El árbol de Papá Oso

Next stop, Guatemala! Lola is excited to go to Guatemala with Abuelita for a few weeks to learn about her heritage and see her relatives. But when she arrives, things don't go as planned. Lola's Spanish isn't as good as she thought, and she feels out of place. To make things worse, her cousin Luis thinks Lola is a snob. Will Lola find her place and enjoy her new adventures or be stuck feeling homesick?

María es inquieta y rebelde. Su sicóloga recomienda que tome clases de artes marciales para que aprenda a ser flexible, pero sus padres temen que se convierta en un arma de destrucción masiva.

Jenna and her family are going for a picnic. The weather is perfect for an adventure to the city park. She helps her mother pack the picnic basket with sandwiches, potato salad, and lemonade. The family dog Charlie is going, too. The fun text and vivid illustrations provide perspective into an activity that many young children get to experience. This touching tale is perfect for young readers and children who have not yet begun reading on their own.

Joe is eleven years old and does not remember ever living outside of his hospital room. His illness does not let him leave for even a moment and the few visits he receives can bring dangerous microbes to his "bubble." His parents died in a car accident many years ago and so the only person around is his sister, Beth. But his life drastically changes when a new nurse arrives from India in search of a better life in the United Kingdom.