Rita

Mariluz avestruz tiene una magnifica cola. Por la noche, para no aplastar sus plumas, duerme con la cabeza enterrada y la cola al aire. Una mañana, al despertar, estira el cuello y siente que su cabeza no se mueve. Marilu patalea, dobla las rodillas, menea la cola, y tira, y tira;à pero su cabeza está atrancada y no sale.

Chesley Award Winner A lavishly illustrated, enchanting collection of 10 of the best-loved fairy tales, chosen and edited by the artist, who spent more than four years creating the seventy-five oil paintings, reproduced here in full color. Belongs on every child's bookshelf.

Marcos takes issue when the animal metaphors his parents and other adults use about him--such images as eating like a bird and being as stupid as a donkey--conflict with what he reads about the actual behavior of these animals.

Lieutenant Kimiyo Yamashita is known for his iron will and nerves of steel, but when Shadow Squadron is tasked with protecting an Iraqi terrorist-turned-politician, even the hardened sniper flinches. Yamashita promises to keep the dirty V.I.P. in his sights at all times . . . but that only makes the itch to pull the trigger more tempting. Fully translated Spanish text.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe how loose teeth come out. Includes learning activities, parent tips, and word list.