Mi Hermano Está Lejos (My Brother Is Away Spanish Edition)

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy and his pet dragon that enjoy spring activities and prepare for an Easter celebration. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or for ESL.

Manuel quer a aplausos tan sonoros como una tormenta, y quer a impresionar a las muchachas, sobre todo a Petra L pez. Cuando Manuel se lanz en un baile extravagante, hubo un estallido de aplausos y empez a sentirse animado mientras temblaba y culebreaba como Michael Jackson en el escenario. Pero el disco se ator ...

La vaca Renata no come de día ni duerme de noche. Una idea le vueltas y más vueltas en la cabeza. Se la cuenta en secreto a su amiga, la vaca Paca... -¡Ay, Renata, no vayas a meter la pata!- Le dice Paca. Hasta que una mañana llena de sol, Renata supo que las ganas eran más grandes que el miedo y se decidió. Lo miró todo, se puso una bolsa al hombro y partió.

In this “captivating and exquisite” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the Pura Belpré Award–winning I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to Chile and after the dictator is removed, and makes it her mission to rebuild her community and find those who are still missing. During Celeste Marconi’s time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored cafes and salty air of Valparaíso, Chile, carried her through difficult, homesick days. Now, she’s finally returned home to find the horrible years of the dictatorship has left its mark on her once...