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New D rect ons for L brary Serv ce to Young Adu ts Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults 2004–2008 OTHER SCARECROW TITLES BY ISABEL SCHON Basic Collection of Children’s Books in Spanish The Best of the Latino Heritage The Best of the Latino Heritage, 1996–2002 A Bicultural Heritage Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, Series II Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, Series III Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, Series IV Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, Series V Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, Series VI A Hispanic Heritage A Hispanic Heritage, Series II A Hispanic Heritage, Series III A Hispanic Heritage, Series IV A Latino Heritage, Series V Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 1991–1995 Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 1996 through 1999 Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 2000 through 2004 Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults 2004–2008 Isabel Schon

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The Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Maryland • Toronto • Plymouth, UK 2009 SCARECROW PRESS, INC. Published in the United States of America by Scarecrow Press, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, Maryland 20706 www.scarecrowpress.com Estover Road Plymouth PL6 7PY United Kingdom Copyright © 2009 by Isabel Schon All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Information Available Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Schon, Isabel. Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults, 2004–2008 / Isabel Schon. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8108-6386-6 (cloth : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-8108-6386-3 (cloth : alk. paper) ISBN-13: 978-0-8108-6387-3 (ebook) ISBN-10: 0-81086387-1 (ebook) 1. Children’s literature, Spanish—Bibliography. 2. Children’s literature, Spanish American—Bibliography. 3. Young adult literature, Spanish—Bibliography. 4. Young adult literature, Spanish American—Bibliography. 5. Children’s literature—Translations into Spanish—Bibliography. 6. Young adult literature— Translations into Spanish—Bibliography. 7. Children’s libraries—Book lists. 8. Children—Books and reading. I. Title. Z1037.7.S387 2009 [PN1009.A1] 011.62—dc22 2008033390 ™ The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Statndard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992. Manufactured in the United States of America. To Dr. Fernando Arizmendi, muchas gracias. To Eric and Alex Pitrofsky, con mucho cariño. To my husband, Ricardo, siempre. Contents

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viii Contents Fiction Easy Books General Fiction Graphic Novels 128 128 212 256 Appendix Dealers of Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults 267 Author Index 271 Title Index 279 Subject Index 299 About the Author 413 267 Introduction Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults: 2004–2008, whether used for the development and support of an existing library collection or for the creation of a new library serving Spanishspeaking young readers, includes 1231 books in print that deserve to be read by Spanishspeaking children and young adults (or those who wish to learn Spanish). These books have been selected because of their quality of art and writing, presentation of material and appeal to the intended audience, and support the informational, educational, recreational, and personal needs of Spanish speakers from preschool through the twelfth grade. This book is arranged in the following sections: Reference Books; Nonfiction Books, which includes Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Science, Folklore, Language, Science, Technology, Health and Medicine, The Arts, Recreation and Sports, Literature, Poetry, Geography, History and Biography; Publishers’ Series; and Fiction Books, which includes Easy Books, General Fiction and Graphic Novels. Completing the volume is an appendix of dealers of books in Spanish, followed by author, title, and subject indexes. Each book is listed under its main entry, which is usually the author. For some books, however, the main entry is under the title or series title. To assist the nonSpanish-speaking selector, I have translated each title into English and provided an extensive annotation. Also, I have indicated a tentative grade level for each book, but the individual student’s Spanish reading ability, interest, taste and purpose should be the main criteria for determining the true level of each book. In addition, I have provided a price for each book. It is important to note, however, that prices of books in Spanish definitely will vary with dealer and time of purchase. ix x Introduction All of the books reviewed were still in print as of June 2008. Unfortunately, as any experienced teacher or librarian knows, it is impossible to determine with any degree of certainty the availability of books in Spanish. Selectors are encouraged to check with various dealers (in the United States and abroad) before assuming that a book is out of print. The selector will note that most of the books were published in the United States, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, and Argentina. These countries are now publishing the best books in Spanish for children and young adults. Selectors will undoubtedly discover some gaps in this recommended collection of books in Spanish for children and young adults. Omission of some important topics is due to unavailability, nonexistence at the time of compilation, or by my own lack of awareness. I wish to express my appreciation for their invaluable assistance and marvelous cooperation to Karen Irwin, María Zulma Cardona, Pauline Robbins, Pamela Castillo, Walter Evans, Yoko Kakimoto, Miguel Padilla, Joan Bannister, Christina Douglas, Natalie Diamond, and Professor David Foster. Reference Atlases Atlas enciclopédico infantil. (The Children’s Visual World Atlas) Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. León: Everest, 2005. 176p. ISBN: 842411255-5. $31.99. Gr. 3–6. Basic information about the Earth and the continents and countries of the world are presented through 100 easy-to-read maps and more than 1500 color drawings, charts, and photographs. Originally published by Weldon Owen, Australia, this large-format publication includes numerous sidebars with such facts as population, history at a glance, natural resources and important people and events. Dalby, Elizabeth. Mi primer atlas. (My First Atlas) Translated by Pilar Dunster. Tulsa: EDC Publishing, 2004. 64p. ISBN: 0-7460-6392-X. $12.95. Gr. 3–5. Full color maps, drawings and photographs and a brief text, clear captions, and informative sidebars introduce readers to the geography of the world and to unique customs and traditions worldwide. From a Mayan temple, to an Inuit hunter from Canada, to the Amazonian forest, to the Himalaya Mountains in Asia, to the Sahara desert in Africa, this is an enticing primer to maps and the world. Cyber-enthusiasts will appreciate the publisher’s numerous Web links with supplemental information and games that complement this book. Disney Atlas. (Disney Atlas) León: Everest, 2005. 96p. ISBN: 968893104-7. $14.99. Gr. 2–3. 1 2 Reference With simple and most understandable explanations, this basic atlas introduces the young to the universe, the solar system, the Earth, the continents and highlights important facts about selected countries—e.g., diamonds in Botsuana (Botswana), bananas in Honduras, oil in Arabia Saudí (Saudi Arabia), the Alps in Switzerland. Despite the cutesy and at times even corny Disney characters, the uncluttered maps, colorful illustrations and comprehensive index make this a useful primer. Dictionaries Barron’s Spanish-English Dictionary/Diccionario Español-Inglés. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s, 2006. 1309p. ISBN: 978-0-7641-3329-9. pap. $16.99. Gr. 8–adult. This is indeed a most practical bilingual dictionary with more than 100,000 entries of current vocabulary in English and Spanish including excellent examples of words used in context to illustrate idiomatic usage. In addition, it provides pronunciation in both languages with Spanish-American pronunciation given first, followed by ceceo, generally associated with Spain. Also, users will appreciate the numerous culture notes, grammar guides and verb conjugation lists. Spanish learners will welcome the inclusion of such Mexicanisms as ándale, expressions such as ¡vete a freír churros! and the use of vosear and vosotros in Latin America; English learners will note the inclusion of such expressions as “f-word,” “yucky” and “zap.” With a plasticized cover, this paperback dictionary includes an e-ticket for a free downloadable electronic dictionary. Bosque, Ignacio. Redes: Diccionario combinatorio del español contemporáneo. (Webs: Integrative Dictionary of Contemporary Spanish) Madrid: SM, 2004. 1839p. ISBN: 84-675-0276-2. $29.95. Gr. 9–adult. The purpose of this dictionary is not to define words nor to offer a selection of synonyms; rather to explain how words are combined in Spanish and the context in which they are used. Serious students of the language will appreciate numerous examples of current unusual and idiosyncratic words and phrases and how these are combined to determine meaning. Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary. New York: HarperCollins, 2006. 1193p. ISBN: 978-0-06-057578-6. pap. $15.00. Gr. 6–adult. Dictionaries 3 In an easy-to-read, two-color format, this concise bilingual paperback dictionary includes more than 190,000 entries and translations as well as a clear 315-page guide to Spanish grammar with simple examples and idiomatic usage. Although this gives priority to everyday contemporary language and expressions, its emphasis is on British English and Peninsular Spanish. Users should note that the pronunciation given is for Castilian Spanish and that entries highlight aspects of life and culture in Britain, e.g., the United Kingdom’s “by-election,” “colour,” and “High Court” and from Spain comunidad autónoma, estanco, and selectividad, rather than from the United States or Latin America. Collins Spanish Dictionary. New York: HarperCollins, 484p. ISBN: 978-006-113102-8. pap. $5.99. Gr. 6–adult. Revised with American English and Latin-American Spanish usages, this pocket size paperback is just right for those seeking a portable, compact bilingual dictionary. With more than 40,000 entries and 70,000 translations, it includes informative culture notes, about the United States and Mexico, such as “Pledge of Allegiance” and maquiladora. Especially noteworthy are the notes on English and Spanish words that are commonly confused, such as a framed note following “exit” stating “[!]Be careful not to translate exit by the Spanish word éxito.” And “[!]No confundir ‘gentil’ con la palabra inglesa ‘gentle’.” (Do not confuse gentil with the English word “gentle.”) Diccionario de sinónimos y antónimos. (Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms) Madrid: Espasa, 2005. 1225p. ISBN: 84-239-2170-0. $47.95. Gr. 8– adult. With more than 30,000 entries and 200,000 synonyms and antonyms in an easy-to-use A-to-Z dictionary format, this thesaurus of the Spanish language provides fast access to numerous word choices including current terms and idiomatic expressions. Diccionario general de la lengua española. (General Dictionary of the Spanish Language) Barcelona: Edebé, 2005. 1455p. ISBN: 84-23671348. $22.95. Gr. 8–adult. With more than 30,000 entries and a clear, easy-to-read format and design, this is a good basic Spanish-language dictionary. Contemporary speakers will appreciate the inclusion of current neologisms such as chat, e-mail, móvil, videoteléfono, as well as colloquial expressions. 4 Reference Also useful are the grammar notes and sidebars as well as the informative appendices that include such topics as common language errors and the use of computer spell checkers. One caveat: most examples consider only Peninsular Spanish usage. Diccionario enciclopédico 2004. (Encyclopedic Dictionary 2004) México: Larousse, 2003. 1826p. ISBN: 970-22-0920-X. $38.00. Gr. 7–adult. Divided in two parts—dictionary of the Spanish language and biographical/geographic entries—this one-volume encyclopedic dictionary with more than 90,000 entries and 5,000 color illustrations, charts, and maps will be most useful to those that can afford only one reference source in Spanish. With information up to 2003 and just as attractively designed as its predecessors (including the same limitations—e.g., four pages devoted to Spain, two to the United States), users will appreciate the wide coverage, neologisms and Latin Americanisms. Although some readers may object to the small size font, most will appreciate its conciseness. Diccionario escolar de la lengua española. (Student Dictionary of the Spanish Language) León: Everest, 2005. 1183p. ISBN: 84-241-1107-9. pap. $30.99. Gr. 5–9. Especially designed for students, this easy-to-use, plastic-covered dictionary with more than 25,000 entries includes synonyms, antonyms, simple definitions and illustrative examples. Spanish-language learners will appreciate the verb conjugation and other special topic charts such as Atmósfera (Atmosphere) and Los edificios más altos (The Tallest Buildings), as well as the grammatical and literary appendices. Includes a CD-ROM. Diccionario lengua española. (Spanish Language Dictionary) Barcelona: Edebé, 2006. 937p. ISBN: 84-236-6807-X. pap. $16.99. Gr. 3–7. Especially designed for elementary students, this clearly labeled, easy-to-use Spanish dictionary includes more than 25,000 definitions, 32 color charts, numerous grammatical sidebars with usage explanations about topics such as punctuation, part-of-speech labels, accents, prepositions, synonyms, antonyms, and prepositions, as well as always needed verb conjugation charts. Beginning dictionary users will appreciate the easy-tounderstand introduction, clear notes and illustrative examples. An attractive plasticized cover adds appeal to this paperback dictionary. One caveat: It is obvious that most words and expressions Dictionaries 5 considered offensive, vulgar or off-color have been excluded. What a shame! Diccionario práctico: Sinónimos, antónimos y parónimos. (Practical Dictionary: Synonyms, Antonyms and Paronyms) León: Everest, 2005. 624p. ISBN: 84-241-1218-0. pap. $12.99. Gr. 7–adult. With more than 8,000 entries and 70,000 synonyms, antonyms and paronyms, this easy-to-use paperback thesaurus is designed especially for students and teachers. It also includes part-of-speech labels in an easy-to-read design. Dragoni, Giorgio, and others. Quién es quién en la ciencia. (Who is Who in the Sciences) Translated by Juan Vivanco and others. Madrid: Acento, 2004. 2 vols. ISBN: 84-483-0781-X (Vol. 1); 84-483-0780-1 (Vol. II). $49.99. Gr. 9– adult. Originally published in Italy, this dictionary includes biographical entries of outstanding world scientists and a description of their principal achievements. From one-paragraph entries—Abbe, Ernst (1840–1905)—to six pages devoted to Einstein, Albert (1879–1955), to the Austrian chemist Zsigmondy, Richard Adolf (1865–1929), this is a panoramic view of recognized scientists and their theories or contributions. The lack of illustrations, of any kind, limits its use to serious students. Ferrera Cuesta, Carlos. Diccionario de historia de España. (Dictionary of Spanish History) 552p. ISBN: 84-206-5898-7. $8.99. Gómez Espelosín, Francisco Javier. Diccionario de términos del mundo antiguo. (Dictionary of Terms of the Ancient World) 226p. ISBN: 84-2065900-2. Ea. vol.: (Biblioteca de Consulta) Madrid: Alianza, 2005. pap. $10.99. Gr. 9–adult. Designed as practical aids, not as exhaustive reference tools, these handy paperback publications will assist history students in the understanding of basic terminology and facts through brief easy-tounderstand entries in alphabetical order. More than 1300 events, institutions, concepts and biographical reviews, such as franquismo, leyenda negra (Black legend) and Carlos I (Charles I), are included in Diccionario de historia de España. References to the political, cultural, religious and social life of the Greek, Roman, Mesopotamian and Egyptian ancient worlds, such as civitas, doreai, Hibernia, and sine 6 Reference nobilitate, are concisely explained in Diccionario de términos del mundo antiguo. Gran diccionario inglés/español, español/inglés: Larousse. (Great Dictionary English/Spanish, Spanish/English: Larousse) Barcelona: Larousse, 2006. 1668p. ISBN: 84-8332-668-X. $56.95. Gr. 8–adult. With a wide range of idiomatic uses and expressions, this bilingual dictionary includes more than 400,000 translations and more than 250,000 words. Although it also includes American English and LatinAmerican Spanish words and expressions, users will note an emphasis on British English and Peninsular Spanish words and cultural notes. For example, it describes “A levels” (United Kingdom exams), colour followed by “color,” “football,” (first definition “soccer,” second “American football”), ONCE (Spanish Association for the Blind) and “computer” (first ordenador (Spain), second computadora (Latin America). Students of both languages will appreciate the tables of irregular English verbs, Spanish verbs, and English and Spanish pronunciation guides as well as the clear labels and design. Nuevo Espasa ilustrado. (New Illustrated Espasa) Madrid: Espasa, 2005. 1400p. ISBN: 84-670-1664-7. $29.95. Gr. 6–adult. With more than 90,000 entries and 3,500 color illustrations, charts and maps, this is a basic attractive encyclopedic dictionary. It includes up-to-date biographical and geographical entries and, especially useful to Spanish learners, tables with the inflected forms of irregular verbs. Nuevo Océano Uno: Diccionario enciclopédico color. (New Océano One: Encyclopedic Color Dictionary) Barcelona: Océano, 2006. 1784p. ISBN: 84494-3063-1. $70.00. Gr. 8–12. More than 82,000 entries and 8000 color illustrations, maps and charts make this updated encyclopedic dictionary a most useful addition to schools and libraries serving Spanish speakers. Especially noteworthy are the numerous contemporary scientific and technological entries as well as the lexical and encyclopedic information about Hispanic America. Users will also appreciate the good-quality paper, thematic acetate overlays and informative appendices. A CD-ROM is included. El pequeño Larousse ilustrado. (The Small Illustrated Larousse) Barcelona: Larousse, 2006. 1824p. ISBN: 84-8332-858-5. $41.95. Gr. 7–adult. Dictionaries 7 Like its well-known predecessors, this updated encyclopedic dictionary with more than 90,000 entries, 5000 color photographs, drawings and charts and 320 maps is the long-time favorite of those who can’t afford a Spanish encyclopedia. Especially noteworthy are the current scientific and technical terms and the numerous neologisms, lexical and encyclopedic entries from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the clear (albeit small) typography, color photos and drawings. The first part includes the dictionary, followed by the encyclopedic entries—biographic, geographic, scientific, historical and current events. Pérez Martínez, Herón. Refranero mexicano. (Mexican Proverbs) Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2004. 458p. ISBN: 968-16-7070-1. pap. $13.95. Gr. 9–adult. Arranged in alphabetical order, this scholarly compendium of proverbs that originated in Mexico or came from other countries but are now in widespread use in Mexico is a dream come true for students of proverbs. From short sayings that express basic truths such as lo caido, caido, to practical precepts such as negocioplaticado, negocio no arreglado students will find thoughtful explanations, well-organized themes, including variants and grammatical structures that clarify meaning. Real Academia Española/Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española. Diccionario panhispánico de dudas. (Panhispanic Dictionary of Doubts) Bogotá: Santillana/Real Academia Española, 2005. 848p. ISBN: 958-704-368-5. $29.95. Gr. 9–adult. This long-awaited dictionary of doubts provides expert usage guidance based on up-to-date recommendations from the twenty-two Academias from the Spanish-speaking world, the universally accepted arbiters of the lexicon and semantics of the Spanish language. It guides users through the most common doubts, including regional variants, regarding proper usage with clear and precise definitions and examples. In addition to grammatical issues, students of the language will especially appreciate the emphasis on the current linguistic concerns of speakers from all the Spanish-speaking regions of the world. For example, it provides valuable cross-references from such unnecessary Anglicisms as accesar to the proper Spanish verb acceder and clarifies that the verb chequear is now an accepted term, although it reminds users of Spanish equivalents: control, examen, inspección, comprobación y reconocimiento (médico), or revisión (médica). 8 Reference ¿Sabes quién? (Do You Know Who?) 3 vols. Barcelona: Océano, 2005. 872p. ISBN: 84-494-1931-X. $67.00 Gr. 3–6. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, drawings and charts, this three-volume biographical dictionary highlights the achievements of more than 400 distinguished men (and a few women) throughout world history. Volume I includes notables in history and science; volume II, literature, architecture and sports; volume III, inventions, music and art. The brevity of each entry—one or two pages—and informative sidebars make this an appealing introduction to reluctant readers to various fields of learning. With such entry headings as ¿Sabes quién fue el emperador austríaco de México? (Do you know who was the Austrian emperor of Mexico?) and ¿Sabes quién inventó el psicoanálisis? (Do you know who invented psychoanalysis?), these brief biographical summaries will encourage curious browsers. Although each volume includes a table of contents in chronological order, the only alphabetical index is included in volume III, which may confuse students in search of a specific person. Savaiano, Eugene, and Lynn W. Winget. Spanish Idioms. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron’s, 2007. 396p. ISBN: 978-0-7641-3557-6. pap. $8.99. Gr. 8–adult. Intended primarily for English speakers, this practical pocket-size paperback includes approximately 2500 Spanish idioms, arranged under key works in alphabetical order followed by their English translations. Idiomatic expressions, especially in a second language, are never easy to grasp, yet those included here, which come from contemporary spoken Spanish from Latin America, are clearly accompanied by brief, illustrative sentences to clarify meaning. Common English idioms, pronunciation guides and abbreviations are appended. Toboso Sánchez, Pilar. Diccionario de historia del mundo actual. (Dictionary of Current History of the World) Madrid: Alianza, 2005. 607p. ISBN: 84-206-5976-2. pap. $12.95. Gr. 9–adult. With more than 1200 entries, this dictionary of current history of the world provides brief and concise information about the international events, facts, processes, politicians, public figures and organizations that have influenced world events from 1945 up to 2005. In alphabetical order and with numerous cross-references, it proffers information regarding current geopolitical, social and economic world issues in a handy paperback format. Librarians will not appreEncyclopedias 9 ciate the poor binding and narrow margins and some students will not like the generally cluttered design, but history buffs will welcome its succinctness. Encyclopedias Enciclopedia de la República Dominicana. (Encyclopedia of the Dominican Republic) Barcelona: Océano, 2005. 2 vols. 432p. ISBN: 84-4942507-7. $60.00. Gr. 9–adult. In an appealing, well-organized format, this two-volume encyclopedia provides detailed information about the Dominican Republic. Numerous color photographs and maps and informative sidebars add interest to the comprehensive text. Volume I includes the geography, climate, ecological problems, economy, tourism and society of the Dominican Republic. Volume II discusses its history, literature, arts, sports and customs. It also includes biographical sketches of noted people, a well-done chronology and an index. Enciclopedia hispánica. (Hispanic Encyclopedia) 18 vols. Barcelona: Barsa Planeta, 2005/Distributed by World Book. ISBN: 1-56409-070-1. $1399.00. Gr. 8–adult. Long considered one of the best general encyclopedias in the Spanish language, it includes a 14-volume Macropedia with more than 5000 generic and specific topics arranged in alphabetical order, a two-volume Micropedia with basic information on 34,000 entries, a Temapedia with 40 general essays that classify knowledge and a Datapedia that presents information in tables and charts. With 380 new articles, excellent color photos, charts, maps and drawings as well as updated information up to 2004, this is indeed a must-have Spanish-language encyclopedia. Rogers, Kirsteen, and Clare Hickman. Religiones del mundo. (World Religions) Illus: Leonard Le Rolland. Translated by Sonia Tapia and others. London: Usborne, 2005. 128p. ISBN: 0-74605093-3. $22.95. Gr. 5–9. This attractive, large-format encyclopedia describes the history, beliefs and customs of the great religions of the world as well as the rites and festivals of other local religions from Africa, Central and South America, and Australia. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, drawings and charts, it also includes a world map of religions, a chronology and an index. 10 Reference Handbooks García Ponce de León, Paz. Breve historia de la pintura. (Brief History of Painting) Madrid: Libsa, 2006. 256p. ISBN: 84-662-1251-5. $27.99. Gr. 9–adult. The purpose of this attractive, large-format publication is to provide a systematic overview of the evolution of painting from prehistoric times up to Spanish painting in the 1980s. Divided into ten chapters and with more than 500 exquisite color reproductions, the author describes in a somewhat dry, academic tone the most important painting techniques, movements, styles and artists throughout time. An important limitation is that it only includes an index of illustrations. It does not have an artist or subject index, seriously reducing its usefulness. El gran libro de la Navidad. (The Big Book of Christmas) Edited by Ana Garralón. Illus: Federico Delicado. Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2003. 288p. ISBN: 84-667-2761-2. $33.95. Gr. 5–9. More than 90 stories, poems, carols, recipes and brief essays about Christmas traditions and customs in the Spanish-speaking world are included in this attractive, large-format compendium. From exquisite Spanish renditions of short stories by classical authors—Hans Christian Andersen, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Gabriela Mistral—to traditional carols from Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico and Argentina, to contemporary poems and interesting discussions of well-known customs (e.g., Papá Noel, San Nicolás and Santa Claus), this is indeed a joyous panorama to celebrate Christmas. Delicado’s witty, black-ink and watercolor illustrations with an almost irreverent tone add a festive, contemporary touch. Orozco Linares, Fernando. Fechas históricas de México: Las efemérides más destacadas desde la época prehispánica hasta nuestros días. (Historical Dates of Mexico: The Most Significant Events from PreColumbian Times until the Present) Mexico: Panorama, 2006. 264p. ISBN: 968-38-0295-8. pap. $12.95. Gr. 6–9. Divided into six historical periods—la época prehispánica (PreColumbian), el Virreinato (the Viceroy Period), la Independencia (Independence), la República (the Republic), la Revolución (the Revolution), and el México contemporáneo (Contemporary Mexico)—this guide briefly describes, in strict chronological order, the most significant events in the history of Mexico. The author states that this is not a Handbooks 11 history text; rather, it is a supplement to the history of Mexico. Beginning in 1064 when the Toltecs founded Culhuacan, to such important dates as 1536, October 18, the arrival in Mexico of the first printing press in the Americas; 1849, March 9, the American troops land on the beaches of Veracruz; up to 1991, September 22, the signing of the first Trade Agreement in the Americas, students of Mexican history will appreciate this easyto-use compendium. Unfortunately, it does not include an index. Orozco Linares, Fernando. Gobernantes de México: Desde la época prehispánica hasta nuestros días. (Rulers of Mexico: From Pre-Columbian Times until Today) Illus: José Narro. Mexico: Panorama, 2005. 