Ficción general (infantil/juvenil)



A colorful, rhyming children's book that highlights all of the wonderful adventures, historic sites, and fun activities that kids and their families can experience in this vibrant community that is located east of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.









Set in the Village of Possibility, Kwabena and the Baobab Tree is a heartwarming story about seven friends who in the face of bullying and peer issues learn how to handle the challenges we all face growing up and developing self-confidence. Kwabena and his friends learn that loving and being yourself is a great life achievement! A glossary of vocabulary words taken from the story and a word search puzzle make Kwabena and the Baobab Tree a fun way to learn.

All Annie ever wanted was to make music. And why not? Her brother, Lee, played wonderful music on the trumpet. Her sister, Patty, could make her think of springtime and beautiful colors whenever she played the piano. Annie wanted to play, too. She just couldn't play an instrument, even though she tried, and tried, and tried. But Annie doesn't give up. Not until she finds her own special gifts.



A young boy spies a curious brass emblem on the handle of his father's favorite snow shovel - a shovel that seems to have qualities like no other. When he grabs the shovel and heads off into the snow, the boy soon finds out why it's called The Flying Shovel. Full of vivid imagery and sweet emotion, this book comes to life with detailed pencil illustrations that illuminate mood and capture the impossible.

EN 1952, INMERSO EL MUNDO EN PLENA POSGUERRA, UNA ARQUE?LOGA AMERICANA DEBER? VIAJAR AL VIEJO CONTINENTE PARA PARTICIPAR EN UNA EXCAVACI?N ARQUEOL?GICA JUNTO A UN GRUPO DE HOMBRES DE DIFERENTES NACIONALIDADES Y CULTURAS. JUNTOS APRENDER?N QUE A VECES LA PRIMERA IMPRESI?N NO ES LA QUE CUENTA Y QUE LAS APARIENCIAS ENGA?AN.EL LEGADO DE LOS H?ROES ES UN VIAJE A NINGUNA PARTE CON PREGUNTAS DE DIF?CIL RESPUESTA.

Makenzie does not hesitate to throw bows, blows or whatever else she can find if you cross her the wrong way. Either you ll give her respect or she ll take it. Her ex-boyfriend, Jordan, finds out the hard way when he discovers his car decorated after Makenzie catches him rolling through the neighborhood with another female on his side. Her new boyfriend Issayah is a keeper and Makenzie has no doubt that he's feeling her. But when his Drama teammate Robyn starts making moves on her man, Makenzie has to set things straight. Mya, Makenzie s ride or die friend tries to reassure her that Robyn is not a factor. But when Makenzie gets heated no one can calm her down. Makenzie s temper finally lands her in front of a judge who orders her to see a shrink. When dark family secrets that had been buried for years are suddenly resurrected, things soon become clear. But will Makenzie realize that a beat down is not the answer to everything before it s too late or will the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center become her new home?

A beautifully illustrated children's book that uses a poem to share the adventures of three unusual animal friends. A wonderful book to read with your children or give as a gift that will give pleasure for many years.

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