El viaje de las mariposas

The teacher always says: "Speak louder!" Her mother always says: "Don't be shy!" Her grandfather tells her: "Don't pay attention, silence is gold, beautiful." But Jenny would rather be stealthy and fierce, like a shark. When Jenny's mother works late at the hospital, Jenny stays with her friend Amina. Together they spend hours in silence, reading and drawing. Meanwhile, Jenny's grandfather is mourning the death of his wife. Maybe Jenny and Amina can help him.

Text in English & Spanish. A bilingual, imaginative fantasy which weaves traditional Hispanic folktales into the storyline.

A Didí le encanta dibujar y sobre todo pintar. Usa tanto sus lápices de colores, que estos han decidido arrancarse, asustados de desaparecer en manos del sacapuntas. Pero, cuando están a punto de hacerlo, comprenden la importante función que cada uno de sus respectivos colores tiene en los dibujos de la niña.

Even though Randy is much loved at home, he has a serious problem—everything he has is old! His rich neighbor Mike, who often teases Randy, has a new bike, new toys, and never does chores. Randy, however, rides an old bike, has old toys, and has to do all kinds of work around the house. Though Randy is often reminded that “things don’t bring happiness,” he desperately wishes he could be rich so he could buy everything new.To Randy’s great delight, his wish comes true. Everything he touches turns into gold, even his beloved dog. As he holds his lifeless gold dog, he realizes he’s...