484p. ISBN: 968-380260-5. pap. $8.95. Gr. 6–12. Neither engaging nor well-written, this is nonetheless a handy paperback that includes difficult-to-find, basic information about the rulers of Mexico from 1325 up to President Vicente Fox Quesada (2000–2006). Each entry, which includes a prosaic black-and-white drawing, varies in length from one paragraph—Huitzilíhuitl and Pedro Vélez—to twelve pages—Benito Juárez. Most disturbingly, it lacks an index, although persistent readers can resort to the table of contents. Despite its numerous limitations, students of Mexico’s rulers do not have many options. Nonfiction Philosophy Brenifier, Oscar. El bien y el mal ¿qué es eso? (Evil and Goodness, What Is That?) Illus: Clément Devaux. Translated by Luis E. Pérez Villanueva. ISBN: 970-37-0237-6. ———. ¿Qué es la vida? (What Is Life?) Illus: Jérôme Ruillier. Translated by Una Pérez Ruiz. ISBN: 970-37-0236-8. ———. ¿Que son los sentimientos? (What Are Feelings?) Illus: Serge Bloch. Translated by Una Pérez Ruiz, ISBN: 970-37-0238-4. Ea. vol.: 90p. (Los libros de Filo y Sofía) Mexico/U.S.: Destino/Planeta, 2005. pap. $15.95. Gr. 3–5. Spanish speakers from the Americas will especially appreciate this most ingenious introduction to basic philosophical questions about life, behavior, and personal feelings and values. Originally published in France and maintaining its carefree, beguiling style, this series invites children to examine important premises, principles and beliefs through simple questions, open-ended answers and numerous Sí, pero . . . (Yes, but . . .) queries. Each title includes witty, cartoonish, color illustrations that encourage readers to reflect further on each issue. Questions about good and evil, such as possible limits to obedience, freedom and generosity are included in El bien y el mal ¿qué es eso? Happiness, death, ambition and other life concerns are explored in ¿Qué es la vida? Love, jealousy, friendship, and other feelings are analyzed in ¿Qué son los sentimientos? 12 Psychology 13 Psychology Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer. ¿Tienes un secreto? (Do You Have a Secret?) (¡Hablemos de Esto!) Illus: Marta Fábrega. Hauppage, NY: Barron’s, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 0-7641-3171-0. pap. $6.95. Gr. Preschool–2. By describing the difference between secretos buenos (good secrets)—such as a surprise birthday gift for mamá or a secret handshake with a good friend and secretos malos (bad secrets)—those that make you feel bad, children are encouraged to share the latter with their parents, or a trusted adult. The almost whimsical, pencil and watercolor illustrations add a sense of intimacy to the easy-to-understand text. A parent guide at the end gives parents advice as they talk to the young. Other titles in this series are: Los colores del arco iris (Colors of the Rainbow) ISBN: 978-0-76413278-0, Cuando mis padres se olvidaron de ser amigos (When My Parents Forgot to Be Friends) ISBN: 978-0-7641-3173-8, Mis abuelitos son especiales (My Grandparents Are Special) ISBN: 978-0-76413507-1, Perdida y encontrada (Lost and Found) ISBN: 978-0-76413511-8, Yo recuerdo (I Remember) ISBN: 978-0-7641-3276-6. Religion Rotner, Shelley, and Sheila M. Kelly. De muchas maneras: Cómo las familias practican sus creencias y religiones. (Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions) Photos by Shelley Rotner. Translated by translations.com. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 08225-6506-4. $15.95. Gr. K–2. Simply and joyfully, this attractively illustrated book highlights the religious practices, symbols and places of worship of Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, and Sikhs. Like the original English version, the pleasant Spanish rendition reinforces the message that all religions share the same values. It is unfortunate that the captions identifying each excellent color photo are included at the end of the book, rather than accompanying each photo. Sadly, only English titles are provided for further reading. Nonetheless, this is a wonderful invitation for the young to love one another and our beautiful earth. 14 Nonfiction Sollish, Ari. Un toque de Pesaj. (A Touch of Passover) Illus: Boruch Becker. New York: Merkos, 2004. 14p. ISBN: 0-8266-0022-0. $8.00. Ages 2–5. This simple Spanish rendition describes the special food that is served during Passover, the springtime Jewish holiday that commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Especially enticing is the “touch and feel” aspects whereby youngsters can see the shiny red wine and touch the sticky drops of wine, feel the leather of the Hagadá (Haggadah), the bumpy matzá (matzah), and the silky matzah bag. Despite the static, cartoonish illustrations, this well-constructed board book is a good introduction to this holiday for the very young. Social Sciences Ancona, George. Mi barrio/My Neighborhood. ISBN: 0-516-23689-X. ———. Mi casa/My House. ISBN: 0-516-23688-1. ———. Mi escuela/My School. ISBN: 0-516-23686-5. ———. Mi familia/My Family. ISBN: 0-516-23687-3. ———. Mis amigos/My Friends. ISBN: 0-516-23690-3. ———. Mis bailes/My Dances. ISBN: 0-516-23691-1 Ea. vol.: 32p. Photos by the author. (Somos Latinos/We Are Latinos) Chicago: Children’s Press, 2004. $14.70. Gr. 1–3. Through candid color photographs of Latino children in the United States and simple bilingual texts, readers are exposed to Latino people and culture. Marc Anthony, who lives in a Brooklyn barrio, tells about his life and his Puerto Rican background in Mi barrio/My Neighborhood. Araceli, whose parents came from Mexico, describes her life on a ranch in Oregon in Mi casa/My House. Christopher, whose parents came from Central America, narrates his life in an American school in Mi escuela/My School. Camila, whose Cuban grandparents went to Venezuela and later to Miami, tells about her family in Mi familia/ My Family. Amelia, whose mother came from the Dominican Republic, narrates fun activities with her friends in Mis amigos/My Friends. Cuauhtémoc, whose parents came from Spain and Mexico, highlights Latino dances in Mis bailes/My Dances. Although each title includes a glossary, it is unfortunate that the Spanish nouns listed do not include the definite articles. How will Spanish learners know whether it is “la” or “el” tradición; “la” or “el” arte; “la” or “el” pastel and many others? Social Sciences 15 Ancona, George. Mi música/My Music. ISBN: 0-516-25295-X. ———. Mis abuelos/My Grandparents. ISBN: 0-516-25294-1. ———. Mis comidas/My Foods. ISBN: 0-516-25292-5. ———. Mis fiestas/My Celebrations. ISBN: 0-516-25290-9. ———. Mis juegos/My Games. ISBN: 0-516-25293-3. ———. Mis quehaceres/My Chores. ISBN: 0-516-25291-7. Ea. vol.: 32p. Photos by the author. (Somos Latinos) Chicago: Children’s Press, 2005. $14.28. Gr. 1–3. Like the previous titles in this simple bilingual series, these include candid color photos of Latino children in the United States. Janira and her brother demonstrate flamenco music, Jovita sings Mexican rancheras, and Juan Julián plays Caribbean Salsa in Mi música/My Music. Sebastián and Helena describe life with their Colombian grandparents in Mis abuelos/ My Grandparents. Alex, whose parents came from Venezuela, enjoys sancocho and other Venezuelan dishes in Mis comidas/My Foods. José tells about Puerto Rican celebrations, Valeria dances during Bolivian Independence Day, Cristóbal celebrates the Day of the Dead and Zofía appreciates Las Posadas in Mis fiestas/My Celebrations. Basketball, Lotería, soccer, pick-a-stone and other games are enjoyed by Latino children in Mis juegos/My Games. Jazmine and Andrés tell about their chores at home and at school in Mis quehaceres/My Chores. Although each title includes a list of words in Spanish and their English equivalents, the Spanish nouns do not include definite articles. Ángel, Varinia del, and Gabriela León. El secreto de las plantas. (The Secret of Plants) 48p. ISBN: 970-20-0832-8. Cortés Hernández, Santiago. El hombre que se convirtió en toro y otras historias de la Inquisición. (The Man Who Became a Bull and Other Stories about the Inquisition) 60p. Illus: Edgar Clement. ISBN: 970-200831-X. López, Oresta. Hemos cambiado: Educación, conquistas y deseos de las niñas en el siglo XIX. (We Have Changed: Education, Conquests and Wishes of the Girls in the 19th Century) 60p. Illus: Manuel Monroy. ISBN: 970-200834-4. Montecino Aguirre, Sonia. Lucila se llama Gabriela. (Lucila is Called Gabriela) 60p. Illus: Luis San Vicente. ISBN: 970-20-0828-X. Speckman Guerra, Elisa. ¿Quién es criminal? Un recorrido por el delito, la ley, la justicia y el castigo en México (desde el virreinato hasta el siglo XX). (Who Is a Criminal? An Overview of Crime, Law, Justice and 16 Nonfiction Punishment in Mexico (from Colonial Times until the 20th Century) 84p. Illus: Alejandro Magallanes. ISBN: 970-20-0829-8. Ea. vol.: (La Otra Escalera) Mexico: Castillo, 2006. pap. $10.95. Gr. 6–10. Important aspects that relate to Mexican society and how these have affected individuals and Mexico today are examined in these cogently written, at times gripping, accounts of topics almost never discussed in books for teens. With excellent candid color photographs, engrossing interviews and well-written explanations, comments and anecdotes, El secreto de las plantas depicts the life of the people of Amatlán, Mexico, and their use of traditional medicine to prevent illness, heal diseases and increase feelings of well-being. It highlights the uses of medicinal plants from pre-Columbian times up to Mexico today where it coincides with modern medicine. The power of the Inquisition in the New Spain to control ideas and society is depicted through accounts of the inquisitorial process, stylistic cartoon illustrations, and a comparative chronology in El hombre que se convirtió en toro y otras historias de la Inquisición. Beginning with a description of life in Mexico in the 19th century, where women were denied all rights, Hemos cambiado: Educación, conquistas y deseos de las niñas en el siglo XIX offers a panorama of the challenges that girls and adolescents still confront today in Latin America and Africa. Despite the at times childish ink-and-watercolor illustrations, Lucila se llamaba Gabriela focuses on the life, and especially the time, the poet Gabriela Mistral spent in Mexico. Speckman Guerra’s convincing and authoritative prose and Magallanes’s dynamic and expressive two-tone and full color illustrations, in broad strokes, dabs, and thick black lines, portray how views on crime, law, justice and punishment have evolved in Mexico from Colonial times up to the 20th century in ¿Quién es criminal? Un recorrido por el delito, la ley, la justicia y el castigo en México (desde el virreinato hasta el siglo XX). Canals, Anna. Llegué de Etiopía. (I Came from Ethiopia) ISBN: 84-2460449-0. Elfa, Albert. Llegué de Rusia. (I Came from Russia) ISBN: 84-246-0448-2. Gibert, Miguel M. Llegué de China. (I Came from China) ISBN: 84-2460447-4. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: Luci Gutiérrez. (Cuéntame mi Historia) Barcelona: La Galera, 2005. pap. $9.95. Gr. 1–3. In the first-person voice of a happy, adoptive (white) mother talking to her three-year-old adopted daughter, Medina, who was born in Social Sciences 17 Ethiopia, Llegué de Etiopía describes the parents’ excitement, their trip to Ethiopia to pick her up, Medina’s early shyness, and her life at her new home with new friends and a new language. Perhaps Medina’s background and quick adjustment to her adoptive parents depict a much too rosy picture; nonetheless, this is a positive view of adoption that African-origin children will especially appreciate. An adoptive father tells his adopted son how he had to marry his wife so that they could adopt him in Russia and bring him back home to Spain in Llegué de Rusia. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (supieseis, os pusisteis), Russian-born children will enjoy. One-year-old Litang, who was born in China and lived in an orphanage, learns about her adoption, her country and her early life at her new home in Llegué de China. The bold, digital artwork in bright primary colors complements the positive tone of each title. In addition, each title includes a two-page afterword with information about the country of birth of each child as well as four pages with suggestions to adoptive parents to assist them in answering the concerns of their adopted children. Carvalhas, María Lúcia. Cuando crezca quiero ser . . . (When I Grow Up I Want To Be . . .) Illus: Raquel Pinheiro. Translated by Broquela Traductores. León: Everest, 2005. 46p. ISBN: 84-241-8008-9. pap. Gr. 2–4. Children are introduced to various occupations—doctor, cook, dancer, soccer player, teacher, computer expert, artist, and police woman—through a humorous, rhyming text and witty watercolors. Doumerc, Beatriz. La línea. (The Line) Illus: Ayax Barnes. Buenos Aires: Ediciones Del Eclipse, 2003. 78p. ISBN: 987-9011-58-9. pap. $9.95. Gr. 6–10. Winner of Cuba’s Casa de las Américas Award in 1975 and originally published in Cuba, this ingenious depiction of a little man and a solid line that, among other things, can be stepped over, crawled under, skipped over, sat on, used to isolate, run around in circles as well as divide two men, put behind bars, attack, unite or use donde viva el hombre nuevo (as a place where the new man can live). A thick black line with no details against a flat white background depicts an ever-changing, simply drawn man as he deals with the blue line for ultimately positive effects—freedom and love. Reluctant readers will be enticed by the brief, easyto-understand text (one line per page) and the cartoonish-type design; others will agree with the political message. (According to the 18 Nonfiction publishers, this book was briefly banned in Cuba shortly after its publication.) Falip, Ester and Joan Molet. Llegué de Ucrania. (I Came from Ukraine) ISBN: 84-246-2046-1. Montoriol, Mònica. Llegué de Colombia. (I Came from Colombia) ISBN: 84-246-2044-5. Raventós, Joan, and Queti Vinyals. Llegué de Nepal. (I Came from Nepal) ISBN: 84-246-2029-1. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: Luci Gutiérrez. (Cuéntame mi Historia) Barcelona: La Galera, 2005. pap. $9.95. Gr. 1–3. Like the previous titles in this series, these depict the feelings and thoughts of adoptive parents as they describe the countries of origin of their adopted children. Each title includes bold, digital artwork in bright primary colors, a two-page afterword with basic facts about the child’s country of birth and four pages with simple suggestions to adoptive parents to talk to their adopted children. In a first-person point of view, a Spanish mother tells about the parents’ trip to Ukraine after landing in Kiev with highlights about special dishes, balalaika and other local customs where they adopted Helena and Sergio in Llegué de Ucrania. Another mother tells about Carlos, who was born in Manizales, Colombia, a country of kind people, beautiful weather and delightful customs in Llegué de Colombia. A happy couple adopts their daughter, Ravina, in Nepal where they were received with flowers and visited colorful temples in Llegué de Nepal. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (seríais, sois) in Llegué de Ucrania, these titles present honest, positive situations about the process of adoption that young Spanish speakers from the Americas will understand. Geis, Patricia. Néstor Tellini. (Néstor Tellini) ISBN: 84-7864-798-8. ———. Paca Lamar. (Paca Lamar) ISBN: 84-7864-797-X. ———. Pascual Midón. (Pascual Midón) ISBN: 84-7864-799-6. ———. Pepa Pas. (Pepa Pas) ISBN: 84-7864-796-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Mi Ciudad) Barcelona: Combel, 2003. $6.95. Gr. K–2. Through an easy-to-read, relaxed text—two to three sentences per page—and witty, computer-generated illustrations children are introduced to four town workers: Néstor Tellini features a cook’s assistant who has the important duty of peeling potatoes and making sure that all the pots and pans sparkle; Paca Lamar, who assists her mother, the local fish vendor; Pascual Midón, who one morning is left in charge of Social Sciences 19 his parents’ dry cleaning shop; and Pepa Pas, who assists her parents, the vegetable vendors. These are not simple depictions of the work of town residents; rather they are debonair depictions of unexpected daily mishaps. Geis, Patricia. Pequeña Tamazigh. (Little Tamazigh) ISBN: 84-7864-8828. ———. Pequeño Bouyei. (Little Bouyei) ISBN: 84-7864-881-X. Ea. vol.: 32p. (Niños y Niñas del Mundo) Barcelona: Combel, 2005. $11.95. Gr. 1–3. Like the previous six titles of this appealing series that introduces children to the fauna, flora, geography and lifestyle of people from around the world, these include simple yet dignified ink-and-watercolor illustrations in rich earth tones and accessible, easy-to-understand texts. Through Pequeña Tamazigh, a girl from Morocco, readers are exposed to the lifestyle and beliefs of a Moroccan family as well as their beautiful hand-woven carpets and exquisitely sweet dates in Pequeña Tamazigh. Although Pequeño Bouyei, a boy from southern China, does not follow his parents’ instructions, he outwits a dangerous leopard, thereby saving himself and the family’s pigs in Pequeño Bouyei. Gibert, José. ¿Quieres ser paleontólogo? (Do You Want to be a Paleontologist?) Illus: Carlos García and María Lería. ISBN: 978-84-236-8223-2. De la Rosa, Pedro. ¿Quieres ser piloto de Fórmula 1? (Do You Want to be a Fórmula 1 Driver?) Illus: Carlos García. ISBN: 978-84-236-8224-9. Ea. vol.: 63p. (¿Quieres Ser . . .) Barcelona: Edebé, 2007. $19.95. Gr. 4–7. In a first-person point of view and through the personal experiences of successful practitioners, the ¿Quieres ser . . . ? series describes the training and dedication required in several professions. José Gibert, a well-known Spanish paleontologist, tells why he is so devoted to the study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric and geologic times. He is especially passionate about the practical aspects of his work, that is, to find remnants or traces of organisms of a past geologic age, such as skeletons or leaf imprints embedded in the Earth’s crust, to study them and to write about his findings. He provides a brief history of his profession, the reasons he enjoys his work, and states that paleontologists need to love nature and adventure and to always persevere. Numerous color photos and subheads add to the appealing design. A glossary and suggestions for further reading are also included. The life of Pedro de la Rosa, a Formula 1 Spanish racing car driver, tells about his personal 20 Nonfiction and professional life in ¿Quieres ser piloto de Fórmula 1? and Luis Miguel Domínguez writes ¿Quieres ser naturalista? (Do You Want to be a Naturalist?). Gnojewski, Carol. Cinco de Mayo: Se celebra el orgullo. (Cinco de Mayo: Celebrating Hispanic Pride) Translated by Carolina Jusid. ISBN: 07660-2616-7. ———. El Día de los Muertos: Una celebración de la familia y la vida. (Day of the Dead: A Latino Celebration of Family and Life) Translated by Romina C. Cinquemani. ISBN: 0-7660-2615-9. ———. El Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.: Honramos a un hombre de paz. (Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Honoring a Man of Peace) Translated by Carolina Jusid. ISBN: 0-7660-2617-5. Landau, Elaine. El Día de Acción de Gracias: Un momento para agradecer. (Thanksgiving Day: A Time to be Thankful) Translated by Romina C. Cinquemani. ISBN: 0-7660-2618-3. ———. El Día de Colón: Celebramos a un explorador famoso. (Columbus Day: Celebrating a Famous Explorer) Translated by Carolina Jusid. ISBN: 0-7660-2619-1. ———. El Día de San Valentín: Caramelos, amor y corazones. (Valentine’s Day: Candy, Love and Hearts) Translated by Susana C. Schultz. ISBN: 0-7660-2613-2. Robinson, Fay. Halloween: Disfraces y golosinas en la Víspera de Todos los Santos. (Halloween: Costumes and Treats on All Hallows’ Eve) Translated by Romina C. Cinquemani. ISBN: 0-7660-2614-0. Ea. vol.: 48p. (Días Festivos) Berkeley Heights, N.J.: Enslow, 2005. $23.93. Gr. 3–5. Following the attractive presentations of the English originals with clear, color photos and art reproductions, large fonts and simple sidebars, these serviceable Spanish renditions present historical and cultural information about holidays for new readers. Unfortunately, incomplete and at times clumsy glossaries and a few awkward, stilted translations mar this otherwise noteworthy series. The importance of the battle on May 5, 1862 in which the Mexican army and people of the city of Puebla fought the French army is lively recounted in Cinco de Mayo: Se celebra el orgullo. Mexican beliefs about death, cemeteries and celebrations on the Day of the Dead are explained in El Día de los Muertos: Una celebración de la familia y la vida. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and the National Civil Rights Museum are honored in El Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.: Honramos a un hombre de paz. A brief hisSocial Sciences 21 torical background of Thanksgiving Day in 1620 in Plymouth, Massachusetts as well as Chinese, Jewish and contemporary Thanksgiving celebrations in American cities are described in El Día de Acción de Gracias: Un momento para agradecer. The life of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer, who in 1492 in the service of Spain arrived in the New World, is retold in El Día de Colón: Celebramos a un explorador famoso. The origins and various ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day around the world are discussed in El Día de San Valentin: Caramelos, amor y corazones. The beginnings, traditions, symbols and modern Halloween celebrations are explained in Halloween: Disfraces y golosinas en la Víspera de Todos los Santos. Kalman, Bobbie. Bomberos al rescate. (Firefighters to the Rescue). ISBN: 978-0-7787-8428-9. ———. Los veterinarios cuidan la salud de los animales. (Veterinarians Help Keep Animals Healthy). ISBN: 978-0-7787-8429-6. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com (Mi Comunidad y Quienes Contribuyen a Ella) New York: Crabtree, 2007. $18.90. Gr. 2–4. Just as informative and appealing as the original English edition, this wellrendered and well-illustrated Spanish series introduces readers to the work of community helpers. Concluding with the heroic efforts of firefighters in New York City on 9/11/2001 and with easy-to-follow fire safety suggestions, Bomberos al rescate describes the work that firemen do and how they help keep the community safe. Los veterinarios cuidan la salud de los animales highlights the myriad ways that veterinarians work to keep animals healthy, including at the clinic, in shelters and on the farm. English-language Web sites about veterinarians are listed. Each title includes an index and a glossary, albeit without definite articles. Kelley, Emily. La Navidad alrededor del mundo. (Christmas Around the World) Illus: Joni Oeltjenbruns. ISBN: 978-0-8225-3116-6. Kessel, Joyce K. Halloween. (Halloween) Illus: Nancy Carlson. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7990-4. ———. Squanto y el primer Día de Acción de Gracias. (Squanto and the First Thanksgiving) Illus: Lisa Donze. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7792-8. Knudsen, Shannon. La Pascua en todo el mundo. (Easter Around the World) Illus: David L. Erickson. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7791-1. Lowery, Linda. El Día de los Muertos. (Day of the Dead). Illus: Barbara Knutson. ISBN: 978-0-8225-3122-7. 22 Nonfiction Ea. vol.: 48p. Translated by translations.com. (Yo Solo: Festividades) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2006-2008. $18.95. Gr. 1–3. In contrast to the first two Spanish titles—El cinco de mayo and El día de los Veteranos—of this holiday series published in 2005, these are lively, easy-to-understand Spanish renditions with engaging illustrations that certainly do justice to the original English editions. La Navidad alrededor del mundo features Christmastime celebrations in eight countries—Mexico, Germany, Australia, Ethiopia, China, Lebanon, Russia and Sweden. Halloween explains the origin of Halloween and such traditions as calabazas iluminadas (jack-o-lanterns), fantasmas (ghosts) and pedir dulces (trick-or-treating). Squanto y el primer Día de Acción de Gracias describes the challenges the Pilgrims faced in 1620 and how a Patuxet Indian, Squanto, taught them how to survive. La Pascua en todo el mundo relates Easter celebrations in Sweden, Ethiopia, Russia, Egypt, Mexico, Philippines, Colombia and Germany. Despite an awkward beginning in which people are described as preparing to ¡Celebran la muerte! (Celebrate Death) and followed by ¿Te parece extraño? (Does it sound strange?), El Día de los Muertos does convey the spirit of the enduring Day of the Dead Mexican celebration. McLaren, Thando. Así es mi día. (My Day My Way) Illus: Olivia Villet. Translated by Paulino Rodríguez. Barcelona: La Galera, 2006. 10p. ISBN: 84-246-2145-X. Gr. Preschool–2. Through lively watercolor illustrations and well-placed overlays, readers/viewers lift the flaps to find out about the everyday lives of four children from four continents—Juan from Spain, Keiko from Japan, Alí from Morocco and Bibi from Guyana. It describes their houses, foods, schools, recreational activities and bedtime practices. A concluding poster describes further the geographical location, housing, food and sports of these countries. Randolph, Joanne. Ambulances/Ambulancias. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-40427670-3. ———. Coast Guard Boats/Lanchas guardacostas. 2008. ISBN: 97814042-7671-0. ———. Emergency Helicopters/Helicópteros de emergencia. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7672-7. ———. Fire Trucks/Camiones de bomberos. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-40427673-4. Social Sciences 23 ———. Police Cars/Patrullas. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7674-1. ———. Tow Trucks/Grúas. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7675-8. Ea. vol.: 24 p. Translated by Eduardo Alamán. (To The Rescue) New York: Editorial Buenas Letras, 2008. $21.25. Gr. K–1. In a most simple bilingual text (one sentence per page), young readers are exposed to the work of rescue services and workers—ambulances, coast guard boats, emergency helicopters, fire trucks, police cars and tow trucks. To avoid confusing English and Spanish learners, the fluid Spanish rendition follows the English in a lighter font. Each title includes Words to Know/Palabras que debes saber. Thomas, William David. ¿Cómo elegimos a nuestros líderes? (How Do We Elect Our Leaders?) ISBN: 978-0-8368-8870-6. ———. ¿Cuáles son las partes del gobierno? (What Are the Parts of Government? ISBN: 978-0-8368-8872-0. ———. ¿Qué es una constitución? (What Is a Constitution?) ISBN: 978-08368-8873-7. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by Adriana Rosa Bonewitz. (Mi Gobierno de Estados Unidos) Pleasantville, NY: Gareth Stevens, 2008. $23.93. Gr. 3–6. Beginning with an anecdote about then-candidate Ronald Reagan when he walked out of a coffee shop without paying for a cup of coffee, ¿Cómo elegimos a nuestros líderes? provides a compelling introduction to the U.S. system of electing the president, members of Congress, state officials and the importance of voting. The fluid Spanish rendition, numerous clear sidebars that further explain the text, interesting captions and timely color photographs will be appreciated by Spanish speakers unfamiliar with the U.S. system of electing its leaders. To avoid the often-inflated approach of other books about government, this series is written in a conversational style that clarifies difficult topics, such as to explain reelection, the subhead states Uno, dos (no tres) períodos, y adiós (One, Two (never three) periods, and Goodbye); to explain the controversy about the Electoral College, it states ¿Se Queda o se Va? (Does it Stay or Go?). Each title includes a glossary, albeit without definite articles, an index and English-language-only suggested readings and Web sites. ¿Cuáles son las partes del gobierno? explains the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government as well as state governments. ¿Qué es una constitución? discusses the importance and history of the U.S. Constitution, the Amendments, the Bill of Rights and state constitutions. Also in this 24 Nonfiction series: ¿Cuáles son los derechos básicos de los ciudadanos? (What Are Citizens’ Basic Rights?) Folklore Ada, Alma Flor, and F. Isabel Campoy. Merry Navidad!: Christmas Carols in Spanish and English/Merry Navidad: Villancicos en español e inglés. Illus: Viví Escrivá. Translated into English by Rosalma Zubizarreta. New York: HarperCollins, 2007. 