Contagio, El

When it is time for the swallow to migrate for the winter, her good friend, the turtle, is afraid of forgetting her even though she promises to return, no matter what she suggests could serve as a reminder.

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."

Vuelven las Mystical, ahora mucho más oscuras y peligrosas. Iris, Nora, Erin, Hana y Luna son las Mystical, las encargadas de protegernos de Umbria, el mundo del Caos, donde habitan los monstruos, las leyendas, las pesadillas, los miedos hechos sombra. Uno de ellos quiere tentar a Luna. Otro quiere vengarse de Erin. Y todos ellos quieren poder, y harán cualquier cosa por conseguirlo. Incluye un póster de las Mystical de regalo.

In many parts of the world, children are exposed to danger. This book presents three stories: Talika in India, who is forced to work to pay off her uncle's debt; Akara and his sister in Central Africa, who must flee rebels; and Chukilla, who works in the gold mines in the Andes to help his family. It explains the reality in their countries and shows what UNICEF does to keep children safe.

The “Star-Spangled Banner” is the great anthem of our nation. This book introduces readers to this special song, the story behind it, and why we still sing it today. Readers will love following the main character as they learn how to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” in music class. Illustrations help tell both the main character’s story and that of Francis Scott Key. Young readers will enjoy following this engaging yet simple text about the United States’ anthem.