ELEMENTARY
FICTION
FICTION
ELEMENTARY
GRADES: G2-G4
GRADES: G3-G5
Un ajolote me dijo... An Ajolote Told Me... María Baranda (text) Armando Fonseca (illustration)
Hidden in dreams, jumping, singing, plowing the wind and the earth: this is how the animals that appear in this collection of poetry live. They all inhabit different countries of our continent as well as the land of fantasy, where a shooting star crosses the sky like a sign of a journey in which you are about to embark.
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 32 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-566-278-7
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 112 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-698-9
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-205-9 El bailarín del sol y otros cuentos mayas The Sun Dancer and Other Mayan Tales Judy Goldman (text) Israel Barrón (illustration) A series of stories from the Mayan oral tradition, which tells of the origin of the Sun, the light of the fireflies, and the mystery of the tail of the Toh bird. A sweet reminder of wit as the best weapon against adversity. It showcases an emblematic civilization of the Americas and reveals a poetic vision of the world. Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Cultural heritage and traditions / Culture and society
ISBN: 978-607-540-661-9 eISBN: 978-607-566-087-5
El niño de las alturas The Boy High Above Zeruya Shalev (text) Mariana Roldán (illustration)
Las almas de la fiesta y otros cuentos de Día de Muertos The Souls of the Party and more Tales of the Day of the Dead Judy Goldman (text) Israel Barrón (illustration) Five stories that show how people from different states of Mexico (Michoacán, Estado de México, Veracruz, Puebla, and Morelos) remember their deceased loved ones. A book about a unique tradition, declared cultural heritage of humanity by unesco . Cultural heritage and traditions / Culture and society / Loss and grief
La vuelta a México en cinco leyendas (con uno que otro fantasma) Journey Around Mexico in Five Local Legends (with a Couple of Ghosts) Judy Goldman (text) Israel Barrón (illustration) Marco is thrilled when his aunty Nely invites him on a trip across five different states of Mexico. Unexpectedly, he discovers legends from Colonial times about pirates, witches, and slaves, that live on to this day in Mexican folklore. A book that transports us back to one of Mexico’s most important historical periods.
Jordán is not even six years old, and he already gets on adults’ nerves, as he is always way up high. He climbs trees, jumps over the fences, and the ladders are his best friends. He is told off at home and at school, but he answers back saying he is more careful than it seems, and that he has never, ever, fallen. In fact, the only thing he wants is that they trust him and admire him. One day, an incident with his grandparents will enable him to prove his skills and transform him into the hero that he has always been. A bold story about trust, self-confidence, and the support of those who are closest to us. Autonomy and identity / Community action / Family life
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-627-9
Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Language and communication / Natural sciences
A collection of poems that celebrates creativity, dreams, and the rich fauna of Latin America.
Community action / Cultural heritage and traditions / Culture and society
GRADES: G3-G4
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 72 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-852-1
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 96 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-882-528-8
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-678-1
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 64 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-889-103-0
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-206-6
Leonor y Sansón. Una historia con león Leonor and Sansón. A Story with a Lion Jairo Buitrago (text) Gusti (illustration) A man’s life begins to change when a boy starts visiting him during the afternoons. One day, while they are talking, the boy decides to save a captive lion from the circus. So, he sets out on his mission to free the animal. A moving story about intergenerational friendship and empathy between animals. Biodiversity, animals and ecology / Community action / Intergenerational friendship
Mi amigo Pechuga My Friend Pechuga Itzel Guevara (text) Sindy Elefante (illustration)
Las casas vienen de un huevo Houses Come From an Egg
Las sardinas vuelan de noche Sardines Fly at Night Martha Riva Palacio Obón (text) Teresa Martínez (illustration)
Unas vacaciones horribles The Horrible Holiday Catherine Jinks (text) Julián Cicero (illustration)
Martha Riva Palacio Obón (text) Luis San Vicente (illustration)
In every possible way, Nico tries to convince his mother that adopting a pet is a great idea. He has suggested giving a home to an elephant or sheltering a poor python that had been abandoned with her little scorpion siblings. But nothing has worked out. Until one day, unexpectedly, a little chicken that walks upright follows him home. This is how an adventurous friendship is born. However, that friendship is threatened the day Nico loses his friend in the middle of the Pet Day Parade. Discover alongside an amusing and courageous character the importance of trusting oneself and of accepting and cultivating what makes us unique.
Irene is about to turn nine years old, just like the house where she lives and was born. A few days before her big day, a hen (that only she can see) appears and follows her everywhere. Tired of the constant persecution, she gets rid of the hen; but, instead of peace, the riddance brings on one of Irene's worst nightmares. A story about will power and the process of growing.
Maya has just moved to a new city, but she still has not adapted. Uri is the son of a fisherman, but he has never seen the ocean. Although they don’t know it, there is a fine thread that unites them, and a sardine and lots of cats are tangled up in the thread. This is a fantastic story of battles, encounters, fish, a kiss, and the ocean. A book about friendship, acceptance and the power of dreams. Harassment, violence and discrimination / Loss and grief / Love and friendship
Kevin and his family almost never go on vacation. When they finally decide to spend a few days in an aunt’s place, things get complicated. The dog gets sick, there are no more diapers, and the car breaks down. The family promises never to go on vacation again. Everyone that is, except Kevin, who can’t wait to tell his teacher about his trip. A fun story in which everyday situations become an exciting adventure, as long as you want to see them in this way. Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Family life / School life
Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Family life / Growth and maturity
Family life /Love and friendship / School life
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