64p. ISBN: 978-0-06-058434-4. $16.99. Gr. 2–5. Nineteen traditional Christmas carols from Latin America and Spain are included in this attractive bilingual publication. From Bethlehem to Las Posadas to Nanas de Navidad/Christmas Lullabies to Los Tres Reyes Magos/The Three Wise Kings, English and Spanish speakers will enjoy the songs and fiestas of the Christmas season. Straightforward English renditions follow the original Spanish versions. A few musical notations and Escrivá’s festive watercolor illustrations add to the holiday spirit. Adivina esta cosa niño: Adivinanzas mayas yucatecas. (Guess Child: Mayan Riddles from Yucatán) Compiled by Fidencio Briceño Chel. Illus.: Marcelo Jiménez Santos. México: Artes de México, 2002. 48p. ISBN: 970-683-0723. pap. $11.95. Gr. 2–6. As an introduction to the beauty and achievements of the Mayan people from Yucatán, México, this exquisite collection of eighteen brief riddles, presented in five languages—Spanish, Maya, English, Tzotzil and French—is difficult to surpass. Especially noteworthy are the fullpage illustrations with pre-Columbian-style methods and techniques that meticulously depict Maya customs, flora and fauna. From a hungry bucket to flying fire crackers, these riddles served as pastimes for children and adults in wakes or agricultural ceremonies. The well-written introduction (in Spanish only) and the explanatory notes (in Spanish, English and French) add further to readers’ understanding of the cultural and linguistic legacy of the Mayan people. Adivinanzas mexicanas. (Mexican Riddles) Compiled by José Antonio Flores Farfán. Illus: Cleofas Ramírez Celestino. Translated by Refugio Nava Nava and others. Mexico: Artes de Mexico, 2005. 30p. ISBN: 970-683-094-4. pap. $13.95. Gr. 2–6. Folklore 25 This collection of traditional riddles from central Mexico and presented in four languages—Spanish, English, Tlaxcaltecan and Catalan— joyfully depicts the wordplay, parlance and activities of the inhabitants of the region. Especially appealing are the colorful, full-page illustrations rendered in amate, a special paper from the bark of a tree popular in the area with folklore-type motifs. Some adults may object to a few references to bodily functions, but children will enjoy the guesswork. An author’s afterword, (in Spanish only) explains the traditions and languages spoken by almost two million people and which originated in Mexico. Afanásiev, A.N. La bruja Yagá y otros cuentos-I. (Baba Yaga, the Witch and Other Stories-I) 276p. Illus: Violeta Lópiz. ISBN: 978-84-667-6497-1. ———. El anillo mágico y otros cuentos-II. (The Magic Ring and Other Stories-II) 270p. Illus: Nicolai Troshinsky. ISBN: 978-84-667-6498-8. ———. La princesa hechizada y otros cuentos-III. (The Bewitched Princess and Other Stories-III) 306p. Illus: Raquel Aparicio. ISBN: 978-84-6676499-5. ———. El vampiro y otros cuentos-IV. (The Vampire and Other Stories-IV) 264p. Illus: Beatriz Martín Vidal. ISBN: 978-84-667-6500-8. Ea. vol.: Translated by Isabel Vicente. (Cuentos Populares Rusos) Madrid: Anaya, 2008. $19.95. Gr. 5–8. Twohundred-and-fifty memorable Russian tales by the 19thcentury Russian folklorist are included in four volumes with attractive color illustrations that depict traditional costumes and early Russian settings. Especially noteworthy are Vicente’s lively Spanish renditions, full of action and vigor, and Rodríguez Almodóvar always-insightful introduction highlighting important aspects about the author’s life and the tales. La bruja Yagá y otros cuentos includes tales about animals and magic such as stories about la bruja Yagá (Baba Yaga), the fearsome Russian witch with iron teeth, and El lobo y la cabra similar to Grimm’s The Seven Little Goats and the Wolf but with a different ending. El anillo mágico y otros cuentos contains more tales of animals and magic as well as manners and customs. La princesa hechizada y otros cuentos combines mostly fairy tales about wise princesses, bewitched czars and Vasilisa, the beautiful. El vampiro y otros cuentos includes tales based on historical heroes and mysterious events. A well-done glossary complements each volume. Andersen, Hans Christian. La sirenita y otros cuentos. (Cuentos Completos I) (The Little Mermaid and Other Stories I) 317p. Illus: Elena Odriozola. ISBN: 84-667-4090-0. 26 Nonfiction ———. La pequeña cerillera y otros cuentos. (Cuentos Completos II) (Little Match Girl and Other Stories II) 347p. Illus: Javier Sáez Castán. ISBN: 84-667-4010-4. ———. Chiquilladas y otros cuentos. (Cuentos Completos III) (Childish Pranks and Other Stories) 310p. Illus: Carmen Segovia. ISBN: 84-6674011-2. Ea. vol.: Translated by Enrique Bernárdez. (Cuentos Completos) Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2004. $15.95. Gr. 4–7. Based on Andersen’s original stories, first published in 1874, these smooth Spanish renditions contain informative introductions by well-known Spanish authors and one or two color illustrations per story. La sirenita y otros cuentos includes thirty popular favorites such as El traje nuevo del emperador (The Emperor’s New Clothes) and El patito feo (The Ugly Duckling). La pequeña cerillera y otros cuentos includes fifty-five brief stories, some as well-known as Los zapatos rojos (The Red Shoes) and La rosa más bella del mundo (The World’s Fairest Rose) and other lesser known stories. Chiquilladas y otros cuentos is a compilation of 33 stories, including such always-favored as Anne Lisbeth (Anne Lisbeth) and El titiritero (The Puppeteer). As an exhaustive compilation of Andersen’s children’s fiction, this series will be selected by the Danish author’s numerous admirers in the Spanish-speaking world. Bofill, Francesc. Rapunzel/Rapunzel. Illus: Joma. ISBN: 978-0-81185059-9. Carrasco, Xavier. Rumpelstiltskin/Rumpelstiltskin. Illus: Francesc Infante. ISBN: 978-0-8118-5972-1. Escardó i Bas, Mercé. The Three Little Pigs/Los tres cerditos. Illus: Pere Joan. ISBN: 978-0-8118-5063-6. Ros, Roser. Beauty and the Beast/La bella y la bestia. Illus: Cristina Losantos. ISBN: 978-0-8118-5970-7. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated into English by Elizabeth Bell. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2006–2007. pap. $6.95. Gr. K–3. Fortunately, these new bilingual titles of these classic stories are as simple and appealing as those published in 2004–2006. Titles include straightforward English texts, followed by smooth Spanish renditions on the left side of the page, and face full-page color illustrations. Especially enticing are Joma’s ink-and-watercolor illustrations of Rapunzel/ Rapunzel, which depict contemporary settings and characters in the traditional story of the beautiful girl with exceptionally long golden hair Folklore 27 imprisoned in a lonely tower by a mean witch. Infante’s stylized illustrations add a unique tone to the popular tale of the strange little man who helps the miller’s daughter spin straw into gold in Rumpelstiltskin. Joan’s animated computer graphic art shows the three little pigs as they seek their fortunes, encounter a threatening wolf, and ultimately live together in a sturdy brick house in the The Three Pigs/Los tres cerditos. Losantos’s ink and watercolor illustrations blend humor with whimsy in this version of the kind and beautiful maid that releases a handsome prince from a spell in Beauty and the Beast/La bella y la bestia. Caballero, Paola. Los siete mejores cuentos escandinavos. (The Seven Best Scandinavian Tales) Illus: Kal. ISBN: 958-04-8032-X. ———. Los siete mejores cuentos mexicanos. (The Seven Best Mexican Tales) Illus: Fabricio Vanden Broeck. ISBN: 958-04-8495-3. Escobar, Melba. Los siete mejores cuentos árabes. (The Seven Best Arab Tales) Illus: Muyi Neira. ISBN: 958-04-7212-2. ———. Los siete mejores cuentos egipcios. (The Seven Best Egyptian Tales) Illus: Muyi Neira. ISBN: 958-04-8033-8. Hoyos, Héctor. Los siete mejores cuentos celtas. (The Seven Best Celt Tales) Illus: David Niño and Rafaél Yockteng. ISBN: 958-04-8030-3. ———. Los siete mejores cuentos indios. (The Seven Best Indian Tales) Illus: Olga Cuéllar. ISBN: 958-04-7213-0. Manosalva, Andrés. Los siete mejores cuentos japoneses. (The Seven Best Japanese Tales) Illus: Muyi Neira. ISBN: 958-04-7211-4. Rocha Vivas, Miguel. Los siete mejores cuentos peruanos. (The Seven Best Peruvian Tales) Illus: Carmen García. ISBN: 958-04-8496-1. Ea. vol.: 56p. (Los siete mejores cuentos) Bogotá: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2004–2006. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Maintaining the charm and magic of the original tales, these wellwritten and delightfully illustrated collections provide a most refreshing view of numerous cultures around the world. Of special interest to Spanish speakers are two that celebrate the Náhuatl (Mexico) and Quechua (Peru) cultures. Los siete mejores cuentos mexicanos includes seven wellknown tales that depict life in pre-Columbian Uxmal in Yucatán; the end of Pancho the thief; the frailities of Clemente un hombre perezoso, . . . haragán, . . . flojo . . . y, además, mentiroso (a lazy man, . . . indolent, . . . careless . . . and, in addition, a liar); and other enigmatic personalities from the oral tradition of Mexico. Vanden Broeck’s colorful full-page illustrations accompany each tale. Los siete mejores cuentos peruanos incorporates seven tales about wise animals, the brave Shipibo people, a devoted 28 Nonfiction mother, exquisite musicians and other personages that bring the Quechua culture to life. In addition to García’s full-page illustrations that joyously depict the fauna and flora of Peru, these tales include numerous words characteristic of Peruvian Spanish—quinua, cuy, carachupa, picuro— which highlight the special appeal of Peruvian customs and traditions. Others come from Scandinavia, Arabia, Egypt, the Celt people, India and Japan. Also in this series: Los siete mejores cuentos centroamericanos. (The Seven Best Tales from Central America). Campoy, F. Isabel, and Alma Flor Ada. Cuentos que contaban nuestras abuelas. (Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection) Illus: Felipe Dávalos and others, New York: Atheneum, 2006. 118p. ISBN: 1-4169-1905-8. $19.95. Gr. 4–6. An informative foreword to Hispanic culture and folklore introduces this joyful collection of twelve traditional tales with a few colorful illustrations. It includes well-known versions as well as lesserknown variants about a sly fox, a colorful bird, a clever turtle and a wise maiden. My favorites are Juan Bobo, the traditional scoundrel of the Spanish-speaking world; La gaita alegre, (The Joyful Bagpipes), which features the proverbial generous young brother and La túnica del hombre feliz (The Happy Man’s Tunic), which highlights the meaning of true happiness. Personal and informal notes at the end of each tale add mirth to their tone and tempo. Cañeque, Carlos. El pequeño Borges imagina el Quijote. (Young Borges Imagines Don Quijote) Illus: Ramón Moscardó. Barcelona: Sirpus, 2003. 30p. ISBN: 84-89902-57-7. $18.95. Gr. 4–7. Intermingling reality with fiction, this story pretends to expose readers to great literature. Young Jorge Luis Borges, whose love of literature influenced his writing, imagines he is re-reading El Quijote. As he falls asleep, he dreams that he, his friend Luisito (representing Don Quijote), and Sancho Panza battle the windmills. Moscardó’s strong, bold illustrations, full of energy and color, re-create some of the most popular characters of literature in Spanish. Despite the ponderous tone of this fantasy, devoted admirers of Borges and Cervantes will enjoy. Others, however, should only read the one-page introduction to the life and work of each author. Cioulachtjean, Reine. Cuentos y leyendas de Armenia (Tales and Legends from Armenia). Illus: Jordi Vila Delclòs. Translated by Ana Folklore 29 Conejo. Madrid: Anaya, 2005. 169p. ISBN: 84-667-4717-6. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–9. This delightful collection of eighteen brief tales from Armenia, a region and republic of Asia Minor south of Georgia, is full of the humor, irony and common sense of its people. From questioning men, to an infallible doctor, to the wisdom of an old man and the cleverness of a fool, this joyful Spanish rendition with a few black-and-white line illustrations is sure to appeal to reluctant readers. Serious readers will be interested in the appendix describing the current situation of these longsuffering people. Darwiche, Jihad. Sapiencia y artimañas de Nasredín, el loco que era sabio. (Wisdom and Trickery of Nasredín, the Crazy Fool) 186p. Illus: David B. ISBN: 9687381-76-0. Favaro, Patrice. Sapiencia y artimañas de Birbal, el Rajá. (Wisdom and Trickery of Birbal, the Rajah.) 117p. Illus: Arnal Ballester. ISBN: 9687381-75-2. Ea. vol.: Translated by Arturo Vázquez Barrón and Roberto Rueda Monreal. Mexico: Tecolote, 2004. pap. $9.95. Gr. 3–5. These small, unassuming paperback publications—51⁄2" 61⁄2"— present a joyous blend of wit, ingenuity and cultural authenticity through these collections of brief short stories that have appealed to generations of listeners in the Muslim world and India. Especially inviting because of the humorous, almost cartoonish, three-tone, ink and watercolor illustrations is Sapiencia y artimañas de Nasredín, which includes more than sixty brief tales set in the Muslim world that highlight universal truths such as greedy neighbors, arrogant misers, lazy fathers, amid couscous, “lukums” (a Middle Eastern dessert), and other Muslim celebrations. Sapiencias y artimañas de Birbal, set in 16th-century India, where Birbal, the closest adviser to the emperor Mogul Akbar is able to resolve disputes among treacherous folk through his wise and witty opinions. Unfortunately, the three-tone illustrations are mere decorations that do not add to the jocose tone of these reflections about tolerance, generosity and life. Originally published by Jeunesse, Paris, these are indeed delightful renditions. Deedy, Carmen Agra. Martina una cucarachita muy linda: Un cuento cubano. (Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale) Illus: Michael Austin. Translated by Cristina de la Torre. Atlanta: Peachtree, 2007. 30p. ISBN: 978-1-56145-425-9. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–2. 30 Nonfiction With the flair and tempo of a Cuban folktale, De la Torre’s Spanish rendition is as perceptive as Cuban abuelas (grandmothers). Although Martina is skeptical of her Abuela’s advice to use la prueba del café (the coffee test) to assess her suitors’ tempers, she soon finds out she does not want the first three—a rooster, a pig and a lizard. Assuredly, gardener Pérez, a tiny brown mouse who also has a Cuban grandmother, knows exactly how to make her laugh. Austin’s stylistic, double-page acrylic spreads in exaggerated and unusual perspectives present a charming view of La Habana Vieja (Old Havana). Duerme, duerme, mi niño: Arrullos, nanas y juegos de falda. (Sleep, Sleep, My Child: Lullabies, Nursery Rhymes and Games) Selected by B. Oliva. Illus: Arcadio Lobato. Barcelona: Edebé, 2004. 60p. ISBN: 84236-7249-2. $18.95. Ages 3–7. This charming collection includes 57 traditional lullabies, rhymes and games from the Spanish-speaking world as well as children’s poems by well-known authors such as Gloria Fuentes, Federico García Lorca and Rafael Alberti. Lobato’s inviting double-spread watercolors with a strong Hispanic flavor make this a delightful experience for the young and their caregivers. El libro de oro de las fábulas. (The Gold Book of Fables) Selected by Verónica Uribe. Illus: Constanza Bravo. Caracas: Ekaré, 2004. 126p. ISBN: 980-257-209-8. $13.95. Gr. 2–4. Uribe selected and joyfully adapted twenty popular fables for this attractive collection, including fifteen commonly attributed to Aesop. From well-known favorites such as Ratón de Campo y Ratón de Ciudad (Country Mouse and City Mouse) to La zorra y las uvas (The Fox and the Grapes), these brief narratives with a single action followed by an obvious moral lesson are sure to please and perhaps instruct. Bravo’s amusing ink and watercolor illustrations in rich earth tones add a lighthearted spirit and the author’s afterword will be welcomed by parents and adults. The only caveat to this otherwise exquisite collection is the small size—41⁄2" 61⁄2"—which will disappoint most readers. Favret, Hafida, and Magdeleine Lerasle. A la sombra del olivo. (By the Shade of the Olive Tree) Illus: Nathalie Novi. ISBN: 84-88342-88-8. Includes a CD. Folklore 31 Soussana, Nathalie. Cancioncillas del jardín del Edén. (Children’s Songs from the Garden of Eden) Illus: Beatrice Alemagna. ISBN: 84-8834261-6. Includes a CD. Ea. vol.: 57p. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Musical director: Paul Mindy. Madrid: Kókinos, 2005. $31.95. Gr. Preschool–3. In an appealing large-format presentation, these collections of traditional Jewish and northwest African children’s songs will delight children and serious students of these cultures. Each volume includes a musical CD and eye-catching full-page color illustrations highlighting the ambience and people of each culture. A la sombra del olivo contains 29 bilingual nursery rhymes, songs and games from the Maghreb region (Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco) in their original language—Arabic or Berber—and in a Spanish rendition. Also included is a phonetic chart and appended explanations. This title received the 2005 Best Edited Award by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. Cancioncillas del jardín del Edén is a collection of 28 bilingual traditional Jewish children’s songs in their original language—Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish (according to the author not to be confused with Ladino), Yiddish and Arabic—and in a Spanish rendition. An informative author’s note on the different languages and an appendix highlighting cultural information about each song make this a joyous celebration of the diversity of Jewish traditions. Fleischman, Sid. La Gran Rata de Sumatra (The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore). Illus: David Lara. Translated by Josefina Anaya. Mexico: Castillo, 2006. 175p. ISBN: 970-20-0855-7. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Set in 1846 in San Diego amid the turbulence of the MexicanAmerican War, this fast-paced novel features Náufrago, a brave and resourceful American cabin boy, and his kind-hearted Mexican protector capitán Cadalso. Together they manage to survive narrow escapes at sea where pirates, bandits and precious jewels are part of their daily routine. Anaya’s sprightly Spanish rendition maintains the humor, spirited prose and distinctive dialogue of the original. Unfortunately, Lara’s pedestrian black-and-white illustrations are mere absurd distractions. Fowles, Shelley. El solterón y la alubia. (The Old Bachelor Who Lost a Bean) Illus: the author. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-8488-162-8. $14.95. Gr. Preschool–3. 32 Nonfiction Fowles’s lively retelling of this Jewish folktale set in Morocco has maintained its humor and fast pace in this snappy Spanish rendition that is further enhanced with the original shimmering watercolor-andink illustrations. Although a nasty old lady repeatedly steals magic pots from the town’s viejo solterón (old bachelor), he decides that with her bad temper she is just the right match for him. Of course, after the fabulous wedding, their quarrels could be heard de un extremo de la ciudad al otro (from one end of town to the other). Whether for readalouds or individual enjoyment, Spanish speakers will appreciate the humor and the author’s note explaining the term alubias (kidney beans) as they are known around the Spanish-speaking world. Gardner, Sally. Mis cuentos de princesas. (A Book of Princesses) Illus: the author. Translated by Raquel Mancera. Barcelona: Serres, 2003. 93p. ISBN: 84-8488-114-8. $15.95. Gr. 2–5. Five of the most popular tales about princesses—La Cenicienta (Cinderella), El príncipe rana (The Frog Prince), La Bella Durmiente (Sleeping Beauty), La princesa y el guisante (The Princess and the Pea) and Blancanieves (Snow White)—are included in this attractive publication, originally published by Orion, London. Dainty, black-line and pastel illustrations, full of wit and humor, and a fresh, carefree Spanish rendition add a contemporary tone that will entice young readers/listeners. It would be unfortunate if few Peninsular Spanish conjugations— e.g., debisteis arrepentiréis—discourage adult Spanish speakers from the Americas from sharing this book with the young. Garralón, Ana, adapt. Cuentos y leyendas hispanoamericanos. (Latin American Tales and Legends) Illus: Javier Serrano and others. Madrid: Anaya, 2005. 251p. ISBN: 84667-4700-1. $34.95. Gr. 4–7. Divided into four sections—trickster, talking-beast, wonder and pourquoi tales—this engaging collection of sixty legends and tales from the oral tradition of Latin America maintains the tone, ingenuity and vernacular of the originals. It includes such well-known tales as Sopa de piedras (Stone Soup) to lesser-known legends and myths that tell why the ocean is salty and how winter began. The brevity of each narration —from two to five pages—and the brief, one-paragraph commentary that follows each tale and highlights its origin and significance, add to the readers’ understanding and enjoyment. Also invaluable are the numerous useful footnotes included throughout that briefly and concisely explain the meaning of particular words, phrases or expressions Folklore 33 used by different groups or countries in Latin America. The only caveat in this luxury, large-format publication is that most of the watercolor illustrations are either insipid embellishments or trite decorations. Gerson, Mary-Joan. Fiesta femenina: Celebrando a las mujeres a través de historias tradicionales mexicanas. (Fiesta Femenina: Celebrating Women in Mexican Folktales) Illus.: Maya Christina Gonzalez. Translated by Una Pérez Ruiz. Mexico/U.S.: Destino/Planeta, 2003. 64p. ISBN: 970-690-684-3. $19.99. Gr. 4–8. First published in English, this lively Spanish rendition is as engaging as the original. To celebrate the special talents and extraordinary aspects of Mexican women, Gerson selected eight popular tales from Mexico that feature powerful women. Especially appealing for younger children is Por qué la Luna es libre, which tells why la Luna (Moon) giggles with pleasure as she outwits the Sun. Older children, particularly from Mexico, will recognize two old-time favorites: La Virgen de Guadalupe, which recreates the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, and Malintzin de la Montaña, which recounts the importance of this Aztec princess in the conquest of Mexico. Gonzalez’s original lavish acrylics as well as a well-done introduction, source notes and glossary add to this joyous fiesta of Mexican folklore. Grimm, Jacob, and Wilhelm Grimm. Caperucita Roja y otros cuentos I. (Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories I) 236p. Illus: Jordi Vila Delclòs. ISBN: 84-667-5383-4. ———. La Bella Durmiente y otros cuentos II. (Sleeping Beauty and Other Stories II.) 262p. Illus: Jesús Gabán. ISBN: 84-667-5384-2. ———. Piel de Oso y otros cuentos III. (Bearskin and Other Stories III) 272p. Illus: Pablo Auladell. ISBN: 84-667-53850. ———. La llave de oro y otros cuentos IV. (The Golden Key and Other Stories IV) 208p. Illus: Gabriel Pacheco. ISBN: 84-667-5386-9. Ea. vol.: Translated by María Antonia Seijo Castroviejo. (Cuentos Completos) Madrid: Anaya, 2006. $21.95. Gr. 2–6. This four-volume series is an excellent Spanish rendition of the complete collection of stories by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Kinderund Hausmärchen, first published in Berlin, 1812–1817. With a few full-page and numerous smaller illustrations, these stories resonate with the beloved characters, exciting plots and satisfying endings that generations of children around the world know and enjoy. Varying in length from a few paragraphs to seven pages, each volume includes a 34 Nonfiction most insightful and informative prologue about the stories and their authors that serious readers should not miss. Caperucita Roja y otros cuentos I, with 39 stories includes such favorites as La Cenicienta (Cinderella), El sastrecillo valiente (The Brave Little Tailor), and Los músicos de Bremen (The Musicians of Bremen). La Bella Durmiente y otros cuentos II, 51 stories, is comprised of more cherished tales, such as Blancanieves (Snow White) and El Enano Saltarín (Rumpelstiltskin), and lesser known, such as El clavel (The Carnation). Piel de Oso y otros cuentos III, 63 stories, contains a few popular stories such as Fernando fiel y Fernando infiel (Faithful Ferdinand and Faithless Ferdinand) and Los cuatro hermanos habilidosos (The Four Clever Brothers) as well as other tales. La llave de oro y otros cuentos IV, is a collection of 59 of lesser known Grimm stories that still vibrate with the freshness and grace of the more noted tales. Grimm, Wilhelm, and Jacob Grimm. Hansel y Gretel. (Hansel and Gretel) Illus: Anthony Browne. Translated by Miriam Martínez. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 968-16-7062-0. $10.95. Gr. 2–4. Browne adds a contemporary ambience with his alwayscommanding, bold, flat illustrations in dark tones to the somber tale of a brother and sister abandoned in the woods by their parents and nearly eaten by a horrible witch. In contrast to more traditional illustrations, these are modern-looking Hansel and Gretel, a sophisticated mean stepmother and a poor woodcutter. Gudule. Cuentos de Las mil y una noches. (Tales from The Thousand Nights and a Night) Illus: Jordi Vila Delclòs. Translated by Isabel Conejo. Madrid: Anaya, 2005. 141p. ISBN: 84-667-4716-8. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–10. This is indeed a wonderful selection/adaptation of 12 tales from The Thousand Nights and a Night, supposedly told by Scheherezade to King Shahryar of Baghdad in her effort to keep from being beheaded. Originally published by Èditions Nathan, Paris, Conejo’s spirited Spanish rendition radiates with the magic of the original Arab tales in which powerful viziers, mighty sultans and mysterious women live, play and compete. The brevity of each account—from four to twelve pages each—the exquisitely entertaining Spanish rendition, and the informative footnotes make these tales a joyous experience for reluctant Spanishspeaking readers—or Spanish learners. A few black-and-white line ilFolklore 35 lustrations depicting the distinctive flavor and ambiance of the Arab world are also included. Hume, Lotta Carswell. Cuentos de China y Tíbet. (Stories from China and Tibet) Illus: Lo Koon-chiu. Translated by Patricia Torres Londoño. Bogotá: Norma, 2004. 113p. ISBN: 958-04-7837-6. pap. $9.95. Gr. 2–5. Ten traditional stories from China and Tibet are included in this modest paperback publication. In a sprightly Spanish rendition with simple blackand-white illustrations, they tell about animals that speak and play tricks on each other, how the rooster acquired his crown and the ever-popular La cenicienta China (The Chinese Cinderella). Jaffe, Nina. La flor de oro: Un mito taíno de Puerto Rico. (The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico) Illus: Enrique O. Sánchez. Translated by Gabriela Baeza Ventura. Houston: Arte Público, 2006. 30p. ISBN: 1-55885-463-0. $14.95. Gr. K–3. The simple retelling of the popular Taíno myth that explains the origin of the sea, the forest and the beautiful island of Boriquén (Puerto Rico) is now available in this straightforward Spanish rendition. Sánchez’s glowing, stylized full-color illustrations dramatically convey the pre-Columbian ambiance and mood, which Así fue como, dicen los taínos, que entre el sol y el brillante mar azul nació su isla, su hogar— Boriquén (as the Taino say, between the sun and the sparkling blue sea, their island home—Boriquén—came to be). Le thanh, Taï-Marc. Babayaga. (Babayaga) Illus: Rébecca Dautremer. Translated by P. Rozarena. