Galapagos Girl

When Mr. Sanchez gets something in his eye, he tries to make himself cry. Meanwhile, his wife discovers that she has lost a stone from her earring. Finally, he plays some music by his favorite composer, Brahms-and out falls a tiny diamond! Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

In this entertaining new take on the classic tale, the time comes for Dozy, Pokey, and Hardy to strike out on their own. Warned by their parents to build sturdy houses to protect themselves from the big, bad wolf, Dozey and Pokey ignore their parents’ advice and build flimsy houses. But Hardy is different; he listens, works hard, and builds a strong house.When the big, bad wolf appears, the story takes a unique twist. Hardy turns hero and his well-spent time researching saves the day. In the end, all three little pigs come to appreciate the wisdom of listening to your parents, not taking...

A single mother explains to her son that his daddy left soon after he was born. Includes section with suggestions for answering the question, "Do I have a daddy?"

Eight-year-old Violeta’s mom is pregnant, and her stomach looks like an enormous globe. Although Violeta is helping her mom decide what to name her soon-to-be baby brother, she is also scared that her mom will love her less once the baby arrives. La mamá de Violeta está embarazada, y su barriga parece un globo inmenso. Aunque esta niña de ocho años está ayudando a su mamá a buscar un nombre para su futuro hermano, también teme que su mamá la quiera un poco menos cuando lo llega.