Noche De Humo /Smoky Night

Jana es la segunda de seis hermanos. Todos la llaman así, aunque en realidad se llama María Juana, y es ella quien narra las historias que le ocurren a su familia en un pueblo en el que los atardeceres rojos son el mayor atractivo.

Elocuente fábula política para todas las edades que, mediante el humor y la sátira, nos habla sobre la ambición y el abuso del poder. Había una vez un rey. Se llamaba León y era pequeño, muy pequeño... A pesar de que el rey que protagoniza este libro era tan pequeño, había hecho grandes promesas a su pueblo. El día de su coronación, organizó una gran fiesta a la que asistieron todos los animales. Pero, una vez que tomó el poder, León cambió. Se rodeó de un ejército de gorilas y les pagaba con cacahuates. Para ver a "Su Majestad", los animales debían hacer cita con mucha...

Martha Riva Palacio reshapes the myth of Orpheus to create a love story that repeats through time. The poetic prose, that is present in this short novel captivates and surrounds the reader into an atmosphere where Eurydice sings through the corridors of Argos, while a ship is suspended in the sea of time and Orpheus narrates, sometimes in his own voice, some others in the voice of his beloved, this encounters and disagreements, on which he will have to turn back again and again. Many stories intertwine this novel, making the reader the one and only person to discover which one is the real one ...

Today is a special day for Hakura. She is bringing her koinobori, or carp-shaped kite, to show the other children at school. But will she make it to class in time? Readers of this charming story will follow Hakura through the streets of Japan. They'll see blooming cherry trees, watch theater performers and Sumo wrestlers, and learn about the festival called Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day. Readers will learn about the food, music, clothing, etiquette, games, and religion of Japan through this endearing story. Gorgeous illustrations will enchant even reluctant readers and encourage an interest ...