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84263-5505-6. $21.95. Gr. 2–4. In this retelling of the Russian folktale, Babayaga is a one-toothed, lonely girl, rejected by all her classmates. Because the townspeople always make fun of her, Babayaga se volvió mala. (Babayaga became mean.) As an old lady, she is despised even more and she becomes todavía más MALA muy REQUETE MALA (even more MEAN, VERY, VERY MEAN). Although Babayaga and her sister, Cacayaga, make elaborate plans to get rid of beautiful Miguita, sweet Miguita, assisted by a grateful toad, finds a way to escape and return to her father. Babayaga remains hungry and angry. Originally published by Hachette Livre, this almost colloquial Spanish rendition maintains the gore and terrifying scenes, which are even more striking in the fullpage illustrations, with exaggerated perspectives, further accentuated 36 Nonfiction with deep-shaded reds and dark shadows. Fans of Russian folklore will find lots of babushkas and a few matrioshkas too. Leprince de Beaumont, Madame. Bella y la Bestia. (Beauty and the Beast) Illus: Angela Barrett. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Madrid: Kókinos, 2006. 64p. ISBN: 8496629-03-1. $21.95. Gr. 2–5. Barrett’s exquisitely refined, detailed illustrations sensitively convey the magic and drama of the ever popular tale about Bella (Beauty), the good daughter, who through her capacity to love releases a handsome prince from the spell that had made him an ugly beast. The sense of excitement is further enhanced by Mendo’s powerful Spanish rendition that makes the characters entirely believable, Beaumont’s moralistic voice praising Bella’s virtudes (virtues) and condemning the sisters’ corazones y toda la malicia que encierran (hearts and all the evilness they contain). Young Spanish speakers (and their parents) will make this their favorite version of the classic story. Montejo, Víctor. Blanca Flor: Una princesa maya. (White Flower: A Maya Princess) Illus: Rafael Yockteng. Toronto: Tigrillo/Groundwood/ Distributed Publishers Group West, 2005. 36p. ISBN: 0-88899-600-4. $16.95. Gr. 2–5. Set in the ancient Maya kingdom during the reign of the feared Witz Ak’al, this adaptation of the traditional Spanish folktale, Blanca Flor, features a strong female protagonist, a beautiful and resourceful Mayan princess who constantly outsmarts her demanding father and marries the young prince, Witol Balam. Yochteng’s soft, pencil-andwatercolor illustrations provide an imaginative perspective of the Maya landscape and culture. A few Latin American colloquialisms (e.g., ahorita) add to the rhetorical effect, especially to Spanish speakers of the Americas. Percy, Graham. La liebre y la tortuga. (The Hare and the Tortoise) Illus: the author. Translated by P. Rozarena. Madrid: Ediciones SM, 2002. 29p. ISBN: 84-348-8682-0. $14.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Based on Percy’s retelling, originally published by David Bennet, London, this bouncy Spanish rendition of Aesop’s fable about perseverance is just right for one-on-one reading/viewing. Percy’s close-up, black-line and color illustrations (albeit small) provide endearing views of the haughty hare and the deliberative tortoise, especially with the Folklore 37 snappy conclusion: Sin prisa, pero sin pausa, has ganado la carrera. A delightful version of a popular fable. Perrault, Charles. Cuentos de Charles Perrault. (Stories by Charles Perrault) Illus: Clara Calvo Salvador. Barcelona: Juventud, 2005. 94p. ISBN: 84261-3494-7. $30.95. Gr. 3–7. In an attractive, luxury edition, this volume includes eight of the best-known tales by Charles Perrault, including such longtime favorites as La Bella Durmiente del Bosque (Sleeping Beauty), El gato con botas (Puss in Boots) and Cenicienta (Cinderella). The relaxed Spanish rendition is complemented by Calvo’s impressionable black-and-white and full-page color illustrations. Also included are the concluding moralejas (aphorisms), some offering an additional contrasting point of view. Not surprisingly, young Spanish speakers (and their parents) always delight in reading or listening to these classic tales. Perrault, Charles. Pulgarcito. (Tom Thumb) Illus: Jean-Marc Rochette. Translated by Remedios Diéguez Diéguez. Barcelona: Blume, 2005. ISBN: 84-9801-035-7. $16.99. Gr. K–3. This fluid Spanish rendition of the classic tale maintains the gore and meanness of the flesh-eating ogre and the cleverness and courage of Pulgarcito (Tom), the smallest of seven brothers, who repeatedly saves them and brings back riches to his poor family. Appropriately somber and dark full-page color as well as black-and-white line illustrations add interest to the original tale. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations, Spanish speakers from the Americas will enjoy Pulgarcito and its concluding Moraleja (Moral). Shua, Ana María. Este pícaro mundo. (This Scheming World) Illus: Noemí Villamuza. Madrid: Anaya, 2007. 108p. ISBN: 978-84-667-6267-0. pap. $11.95. Gr. 4–7. Lighthearted and easy-to-read, this collection of sixteen brief tales highlights the everlasting appeal of tricksters around the world. In European tales the fox is considered both astute and crafty; the Sioux (United States) and Ashanti (Africa) regard the spider as the most intelligent animal; the Guaraní (South America) credit the turtle with great abilities; and in China, Russia and the Middle East clever humans trick the powerful to right injustices and punish the greedy. Regretfully, the lifeless, thick black-and-white line illustrations are 38 Nonfiction unpleasant distractions. Nonetheless, readers will appreciate the intrinsic charm of tricksters who are always ready to lie, to plot and to jest. Valeri, Maria Eulália. The Hare and the Tortoise/La liebre y la tortuga. Illus: Max. ISBN: 0-8118-5057-9. Vallverdú, Josep. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp/Aladino y la lámpara maravillosa. Illus: Pep Montserrat. ISBN: 0-8118-5061-7. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated into English by Elizabeth Bell. San Francisco: Chronicle, 2006. $14.95. Gr. K–3. Like the most recent titles in this bilingual series of retellings of popular tales, these include simple English texts, followed by clear and accessible Spanish renditions, with facing illustrations. Despite Max’s insipid pastel watercolors, it is always a pleasure to follow the tortoise’s small steps as she beats the boastful hare in The Hare and the Tortoise/ La liebre y la tortuga. Fortunately, Montserrat’s imaginative watercolors, executed in rich earth tones, depict the alluring middle Eastern flavor of the original Aladdin and the Magic Lamp/Aladino y la lámpara maravillosa. Ward, Helen. Las mejores fábulas de Esopo. (Unwitting Wisdom: An Anthology of Aesop’s Fables) Illus: the author. Translated by Marta Pagés. Barcelona: Parramón, 2004. 60p. ISBN: 84-342-2642-1. $21.95. Gr. 3–6. Aesop’s fables are always popular in the Spanish-speaking world, hence this stunningly illustrated, large-format publication of 12 fables is sure to be a winner with both children and adults. Originally published in the United Kingdom and now exquisitely rendered in Spanish, it combines the at times grandiose language with everyday expressions that all children understand: Soy la más veloz de todas, solía decir de una forma muy irritante (“I am the master of faster,” was how he so irritatingly put it.”) From Las uvas verdes (Sour Grapes) to una tortuga que siempre tenía la cabeza en las nubes (a tortoise that always had her head in the clouds), Spanish speakers will relish the beautiful pen and watercolor double-page spreads, well-told narrations and concluding moral statements. Language Palomar de Miguel, Juan. Mis primeras letras de palabras mexicanas. (My First Words of Mexicanisms) Illus: Cecilia Rébora. Mexico: Science 39 Destino/Planeta, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 970-37-0096-9. $13.95. Gr. Preschool–2. The Spanish alphabet serves as a template to this ABC that introduces words characteristic of Mexican Spanish. Although most of the words are well-known by Mexican children (i.e., comal, huarache, paleta), some readers will need to refer to the glossary at the back of the book to find the meaning of such words as alebrije, itacate, and xocoyote. Despite the colorful yet pedestrian illustrations, this is a noteworthy, representative sample of Spanish words that originated in Mexico and continue to enrich the Spanish language. Scarry, Richard. Best Word Book Ever/El mejor libro de palabras. Illus: the author. Translated by Alicia Fontán. New York: Northland, 2004. 64p. ISBN: 0-87358-873-8. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–3. Young children are introduced to common objects and activities in both English and Spanish in this large-format pictorial vocabulary book with Scarry’s characteristic tiny pen and watercolor illustrations. From familiar actions at home in the morning, to playing at the playground, to a visit to the doctor, to describing things people do, this wellconceived bilingual book provides English—and Spanish—language learners practice in naming basic words and concepts. Science Adamson, Thomas K. Júpiter/Jupiter. ISBN: 0-7368-5879-2. ———. Marte/Mars. ISBN: 0-7368-5880-6. ———. Mercurio/Mercury. ISBN: 07368-5881-4. ———. Neptuno/Neptune. ISBN: 0-7368-5882-4. ———. Plutón/Pluto. ISBN: 0-7368-5883-0. ———. Saturno/Saturn. ISBN: 0-73685884-9. ———. La Tierra/Earth. ISBN: 0-7368-5878-4. ———. Urano/Uranus. ISBN: 0-7368-5885-7. ———. Venus/Venus. ISBN: 0-7368-5886-5. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Martín Luis Guzmán Ferrer. (Exploremos la Galaxia/Exploring the Galaxy) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2006. $15.93. Gr. K–1. Eye-catching, full-page color photos and drawings and a most simple bilingual text (one or two sentences per page) introduce English and Spanish young learners to nine planets—Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, 40 Nonfiction Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, Earth, Uranus, Venus. The English text and the clear Spanish rendition, which follows in the bottom part of the page, describe basic facts about every planet. Each title includes a glossary, Internet sites and an index in both languages. Albee, Sarah. Trevor el ingenioso. (Clever Trevor) Illus: Paige Billin-Frye. ISBN: 978-1-57565-263-4. Herman, Gail. Enterrado en el jardín. (Buried in the Back Yard) Illus: Jerry Smath. ISBN: 978-1-57565-262-7. Luke, Melinda. El perro verde. (Green Dog) Illus: Jane Manning. ISBN: 978-1-57565-264-1. Penner, Lucille Recht. Osos en la mente. (Bears on the Brain) Illus: Lynn Adams. ISBN: 978-1-57565-261-0. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by Alma B. Ramírez. (Science Solves It! en español). New York: Kane Press, 2008. pap. $5.95. Gr. 1–2. Just as lively and appealing as the original English series, these engaging Spanish renditions feature a contemporary protagonist who piensa como un científico (thinks like a scientist) as he/she observes closely, asks questions, measures carefully and makes predictions. Almost cartoonish color illustrations, common situations and an easy-to-read text encourage young Spanish speakers to use simple scientific skills to solve real-life problems. The concept of levers is depicted in Trevor el ingenioso as Trevor figures out how to use an uneven seesaw to teach Buzz and his buddies a lesson and thus reclaim the playground. The importance of measurement is highlighted in Enterrado en el jardín as Ryan and Katie discover what they think is a dinosaur bone. While pet-sitting, Teddy uses science (deduction) to solve a mystery in El perro verde. By comparing tracks in Oscar’s backyard to pictures in a library book, Oscar and his friends find out who has been eating his mother’s red flowers in Osos en la mente. Each title includes a final page with simple suggestions for adults to talk about science with the young. Aloian, Molly, and Bobbie Kalman. Cadenas alimentarias del bosque tropical. (Rainforest Food Chains) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8533-0. Crossingham, John, and Bobbie Kalman. Cadenas alimentarias de la costa marina. (Seashore Food Chains) ISBN: 0-7787-8531-9. Kalman, Bobbie. Cadenas alimentarias del bosque. (Forest Food Chains) ISBN: 0-7787-8529-7. ———. Las cadenas alimentarias y tú. (Food Chains and You) ISBN: 07787-8528-9. Science 41 ———, and Kelley MacAulay. Cadenas alimentarias del desierto. (Desert Food Chains) ISBN: 0-7787-8530-0. ———, and Kylie Burns. Cadenas alimentarias de los pantanos. (Wetland Food Chains) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8532-3. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: Barbara Bedell and others. Translated by translations.com. (Cadenas Alimentarias) New York: Crabtree, 2006–2008. $18.95. Gr. 2–4. The importance and ubiquitousness of food chains in nature—a succession of organisms, each kind serving as a source of nourishment as it consumes a lower member and in turn is preyed upon by a higher member—are simply and clearly explained in these fluid Spanish renditions. Each title includes sharp color photos, easy-to-understand charts and a clean layout and design. The delicate balance of life maintained in lush Southeast Asian tropical rain forests is depicted in Cadenas alimentarias del bosque tropical. The unique environment where water meets land, the microscopic aquatic organisms that kick start food chains and the migratory animals that come in and out of seashore food chains as well as the dangers of pollution are described in Cadenas alimentarias de la costa marina. Temperate forest food chains including plants, herbivores, carnivores and omnivores of this habitat are explained in Cadenas alimentarias del bosque. How the transfer of energy takes place from the sun to various plants, animals and people is clarified in Las cadenas alimentarias y tú. The adaptation of plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert and the dangers to its food chains are depicted in Cadenas alimentarias del desierto. The interaction between plants and animals in a specific wetland—the marsh—is explained in Cadenas alimentarias de los pantanos. Aloian, Molly, and Bobbie Kalman. El ciclo de vida de la flor. (Life Cycle of a Flower) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8671-9. ———. El ciclo de vida del escarabajo. (Life Cycle of a Beetle) ISBN: 9780-7787-8669-6. Crossingham, John, and Bobbie Kalman. El ciclo de vida del tiburón. (Life Cycle of a Shark). ISBN: 978-0-7787-8673-3. Kalman, Bobbie. El ciclo de vida de la abeja. (Life Cycle of a Honeybee) Illus: Margaret Amy Reiach and Bonna Rouse. ISBN: 0-7787-8666-8. ———. El ciclo de vida de la lombriz de tierra. (Life Cycle of an Earthworm) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8670-2. ———. El ciclo de vida de la mariposa. (Life Cycle of a Butterfly) Illus: Margaret Amy Reiach. ISBN: 0-7787-8662-5. 42 Nonfiction ———. El ciclo de vida del mosquito. (Life Cycle of a Mosquito) Illus: Barbara Bedell and Katherine Kantor. ISBN: 0-7787-8667-6. ———, and Amanda Bishop. El ciclo de vida de un león. (Life Cycle of a Lion) Illus: Bonna Rouse and others. ISBN: 0-7787-8664-1. ———, and Robbie Johnson. El ciclo de vida del pingüino emperador. (Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin). ISBN: 978-07787-8672-6. ———, and Kathryn Smithyman. El ciclo de vida de la araña. (Life Cycle of a Spider) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8668-9. ———. El ciclo de vida de la rana. (Life Cycle of a Frog) Illus: Bonna Rouse. ISBN: 0-7787-8663-3. ———. El ciclo de vida del árbol. (Life Cycle of a Tree) Illus: Barbara Bedell. ISBN: 0-7787-8665-X. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (Ciclos de Vida) New York: Crabtree, 2005–2007. $18.90. Gr. 2–4. With excellent, clear, color photos and drawings and simple, easy-to-understand texts, these well-done Spanish renditions introduce children to nature’s life cycles. El ciclo de vida de la abeja discusses such important aspects as how bees gather nectar and pollen from flowers, build strong beehives using beeswax in a specific design of hexagonal cells, and protect themselves from cold temperatures by utilizing resin from plants. Especially well-described are the members of a bee colony and the specific functions of the queen bee, the drones and the worker bees. It concludes with an explanation of how beekeepers maintain apiaries to raise honey, the problems of pesticide use, and how young people can help and learn more about bees. Each title includes a glossary, albeit, some without definite articles. How will Spanish learners know that it should be el néctar and many others? El ciclo de vida de la flor describes the growth of a flower from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. El ciclo de vida del escarabajo features the growth and development of beetles. The growth, development, feeding and mating habits of sharks are described in El ciclo de vida del tiburón. El ciclo de vida de la lombriz de tierra follows earthworms from birth to maturity. The life cycle of the monarch butterfly, the large orange and black butterflies that migrate long distances, is described in El ciclo de vida de la mariposa. The life cycle of a mosquito and how in these two-winged insects the females suck blood and sometimes transmit diseases are explained in El ciclo de vida del mosquito. The life cycle, hunting patterns, territorial boundaries, and male dominance of lions are characterized in El ciclo de vida de un león. El ciclo de vida del pingüino emperador explains the role of penScience 43 guin fathers in caring for their newborns, their survival skills and the predators of emperor penguins. El ciclo de vida de la araña chronicles the growth and development of spiders. The life cycle of frogs, from egg to tadpole, froglet and adult, are explored in El ciclo de vida de la rana. The life cycle of trees, from the production of seeds, to the role of trees in a forest, to the importance of trees to avoid erosion are explained in El ciclo de vida del árbol. Aloian, Molly, and Bobbie Kalman. El ciclo de vida de los insectos. (Insect Life Cycles) ISBN: 0-7787-8499-1. ———. El cuerpo de los insectos. (Insect Bodies) ISBN: 0-7787-8496-7. ———. Insectos que trabajan en equipo. (Insects that Work Together) ISBN: 0-7787-8498-3. ———. Insectos útiles y dañinos. (Helpful and Harmful Insects) ISBN: 07787-8497-5. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (El Mundo de los Insectos) New York: Crabtree, 2006. $17.94. Gr. 2–4. The world of insects is explained to young Spanish speakers through a simple text and spectacular color photos. Each title includes informative sidebars, a glossary and an index. The changes that different species of insects go through before they become fully grown are described in El ciclo de vida de los insectos. The physical features of insects and the importance of each body part are defined in El cuerpo de los insectos. How insect colonies work together to ensure the survival of their colonies is narrated in Insectos que trabajan en equipo. The importance and potential damage of insects to other living things on Earth are highlighted in Insectos útiles y dañinos. Aloian, Molly, and Bobbie Kalman. Muchos tipos de animales. (Many Kinds of Animals) ISBN: 0-7787-8832-6. Kalman, Bobbie. Ranas y otros anfibios. (Frogs and Other Amphibians) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8837-9. ———, and Kristina Lundblad. Animales llamados mamíferos (Animals Called Mammals) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8836-2. Lundblad, Kristina, and Bobbie Kalman. Animales llamados peces. (Animals Called Fish) ISBN: 0-7787-8833-4. MacAulay, Kelley, and Bobbie Kalman. Reptiles de todo tipo. (Reptiles of all Kinds) ISBN: 0-7787-8835-0. Sjonger, Rebecca, and Bobbie Kalman. Aves de todo tipo. (Birds of all Kinds) ISBN: 0-7787-8834-2. 44 Nonfiction Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (¿Qué Tipo de Animal Es Ese?) New York: Crabtree, 2006–2007. $17.94. Gr. 1–3. Beginning Spanishspeaking readers are introduced to the world of animals through a simple, easy-to-understand text and clear color photos and drawings. Each title describes major characteristics and focuses on particular features. Various groups of animals, such as several types of mammals, fish, reptiles, birds and anthropods are introduced in Muchos tipos de animales. The bodies, senses, habitats and behavior of frogs, salamanders and caecilians are described in Ranas y otros anfibios. Primates, rodents, marsupials and other mammal groups are featured in Animales llamados mamíferos. How fish breathe underwater, how they use their fins and how they defend against predators are explained in Animales llamados peces. The bodies, feeding habits, and natural habitats of different reptiles such as snakes, lizards and turtles are described in Reptiles de todo tipo. Basic facts about the bodies and behavior of birds are discussed in Aves de todo tipo. The fluid Spanish renditions make this appealing series especially engaging to the young. The only caveat in this otherwise excellent Spanish series is that the labels accompanying the illustrations do not include the definite articles, which are absolutely necessary to beginning Spanish readers (and learners). Aloian, Molly, and Bobbie Kalman. Un hábitat del bosque tropical. (A Rainforest Habitat) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8333-6. ———. El hábitat de la Antártida. (The Antarctic Habitat) ISBN: 978-07787-8332-9. ———. Un hábitat de pantano. (A Wetland Habitat) ISBN: 978-0-77878328-6. ———. El hábitat del Ártico. (The Arctic Habitat) ISBN: 978-0-7787-83305. ———. Hábitats acuáticos. (Water habitats) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8325-1. ———. Hábitats subterráneos. (Underground Habitats) ISBN: 978-0-77878331-2. Kalman, Bobbie. Un hábitat de bosque. (A Forest Habitat) ISBN: 978-07787-8327-5. ———, and John Crossingham. Hábitats terrestres. (Land Habitats) ISBN: 978-0-77878324-4. ———, and Rebecca Sjonger. Un hábitat de sabana. (A Savanna Habitat) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8329-9. Science 45 MacAulay, Kelley, and Bobbie Kalman. Un hábitat de desierto. (A Desert Habitat) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8326-8. ———. Un hábitat de pastizal. (A Grassland Habitat) ISBN: 978-0-77878334-3. ———. Hábitats de jardín. (Backyard Habitats) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8335-0. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (Introducción a los Hábitats) New York: Crabtree, 2007. $18.90. Gr. K–2. With attractive, colorful illustrations and easy-to-read Spanish texts, this well-designed series introduces the very young to twelve different habitats. Each title includes Palabras para saber (Words to Know) and an index. The only caveat in this otherwise exquisitely rendered Spanish translation is that the labels do not include the definite articles. How will Spanish learners know if it is el or la flor, or el or la ave, and many others? The large trees, beautiful flowers, and animals of the South American tropical rain forests are described in Un hábitat del bosque tropical. The different species of birds, seals, and whales that live in the freezing Southern Ocean are shown in El hábitat de la Antártida. (An unfortunate typo on the cover and title page mar this book.) The plants and animals that live in wetlands are featured in Un hábitat de pantano. How plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment in the Arctic is explained in El hábitat del Ártico. Different water habitats, such as oceans, lakes, rivers and swamps are portrayed in Hábitats acuáticos. The diverse plants and animals of the world’s underground habitats are defined in Hábitats subterráneos. The plants and animals of temperate mixed forests are described in Un hábitat de bosque. Land habitats, including mountains, deserts, grasslands, and forests are explained in Hábitats terrestres. The plants and animals of the grasslands of Africa are depicted in Un hábitat de sabana. The weather, plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert are portrayed in Un hábitat de desierto. The plants and animals that make their homes in prairies are featured in Un hábitat de pastizal. Plants and animals that survive in backyard habitats are shown in Hábitats de jardín. Arnold, Nick. Esa caótica química. (Chemical Chaos) 158p. ISBN: 97884-2722-052-2. ———. Esos sufridos científicos. (Suffering Scientists) 192p. ISBN: 978-84272-2067-7. Ea. vol.: Illus: Tony de Saulles. Translated by Josefina Caball. (Esa Horrible Ciencia) Barcelona: RBA Libros, 2008. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–8. 46 Nonfiction Through cartoonish, black-and-white drawings, witty explanations, amusing sidebars and a lighthearted text, the Esa Horrible Ciencia series provides a most enjoyable and approachable introduction to science and noteworthy scientific achievements. From a family from the Stone Age where a normal mama discovered the well-known method of ensayo y errores (trial and error), to unknown Chinese scientists who discovered gunpowder in 250 A.D., to Archimedes’s bla, bla, bla theories and Aristotles’s accomplishments as well as errores garrafales (terrible errors), to Francis Bacon’s método científico (scientific method), to intrepid astronomers, Galileo Galilei’s and Johannes Kepler’s ruthless persecution by the Church, to modern astronomers, chemists, biologists and physicists up to Albert Einstein’s teoría de la relatividad (Theory of Relativity) and Niels Bohr’s mecánica cuántica (quantum mechanics) as explained by Bohr: a lo mejor significa que . . . no, esto no puede ser (maybe it means . . . no, this can not be), Esos sufridos científicos, an attractively designed paperback, is science without pomposity or unnecessary obfuscation. The most chaotic aspects of chemistry, beginning with espantosos alquemistas (frightening alchemists) and unnecessarily troublesome words and with examples of química culinaria (culinary chemistry), useful discoveries such as nylon, the atom, chlorine and recycling plastics, Esa caótica química highlights the importance of chemists and chemistry in our lives. Arnold, Nick. Esa poderosa energía. (Killer Energy) 144p. Translated by Josefina Cabal Guerrero. ISBN: 84-272-2093-6. ———. Esos experimentos explosivos. (Explosive Experiments) 192p. Translated by Conchita Peraire del Molino. ISBN: 84272-2094-4. Ea. vol.: Illus: Tony De Saulles. (Esa Horrible Ciencia) Barcelona: Molino/Planeta, 2003. pap. $9.95. Gr. 5–8. Like the previous twentyfive titles of this delightful, easy-tounderstand series, originally published by Scholastic, London, these unassuming paperback publications with numerous black-and-white cartoonish drawings, witty explanations, and amusing sidebars and a lighthearted text will certainly appeal to reluctant scientists-to-be. From ¿Qué es la energía? (What is energy?) to energy as a source of usable power, to energy consumption and the big bang theory are discussed in Esa poderosa energía. Explosive experiments that have been done around the world from Galileo to William Harvey to amazing brain and unusual experiments in chemistry, light and electricity are explained in Esos experimentos explosivos. Science 47 Arnold, Nick. Esos asquerosos bichos. (Ugly Bugs) Illus: Tony de Saulles. Translated by Josefína Cabal Guerrero. (Esa Horrible Ciencia) Barcelona: RBA Libros, 2006. 127p. ISBN: 84-272-2059-6. pap. $9.95. Gr. 5–8. In a lighthearted and easy-to-understand manner, Arnold explains numerous “repulsive” facts and habits about bugs. From flies’ disgusting eating habits, to ants’ horrible customs, to spiders’ mortal poison, readers will learn both positive and negative characteristics of the world of insects. Originally published by Scholastic, London, this unassuming paperback with black-andwhite cartoonish drawings will encourage all readers to learn more about insects. Arnold, Nick. Manual del cuerpo humano. (The Body Owner’s Handbook) Illus: Tony De Saulles. (Esa Horrible Ciencia) Barcelona: Molino, 2003. 