Mónica Carretero

"Enchanting descriptions and images abound in this whimsical guide to discovering fairies. This engaging handbook is delightfully illustrated and includes information on the origin of fairies, how to spot them, where they live, and different types of fairies-such as the giggly fairy, the busy fairy, and the huggy fairy. Activities include a word search, a recipe for fairies, and a riddle."--

"The Roly Polies are a family of not particularly attractive bugs that live under a variety theater. All members of the family wear striped or brightly printed clothing and they each have a special talent. They are all great stars of the stage-dancers, actors, singers, and magicians. One day a talent scout flea comes to town looking for new stars. Demonstrating that life must be approached with creativity, this story illustrates the importance of...

"This moving account based on a true story chronicles the friendship between a snail and a small child in a wheelchair and explores issues concerning physical disabilities. A small snail in a shell winds up hanging on a chord around Yago's neck. Realizing that Yago cannot speak, the snail learns to analyze the different sounds of the child's heartbeat and finds a renewed interest in life. This insightful story will teach children to accept differences...

"A touching story that helps young and old alike cope with the loss of a loved one, this beautifully illustrated and gentle narrative explains the difficult concept of death to children. Lambkin is a different little lamb and instead of being covered in wool, his body is a cloud. Throughout his life, Lambkin learns to accept the things that make him different. Perfect for parents and educators, this sensitive book treats a difficult topic with compassion...

Vamos a cantar una canción para el enfado. Otra para la tristeza, para la alegría, los celos, la envidia, el miedo, la sorpresa, el amor, el asco y la vergüenza. Si una emoción nos desborda, estas canciones nos pueden ayudar a entenderla mejor. ¡Ah! Y por supuesto, también tenemos una canción para nuestro gran investigador, el Inspector Drilo.¡Y otra para el Emocionómetro!

Cuando el pequeño pirata Serafín y su tripulación llegan a Islachís, descubren que sus habitantes son narices gigantes que les atacan con mocos. ¿Podrán escapar los piratillas?

Ésta historia relata la amistad entre una caracola y Yago, un niño en silla de ruedas que no puede hablar y casi no puede mover. A snail, after traveling the world on a cord around the neck of an adventurer, comes to rest around the neck of Yago, a boy who can barely move and cannot speak, but responds to those around him by changes in his heartbeat.