Jaque en la red (ebook)

The King of the Sea and his daughters the mermaids live together under the crystalline waters of a deep ocean. In order to conquer the heart of a prince, the youngest of the mermaids asks the wicked Witch of the Seas to change her fish tail for two precious legs.

Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles. Fires and looting force neighbors--who have always avoided one another--to come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.

Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith have created the ultimate alien with Henry P. Baloney. Trying to avoid Permanent Lifelong Detention for yet another tardy arrival, Henry proceeds to tell a rather detailed and dynamic story about a trusty pencil, a wayward truck, and a fickle flock of Astro guys.

Bibi tiene una vida difícil: es huérfana de madre y su padre no trabaja. La niña consigue dinero de cuidar a los hijos de señoras ricas. Aun así, Bibi es feliz, con gente que la quiere. Una serie de eventos y malentendidos la obligan a separarse de su amado padre. ¿Qué será ahora del mundo de Bibiana? José Luis Olaizola nos presenta un personaje tenaz y valiente que se sobrepondrá a las adversidades pase lo que pase.