160p. ISBN: 84-272-2095-2. pap. $9.95. Gr. 5–8. Like the previous twenty-four titles of this most enticing series, originally published by Scholastic as Horrible Science, this includes amusing black-and-white cartoon illustrations and an entertaining text explaining basic characteristics of the human body. From such automatic functions as breathing and yawning, to essential care including Desayuno del monstruo (Monster Breakfast), to suggestions for dealing with annoying pimples, boils and blackheads, this is just the information that children need to care for their bodies. Asimov, Isaac. Asteroides. (Asteroids) ISBN: 0-8368-3853-X. ———. Júpiter. (Jupiter) ISBN: 0-8368-3854-8. ———. La Luna. (Moon) ISBN: 0-8368-3855-6. ———. Marte. (Mars) ISBN: 0-8368-3856-4. ———. Mercurio. (Mercury) ISBN: 0-8368-3857-2. ———. Neptuno. (Neptune) ISBN: 0-8368-3858-0. ———. Plutón y Caronte. (Pluto and Charon) ISBN: 0-8368-3859-9. ———. Saturno. (Saturn) ISBN: 0-8368-3860-2. ———. El Sol. (The Sun) ISBN: 0-8368-3861-0. ———. La Tierra. (Earth) ISBN: 0-8368-3862-9. ———. Urano. (Uranus) ISBN: 0-8368-3863-7. ———. Venus. (Venus) ISBN: 0-8368-3864-5. Ea. vol.: 32p. Revised by Richard Hantula. Translated by Carlos Porras and Patricia D’Andrea. (La Biblioteca del Universo del Siglo XXI) Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens, 2004. $23.93. Gr. 3–6. Updated by Richard Hantula, this smooth Spanish rendition preserves Isaac Asimov’s engaging overview about the universe. An 48 Nonfiction easy-to-understand text, appealing design, and numerous color and black-and-white photos and drawings on every page explain the origins, physical makeup, and unique characteristics of our solar system. Each of the twelve titles in this series includes suggestions for further reading (in English only), English-language Web sites, places to visit, and a glossary. Atlas visual Océano de botánica. (Océano’s Visual Atlas: Botany) Barcelona: Editorial Océano, 2004. 84p. ISBN: 84-494-1279-X. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–adult. Like the other eleven titles in this series designed for high school students, this is not a simple overview to botany; rather it is a comprehensive survey of plant life, including the characteristic features and biology of plant habitats around the world. Numerous color maps, charts and diagrams on almost every page and a detailed text describe the plant world—from tropical rain forests to aquatic vegetation. Unfortunately, it does not include an index. Baredes, Carla, and Ileana Lotersztain. ¿Por qué es tan guapo el pavo real? y otras estrategias de los animales para tener hijos. (Why Is the Peacock so Beautiful? And Other Strategies of Animals to Have Babies) Illus: Esteban Tolj. ISBN: 987-20830-4-5. ———. ¿Por qué está trompudo el elefante? y otras curiosidades de los animales a la hora de comer. (Why Do Elephants Have a Long Trunk? And Other Curiosities of Animals at Eating Time) Illus: Gonzalo García Rodríguez. ISBN: 987-980424-4. ———. ¿Por qué se rayó la cebra? y otras armas curiosas que tienen los animales para no ser devorados. (Why Does the Zebra Have Stripes? And Other Weapons that Animals Have to Defend Themselves) Illus: Gonzalo García Rodríguez. ISBN: 987-98042-3-6. Ea. vol.: 60p. (¡Qué Bestias!) Buenos Aires: Iamiqué, 2003–2004. pap. $10.95. Gr. 3–6. With humorous, computer-generated color cartoon illustrations and a most amusing text, this lighthearted series explains why animals are the way they are. The strategies of such animals as elephants, fish and birds to seek a mate to preserve their species are explained in ¿Porqué es tan guapo el pavo real? The strange habits of various animals—sharks, crocodiles, lions and others—to obtain food are described in ¿Porqué está trompudo el elefante? The defensive mechanisms of animals such as porcupines’ quills that stick into the attacking Science 49 animal and lizards’ abilities to grow a new tail are highlighted in ¿Porqué se rayó la cebra? Published in Argentina and written in Argentinean Spanish, this series presents inherent animal characteristics in a most simple, unique and refreshing manner. Bernhard, Emmanuel. La meteorología. (Weather) ISBN: 84-7864-922-0. Nessmann, Philippe. El color. (Color) ISBN: 84-7864-921-2. Zeitoun, Charline. El cuerpo humano. (The Human Body) ISBN: 847864919-0. Ea. vol.: 24p. Illus: Peter Allen. Translated by Ana Gasol. (¿Qué Es?) Barcelona: Combel, 2005. $9.95. Gr. 3–5. Cartoonish illustrations, color photos and easy-to-follow, at-home experiments encourage children to discover and understand basic scientific phenomena. The combination of the sun, air and water and its effects on the weather are explained through simple experiments in La meterología. What is color and how to observe and separate colors are clarified in El color. Basic facts about the structure of the human body are described in El cuerpo humano. Originally published by Jeunesse, France, this series provides all measurements in the metric system, which is easier to understand by children from Hispanic America and Spain. Bilgrami, Shaheen. Animales increíbles: Libro de esqueletos mágicos. (Incredible Animal Discovery: A Magic Skeleton Book). ISBN: 970-690793-3. ———. Dinosaurios increíbles. (Amazing Dinosaur Discovery). ISBN: 970690-794-7. Ea. vol.: 14p. Illus: Mike Phillips and others. México: Planeta, 2003/ Dist. by Planeta Publishing, 2003. $14.95. Gr. K–3. Sturdy, sliding pull-tabs, simple narratives, cartoon-style color drawings and amusing balloons with running comments of children and their parents while visiting two different museums add zest to these informative introductions to five large animals and to dinosaurs. Papá and mamá spend a day at the museum with Lucía, Juan and Miguel viewing, discussing and learning about whales, boa constrictors, bald eagles, crocodiles and elephants in Animales increíbles. Tomás, who loves dinosaurs, is delighted to spend Sunday with his father at the museo de dinosaurios. As they view the skeletons, Tomás consults his notebook and reviews basic facts and pictures of five different species: Apatosaurio, Estegosaurio, Tiranosaurio Rex, Coritosaurio and Triceratops 50 Nonfiction in Dinosaurios increíbles. Originally published by Sterling, London, these are indeed lively and playful guides. Bourges R., Héctor. Nutrición y vida. (Nutrition and Life) ISBN: 970-350407-8. Carrillo Trueba, César. La diversidad biológica de México. (Biological Diversity of Mexico) ISBN: 970-350406-X. Ea. vol.: 64p. (Tercer Milenio) Mexico: Conaculta, 2004. pap. $7.50. Gr. 9–adult. In a concise and not especially attractive format, this paperback series offers a panorama of specific issues related to Mexico. More informative of the two is Nutrición y vida, which explains basic aspects of the process by which the human body assimilates and uses food. Of special interest to people of Mexico are such factors as the importance of corn in the diet, traditional Mexican cuisine, undernourishment and the increase of obesity in Mexico. In contrast to La diversidad biológica de México, Nutrición y vida includes numerous two-tone photographs, drawings and charts that, albeit small, help clarify meaning along with informative captions and sidebars. La diversidad biológica de México provides an overview of the biological diversity of Mexico, including the processes that maintain it as well as those that destroy it. Unfortunately, the tiny and many unclear twotone drawings, maps and photos and small font detract from its value. Serious students, however, will appreciate the easy-to-understand text, sidebars and recommended bibliography, which includes Mexican Web sites. Bredeson, Carmen. Astronautas. (Astronauts) ISBN: 0-516-24441-8. ———. Despegue. (Liftoff!) ISBN: 0-516-25100-7. ———. La Luna. (Moon) ISBN: 0-516-24447-7. ———. Nave espacial. (Living on a Space Shuttle) ISBN: 0-516-25101-5. ———. El sistema solar. (Solar System) ISBN: 0516-244469. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by Eida Del Risco. (Rookie Español-Ciencias) New York: Children’s Press, 2004. $17.00. Gr. K–2. Through clear color photos on almost every page and an easy-toread Spanish text, young Spanish speakers are introduced to basic facts about space. Astronautas describes the work of astronauts, including special activities and simple experiments. Despegue provides an overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle. La Luna explores the physical characteristics and the exScience 51 ploration of the moon. Nave especial describes how astronauts aboard a space shuttle perform various activities. El sistema solar explains basic facts about our solar system and other features such as asteroids, comets and moons. Each title includes an index and a glossary, albeit without definite articles—a serious disadvantage for young Spanish speakers. Candell, Arianna. Los colores. (Colors) ISBN: 0-7641-2994-5. ———. Los contrarios. (Opposites) ISBN: 0-7641-2993-7. ———. Las formas. (Shapes) ISBN: 0-7641-2995-3. ———. Los números. (Numbers) ISBN: 0-76412996-1. Ea. vol.: 36p. Illus: Francesc Rovira. (El Osito Estudiante) New York: Barron’s, 2004. pap. $6.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Especially designed for the very young, this attractive paperback series features children and their teddy bears learning about colors, opposites, shapes and numbers through everyday activities at home and at play. The cheerful ink-and-watercolor illustrations and easy-to-understand texts are followed by suggested activities and a page for parents and teachers with further recommendations. Claybourne, Anna, and others. Enciclopedia del planeta Tierra. (The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth) Illus: John Russell and Nicola Butler. Translated by Antonio Navarro Gosálvez. New York: Scholastic/ Usborne, 2005. 160p. ISBN: 0-439-68127-8. pap. $5.99. Gr. 3–6. Excellent color photos and digital illustrations, appealing layouts, and a brief, easyto-understand text introduce Planet Earth’s physical geography. Divided into seven chapters—Planeta Tierra (Planet Earth), Terremotos y volcanes (Earthquakes and Volcanoes), El clima (Climate), El tiempo (Weather), La flora y la fauna (Flora and Fauna), El ciclo geológico (Geological Cycles), Los ríos y los mares (Rivers and Oceans)—and followed by high-interest appendices, such as well-known scientists, world records and useful English and Spanish-language Web sites, this is indeed an informative overview to scientific concepts about the Earth. Crossingham, John, and Bobbie Kalman. ¿Qué es la hibernación? (What Is Hibernation?) ISBN: 0-7787-8758-3. Kalman, Bobbie. ¿Qué son las plantas? (What Is a Plant?) ISBN: 077878759-1. ———. ¿Qué son los reptiles? (What Is a Reptile?) ISBN: 0-7787-8762-1. 52 Nonfiction ———. ¿Qué son los seres vivos? (What Is a Living Thing?) ISBN: 0-77878760-5. ———, and Heather Levigne. ¿Qué son los murciélagos? (What Is a Bat?) ISBN: 0-7787-8763-X. ———, and Jacqueline Langille. ¿Qué son los anfibios? (What Is An Amphibian?) ISBN: 0-7787-8761-3. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (La Ciencia de los Seres Vivos). New York: Crabtree, 2005. $16.95. Gr. 3–5. Like the previous six titles in this welldesigned series, these are excellent introductions to living things. Originally published in English, these smooth Spanish renditions include clear, color photographs or drawings in every page, as well as boxed background pictorials, easyto-understand labels and bold-faced typography. The techniques that various animals use to hibernate are described in ¿Qué es la hibernación? The growth and importance of different plants are explained in ¿Qué son las plantas? Survival mechanisms and appearance of reptiles are depicted in ¿Qué son los reptiles? Basic facts about living things are introduced in ¿Qué son los seres vivos? The lifestyle and survival of bats are presented in ¿Qué son los murciélagos? The life cycle and survival mechanisms of various types of amphibians are related in ¿Qué son los anfibios? Crossingham, John and Bobbie Kalman. ¿Qué es la migración? (What Is Migration?) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8769-3. Kalman, Bobbie. ¿Cómo encuentran alimento los animales? (How Do Animals Find Food?) ISBN: 978-0-77878768-6. ———, Kalman, Bobbie. ¿Cómo se adaptan los animales? (How Do Animals Adapt?) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8767-9. ———, and Hannelore Sotzek. ¿Qué es un perro? (What Is a Dog?) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8765-5. ———, and Heather Levigne. ¿Qué es un caballo? (What Is a Horse?) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8766-2. Walker, Niki, and Bobbie Kalman. ¿Qué es un dinosaurio? (What Is a Dinosaur?) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8764-8. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (La Ciencia de los Seres Vivos) New York: Crabtree, 2007. $18.90. Gr. 3–5. More new titles in this attractively designed series with clear color photos and drawings that add interest to the text. The ever-changing world of animals and the need of animals to adapt to their habitats are explained in ¿Cómo se adaptan los animales? How dogs use their Science 53 senses and instincts in their daily lives and their efforts to help people are described in ¿Qué es un perro? The special characteristics of horses, ponies, asses and zebras as well as their behavior and foraging habits are introduced in ¿Qué es un caballo? From the study of fossils to the feeding and hunting habits of dinosaurs, including theories about their extinction, are discussed in ¿Qué es un dinosaurio? It is unfortunate that despite the well-done Spanish renditions, the glossaries do not include definite articles. How will Spanish learners know that it should be la especie and el fósil? Davis, Kenneth C. Todo lo que hay que saber sobre el espacio. (Don’t Know Much About Space) Illus: Sergio Ruzzier. Translated by Joan Carles Guix. Barcelona: Oniro, 2004. 138p. ISBN: 84-9754-097-2. pap. $10.95. Gr. 3–5. In a lively, question-and-answer format, Davis provides basic information about astronomy, the sun, stars, planets and space travel. With such questions as ¿Por qué fue encarcelado Galileo? (Why was Galileo imprisoned?) and ¿Cómo se preparan los astronautas para la ingravidez? (How do astronauts train for weightlessness?) as well as witty cartoons, charts, black-and-white photos, and informative sidebars and biographical boxes, this is a spirited introduction to space. Includes a timeline, glossary and bibliography (in English only). DeRubertis, Barbara. Una colección para Kate. (A Collection for Kate) Illus: Gioia Fiammenghi. ISBN: 978-1-57565240-5. Dussling, Jennifer. ¡Lo justo es justo! (Fair Is Fair!) Illus: Diane Palmisciano. ISBN: 978-1-57565-269-9. Pollack, Pam, and Meg Belviso. Gallinas de aquí para allá. (Chickens on the Move) Illus: Lynn Adams. ISBN: 978-1-57565-268-9. Ea. vol.: (Math Matters en Español) Translated by Alma B. Ramírez. New York: Kane, 2008. 32p. pap. $5.95. Gr. 1–3. Unfortunately, the jaunty tone of the English originals is lacking in these at times awkward Spanish renditions with lively color cartoon illustrations that describe how young Spanish speakers can solve realworld problems by using simple mathematical skills. After Kate adds up the items in her classmate’s collection, she comes up with her own collection and has enough items to share in Una colección para Kate. Although his father is not convinced, Marco uses bar graphs to persuade him that his allowance is not fair compared to what his friends are receiving in ¡Lo justo es justo! Tom, Gordon and Anne are delighted 54 Nonfiction with abuelo’s surprise, but they have trouble finding the right place for the chicken coop. As they move the fence to accommodate the chickens, they try different shapes for their coop—rectangular, triangular, square—in Gallinas de aquí para allá. Each title concludes with simple questions about the concept discussed (bar graphs, perimeter) and suggested follow-up activities that require adult direction. Durand, Jean-Benoît. La vida a tu alcance. (Life Within Your Reach) 76p. Illus: Robin Gindre. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 84-9754-184-7. ———, and Georges Feterman. El bosque a tu alcance. (Forests Within Your Reach) 78p. Illus: Robin Gindre. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 849754-185-5. Girardet, Sylvie. La prudencia a tu alcance. (Safety Within Your Reach) 47p. Illus: Puig Rosado. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 84-9754212-6. Le Duc, Michel, and Nathalie Tordjman. La ciudad a tu alcance. (The City Within Your Reach) 79p. Illus: Yves Calarnou. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 84-9754-211-8. ———. La geología a tu alcance. (Geology Within Your Reach) 78p. Illus: Robin. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 978-84-9754-251-7. Michel, François. La ecología a tu alcance. (Ecology Within Your Reach) 79p. Illus: Marc Boutavant. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 84-9754187-1. Mira Pons, Michéle. El cielo a tu alcance. (The Sky Within Your Reach) 64p. Illus: Robert Barborini. Translated by Núria Martí. ISBN: 849754-183-9. Stern, Catherine. El desarrollo sostenible a tu alcance. (Sustainable Development Within Your Reach) 71p. Illus: Pénélope Paicheler. Translated by Gemma Gallart Alvarez. ISBN: 978-84-9754-293-7. Ea. vol.: (Querido Mundo) Barcelona: Oniro, 2005-2007. pap. $11.95. Gr. 2–5. In a spirited text with clear subheads, informative sidebars and most appealing pencil-and-watercolor cartoon illustrations, readers are introduced to our world. Each title in this snappy paperback series includes a minidiccionario (glossary) and a simple test followed by wellexplained answers. From the Big Bang theory to the evolution of the species to puberty and the end of life, La vida a tu alcance is indeed a most enjoyable overview of living organisms. The wide diversity of trees, plants, underbrush and animals that coexist and interrelate in the Science 55 forests of the world is explained in El bosque a tu alcance. Basic safety precautions—at home, outdoors and on the street—are explained in La prudencia a tu alcance. The history, development and uniqueness of cities around the world are described in La ciudad a tu alcance. The relationships between organisms and their environments, as well as the detrimental effects of human civilization on the environment, are discussed in La ecología a tu alcance. The origin, history and structure of the Earth are introduced in La geología a tu alcance. The upper atmosphere, the moon, the sun and galaxies are explored in El cielo a tu alcance. The benefits of sustainable development and the dangers to biodiversity of global warming are highlighted in El desarrollo sostenible a tu alcance. Ehlert, Lois. Cómo plantar un arco iris. (Planting a Rainbow) Illus: the author. Translated by F. Isabel Campoy. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, 2006. 24p. ISBN: 0-15-205723-4. $6.95. Ages 2–4. With the same bold graphics and bright flat colors of its predecessor, A sembrar sopa de verduras (Growing Vegetable Soup), this handsome board book exposes toddlers to the colors of the rainbow. After a mother and child plant flowers in the family garden, they see the bulbs sprout in spring, watch them grow and finally enjoy all the flowers in full bloom in six pages of varying size depicting each color of the rainbow. Despite the clear Spanish rendition, young Spanish speakers (and Spanish learners) will miss the definite articles in all of the labels. How will young readers/listeners know that it is el clavel, los claveles, el áster [sic] and las violetas? Farmer, Jacqueline. Calabazas. (Pumpkins) Illus: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes. Translated by Eida del Risco. Watertown: Charlesbridge, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 1-57091-702-7. $16.95. Gr. 1–3. Spanish-speaking youngsters (and their parents) will certainly enjoy del Risco’s almost conversational Spanish rendition that introduces the pumpkin plant as well as its history and its uses in the United States during Halloween. Although Halloween is not commonly known in many Spanish-speaking countries, many Latino children are eager to participate in the fun. This book, with attractive watercolorand-pencil illustrations, provides simple instructions on pumpkin carving and other information to increase the enjoyment of this child-centered American holiday. 56 Nonfiction Farndon, John. La enciclopedia de los hábitats. (Wildlife Atlas) Translated by Fernando Bort Misol. Madrid: Ediciones SM, 2003. 128p. ISBN: 84-3489093-3. $22.95. Gr. 6–10. Divided into eight broad habitat types, this outstanding largeformat book, originally published by Marshall Editions, London, describes each geographic location, its keystone animals, and its ecology. Sidebars on endangered species, emphasizing the relationship between climate, vegetation type, and the resident animals are included. Lavishly illustrated with clear photos, drawings, charts and maps on every page, this informative atlas concludes with a glossary and an index. Firth, Rachel. Astronomía. (Astronomy) Illus: John Woodcock. Translated by Antonio Navarro Gonsálvez. (Descubre y Explora) Tulsa: EDC Publishing, 2004. 48p. ISBN: 0-7460-6389-X. pap. $8.95. Gr. 3–5. Through clear, color photos, drawings and charts on every page, a simple text and informative sidebars, this attractive paperback introduces readers to the positions, motion and composition of celestial bodies. With numerous simple suggestions to observe the sky, it explains the explosions of the stars, the route of the comets and the evolution of the galaxies. Like the previous four titles in this series—Aves (Birds), Dinosaurios (Dinosaurs), Serpientes (Serpents), Tiburones (Sharks)—it encourages children to link to various Web sites. It also includes a glossary and an index. Frost, Helen. Alosaurio/Allosaurus. ISBN: 9780-7368-6683-5. ———. Estegosaurio/Stegosaurus. ISBN: 978-0-7368-6684-2. ———. Mamut lanudo/Woolly Mammoth. ISBN: 978-0-7368-6686-6. ———. Tigre dientes de sable/Sabertooth Cat. ISBN: 978-0-7368-6685-9. ———. Tiranosaurio rex/Tyrannosaurus Rex. ISBN: 978-0-7368-6688-0. ———. Triceratops/Triceratops. ISBN: 978-0-7368-6687-3. Lindeen, Carol K. Apatosaurio/Apatosaurus. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7635-3. ———. Braquiosaurio/Brachiosaurus. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7636-0. ———. Mastodonte americano/American Mastodon. ISBN: 978-0-73687634-6. ———. Velociraptor/Velociraptor. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7641-4. Riehecky, Janet. Diplodocus/Diplodocus. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7637-7. ———. Iguanodonte/Iguanodon. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7638-4. ———. Megalodonte/Megalodon. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7639-1. ———. Pteranodonte/Pteranodon. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7640-7. Science 57 Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Dr. Martín Luis Guzmán Ferrer. (Dinosaurios y Animales Prehistóricos/Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2007. $14.95. Gr. K–1. In most simple and engaging bilingual texts and with eye-catching, full-page illustrations, this large-format series introduces the physical characteristics and unique behavior of fourteen dinosaurs and prehistoric animals—allosaurus, stegosaurus, woolly mammoth, sabertooth cat, tyrannosaurus Rex, triceratops, apatosaurus, brachiosaurus, American mastodon, velociraptor, diplodocus, iguanodon, megalodon, pteranodon. It includes such high-interest facts as: “Female diplodocuses laid their eggs while they walked. The eggs landed safely on the ground,” followed by its equally well-stated Spanish rendition: El diplodocus hembra ponía huevos mientras caminaba. Los huevos caían en el suelo sin lastimarse (p. 16) with a corresponding illustration on a facing page. Glossaries in both languages are included. The only caveat in this otherwise outstanding series is that the Spanish rendition, which follows the English text, is in the exact color, size and style of font—which may confuse English and Spanish learners and beginning readers of both languages. Fuller, Sue. 1001 datos sobre rocas y minerales. (1001 Facts about Rocks and Minerals) 160p. Illus: Caroline Brooke. ISBN: 84-272-2374-9. Stott, Carole, and Clint Twist. 1001 datos sobre el espacio. (1001 Facts about Space) 192p. Illus: Fiona Watson. ISBN: 84-272-2372-2. Ea. vol.: Translated by Alejandro Estallo and Josefina Caball. (Superenciclopedia de Bolsillo). Barcelona: Molino, 2002–2003. pap. $10.95. Gr. 4–7. Numerous clear, color photos, drawings and diagrams on every page characterize this engaging, easy-to-understand, backpack-size (a bit larger than pocket-size), paperback series. Originally published by Dorling Kindersley, each title includes informative sidebars as well as a glossary, a reference section and an index. 1001 datos sobre rocas y minerales provides a basic introduction to naturally formed minerals and a description of special minerals such as diamonds, silver, platinum, gold and others. 1001 datos sobre el espacio describes the universe, galaxies, the solar system, planets and other aspects about space. Gifford, Scott. Piece=Part=Portion/Pedazo=parte=porción: Fractions =Decimals=Percents/Fracciones=decimales=porcentajes. Photos by 58 Nonfiction Shmuel Thaler. Translated by Aurora Hernandez. Berkeley: Tricycle Press, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-1-58246-225-7. $14.95. Gr. 2–4. With a minimum of text in both English and Spanish and through striking, easy-to-identify color photographs, this is a simple explanation of how, in the language of mathematics, fractions, decimals and percents describe the same parts of things. Because of the shortage of simple math books in Spanish, Spanish-speaking teachers and parents will find many uses for this basic introduction to important mathematical terms. Gómez Roig, Edurne. La clonación. (Cloning) ISBN: 970-35-0733-6. Miret, Maia F. La evolución. (Evolution) ISBN: 970-35-0732-8. ———. El genoma. (Genome) ISBN: 970-350734-4. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Ciencias de la Vida) México: Conaculta, 2004. pap. $8.00 Gr. 4–7. In a most accessible and easy-to-understand manner, this simple yet attractive paperback series introduces scientific concepts with upto-date information. From photos of identical twins, to an explanation of DNA, to the process of making identical copies of a DNA sequence by dividing a cell, readers are exposed to cloning in La clonación. For example, it simply explains how Dolly, the sheep, was created from a clone cell, how cloning could be useful in medicine to create a new organ from a cell and important questions scientists must consider in this evolving field. Clear color drawings, diagrams and informative photos, and two or three paragraphs per page make this “sciences of life” (Ciencias de la Vida) series truly understandable. La evolución describes the changes in the genetic composition of living things as a result of natural selection. It also explains genetic variation, the development of new species, and the process of adaptation. El genoma expounds on the set of instructions in each cell that follows the genetic makeup of each organism and explains how chromosomes carry the genes that determine heredity as well as the importance of the Genome Project. Each title includes a simple-to-understand glossary. Spanishspeaking, middlegrade students will certainly welcome this comprehensible series on contemporary scientific topics. Gomi, Taro. Spring Is Here/Llegó la primavera. Illus: the author. San Francisco: Chronicle, 2006. 36p. ISBN: 0-8118-4760-8. pap. $6.95. Gr. Preschool. Winner of the Bologna Graphic Prize, Gomi’s bold, simple watercolors and a minimal bilingual text engage English and Spanish learners Science 59 as they follow the four seasons through an alluring calf. From a baby calf to The calf has grown./El becerro ha crecido, children experience melting snow, grass growing, a new harvest, snow falling and the arrival of spring. To reduce confusion to beginning readers, the English text is followed by the Spanish text in a different color font in facing pages. Hall, Margaret. Arañas/Spiders. ISBN: 0-7368-6677-9. ———. Grillos/Crickets. ISBN: 0-73686678-7. ———. Hormigas/Ants. ISBN: 0-7368-6682-5. ———. Mantis religiosas/Praying Mantises. ISBN: 0-7368-6681-7. ———. Mariquitas/Ladybugs. ISBN: 0-7368-6680-9. ———. Saltamontes/Grasshoppers. ISBN: 0-7368-6679-5. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Dr Martín Luis Guzmán Ferrer. (¡Criaturas Diminutas!/Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2007. $19.93. Gr. K–1. Exquisite, full-page, close-up color photos and one or two simple sentences per page in both English and Spanish describe the physical characteristics and habits of well-known insects —spiders, crickets, ants, praying mantis, ladybugs and grasshoppers. Young English and Spanish learners will appreciate the attractive, uncluttered design and well-done glossaries. Heens, Caroline. Mi gato Coque. (My Cat Coque) ISBN: 84-263-4872-6. ———. Mi perro Roque. (My Dog Roque) ISBN: 84-263-4873-4. Ea. vol.: 28p. Illus: Clavis. Translated by P. Rozarena. Zaragoza: Luis Vives, 2002. $18.95. Gr. K–2. Originally published by Clavis, Belgium, these delightful books with witty black-ink and watercolor illustrations, simple texts, and wellconstructed pop-ups and pull-the-tabs describe basic facts about cats and dogs. Mi gato Coque explains basic habits and special care of cats such as the meaning of various tail and hair positions and the importance of scratching columns. Mi perro Roque describes different types of dogs, their habits, body language and special commands for training. Hipp, Andrew. El árbol del olivo: Por dentro y por fuera. (Olive Trees, Inside and Out) Illus: Fiammetta Dogi. Translated by Tomás González. ISBN: 1-4042-2865-9. ———. El girasol: Por dentro y por fuera. (Sunflowers, Inside and Out) Illus: Andrea Ricciardi di Gaudesi. Translated by María Cristina Brusca. ISBN: 1-4042-2868-3. 60 Nonfiction ———. El maíz: Por dentro y por fuera. (Corn, Inside and Out) Illus: Andrea Ricciardi di Gaudesi. Translated by Tomás González. ISBN: 14042-28632. ———. El roble: Por dentro y por fuera. (Oaks, Inside and Out) Illus: Fiammetta Dogi. Translated by Tomás González. ISBN: 1-4042-2864-0. Houghton, Gillian. Abejas: Por dentro y por fuera. (Bees, Inside and Out) Illus: Studio Stalio. Translated by Mauricio Velázquez de León. ISBN: 14042-2862-4. ———. Arañas: Por dentro y por fuera. (Spiders, Inside and Out) Illus: Studio Stalio. Translated by Tomás González. ISBN: 1-40422867-5. ———. Búhos: Por dentro y por fuera. (Owls, Inside and Out). Illus: Studio Stalio. Translated by Tomás González. ISBN: 1-4042-2866-7. ———. Tortugas: Por dentro y por fuera. (Turtles, Inside and Out) Illus: Studio Stalio. Translated by Tomás González. ISBN: 1-4042-2869-1. Ea. vol.: 28 p. (Explora la Naturaleza) New York: Buenas Letras/Rosen, 2004. $21.95. Gr. 2–5. Through exquisite color photos, drawings, and straightforward Spanish text, this series encourages readers to explore nature. The first four titles—El árbol del olivo: Por dentro y por fuera, El girasol: Por dentro y por fuera, El maíz: Por dentro y por fuera, and El roble: Por dentro y por fuera—explain basic facts about the growth, reproduction, care, and special characteristics of olive trees, sunflowers, corn, and oak trees. The last four titles—Abejas: Por dentro y por fuera, Arañas: Por dentro y por fuera, Búhos: Por dentro y por fuera and Tortugas: Por dentro y por fuera—discuss the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and life cycles of bees, spiders, owls, and turtles. Each title includes a well-done glossary and an index. Jenkins, Steve, and Robin Page. ¿Qué harías con una cola como ésta? (What Would You Do with a Tail Like This?) Translated by Laia Mercadé Roca. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-261-3391-6. $15.95. Gr. K–3. With the stunning cut-paper collage artwork of the original, this 2004 Caldecott Honor book is now available in this snappy Spanish rendition that is both intriguing and informative. Fascinating facts about the animal world follow a simple question: ¿Qué harías con una nariz/ unas orejas/unos ojos/una cola/una boca como ésta? (What would you do with a nose/ears/eyes/tail/mouth like this?) illustrated with the body parts of several animals, followed by the animals and how each part Science 61 functions. A picture glossary at the end of the book provides more information about each animal. Kalman, Bobbie. Ciclos de vida de los animales: Crecimiento y cambios. (Animal Life Cycles: Growing and Changing) ISBN: 978-0-7787-83756. ———. La fotosíntesis: De la luz del sol al alimento. (Photosynthesis) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8372-5. ———. La metamorfosis: Cuerpos que cambian. (Metamorphosis) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8373-2. ———, and Rebecca Sjonger. El ciclo del agua. (Water Cycle) ISBN: 9780-7787-8374-9. ———. Las plantas de distintos hábitats. (Plants in Different Habitats) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8377-0. MacAulay, Kelley, and Bobbie Kalman. Cambios del estado del tiempo: Las tormentas. (Changing Weather) ISBN: 978-07787-8376-3. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (Cambios Que Suceden en la Naturaleza) New York: Crabtree, 2007. $18.90. Gr. 2–4. The ubiquitous changes in nature are simply explained through clear color photos, understandable charts, informative sidebars and a smooth Spanish rendition. Each title includes an index and a glossary, albeit without definite articles—a regrettable limitation. Ciclos de vida de los animales: Crecimiento y cambios describes the different ways animals grow and change—from embryos to adults. La fotosíntesis: De la luz del sol al alimento explains the process by which plants use light as an energy source to create food and oxygen. La metamorfosis: Cuerpos que cambian depicts how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies and beetles, change as they go through their life cycles. El ciclo del agua chronicles how different processes, such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation and run-off, work to move water from the ground to the air. Las plantas de distintos hábitats makes clear how, over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit particular habitats. Cambios del estado del tiempo: las tormentas introduces the kinds of storms that take place each year, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms and blizzards. Kalman, Bobbie. ¿Qué es el reino animal? (What Is the Animal Kingdom?) ISBN: 0-7787-8757-5. ———. ¿Qué son los biomas? (What Is a Biome?) ISBN: 0-77878755-9. 62 Nonfiction ———, and Jacqueline Langille. ¿Qué es un ciclo de vida? (What Is a Life Cycle?) ISBN: 0-7787-8754-0. ———. ¿Qué son las redes y cadenas alimentarias? (What Are Food Chains and Webs?) ISBN: 0-7787-8756-7. Ea. vol.: 32p. (La Ciencia de los Seres Vivos) New York: Crabtree, 2005. $16.95. Gr. 3–5. With excellent color photographs, drawings, charts, and a most appealing design, these fluid Spanish renditions introduce students to basic aspects of animals, humans and plants. The classification of animals, from simple sponges to amphibians to reptiles to mammals, their special characteristics as well as threats to their habitats are explained in ¿Qué es el reino animal? Life in major regional biotic areas—forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, oceans and arctic tundra—is described in ¿Qué son los biomas? Numerous examples, beginning with plant life up to the human life cycle, that explain the basic concept of the life cycle are defined in ¿Qué es un ciclo de vida? The connections between plants and animals and how they depend on each other to survive through food chains in various ecosystems are introduced in ¿Qué son las redes y cadenas alimentarias? Kalman, Bobbie and John Crossingham. Los hogares de los insectos. (Insect Homes) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8500-2. ———, and Rebecca Sjonger. Insectos comunes. (Everyday Insects) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8501-9. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (El Mundo de los Insectos) New York: Crabtree, 2007. $18.90. Gr. 2–4. Through exquisite close-up color photos, drawings, and a smooth Spanish text, children are introduced to the world of insects. Los hogares de los insectos describes the types of homes insects build, including the materials they use, and how social insects, such as ants and termites, work together to build homes. Insectos comunes highlights interesting facts about insects (beetles, ants, flies, grasshoppers and wasps) that children are likely to encounter in their everyday lives. Both titles include a glossary, albeit without definite articles. Kalman, Bobbie, and Kelley MacAulay. Los cobayos. (Guinea Pigs) ISBN: 0-7787-8457-6. MacAulay, Kelley, and Bobbie Kalman. Los caniches o poodles. (Poodles) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8461-6. ———. Los cocker spaniel. (Cocker Spaniels) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8458-6. Science 63 ———. Los dálmatas. (Dalmatians) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8459-3. ———. Los perros labradores. (Labrador Retrievers) ISBN: 978-0-77878460-9. Sjonger, Rebecca, and Bobbie Kalman. Los cachorros. (Puppies) ISBN: 07787-8455-X. ———. Los hámsters. (Hamsters) ISBN: 0-7787-8456-8. Walker, Niki, and Bobbie Kalman. Los gatitos. (Kittens) ISBN: 0-77878454-1. Ea. vol.: 32p. Photos by Marc Crabtree. Translated by translations.com. (El Cuidado de las Mascotas) New York: Crabtree, 2006–2007. $23.92. Gr. 2–3. With exquisite color photographs and a most readable Spanish text, these welldone Spanish renditions introduce the young to the care, feeding, grooming and training of pets. The appeal of guinea pigs as friendly and affable and their special needs are explained in Los cobayos. The training and grooming requirements of poodles are described in Los caniches o poodles. Los cocker spaniel provides advice on caring for cocker spaniels. The history, training and grooming requirements of dalmatians are covered in Los dálmatas. The history, food and exercise needs of Labrador retrievers are explained in Los perros labradores. Los cachorros describes how to become successful dog owners, by caring and enjoying their puppies. Although hamsters sleep all day, children will learn what to expect from these nocturnal rodents in Los hámsters. The care of kittens and cats, including feeding, grooming and understanding kitten behavior, is explained in Los gatitos. Only caveat: The labels and glossaries do not indicate the definite articles. How are Spanish learners to know, el or la nariz? Kalman, Bobbie, and Molly Aloian. Tiburones espectaculares. (Spectacular Sharks) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8401-2. Smithyman, Kathryn, and Bobbie Kalman. El bioma marino. (The Ocean Biome) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8400-5. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (La Vida en el Mar) New York: Crabtree, 2007. $18.90. Gr. 3– 4. These carefully edited Spanish-language titles, from the original The Living Ocean series, include the same clear charts, maps, illustrations and engaging color photos, and easy-to-understand texts. Tiburones espectaculares examines the habitats, behavior and bodies of sharks, dispelling shark myths and highlighting their importance in the 64 Nonfiction food chain. El bioma marino describes why oceans and seas are the world’s largest biome and their importance to the rest of the Earth. Knox, Barbara. Bajo las olas: vamos a contar la vida marina/Under the Sea: Counting Ocean Life. ISBN: 978-1-4296-1199-2. Marks, Jennifer L. Vamos a ordenar por colores/Sorting by Colors. ISBN: 978-1-4296-1196-1. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by Dr. Martín Luis Guzmán Ferrer (A Bilingüe/ Bilingual) Mankato: Capstone, 2008. $22.60. Gr. Preschool–1. With striking color photos and a simple text in English and Spanish, these attractive large-format books encourage children to count from one to ten using a variety of creatures that live in the ocean (in Bajo las olas: vamos a contar la vida marina/Under the Sea: Counting Ocean Life) and to recognize various criteria by which sets are sorted (in Vamos a ordenar por colores/Sorting by Colors). Each title includes an interesting facts section, a glossary in both languages and an index. Lessem, Don. Dinosaurios con plumas. (Feathered Dinosaurs) ISBN: 08225-6242-1. ———. Los dinosaurios más inteligentes. (Smartest Dinosaurs) ISBN: 08225-6245-6. ———. Los dinosaurios más mortíferos. (Deadliest Dinosaurs) ISBN: 08225-6240-5. ———. Los dinosaurios más rápidos. (Fastest Dinosaurs) ISBN: 0-822562413. ———. Gigantes marinos de la época de los dinosaurios. (Sea Giants of Dinosaur Time) ISBN: 0-8225-6244-8. ———. Gigantes voladores de la época de los dinosaurios. (Flying Giants of Dinosaur Time) ISBN: 0-8225-6243-X. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: John Bindon. Translated by translations.com. (Conoce a los Dinosaurios) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2007. $23.93. Gr. 2–4. Like the previous titles in this series, these highlight distinct characteristics of various extinct, often gigantic, carnivorous or herbivorous dinosaurs that existed millions of years ago. The dramatically detailed color illustrations, photographs, charts, maps and a most understandable Spanish rendition will capture the interest of young Spanish-speaking dino fans. Little-known or unusual aspects of feathered dinosaurs, including colorful feathers to attract a mate or large feathers to help them keep warm, are described in Dinosaurios con plumas. A range of dinosaurs, from smart Troodon dinosaurs that would dig small rodents out Science 65 of the ground to small but smarter microraptors, are discussed in Los dinosaurios más inteligentes. Deadly dinosaurs with pointy, destructive teeth and other rapacious dinosaurs are portrayed in Los dinosaurios más mortíferos. Fast dinosaurs that could outrun their raiders to Struthiomimus, the fastest, which could have run up to 60 miles per hour, are chronicled in Los dinosaurios más rápidos. Giant sea reptiles such as Archelon, an enormous turtle, and Mosasaurus, one of the deadliest, are depicted in Gigantes marinos de la época de los dinosaurios. Eight types of flying dinosaurs, known as pterosaurios (pterosaurs), winged creatures with hollow bones that allowed them to fly, are introduced in Gigantes voladores de la época de los dinosaurios. Each title includes a glossary, which unfortunately lacks definite articles. How will Spanish learners know if it is la or el reptil? Lindeen, Carol K. Caballitos de mar/Sea Horses. ISBN: 978-0-73687647-6. ———. Corales/Corals. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7651-3. ———. Focas/Seals. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7649-0. ———. Pez payaso/Clown Fish. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7646-9. ———. Pulpos/Octopuses. ISBN: 978-0-73687648-3. ———. Tiburones/Sharks. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7650-6. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Dr. Martín Luis Guzmán Ferrer (Bajo las Olas/Under the Sea) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2007. $14.95. Gr. K–2. Simply and concisely, in easy-to-read bilingual texts, this series introduces the major physical characteristics and behavior patterns of six sea creatures—sea horses, corals, seals, clown fish, octopuses and sharks. Clear, excellent underwater photographs in full color on the right face one or two sentences of English text, followed by an equally well-written Spanish rendition. With easy-tounderstand explanations, such as Some sharks grow bigger than a car. Other sharks are the size of an adult’s hand./Algunos tiburones son más grandes que un automóvil. Otros tiburones son del tamaño de la mano de un adulto (p. 24), this series is sure to engage bilingual scientists-to-be. Straightforward bilingual glossaries are appended. The only caveat is that both the English and Spanish texts are in the exactly same font, which may confuse beginning readers of either language. Llewellyn, Claire. Así nace un árbol. (Starting Life Tree) ISBN: 1-59437449-X. ———. Así nace un pato. (Starting Life Duck) ISBN: 1-59437-448-1. 66 Nonfiction Ea. vol.: 25p. Illus: Simon Mendez. Translated by María Cristina Giraldo. Miami: Santillana USA, 2004. pap. $8.95. Gr. 2–4. The life cycle is introduced to young readers through straightforward, easy-to-understand texts and full-page color illustrations. Like the original English editions, published by Andromeda, London, these feature pages on extra-heavy stock that gradually increase in size and allow children to flip each page. Así nace un árbol describes the growth of an apple tree from seed to sapling to a beautiful mature tree laden with fruit. Así nace un pato follows mallards from eggs to hatchlings to adults during a 12-month period. A glossary and a life cycle summary conclude these appealing paperbacks. The only caveat is that at times the captions appear on dark-colored backgrounds that make them difficult to see. La mariposa. (Butterfly) ISBN: 84-236-68886. El oso. (Bear) ISBN: 84-236-6887-8. El pato. (Duckling) ISBN: 84-236-6886-X. La rana. (Frog) ISBN: 84-236-6885-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Sara Sánchez. (Mira cómo crezco) Barcelona: Edebé, 2004. $10.95. Gr. 1–2. With the exceptional color photographs of the originals, first published by Dorling Kindersley, this animal development series is an excellent introduction to the circle of life. Purists will certainly disapprove of the anthropomorphism in the simple first-person text in which la mariposa (butterfly), el oso (bear), el pato (duckling), la rana (frog) introduce themselves and describe their habitat, growth and functions of life. Nonetheless, the clear color photos and well-placed close-ups provide a most engaging view of the natural world for young Spanish speakers. Markle, Sandra. Los buitres. (Vultures) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7731-7. ———. Los demonios de Tasmania. (Tasmanian Devils) ISBN: 978-0-82257733-1. ———. Los glotones. (Wolverines) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7732-4. ———. Las hormigas legionarias. (Army Ants) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7730-0. Ea. vol.: 40p. Translated by translations.com. (Animales Carroñeros) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2008. $18.95. Gr. 3–5. Maintaining the drama and tension of the original series, this eloquent Spanish rendition, translated with precision and pizzazz, discusses the lives of scavengers—nature’s la patrulla de la limpieza Science 67 (clean-up crew). Also engaging are the clear, close-up and telephoto action views of scavengers in their native habitats that support the text. The role of vultures in three different environments—the African savannah, the Gulf Coast of Florida and the Peruvian jungle—is described in Los buitres. It highlights the abilities of these magnificent fliers to cover great distances as they rely on their large wings and sharp eyesight to track carrion and care for their young. All titles in this series include a glossary (unfortunately, without definite articles), a bibliography (of English titles only), and a Retrospectiva (Look Again) section with suggestions for discussion. Los demonios de Tasmania provides a detailed depiction of Tasmanian devils, who with their superior sense of smell search their home range in search of carrion and protect themselves. The forests and open tundra of northern Europe, Siberia and North Africa are the home of wolverines, powerful creatures with sharp memories, strong jaw muscles, cone-shaped teeth and an exceptional sense of smell that allows them to track their prey (in Los glotones). The lifestyle of millions of army ants who as a colony devour dead or dying animals is discussed in Las hormigas legionarias. Markle, Sandra. Los cocodrilos. (Crocodiles) ISBN: 0-8225-6492-0. ———. Los leones. (Lions) ISBN: 0-8225-6491-2. ———. Los lobos. (Wolves) ISBN: 0-8225-6489-0. ———. Los tiburones blancos. (Great White Sharks) ISBN: 0-82256490-4. Ea. vol.: 40p. Translated by translations.com. (Animales Depredadores) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2007. $25.26. Gr. 2–5. Excellent action color photos and an adept Spanish rendition describe the growth and maturation process of four skillful predators— crocodiles, lions, wolves, and great white sharks—and how they hunt for survival by stalking and attacking their prey. Each title describes their natural habitat and includes a glossary without definite articles, a review of special characteristics and recommended sources (in English only). This is indeed an eye-catching, appealing series for Spanishspeaking middle readers about the abilities and survival skills of four predators at the top of the food chain. Also, Spanish speakers will appreciate that all measurements are provided in U.S. customary units, followed by the metric system in parentheses. Markle, Sandra. Los perritos de las praderas. (Prairie Dogs). ISBN: 9780-7613-3896-3. ———. Los puercoespines. (Porcupines) ISBN: 978-0-7613-3897-0. 68 Nonfiction ———. Los pulpos. (Octopuses) ISBN: 978-0-7613-3898-7. ———. Los zorrillos. (Skunks) ISBN: 978-0-7613-3899-4. Ea. vol.: 40p. Translated by translations.com. (Animales Presa) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2009. $25.26. Gr. 3–6. Just as engrossing and revealing as the previous Animales Carroñeros (Animal Scavengers) and Animales Depredadores (Animal Predators) series, this noteworthy Spanish translation maintains the clarity and vigor of the original narrative as it details the defensive strategies used by prey animals and each animal species’ place within the food chain of life. Los perritos de las praderas describes why prairie dogs find safety in large colonies and why hundreds of them live together in underground tunnels. Spectacular color close-up and telephoto action photos on the right capture the drama as the small animals come to the surface to nibble prairie grasses, always watching for eagles, coyotes or black-footed ferrets. But if one prairie dog is captured, the group will attack and drive the predator away. Follow-up questions, a complete glossary, an index and additional sources (in English only) complement this impressive series about predators and preys. Los puercoespines shows how porcupines can drive their long sharp quills into their enemies’ skin to protect themselves from their predators. Los pulpos explains how octopuses use their eight arms to catch crabs and shellfish to eat and squirt ink into the water to escape from their enemies. Los zorrillos features the striped skunks that live in the North American forests and how they are equipped with a foul-smelling liquid that they can spray to keep their enemies away. McGrath, Barbara Barbieri. Cuenta con el béisbol. (Baseball Counting Book) Illus: Brian Shaw. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 1-57091-608-X. pap. $7.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Baseball lovers will learn numbers from 1 to 20 as they review the rules and culture of the game in Canetti’s spirited rhyming Spanish rendition. From an encouraging Ven a jugar béisbol (Come to play baseball) to 20 baseball cards that explain baseball terms, young Spanishspeaking fans will enjoy the enticing rhymes and acrylic illustrations as they play nine fun innings. Readers, however, will wonder why only English words are framed within the illustrations. Mettler, René. Álbum Visual de la Naturaleza y sus cambios mes a mes. (Nature: Month to Month) Translated by Aquilino Álvarez. Madrid: Bruño, 2008. 33p. ISBN: 978-84-216-8031-5. $40. Gr. 2–4. Science 69 The change of seasons is described through the eyes of the author. Double-page spreads and foldouts with beautiful nature scenes complement this personal view of the seasons. Muñoz Puelles, Vicente. El viaje de la evolución: El joven Darwin. (The Journey of Evolution: Young Darwin) Illus: Federico Delicado. Madrid: Anaya, 2007. 149p. ISBN: 978-84-667-6251-9. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Written in the first-person point of view and based on the writings of Charles Darwin, this engrossing biography recounts Darwin’s journey around the world in 1865 and explains how this trip changed his perceptions about nature. In a matter-of-fact and easy-to-understand narrative, Muñoz depicts through amusing anecdotes Darwin’s observations about geology, flora and fauna that helped him understand how species of organisms arise and develop through natural selection. Not surprisingly, he concludes with the early conflicts between evolutionists and creationists. Despite the prosaic color illustrations, which sadly detract from the narrative, this is a captivating introduction to Darwin and his theories. Nelson, Robin. Cómo se mueven las cosas. (Ways Things Move) ISBN: 978-0-8225-78116. ———. Empujar y jalar. (Push and Pull) ISBN: 978-0-225-7810-9. ———. Flotar y hundirse. (Float and Sink) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7808-6. ———. La gravedad. (Gravity) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7807-9. ———. Los imanes. (Magnets) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7809-3. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Mi Primer Paso al Mundo Real. Fuerzas y Movimiento) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2008. $18.90. Gr. K–2. With clear, candid, color photos and a brief, most accessible Spanish text— one sentence per page—this well-conceived series explains simple facts about force and motion in a manner that even young Spanishspeaking children can understand. Basic demonstrations about how things move by pushing or pulling are depicted in Cómo se mueven las cosas. Empujar y jalar describes a pulley and how a push or a pull is a force that makes something move, or stops it from moving. Why some things float and others sink are explained in Flotar y hundirse. La gravedad illustrates that gravity always pulls everything towards the center of the Earth. Los imanes makes clear that magnets have a north and south pole and attract metals. Each title includes a one-page summary with a facing diagram, an important facts section, an index and a glossary, albeit without definite articles. How will the young know that it is el ancla or el metal? This is truly a regrettable omission in an otherwise excellent series for the young. 70 Nonfiction Nelson, Robin. El gusto. (Tasting) ISBN: 0-8225-6224-3. ———. El oído. (Hearing) ISBN: 0-8225-6221-9. ———. El olfato. (Smelling) ISBN: 0-82256223-5. ———. El tacto. (Touching) ISBN: 0-8225-6225-1. ———. La vista. (Seeing) ISBN: 0-8225-6222-7. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by translations.com. (Los Sentidos) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2007. $18.60. Gr. K–1. Through candid color photos and one sentence per page, young children are introduced to their five senses. Each title highlights one sense and the different things that children can taste (El gusto), hear (El oído), smell (El olfato), touch (El tacto) and see (La vista). Glossaries (albeit without definite articles) complement each title. Despite the high quality of these Spanish renditions, the examples of what children like or do not like to eat (in El gusto) are most unfortunate. According to the text, children like pizza and hot dogs, but dislike fish and peas. This is, nutritionally speaking, a regrettable message to give to young Spanish speakers who, generally, like their vegetables. O’Leary, John. El profesor Topo y sus máquinas. (Professor Mole’s Machines) Illus: John O’Leary. Adapted by Emilia Hernández. Barcelona: Combel, 2004. 10p. ISBN: 84-7864-917-4. $17.29. Ages 3–6. Simple text, pull-the-tabs, flaps and three-dimensional color images show the use and operation of Professor Topo’s machines—elevator, washing machine, excavator, space rocket. Poskitt, Kjartan. Esas mortíferas mates. (Murderous Maths) (Esa Horrible Ciencia) Illus: Trevor Dunton. Translated by Conchita Peraire del Molino. Barcelona: RBA Libros, 2006. 144p. ISBN: 84-272-2056-1. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–8. With the same tongue-in-cheek writing style, black-and-white cartoons, and whimsical sidebars of the previous titles in this series, this unpretentious paperback introduces reluctant students of mathematics to such concepts as Roman numerals, the decimal system, time measurement, prime and superior numbers as well as important mathematicians such as Archimedes and Euclid. Spanish speakers are sure to enjoy the lighthearted tone of this series, originally published by Scholastic, London. Randolph, Joanne. All about a Day/Los días. ISBN: 9781-4042-7627-7. ———. All about a Month/Los meses. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7628-4. Science 71 ———. All about a Season/Las estaciones. ISBN: 978-0-4042-7629-1. ———. All about an Hour/Las horas. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7626-0. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by María Cristina Brusca. (It’s About Time!