La venganza de la luna

Think there's just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose "glass slippers" are made of red silk, and whose "fairy godmother" is a fish. Fully translated Spanish text.

An eighteen-year-old pinball addict and a smart-mouthed girl who don't quite fit in with anyone else develop a special relationship.

Malika tiene nueve años y acaba de llegar de Marruecos con su madre y sus hermanos para reunirse con su padre. Su vida aquí es muy distinta y, como echa muchísimo de menos a su abuela, decide escribirle contándole todo lo que le pasa y siente. Así nace un blog, vistoso y vital, que convierte a Malika en una observadora excepcional de esta cultura tan distinta a la suya. ¡Ah! Y además inventa mil y un planes para traer a la abuela. ¿Lo conseguirá?

Young people are always interested in those in the community who make it run, especially uniformed heroes such as firefighters and police officers. This fun volume walks readers around town introducing them to community workers, including the mail carrier, dentist, and librarian. Carefully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable vocabulary and illustrate characteristics of each job.