La tierra de los sueños

Summer is over and that can only mean one thing for eight-year-old Mallory McDonald (like the restaurant, but no relation)--she has to go back to school. But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could possibly be worse--until her first day.

Discover the sights and sounds of Brazil through the eyes of a young girl and her great-grandmother as they share in the excitement of Carnaval! Llegó el carnaval y Clara está impaciente por celebrar su fiesta favorita con su familia, pero especialmente con su bisabuela. Aunque Bisa no pueda asistir, Clara sabe que el desfile del carnaval será especial. Amorosamente disfrazados por su bisabuela, los niños salen a la calle a festejar. Sin embargo, falta algo entre todos los colores, los disfraces, la música y el baile... ¿o quizás falte alguien? It's time for Carnaval and Clara cannot...

This is a collection of humorous stories written by famous Christine Nostlinger. The stories deal with topics such as pride, loneliness, and honesty. As usual, Nostlinger's stories are delightful and educational.

Retells, with a southwestern United States setting, the traditional Norwegian tale about three billy goat brothers who trick a beast that lives under the bridge.