/Los Libros del Tiempo) New York: Editorial Buenas Letras/ Rosen, 2008. $21.25. Gr. K–1. Just right for beginning English- and Spanish-speaking readers, this simply written series shows how days are part of passing time (in All about a Day/Los días), the 12 months in a year (in All about a Month/Los meses), the four seasons (in All about a Season/Las estaciones) and the 24 hours in a day (in All about an Hour/Las horas). Especially noteworthy are Brusca’s fluid Spanish rendition that never attempts a literal translation; rather, it is as playful as it is informative, as well as the easily identified English text in a boldface followed by the Spanish text in a lighter font. Each title includes Words to Know/Palabras que debes saber and an index. Roca, Núria. Los 5 sentidos. (The 5 Senses) ISBN: 0-7641-3313-6. ———. Los 4 elementos. (The 4 Elements) ISBN: 0-7641-3315-2. Ea. vol.: 35p. Illus: Rosa M. Curto. Barcelona: Gemser/Dist. by Barron’s, 2005. pap. $6.99. Gr. 2–3. Through perky, cartoon-type pastel illustrations and a lighthearted text, children discover their five senses—hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste—(in Los 5 sentidos) and the four basic elements—air, water, earth, and fire—(in Los 4 elementos). These are not detailed introductions to the senses or elements; rather, they are delightful overviews featuring children engaged in playful activities in which the senses and the elements take center stage. Each book includes an afterword with suggested activities for children and a twopage guía para los padres with thoughtful teaching suggestions for parents. Roca, Núria, and Rosa M. Curto. Cuidemos a nuestro gatito nuevo. (Let’s Take Care of Our New Cat) Barcelona: Gemser/Dist by Barron’s, 2006. 35p. ISBN: 978-0-7641-3453-1. pap. $6.99. Gr. 2–5. Pedro and Paula have a new kitten that they name Rufo. Soon they learn that caring for Rufo is a lot of work—they learn to keep the food bowl, water bowl, and sandbox clean. Also, they learn that cats need and want their independence and that they are a delight to play with. Guidelines with advice and basic instruction on cat and kitten care are appended. The cartoon-type ink-andwatercolor illustrations and the 72 Nonfiction easy-to-understand text will appeal to Spanish-speaking cat lovers and their parents. Simon, Seymour. Tiburones. (Sharks) Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. New York: Rayo/HarperCollins, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 0-06-056496-2. pap. $6.99. Gr. 2–4. An easy-to-understand Spanish rendition introduces the world of sharks through excellent, full-color photographs and an informative text on the opposite page. From general information about their variety, habits, life cycles, and physical characteristics to simple rules to avoid shark attacks, this is indeed an engrossing introduction to these fascinating fishes. Smith, Alastair, and Judy Tatchell. En el mar. (Under the Sea) Illus: Peter Scott and Keith Furnival. Translated by Germa Alonso de la Serna. Tulsa: EDC Publishing, 2004. 16p. ISBN: 0-7460-6398-9. $11.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Sea fauna are introduced to young children through full-page color illustrations and well-placed lift-the-flaps that show dolphins, sharks, sea horses, octopuses, and other fish as they play, feed, and interact with each other and protect themselves. Some adults will rightfully object to a certain degree of anthropomorphism; nonetheless, this is a thoughtful view of life under the sea. Tang, Greg. Come una y cuenta 20: Acertijos matemáticos para despertar la mente. (The Grapes of Math: Mind Stretching Math Riddles) ISBN: 84-241-8075-5. ———. Un, dos, tres el año se fue: Acertijos matemáticos para despertar la mente. (Math for All Seasons: Mind Stretching Math Riddles) ISBN: 84-241-8074-7. Ea. vol: Illus: Harry Briggs. (Colección Rascacielos) León: Everest, 2004. 44p. $12.95. Gr. 1–3. Maintaining the playful tone of the original English versions, these lively Spanish rhymes encourage the young to look for set patterns, symmetries and visual groupings as they count, subtract and multiply. Briggs’s crisp, clear computer-generated illustrations further assist young Spanish speakers to think creatively as they try to solve these enjoyable math riddles. From a complicated pattern of strawberry seeds (La mejor de las sorpresas/es que en el bosque haya fresas) to counting mushroom slices on pizza (Un buen consejo mereces:/cuenta la mitad Science 73 dos veces) children will see patterns and combinations in Come una y cuenta 20: Acertijos matemáticos para despertar la mente. From counting tulips in springtime to multiple scoops of ice cream to counting Christmas gifts (Suma incluyéndolos en vertical/y réstalos de la cuenta final) readers will appreciate seasonal changes amid the math in Un, dos, tres el año se fue: Acertijos matemáticos para despertar la mente. Both titles include illustrated solutions and explanations at the back of each book. Tielmann, Christian. Conozcamos nuestro cuerpo. (Let’s Find Out About Our Body) Illus: Anne Möller. ISBN: 84-261-3507-2. ———. ¡Vamos a tener un bebé! (We Are Going to Have a Baby!) Illus: Jan Lieffering. ISBN: 84-261-3509-9. Ea. vol.: 29p. Translated by Christiane Reyes. (Mi Cuerpo) Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. $15.95. Gr. 2–4. In a delightfully carefree, almost conversational style, this series, originally published by Verlag, Germany, explains basic facts about the human body. Appealing and at times witty, pencil and watercolor illustrations are complemented by engaging foldouts that further explain each topic. Beginning with simple questions that children can understand, such as ¿Por qué no oímos nada con la nariz, pero sí con las orejas? (Why can’t we hear with our nose, but we can with our ears?), Conozcamos nuestro cuerpo introduces the structure and functions of the skeleton, muscle, respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems as well as the brain and senses with clear examples that even the young can appreciate. At dinner, Father announces to young Eva and Martin, Vamos a tener un bebé (We are going to have a baby), which Mother proceeds to clarify in ¡Vamos a tener un bebé! To answer the question how Papa and Mama made the baby, children are provided with straightforward descriptions about male and female reproductive organs, how the sperm enters the ovary, the development of the fetus and the process of birth. Prudish adults will certainly object to this explicit introduction with candid fully nude male and female drawings, but inquisitive Spanish-speaking children will appreciate the honest, no-nonsense explanations and drawings. Tielmann, Christian. María va a la pediatra. (María Goes to the Pediatrician) ISBN: 978-84-261-3589-6. ———. ¿Por qué tenemos que comer? (Why Must We Eat?) ISBN: 978-84261-3587-2. 74 Nonfiction Ea. vol.: 26p. Illus: Jan Lieffering. Translated by Maria Antònia Torras. (Mi Cuerpo) Barcelona: Juventud, 2007. $20.95. Gr. 2–4. Highlighting children’s likes and dislikes about certain foods, ¿Por qué tenemos que comer? explains, simply and matter-of-factly, the importance of good nutrition to be able to run, play or do somersaults. Lieffering’s cartoonish black-ink and watercolor illustrations capture the world of children and their favorite and not-sofavorite foods with wit and pizzazz. Beginning with the book cover in which a girl and a boy are playing tug of war over a bowl of spaghetti to the title page where a boy is relishing his french fries and later is disgusted with his aunt’s vegetable soup, to a girl and her father making a mango “tower” and children enjoying fresh fruit juices, this is not a dull repetition of proper eating habits. Rather, it describes how a well-balanced diet can be realistically integrated into a child’s daily life. It concludes with twopage spreads: one describes organic farming, the other Países distintos, comidas distintas (Different countries, Different foods) contrasting eating styles in France, Ethiopia, Japan and China. María is not feeling well. So, papá has to take her to the pediatrician in María va a la pediatra. Through María, children are exposed to a visit at the doctor’s office and to common diseases in children— los resfriados (colds), la varicela (chicken pox), el sarampión (measles) and las alergias (allergies). Well-placed flaps further explain such facts as the body’s defenses against germs and inflammation of the tonsils. Torok, Simon, and Paul Holper. Ciencia extravagante. (Weird! Amazing Inventions and Wacky Science) Illus: Stephen Axelsen. Barcelona: Oniro, 2005. 93p. ISBN: 84-9754-163-4. pap. $10.95. Gr. 4–6. In a humorous, easygoing manner, this collection of scientific anecdotes briefly describes descubrimientos fascinantes (amazing discoveries), experimentos estrambóticos (odd experiments), teorías extrañas (strange theories) and other high-interest scientific/technical inventions and misstatements such as velcro, Frisbee, chewing gum and La televisión no durará (Television won’t last). With witty, black-and-white cartoons and amusing subheads, this collection will appeal to determined and/or reluctant scientists-to-be. Twina, Alice. Bears/Osos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7634-5. ———. Cats of the Wild/Gatos salvajes. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7631-4. ———. Ducks/Patos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7633-8. ———. Horses/Caballos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7630-7. Science 75 ———. Monkeys/Monos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7635-2. ———. Seals/Focas. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7632-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by José María Obregón. (Baby Animals/ Animales Bebé) New York: Editorial Buenas Letras/Rosen, 2008. $21.25. Gr. K–2. Concise, easy-to-read bilingual texts (English text in boldface followed by the Spanish text in a lighter font) face sharp, candid color photos of baby animals in their natural environments. Each title includes Words to Know/Palabras que debes saber and an index. This is indeed an appealing series that introduces the special characteristics, adaptations, lifestyles and growth patterns of baby bears, wild cats, ducks, horses, monkeys and seals. Vaisman, Sylvia. Mi planeta y yo. (My Planet and Me) Illus: Bruno Heitz. Translated by Gabriela Peyrón. Mexico: Tecolote, 2004. 51p. ISBN: 968-7381-79-5. pap. $10.95. Gr. 2–5. Through most amusing color cartoons and in an easy-to-understand graphic format, this lively introduction to the importance of conservation provides vivid examples of the misuse of natural resources— air, water, the environment—and offers simple suggestions for their protection. From common polluting activities, to waste disposal, to recycling, and genetically modified organisms (with specific facts about pollution in Mexico), conservationists-to-be will be convinced. Although a glossary is included, it, unfortunately, lacks an index. Walker, Sally M. El calor. (Heat). ISBN: 978-0-8225-7718-8. ———. La electricidad. (Electricity) ISBN: 978-0-8225—7717-1. ———. La luz. (Light) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7719-5. ———. El magnetismo. (Magnetism) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7720-1. ———. La materia. (Matter) ISBN: 978-0-8225-7721-8. ———. El sonido. (Sound) ISBN: 978-08225-7722-5. Ea. vol.: 48p. Photos by Andy King. Translated by translations.com. (Libros de Energía para Madrugadores) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2008. $26.60. Gr. 3–5. Through clear explanations, numerous examples and simple experiments children are introduced to basic concepts of energy and matter. Each title, in this well-done Spanish series, includes a Mensaje para los adultos (Note to Adults) with suggested questions and ideas, a list of recommended books and Web sites (in English only), an index and a glossary, albeit without definite articles. How will Spanish learners 76 Nonfiction know if it is el or la corriente? The fundamentals of heat are explained in El calor. How electricity works including electrons, protons and neutrons is described in La electricidad. Photons, color, refraction, light rays, and waves are clarified in La luz. The central principles of magnetism including protons, neutrons and electrons are made clear in El magnetismo. Volume, mass, and how matter changes state are conveyed in La materia. The main concepts of sound such as vibration and how sound travels are imparted in El sonido. Walker, Sally M., and Roseann Feldman. Palancas. (Levers) ISBN: 0-82252972-6. ———. Planos inclinados. (Inclined Planes) ISBN: 0-8225-2970-X. ———. Poleas. (Pulleys) ISBN: 0-8225-2980-7. ———. Ruedas y ejes. (Wheels and Axles) ISBN: 0-8225-2982-3. ———. Tornillos. (Screws) ISBN: 0-8225-2974-2. ———. Trabajo. (Work) ISBN: 08225-2984-X. Ea. vol.: 48p. Photos by Andy King. Translated by translations.com. (Libros de Física para Madrugadores) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2006. $25.26. Gr. 2–4. With clear, candid, color photos on every page and simple, easyto-understand explanations and diagrams, this informative series introduces basic concepts of simple machines and how things work. Originally published in English as Early Bird Physics Series, the smooth Spanish renditions will assist young Spanish speakers to gradually understand each concept presented. Each title includes suggestions for further reading of English-language books, a glossary (without definite articles) and an index. Wells, Robert E. ¿Hay algo más rápido que un guepardo? (What’s Faster than a Speeding Cheetah?) ISBN: 82-261-3501-3. ———. ¿Hay algo más viejo que una tortuga gigante? (What’s Older than a Giant Tortoise?) ISBN: 84-261-3436-X. Ea. vol.: Illus: Robert E. Wells. Translated by Raquel Solá. Barcelona: Juventud, 2005. 32p. $15.95. Gr. 2–4. As in his previous books —¿Cómo se mide el tiempo? (How Do You Know What Time It Is?), ¿Sabes contar hasta un Googol? (Can You Count to a Googol?), ¿Hay algo más pequeño que una musaraña? (What’s Smaller Than A Pygmy Shrew?) and ¿Hay algo más grande que una ballena azul? (Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?)—Wells introduces the meaning of “old” and “speed” through whimsical, colorScience 77 ful ink-and-acrylic cartoons and a simple text. Young Spanish speakers will appreciate Solás’s smooth Spanish renditions while following a fast runner, who is outpaced by an ostrich, which in turn is left behind by a cheetah. Of course airplanes, meteorites and, subsequently, a beam of light proves to be the fastest, as depicted in ¿Hay algo más rápido que un guepardo? Spanish speakers from the United States will be confused by the metric measurements (e.g., an ostrich runs at 70 kph, instead of 45 mph, cheetahs at 110 kph, not 70 mph). ¿Hay algo más viejo que una tortuga gigante? shows a 150-year-old tortuga gigante on a magic carpet that encounters an even older giant sequoia, followed by even older Egyptian pyramids, Meteor Crater in Arizona, fossilized mammoths, Mount Everest, concluding with the universe. Illustrated charts and brief notes complete these amusing views of age and speed. Wells, Robert E. ¿Sabes contar hasta un googol? (Can You Count to a Googol?) Illus: the author. Translated by Lilian Weikert. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 82-261-3361-4. $16.95. Gr. 2–4. To introduce the concepts of large numbers up to a googol (number 1 followed by 100 zeroes) and multiples of ten, Wells uses humorous, colorful ink-and-acrylic cartoons and simple explanations. From a girl balancing one banana on her nose, to a monkey balancing 10, to 100 eagles pulling a basket of children, followed by 1000 scoops of ice cream up to un googol, children are reminded that numbers go on forever because siempre puedes añadirle un cero (You can always add a zero). Some mathematicians will question the simple notion of just adding zeros instead of multiplying by 10, but this understandable Spanish rendition is an enjoyable depiction of large numbers. Wormell, Christopher. Dientes, colas y tentáculos: Un libro de animales para contar. (Teeth, Tails and Tentacles: An Animal Counting Book) Illus: the author. Translated by Elodie Bourgeois Bertín. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. 60p. ISBN: 84-261-3555-2. $25.95. Gr. Preschool–3. Just as dramatic as the highly acclaimed English original, Wormell’s sparkling linoleum block prints introduce numbers 1–20 through the special physical characteristics and behavior of 20 animals followed by extensive notes that describe the habitat and intriguing information about each one. The very young will delight in counting 1 cuerno de rinoceronte (1 rhinoceros horn), 2 jorobas de camello (2 camel humps), up to 20 bálanos en . . . (20 barnacle shells . . . ). Older children will appreciate the appended notes with special facts, such as 78 Nonfiction why chameleons are capable of changing color and why zebras have distinctive black-and-white markings. Zumbusch, Amelie von. Cheetahs/Guepardos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7604-8. ———. Elephants/Elefantes. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7605-5. ———. Giraffes/Jirafas. ISBN: 978-1-40427606-2. ———. Hippos/Hipopótamos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7607-9. ———. Lions/Leones. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7608-6. ———. Zebras/Cebras. ISBN: 9781-4042-7609-3. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Ma. Pilar Sanz. (Safari Animals/Animales de Safari) New York: Rosen/Buenas Letras, 2007. $21.25. Gr. K–1. Simply written, brief bilingual texts—two sentences per page— face crisp, candid color photos of animals in their natural environments in this well-conceived Safari Animals/Animales de Safari series. Highlighting important aspects of their lives, Cheetahs/Guepardos describes their adaptation to the environment, how they get their food, their preference to live alone and how they play. Especially important to English and Spanish learners is the fact that the English text in bold font is followed by a dark black line that separates the Spanish text in a lighter font, thereby avoiding unnecessarily confusing English—or Spanish— beginning readers. A simple bilingual Words to Know/Palabras que debes saber and Index/Índice are also included. Other titles focus on the habitats, behaviors and adaptations to the environment of elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, and zebras. Technology Ellis, Catherine. Cars and Trucks/Autos y camiones. ISBN: 978-1-40427624-6. ———. Helicopters/Helicópteros. ISBN: 978-1-4042-76215. ———. Planes/Aviones. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7622-2. ———. Ships/Barcos. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7623-9. ———. Submarines/Submarinos. ISBN: 9781-4042-7620-8. ———. Tanks/Tanques. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7619-2. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by María Cristina Brusca. (Mega Military Machines/Megamáquinas Militares) New York: Rosen/Buenas Letras, 2007. $21.25. Gr. K–1. Simple bilingual texts (two sentences per page) and clear color photos introduce the very young to six military machines: cars and trucks, helicopters, planes, ships, submarines and tanks. Each title highHealth and Medicine 79 lights the special capabilities of each in a manner that the young can understand, such as [military cars] “are bigger and stronger than everyday cars. . . . son más grandes y fuertes que los autos comunes” (p. 4). Beginning English and Spanish readers will appreciate the clearly distinguished fonts— the English text, which is darker, is separated by a dark line and followed by a fluid Spanish rendition in a lighter font. Simple bilingual glossaries are included. Marshall, Pam. De la idea al libro. (From Idea to Book) (De Principio a Fin) Translated by translations.com. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2007. 24p. ISBN: 0-8225-6495-5. $18.60. Gr. K–2. In a simple text with a color photograph on each facing page, this book describes how an author gets an idea for a book, proceeds to write it, sends it to a publisher, illustrates it, followed by the technical processes at the publishing house. Young Spanish speakers will appreciate the lucid explanations even though the photos show the production of an English-language book, It’s Not My Fault! Unfortunately, the glossary lacks definite articles, a serious obstacle for young readers and Spanish-language learners. Navarrete, Néstor. Grandes inventos. (Great Inventions) Illus: Marcel Socías. Barcelona: Parramón, 2004. 31p. ISBN: 84-342-2606-5. $16.95. Gr. 3–6. The purpose of this welldesigned publication is to interest young readers in the world of technology through some of the most interesting inventions. Beginning with the ax and the wheel, it also includes the compass, mechanical watches, telescope, printing press, camera, radio, helicopter, television, cellular telephone, and laser. Each invention is described in two-page, profusely illustrated spreads, easy-to-understand brief texts and clear labels. A chronology of inventions from stone tools to video/cellular phones is appended. Health and Medicine Canales, Claudia. La comidilla: Un libro-revista de alimentación. (La Comidilla: A Book about Nutrition) Illus: Heyliana Flores. Mexico: Serpentina, 2006. 79p. ISBN: 968-5950-11-3. pap. $12.95. Gr. 9–12. This is indeed one of the best books about nutrition for Spanishspeaking adolescents I have ever seen. In a clear, easy-to-understand and at times chatty manner, it explains basic aspects about food, 80 Nonfiction health and nutrition with many references to Mexican culture, good Mexican eating habits—tacos de frijoles (bean tacos)—and malnutrition and diabetes in Mexico. Although a few examples pertain to Mexico, all Spanish speakers will recognize such issues as constipation; soft drinks and sugar; the benefits of exercise—sacudir el esqueleto (shake the skeleton); dangerous substances; amphetamines and other stimulants; and anorexia and bulimia. This is not a preachy book about the benefits of healthful habits; rather, its lucid explanations and colorful, witty illustrations are sure to enlighten and convince adolescents because Las proteínas son como el fútbol (proteins are like soccer) and other verities. An informative glossary is included. DeGezelle, Terri. Cómo cuidar mi pelo/Taking Care of My Hair. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7654-4. ———. Cómo cuidar mi piel/Taking Care of My Skin. ISBN: 978-0-73687656-8. ———. Cómo cuidar mis dientes/Taking Care of My Teeth. ISBN: 978-07368-7657-5. ———. Cómo cuidar mis manos y pies/Taking Care of My Hands and Feet. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7655-1. ———. Cómo cuidar mis ojos/Taking Care of My Eyes. ISBN: 978-0-736876537. Schuette, Sarah L. Cómo cuidar mis oídos/Taking Care of My Ears. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7652-0. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Dr. Martín Luis Guzmán Ferrer. (Cuido Mi Salud/Keeping Healthy) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2007. $19.93. Gr. Preschool–2. In a most simple and accessible first-person bilingual text, and with large, attractive, color photographs of young multiethnic children, the Cuido Mi Salud/Keeping Healthy series introduces beginning Spanish and English readers to the benefits of good personal health and hygiene. Beginning with a short sentence (“Hair grows all over my body./El pelo crece por todo mi cuerpo”), Cómo cuidar mi pelo/Taking Care of My Hair explains that hair is made of keratin, that it can be different colors, and that it needs to be cut, washed, combed and checked. Easy-to-understand glossaries in both languages will assist English and Spanish learners to further comprehend the subjects discussed in each title. Other titles describe how children should care for their skin, teeth, hands and feet, eyes and ears. Health and Medicine 81 Gaff, Jackie. ¿Por qué debo comer de forma saludable? (Why Must I Eat Healthy Food?) ISBN: 978-84-241-7882-6. ———. ¿Por qué debo hacer ejercicio? (Why Must I Exercise?) ISBN: 97884-241-7883-3. ———. ¿Por qué debo lavarme las manos? (Why Must I Wash My Hands?) ISBN: 97884-241-7881-9. ———. ¿Por qué debo lavarme los dientes? (Why Must I Brush My Teeth?) ISBN: 978-84-241-7880-2. Ea. vol.: 34p. Photos by Chris Fairclough. Translated by María Nevares Domínguez. (¿Por Qué Debo . . . ?) León: Everest, 2007. pap. $8.95. Gr. 2–4. With a simple, understandable text, colorful photos, clear charts and comprehensible sidebars, this well-done paperback series, originally published by Evans, London, encourages children to take care of their health. The relevance of healthful eating, a balanced diet and the reasons to avoid eating too much sugar and fat are described in ¿Por qué debo comer de forma saludable? In addition it offers a simple description of the digestive system and provides numerous suggestions for good snacks and the reasons to avoid junk food. Young Spanish speakers will appreciate the appended Spanish Web sites about health and nutrition as well as the bibliography and index. ¿Por qué debo hacer ejercicio? reminds children about the relationship between sports, exercise and health including suggestions for exercising alone or with friends. ¿Por qué debo lavarme las manos? explains the importance of keeping the body clean, the function of soap and the harmful effect of germs. ¿Por qué debo lavarme los dientes? illustrates how children should brush their teeth, why children lose their baby teeth and describes a visit to the dentist. Kaufer Horwitz, Martha. Asuntos de mucho peso: Un libro sobre aciertos y errores en la alimentación. (Serious Matters: A Book about Nutrition Successes and Mistakes) Illus: Iris Alcázar and Rey David Rojas. México: Serpentina, 2007. 79p. ISBN: 978-968-595-029-9. pap. $12.95. Gr. 6–10. With appealing, modernist, color illustrations and a straightforward, conversational text, the author explains the causes and effects of obesity and overweight conditions in young people, proper nutrition, exercise, and special diets. It is important to note that it describes fruits, vegetables and dishes well-known in Mexico such as nopales, mamey, and other Mexican delicacies such as sopes and tostadas. Adolescents 82 Nonfiction in search of guidelines for healthful eating habits will appreciate the easy-to-understand recommendations for a balanced lifestyle. Although it includes a table of contents and a glossary, it lacks an index. Ochoa, Anabel. Los anticonceptivos explicados a los jóvenes. (Contraceptives Explained to Teens) Mexico: Aguilar/Santillana, 2005. 269p. ISBN: 970-770-227-3. pap. $14.95. Gr. 9–12. In a candid, almost colloquial style, Anabel Ochoa, a well-known sex educator and writer in Mexico, explains in a well-organized manual basic information about the advantages, disadvantages and common quandaries about more than fifteen contraceptive methods—from the pill to the patch, vaginal rings, injections, male and female condoms, to vasectomies and abstinence. Readers will note that she mentions the free availability of contraceptives for teens in Mexico’s public health clinics as well as the macho attitudes of Mexican males regarding sex. She states: “No es culpa de ellos pero sí del machismo en el que hemos crecido. Creen que la mujer nació para el sacrificio y ellos para el gozo.” (It is not their fault; it is the fault of the machismo in which we grow up. They believe that women are born for sacrifice and they for enjoyment.) An unfortunate shortcoming is the lack of illustrations to explain how to use some of the devices. Yet, the overall message, especially to teen girls, “ . . . con derecho al placer, dueña de su sexualidad y de su cuerpo” (with the right to pleasure, master of her own sexuality and her own body) is conveyed in a manner that teens can appreciate. Schuh, Mari C. El agua potable/Drinking Water. ISBN: 0-7368-6670-1. ———. El grupo de la leche/The Milk Group. ISBN: 0-7368-6669-8. ———. El grupo de las carnes y los frijoles/The Meat and Beans Group. ISBN: 0-7368-6668-X. ———. El grupo de las frutas/The Fruit Group. ISBN: 0-7368-6666-3. ———. El grupo de las verduras/The Vegetable Group. ISBN: 0-73686672-8. ———. El grupo de los cereales/The Grain Group. ISBN: 0-7368-6667-1. ———. Mantenerse activo/Being Active. ISBN: 0-7368-6665-5. ———. Meriendas saludables/Healthy Snacks. ISBN: 0-7368-6671-X. