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  Three Sad Tigers . Author : Triunfo Arciniegas. Illustrator : Juan Manuel Ramírez. Publisher : Panamericana. Bilingual Book (English/Spanish) Three tigers feel sad because they have lost something of themselves: a mustache, a tail and a fang. But when they encounter a tiger that does not have stripes, they understand that despite their shortcomings, they are still tigers, and that makes them value themselves for who they are. Source: Taken from: https://www.amazon.com/tristes-Coleccion-Bilingue-Bilingual-Colection/dp/9583014753

Madlenka´s Dog . Author: Peter Sis. Publisher: FSG. Precocious little Madlenka is off again, around the world and back through time, without ever straying a block from her Manhattan home. This time, Madlenka wants a dog so badly that she gets her wish--or does she? None of her neighbors can seem to agree on just what sort of dog she's walking. (Never mind that Madlenka's red leash doesn't seem to be holding any sort of dog at all.) We're once again on a trip through Madlenka's imagination, inspired by the fond canine remembrances of her neighbors and gently illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Peter Sís. "'Look, everyone. I'm walking my dog.' 'Oh, he's white and short,' says Mr. McGregor. 'No, he's big and woolly,' says Mr. Eduardo. Each sidewalk acquaintance shares their memories of dogs past with clever little flaps. A flip-up drum (McGregor plays for the FDNY Pipes and Drums) shows wee McGregor with his West Highland wh...

  Alphabet City. Author: Stephen T. Johnson. Publisher: Puffin Books.   Paintings of objects in an urban setting present the letters of the alphabet Source: Taken from: https://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-City-Author-Stephen-Mar-2000/dp/B0140E9ING

  The Missing Piece Meets the Bing O. Author: Shel Silverstein. Publisher: Harper Collins From Shel Silverstein, the celebrated author of  The Giving Tree  and  Where the Sidewalk Ends , comes  The Missing Piece   Meets the Big O , sure to delight fans of all ages with Silverstein’s iconic drawings and humor.   This companion tale to  The Missing Piece  is an inventive and heartwarming book where the missing piece is in search of its perfect match.   The missing piece sat alone…waiting for someone to come along and take it somewhere.  All it wants is to roll along with its perfect match, but some are too small, others too big, and some fit yet don’t roll. The missing piece feels sad and lonely until it meets the Big O, and learns that all it ever needed was a little encouragement and determination to fulfill its dreams.   And don't miss  Runny Babbit Returns , the new book from Shel Silverstein! Source: Take...

  The Missing Piece. Author: Shel Silverstein. Publisher: Harper Collins From Shel Silverstein, the celebrated author of  The Giving Tree  and  Where the Sidewalk Ends , comes  The Missing Piece , a charming fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment.   It was missing a piece. And it was not happy.  What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told. This inventive and heartwarming book can be read on many levels, and Silverstein’s iconic drawings and humor are sure to delight fans of all ages. So it set off in search of its missing piece. And as it rolled it sang this song— Oh I'm lookin' for my missin' piece I'm lookin' for my missin' piece Hi-dee-ho, here I go, Lookin' for my missin' piece. And don't miss  Runny Babbit Returns , the new book from Shel Silverstein! Source: Taken from: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-missing-piece-shel-silverstein?variant=4122557...

  Where the Wild Things Are. Author e Illustrator: Maurice Sendak. Publisher: Harper. Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...   Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art.  ...

Picasso. Author- Illustrator: Mike Venezia. Publisher: Children´s Press. Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Pablo Picasso. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line. Source: Taken from: https://www.amazon.com/Picasso-Getting-Worlds-Greatest-Artists/dp/0531225372

  Van Gogh. Author- Illustrator: Mike Venezia. Publisher: Children´s Press. Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.   "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. Source: Taken from: https://www.abebooks.com/Vincent-Gogh-Venezia-Mike-Childrens-Press/20159761217/bd

  It´s a Book. Author: Lane Smith. Publisher: Macmillan Children´s Books. Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith,  It's a Book  is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. This satisfying perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages. This title has Common Core connections. Source: Taken from: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781596436060/itsabook

  The Enormous Turnip. Author: Retold by Katie Daynes. Illustrator: Georgien Overwater. Publisher: Usborne.   When the farmer can't pull a turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him, but just how big can a turnip grow? Source: Taken from: https://www.amazon.ae/Enormous-Turnip-Katie-Daynes/dp/0746091346

  The Ickabog. Author: J.K. Rowling. Editorial: Scholastic.   Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.   But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it's just a myth...   And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more.   Featuring full color illustrations by children from...

“Slowly, slowly, slowly,” Said the Sloth. Author: Erick Carle. Editorial: Puffin Books. Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn't it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Why are you so slow?" the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn't answer any questions until the jaguar asks, "Why are you so lazy?"   Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth's peaceful lifestyle and realize that it's okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle' s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there. Source: Taken from: https://www.amazon.ca/Slowly-said-Sloth/dp/0142408476

  Seven Blind Mice. Author: Ed Young´s. Editorial: Scholastic.   It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's. Source: Taken from: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seven-blind-mice-ed-young/1100182111

  The Cat in the Hat. Author: Dr. Seuss. Editorial: Random House. ( 2 exemplars)   This all-new rhymed bilingual edition of The Cat in the Hat is the perfect introduction for Spanish-speaking children to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. Now in a larger size trim to accommodate the English and the Spanish text, the new translation was written by Puerto Rican poet and children's book author Georgina Lázaro, and by Teresa Mlawer--one of the most respected figures in Spanish publishing. This new rhymed translation retains the fun of the original text, so that both Spanish-speakers and English-speakers can enjoy reading Dr. Seuss story in two languages. Source: Taken from: https://www.buscalibre.com.co/libro-the-cat-in-the-hat/9780553524437/p/47582372

  Tuesday. Author: David Wiesner. Editorial: Clarion Books. In David Wiesner's whimsical and elegant New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal-winner, the events of a delightfully unpredictable Tuesday invite readers to find the potential for the wondrousness in every day. It begins on Tuesday evening, when the frogs suddenly start to float… Thrill to the humorous cascading adventures that follow in a celebration of possibility unbounded--and of unexpected cause and effect. From the genius of international superstar and three-time Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, this entertaining, thought-provoking, and nearly wordless tale unrolls with the precision and clarity of a silent movie. Engaging for all ages, this beloved and innovative classic is a perfect gift to enthrall the young and the young at heart. Source: Taken from: https://books.google.com.do/books?id=7TSwCGuSdw0C&source=gbs_book_other_versions_r&cad=2

  Willy’s Pictures. Author: Anthony Browne. Editorial: Candlewick Press.   Willy the chimp paints pictures that are tributes to art masterpieces, including "American Gothic," "The Birth of Venus," and "Mona Lisa." By the author of Willy the Dreamer. Source: Taken from: https://www.amazon.com/Willys-Pictures-Anthony-Browne/dp/0763609625