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Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandmother ride the bus across town, but today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share.

La constante preocupación de Colin por la posibilidad de que se produzcan catástrofes le hace llevar consigo una bolsa con los utensilios imprescindibles para una situación de emergencia. La aparición de una terrorista, con opuestas intenciones, desencadenará una situación de alarma en la Central de Energía Atómica, donde trabaja el padre de Colin. En esta ocasión, no dispone de su bolsa, pero su altruismo es decisivo en el feliz desenlace...

Onomatopeyas, metáforas gráficas, collage, colores complementarios, tipografías palo seco y serif cargaron de vida esta historia que es una pequeña ventana a nuestras realidades, sociedades llenas de ruido, incomunicadas, poco incluyentes y segmentadas que a veces desconocen al otro. Esta historia es una invitación a complementarnos, a sumarnos, a encontrarnos, a establecer el diálogo, a aceptar la diversidad, a escucharnos.

A daughter tells her father that she loves him like salt. What does she mean? Early readers will be captivated by this heartwarming version of a classic folk tale. Kindergartners will increase beginning reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary through Spanish sight words and simple phrases. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.