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The joy of discovery and the thrill of investigation emerge as a four-year-old boy finds an abandoned dog in the park. Beckoning children to explore their surroundings and reminding parents of the simpler pleasures of life, Leo's adventure inspires spontaneity, spurs discovery, instills pride, and urges readers to be more aware of and interactive with their environment. La alegría del descubrimiento y la emoción de la investigación son temas centrales en este cuento de un niño de cuatro años quien se conoce con un perro abandonado en el parque. La narración inspira la espontaneidad y...

El secreto de la nana Jacinta narra las aventuras de una esclava africana que llega a vivir a la Nueva España en el siglo XVII. La nana Jacinta cuenta historias de piratas, brujas, fiesta, música y misterios; todo enmarcado en el virreinato mexicano.

Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles. Fires and looting force neighbors--who have always avoided one another--to come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.

Silvia, a young medical student, in opposition to the wishes of her parents and boyfriend, goes to India to spend the summer working in a rural hospital where she is introduced to a whole new world.