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations and lots of diversity make these read-aloud books appropriate for homes, childcare settings, and primary and special education classrooms. Presented in a social story format, each bilingual book includes a special...