Izzy's I Book (BL) el libro I de Izzy

Calpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the...

A good-natured shoemaker receives a surprising visit: an odd looking woman who appears to be homeless wants to have her shoes fixed. In exchange for his labor, the woman leaves him an unexpected gift. Simple yet moving, the story reflects on the value of generosity. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations give the characters expressive and emotional depth.

Eshe y sus doce hermanas son hadas madrinas con la facultad de otorgar dones de un poder inesperado: pestilencia, mal aliento, hipo que produce irritación e incluso la muerte. Pero las habilidades especiales de Eshe son un poco distintas: !ella es capaz de vislumbrar el futuro! Y, un día, Eshe prevé algo aterrador: un mundo devorado por enredaderas y una chica cubierta de espinas. Eshe tiene que impedir que su visión se haga realidad, pero para ello necesitara de una magia antigua y poderosa. Y no podrá hacerlo sola...

Aprendo el abecedario de la A a los Zapatos está destinado a niños y niñas que se acercan por primera vez a la lectura. Con versos breves y sencillos, acompañados de hermosas ilustraciones, este libro es una puerta de entrada, no sólo a la lectura.--Provided by publisher.