El pintor de trenes

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.

Una galleta de cochinito quiere ser el cochinito que jamás coman y se huye de la panadería. Corre calle abajo perseguido por la gente del pueblo. El libro incluye una receta para cocinar las galletas.

"Each animal has some characteristic that makes it spectacular. In the farm, forest, garden, jungle, steppe, or river, this book tests children¿s¿and adults¿¿knowledge of animals, wherever they might live. By way of riddles, different characteristics of an animal are presented so that together, children and adults can put two and two together and figure out the answers."

Since Grandma and Grandpa can't make it for Thanksgiving dinner this year, Franklin invites some friends for dinner, but when each of his parents have the same idea, a very special and festive meal ensues. Simultaneous.