Nieto del Cóndor, 3: de Los Andes a Barcelona

All the animals are coming back to school and, as usual, the teacher has them group by species, but, poor duck-billed platypus does not know where he belongs. A beautifully illustrated book explains why the duck-billed platypus is so very special and includes a detailed section on classification of species.

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.

Niño de Agua ha llegado al mundo para descubrirlo. Una mariposa será su amiga y consejera desde el inicio y junto a ella entenderá de dónde vienen las flores, para qué sirven los ríos, por qué los animales se alimentan unos de otros, cómo es que él ha llegado a existir. El mundo es ese juego de niños del que él quiere formar parte y la mariposa le irá enseñando los distintos caminos que la vida le ofrecerá para crecer y seguir por su cuenta. Una historia tierna y sutil sobre lo bello de saberse vivo. Un retrato fiel de lo difícil que es crecer.

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.