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Dr. Martin Luis Guzmán Ferrer (Comida Sana con Mi Pirámide/Healthy Eating with My Pyramid) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2007. $19.93. Gr. K–1. With short, simple sentences in English followed by just as simple sentences in Spanish texts, this bilingual series encourages beginHealth and Medicine 83 ning readers of either language to learn the importance of healthful eating and physical activity. Each title includes candid color photos, bilingual glossaries and clear suggestions conducive to desirable nutrition and exercise. The importance of drinking water and having fun with water are described in El agua potable/Drinking Water; milk products in El grupo de la leche/The Milk Group; meat and beans in El grupo de las carnes y los frijoles/The Meat and Beans Group; different fruits in El grupo de las frutas/The Fruit Group; various vegetables in El grupo de las verduras/The Vegetable Group; whole grains in El grupo de los cereales/The Grain Group; the importance of being active and examples of how to stay active in Mantenerse activo/Being Active; examples of healthful snacks and ways to enjoy them in Meriendas saludables/ Healthy Snacks. Vargas de González Carbonell, Gabriela, and Yordi Rosado. Quiúbole con . . . tu cuerpo, el ligue, tus cuates, el sexo, tu familia, las drogas y todo lo demás: Manual de supervivencia para hombres. (What’s Up? With Your Body, Flirting, Buddies, Sex, Family, Drugs and Everything Else). México, D.F.: Santillana Ediciones Generales, 2006. ISBN: 970-770409-8. pap. Gr. 7–adult. Written in an easy colloquial style with numerous subheads and illustrated with witty color cartoons, this engaging Manual de supervivencia para hombres (Survival Manual for Men) is just right for adolescents. Such chapters as your body, friends, sex, family, drugs and “everything else” include suggestions on how to say no, driving with friends, sexual orientation and other subjects of perennial interest to boys, youth and their parents. Villegas, María, and Jennie Kent. Púberman. (Puberman) Illus: Ivan Chacón. Bogotá: Villegas Editores, 2006. 271p. ISBN: 958-8156-77-7. pap. $16.95. Gr. 7–12. With striking full-color drawings and an eye-catching cover featuring Púberman (a clever combination of pubertad [puberty] and man), this paperback intermingles graphic vignettes, suggestive cartoons and modernistic collages with fonts of varying styles and sizes to discuss with candor and complete honesty more than 50 topics of interest to teen boys. From a sweet boy who faces la inevitable transformación (the inevitable transformation) to such questions as fantasías sexuales (sexual fantasies), pornography, homosexuality, high-risk Internet “chats,” tattoos, montadores (bullies), and suggestions for kissing, this 84 Nonfiction is not a sanitized discussion of adolescence that conventional adults would prefer; rather, it is a most realistic, at times humorous, review of important and not-so-important themes and issues confronting adolescents today. Zepeda, Monique. Ser chavo no es fácil: Trucos para sobrevivir. (Being a Teen Is Not Easy: Tricks for Survival) Illus: Patricia Márquez and Arturo Ruelas. México: Pax México, 2005. 152p. ISBN: 968-860-755-X. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–7. In a most accessible, conversational style, Zepeda guides teens through some of the changes and frustrations experienced during adolescence. With such colloquialisms as Qué onda con los adolescentes (What’s up with teens) and ¿Qué hacer después de ‘llegarle’ a una chava? (What to do after you’ve hit it off with a girl?), she provides simple suggestions about understanding adults, tolerating teachers, dealing with friends, recognizing love, and other aspects concerning life. The black-and-white cartoons and the relaxed layout and fonts add to its appeal. This is not an indepth discussion for reflective adolescents (the subject of sex is barely mentioned); rather, it is a lighthearted, fun how-to guide. The Arts Abbado, Claudio. Yo seré director de orquesta. (I Will Be an Orchestra Conductor) Translated by Anna Coll-Vinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2007. 46p. ISBN: 978-84-8470-052-4. $19.95. Gr. 4–7. Claudio Abbado (1933), the much-celebrated Italian conductor, dedicated this book to young musicians with whom he has worked for many years. In this clear, straightforward Spanish rendition, he tells about his music-loving family, including his father’s demanding style: sus críticas eran despiadadas (his faultfinding was cruel), and his early happy experiences as a performer and conductor. The second part is a description of different types of music such as chamber music and symphonies as well as a detailed introduction to the instruments of an orchestra. The thick black-line and watercolor illustrations in soft brown, yellow and grey tones add a lighthearted tone to Abbado’s youth and a most engaging view to the world of music. Originally published by Babalibri, Milan, this book will especially appeal to young music fans and, perhaps, might awaken the interest of less-inspired music aficionados. The Arts 85 Aliki. ¡Oh, música! (Ah, Music!) Illus: the author. Translated by Graziella Bodmer. Barcelona: Editorial Juventud, 2004. 48p. ISBN: 84-261-3343-6 $18.95. Ages 2–4. Aliki’s always-expressive cartoonish illustrations, accompanied by well-placed word balloons, sidebars, captions, and a simple Spanish rendition, introduce readers/viewers to music—its origins, its history, and its ubiquity in all aspects of life. With such chapters as ¿Qué es la música? (What is music?), Instrumentos de la orquesta (Instruments of the Orchestra) and música popular en un mundo pequeño (Popular music in a Small World), this is indeed an enticing introduction to great music and great composers, including pop, jazz and dance music. Andrews-Goebel, Nancy. La vasija que Juan fabricó. (The Pot that Juan Built). Illus: David Díaz. Translated by Eunice Cortés. New York: Lee & Low, 2003. 30p. ISBN: 1-58430-229-1. $16.95 Gr. K–5. Through this cheerful Spanish rendition, which combines the life story of Juan Quezada, one of Mexico’s most remarkable potters, with a joyous cumulative refrain modeled after “The House that Jack Built,” (here: Ésta es la vasija que Juan fabricó. [This is the pot that Juan built.]), Spanish-speaking readers/listeners can celebrate this traditional art form. Younger children will delight in the captivating rhymes about the flames that fire Juan’s beautiful pot: Son éstas las llamas que nunca están fijas/que crepitan, titilan y cuecen la vasija,/la hermosa vasija que Juan fabricó, and Diaz’s original, stylized yellow, brown and blue illustrations highlighting the landscape of Chihuahua, Mexico. On facing pages a simple narrative tells about this great artist and his rediscovery of the pottery-making process of the Casas Grandes people. An afterword, with color photographs, further explains Juan Quezada’s story. Antoine-Andersen, Véronique. El arte para comprender el mundo. (Understanding the World through Art) Illus: Henri Fellner. Translated from the French by Conrado Tostado. Mexico: Abrapalabra/Serres, 2005. 95p. ISBN: 970-9705-15-6. pap. $16.50. Gr. 5–9. In a carefree, easy-to-understand manner, the author describes the vitality of art through the centuries and its power to understand the world. With excellent color reproductions and humorous black-andwhite cartoons, it explains that art has been used to conquer beauty, to express emotions, to represent the world, to act and to reflect. From a Paleolithic cave painting in France, to Egyptian art, religious icons, the 86 Nonfiction Renaissance and contemporary art, this is an inspiring overview that is never ponderous; rather, it is fun and enlightening. Blake, Quentin. Cuéntame un cuadro. (Tell Me a Picture) Illus: the author. Translated by José Morán. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 126p. ISBN: 84-8488-218-7. pap. $21.95. Gr. 2–6. Based on an exhibit that Blake designed at the National Gallery in London, this well-illustrated book provides humorous guidance for studying and discussing 26 paintings and illustrations from European children’s books. Arranged alphabetically by author, each reproduction is followed by Blake’s two-tone, whimsical caricatures with children’s candid reactions to each work: Nadie compraría eso. (Nobody would buy that.), Parece una pesadilla. (It looks like a nightmare.) Informative end notes with title, date, location, and brief descriptions and comments conclude this amusing invitation to art appreciation. Browne, Anthony. Las pinturas de Willy. (Willy’s Pictures) Illus: the author. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2000. 22p. ISBN: 96816-5959-7. $16.95. Gr. 4–8. Browne’s well-known chimp, Willy, is happy to show his mischievous re-creations of art masterpieces and to offer humorous comments in the captions, which add insight and whimsy to each work. From El Primer Traje, a parody of Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” with the comment, ¡Rápido, cúbrete! (Quick, cover yourself!) to Casi un Autorretrato based on Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait with monkeys in the background, with the comment, Algunos de mis amigos querían ayudar. (Some of my friends wished to help.), this is an ingenious introduction to famous paintings in which monkeys substitute for humans. A gatefold index with the original paintings and Browne’s personal thoughts about each work conclude this inspiring large-format publication. Artists-to-be and Spanish learners will enjoy. Giménez, Toni. La vuelta al mundo en 25 canciones. (Around the World in 25 Songs) Illus: Pep Brocal. Barcelona: La Galera, 2005. 40p. ISBN: 84-246-2059-3. pap. $18.00. Gr. K–5. Divided into five chapters—Africa, América, Asia, Europa and Oceanía—this well-designed paperback publication includes 25 traditional children’s songs from around the world. Brocal’s witty, vividly colored cartoon illustrations are as joyful as Giménez’s selections, The Arts 87 which include such longtime favorites as Juan Pestañas (Mexico), Dame un hogar (Home on the Range) (United States), and Hine Ma Tov (Israel). Although most of the lyrics have been adapted into Spanish, some are offered only in the original languages. And despite the fact that it includes musical arrangements and a CD, accompanied by Giménez, a well-known Spanish singer, teachers and parents will note the absence of either a general introduction or a preface introducing each song. Nonetheless, all children will want to participate in the feelings of joy and camaraderie that embrace these selections. Knight, Joan MacPhail. Charlotte en París. (Charlotte in Paris) Illus: Melissa Sweet. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 52p. ISBN: 84-8488-154-7. $12.50. Gr. 4–7. Like its predecessor Charlotte en Giverny (Charlotte in Giverny), this fictional journal of the young daughter of American artists living in Giverny, France, in 1893 recounts a pleasure-filled trip to Paris to attend an Impressionist art exhibition and other well-known Parisian sites. Mendo’s fluid Spanish rendition peppered with numerous French words and expressions and Sweet’s graceful watercolors and collages make this an enticing view of Impressionism and Paris. It also includes painting credits, biographical notes and an author’s afterword. Le Saux, Alain, and Grégoire Solotareff. Pequeño museo/Little Museum. Translated into Spanish by Margarida Trias, into English by Esther Sarfatti. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 308p. ISBN: 84-8470-170-0. $30.95. Gr. 1–4. Illustrated with details from 149 paintings by world-renowned painters, such as Bellini, Rubens and Picasso, this attractive 61⁄2" 61⁄2" , “little museum” introduces 149 words in Spanish in alphabetical order—from águila/eagle to zapatos/shoes—followed by the English translation. Each reproduction includes notes in both languages noting artist, title, date, and museum. Painter indexes are also included. Despite the caveat that definite articles are not provided (How will Spanish learners know that it is el águila, el árbol, and la torre?), young artists-to-be will be intrigued. Mason, Antony. El arte contemporáneo: en los tiempos de Warhol. (At the Time of Warhol: The Development of Contemporary Art) Translated by Lourdes Hernández Fuentes. ISBN: 85-7416-241-8. 88 Nonfiction ———. El arte impresionista: en los tiempos de Renoir. (At the Time of Renoir: The Impressionist Era) Translated by Martha Isabel Leñero Llaca. ISBN: 85-7416-229-9. ———. El arte moderno: en los tiempos de Picasso. (At the Time of Picasso: The Foundations of Modern Art) Translated by Lourdes Hernández Fuentes. ISBN: 85-7416-240-X. ———. El arte renacentista: en los tiempos de Miguel Ángel. (At the Time of Michelangelo: The Renaissance Period) Translated by Martha Isabel Leñero Llaca. ISBN: 85-7416-228-0. Ea. vol.: 48p. (El Arte Alrededor del Mundo) São Paulo: Callis Editora, 2005. pap. $12.95. Gr. 3–6. Highlighting important artists of each period, this well-designed paperback series features the major changes that influenced different artistic styles. Each title includes a straightforward text, informative sidebars, and numerous color reproductions and photographs on every page as well as a chronology, glossary and index. From expressionism to American realism to minimalism to multimedia installations are described in El arte contemporáneo: en los tiempos de Warhol. Landscapes, light and impressionism, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne and other artists of the era are featured in El arte impresionista: en los tiempos de Renoir. From the influence of fauvism, to the birth of cubism, to Klee, Miró, Chagall, Matisse and Picasso are presented in El arte moderno: en los tiempos de Picasso. Medieval manuscripts, religious art, and great Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Velázquez and Michelangelo are introduced in El arte renacentista: en los tiempos de Miguel Ángel. Simple and appealing introduction to art. Merberg, Julie, and Suzanne Bober. Un picnic con Monet. (A Picnic with Monet) Translated by Raquel Mancera. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 24p. ISBN: 84-8488-201-2. $11.95. Ages 3–5. In a well-constructed board book, the very young are invited to a picnic with the French painter and founder of impressionism, Claude Monet. A simple rhyming text introduces each painting highlighting the artist’s spontaneous reaction to landscapes and outdoor events. Originally published by Chronicle Books, parents and caregivers will enjoy sharing this Monet picnic with the little ones. Roca, Núria. Cine. (Movies) ISBN: 0-7641-2707-1. ———. Música. (Music) ISBN: 0-7641-2706-3. The Arts 89 ———. Pintura y escultura. (Painting and Sculpture) ISBN: 0-7641-27047. ———. Teatro. (Theater). ISBN: 0-7641-2705-5. Ea. vol.: 36p. Illus: Rosa Maria Curto (¿Qué es el Arte?) Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s, 2004. pap. $6.95. Gr. 2–4. In a sprightly, easy-to-understand text and cheerful, full-page black-ink, mixed media and watercolor, almost cartoonish illustrations, this well-designed paperback series introduces five art forms to children. In addition, simple explanations and suggestions encourage children to participate in different art activities. In Cine, children visit a movie theater, discover how a movie projector works, and learn about sound stages, sets, and the illusion of motion. Singing, musical instruments, the difference between happy and sad music, and the fundamentals of music notation, including the names of the notes in Spanish- and English-speaking countries, e.g., “C (do), D (re), E (mi)” are described in Música. Colors, shapes, shadows, the graphic arts, crayons, paints and a visit to an art museum are explained in Pintura y escultura. In Teatro, Ana and her friends visit a theater, learn about the stage, lighting, props, puppets and acting. Each title includes simple activities to do at home or in the classroom. Kudos for the arts depicted in this series. Vilchis, Alfredo. La revolución imaginada. (The Imagined Revolution) Illus: the author. Mexico: Serres, 2005. 140p. ISBN: 970-9705-08-3. $31.95. Gr. 9–adult. As noted in the prologue, this book intermingles three histories— the history of the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920), the history of exvoto (a traditional votive offering, given or dedicated in fulfillment of a religious vow), and the history of Alfredo Vilchis, pintor del barrio (loosely translated as “painter of the slums”). It includes 54 excellent, full-page color reproductions of Vilchis’s powerful exvotos depicting personal views of historical aspects of the Mexican Revolution. Like the traditional exvotos, the accompanying labels, also reprinted in facing pages, are written in the robust vernacular of Mexico’s underprivileged, with extravagant forms and usages. As an example of a particularly provocative one: Hago patente este retablo . . . una presiosa [sic] mujer que por mas [sic] puta que fue . . . los hombres son muy malos prometen muchos regalos y lo que dan son puros palos (p. 52) (I clarify in this retable . . . a beautiful woman, although having been a whore . . . men are evil, they promise many gifts but what they give are only 90 Nonfiction beatings). The reproduction depicts a dead, badly beaten nude woman. This is indeed a strikingly commanding “imagined” view of Mexico’s Revolution for mature readers/viewers. Recreation and Sports Baptiste, Baron. Mi papá es de plastilina. (My Daddy Is a Pretzel) Illus: Sophie Fatus. Translated by Librada Piñero. Barcelona: Molino/Planeta, 2005. 48p. ISBN: 84-7871-415-4. $15.95. Gr. 2–5. A yoga teacher teaches her students nine yoga postures, relating them to the jobs of each of the students’ parents. Hence, Laura’s mother is a gardener, so hers is the tree pose; Pablo’s parents are veterinarians, his is the downward dog post; Juan’s mother is an architect, his is the triangle post; and so on. Fatus’s ink-and-watercolor illustrations, which humorously depict each parent’s occupation, also provide detailed, step-by-step instructions to practice each posture. Baptiste provides both practical suggestions and insightful comments to assist children to attain spiritual and physical vitality. Originally published by Barefoot Books, London. Bretón, Marcos. Home is Everything: The Latino Baseball Story. Photos by José Luis Villegas. Translated by Daniel Santacruz. El Paso, TX: Cinco Puntos Press, 2002. 143p. ISBN: 0-938317-70-9. pap. $25.95. Gr. 7–adult. Highlighting the racism, struggles, disappointments and occasionally enormous success of some Latin American baseball players in the United States, this attractive bilingual publication with exquisite candid color photographs on almost every page is sure to appeal to baseball fans. In such chapters as “Home is Everything,” “Forgotten Ones” and “The Immortals & Heroes,” it tells about the loneliness, feelings of alienation, injuries and erratic performances that lead to the release of 90 to 95 percent of the “1000 or so Latino prospects brought to the U.S. every year” (p. 21) as well as the successes and achievements of such star performers as Chico Carrasquel and Miguel Tejada. The lack of an index is a serious detriment. Crossingham, John. Fútbol Americano en acción. (Football in Action) ISBN: 0-7787-8573-4. ———. Patinetas en acción. (Skateboarding in Action) ISBN: 0-7787-8574-2. ———. Porristas en acción. (Cheerleading in Action) ISBN: 0-7787-8575-0. Recreation and Sports 91 ———, and Sarah Dann. Basquetbol en acción. (Basketball in Action) ISBN: 0-7787-8572-6. Dann, Sarah, and John Crossingham. Béisbol en acción. (Baseball in Action) ISBN: 0-7787-8571-8. Walker, Niki, and Sarah Dann. Fútbol en acción. (Soccer in Action) ISBN: 0-7787-8570-X. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: Donna Rouse and others. Translated by translations.com. (Deportes en Acción) New York: Crabtree, 2006. $23.92. Gr. 3–5. With appealing, candid color photos, clear illustrations and diagrams, and easy-to-understand explanations, these well-done Spanish renditions introduce young Spanish speakers to the techniques, equipment, rules and safety requirements of football, skateboarding, cheerleading, basketball, baseball and soccer. These are not tedious rules; rather, they present essential information about each sport in a lively yet comprehensive manner. Dayton, Connor. Choppers/Choppers. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7612-3. ———. Cool Bikes/Motos cool. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7613-0. ———. Dirt Bikes/Dirt Bikes. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7610-9. ———. Street Bikes/Motos de calle. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7614-7. ———. Superbikes/Superbikes. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7611-6. ———. Tricks with Bikes/Trucos con la moto. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7615-4. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Eduardo Alamán. (Motorcycles: Made for Speed!/Motocicletas a Toda Velocidad) New York: Rosen/Buenas Letras, 2007. $21.25. Gr. 1–2. Young motorcycle enthusiasts will be delighted with this simple bilingual series about the design, history, and special likes and abilities of the riders of choppers, superbikes, cool dirt and street bikes as well as the excitement of bike tricks. Candid color photos face an easy-toread English text, followed by a smooth, easy Spanish rendition in a lighter font. Simple bilingual glossaries with English pronunciation guides make this series even more appealing to English and Spanish beginning readers. Gifford, Clive. La enciclopedia del fútbol. (Soccer: The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful Game) Translated by Jimena Licitra. Madrid: Ediciones SM, 2003. 96p. ISBN: 84-348-9228-6. $18.95. Gr. 6–9. From the history of soccer to the rules, skills, tactics and profiles of legendary players, this attractive book is sure to please soccer 92 Nonfiction aficionados. A succinct text, informative sidebars and numerous computer-generated images and color photos on every page provide a wealth of information about the sport. The only disappointment to Spanish speakers from the Americas is that the appendixes highlight information about Fútbol español (Soccer in Spain) and Web sites from Spain. Despite this caveat, all Spanish speakers will appreciate the glossary, index, and practical information about this popular sport. Hoffman, Mary Ann. Alex Rodríguez: Baseball Star/Estrella del béisbol. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7598-0. ———. David Ortiz: Baseball Star/Estrella del béisbol. ISBN: 978-1-40427599-7. ———. Dwyane Wade: Basketball Star/Estrella del baloncesto. ISBN: 9781-40427602-4. ———. LeBron James: Basketball Star/Estrella del baloncesto. ISBN: 9781-4042-7600-0. ———. Peyton Manning: Football Star/Estrella del fútbol americano. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7601-7. ———. Shaun Alexander: Football Star/Estrella del fútbol americano. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7603-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Eduardo Alamán. (Amazing Athletes/Atletas Increíbles) New York: Rosen, 2007. $21.25. Gr. 1–3. Young sports fans, both Englishand Spanish-speaking, will enjoy reading highlights in the lives of six well-known stars from three popular sports: baseball (Alex Rodríguez and David Ortiz), basketball (Dwyane Wade and LeBron James), football (Peyton Manning and Shaun Alexander). Especially important for beginning readers of either language, the well-done, simple Spanish text (two sentences per page) follows the English in a different color and style font. To avoid the resulting confusion of other bilingual books, both texts are also separated by a dark black line. Complete glossaries and suggestions for further reading in both languages are included. Candid color photos on all facing pages showing each athlete in action complement this appealing, highinterest/low-vocabulary series. Mortimer, Gavin. Locos por el fútbol. (Football Fanatic’s File) Illus: John Cooper. Translated by David Ponsà. Barcelona: La Galera, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-246-2055-0. $10.95. Gr. 3–6. Soccer fans will find many practical suggestions and techniques to improve their playing abilities. In an easy-to-follow format, it deLiterature 93 scribes training schedules, referee signals, special characteristics of good goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards, the ideal coach and other soccer tidbits. Unfortunately, it basically highlights European, especially Spanish, players and teams, which may disappoint soccer fans in the Americas. Nik. Gaturro 4. (Gaturro 4) Illus: the author. Buenos Aires: Ediciones de la Flor, 2004. 96p. ISBN: 950-515-761-4. pap. $8.95. Gr. 7–12. This collection of comic strips features the big-cheeked, big-eyed Gaturro, an inquisitive naïve cat that offers quick-witted observations to life’s normal and not-so-normal situations. Two to six panels per page present self-contained scenes in which Gaturro comments on difficult-to-please chicas, presumptuous men, productive and unproductive work, misunderstood people and other lifelike predicaments. Written in the vernacular of Argentina with amusing wordplay and illustrated with witty, expressive cartoons in bright colors. Gaturro will charm fans of the genre. Literature Cárdenas, Teresa. Cartas a mi mamá (Letters to My Mother) Toronto: Groundwood, 2006. 104p. ISBN: 978-0-88899-723-4. pap. $6.95. Gr. 6–9. Demoralized by the death of her mother and by the constant abuse she receives from her aunts and cousins, a ten-year-old AfricanCuban girl composes loving letters to her Querida mamá. In brief, terse, moving letters, she describes the insults she endures because of her dark skin and thick lips; her grandmother’s superstitions; her aunt’s violent boyfriends, which include sexual abuse; a white friend who is ashamed of his prostitute mother; and, finally, her hopes of finding her unknown father. Cárdenas, who writes with a cadence and style that is firmly rooted in Cuban rhetorical tradition, will touch Spanish-speaking adolescents around the world who will appreciate her honesty and unrestrained candor. Letria, José Jorge. Animales fantásticos. (Fantastic Animals) Illus: André Letria. Translated by Xosé Ballesteros. Sevilla: Kalandraka, 2007. 40p. ISBN: 978-84-9638841-3. $20.95. Gr. 3–6. Twenty mythological animals that in the worldview of people explain aspects of the natural world or delineate the psychology, customs 94 Nonfiction or ideals of society are featured in this beautifully designed book. In striking colorful double-page spreads and an appropriately allegorical rhyming text, it tells about such well-known, supernatural beings as El Ave Fénix (Phoenix) the bird in Egyptian mythology that consumed itself by fire and rose renewed from its ashes; El Centauro (Centaur) in Greek mythology, a monster with the head, arms and trunk of a man and the body and legs of a horse; El Cíclope (Cyclops), Greek mythology, one-eyed giant reputedly descended from Titans; and El Minotauro (Minotaur) a half-man and half-bull monster from Greek mythology. Unfortunately, the lack of a table of contents, index or introduction limit its use; nonetheless, this is indeed a most intriguing introduction to mythological creatures. Manguel, Alberto. Diario de lecturas. (A Reading Diary) Translated by José Luis López Muñoz. Madrid: Alianza, 2004. 233p. ISBN: 84-2065667-4. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–adult. Manguel’s characteristic passion and gusto for books and reading are tastefully captured in López Muñoz’s delightful Spanish rendition. From June 2002 to May 2003 Manguel set out to reread twelve of his favorite books as he traveled from his native Buenos Aires to London— una de las ciudades más incómodas del mundo (one of the most uncomfortable cities in the world)—to Paris and other cities. He intermingles his personal impressions of the places he visits, his beloved books—from Adolfo Bioy Casares’s La invención de Morel (The Invention of Morel) to Joaquim M. Machado de Assis’s Memorias póstumas de Blas Cubas (Epitaph of a Small Winner)—his reactions to the world after 9/11, and his disapproval of the war in Iraq and the policies of the Bush administration. Spanish-speaking book lovers, discriminating travelers and critical thinkers will appreciate Manguel’s thoughtful and candid observations. Osborne, Mary Pope. La Tierra de los Muertos: Cuentos de la Odisea. (Tales from the Odyssey II: The Land of the Dead) Illus: Julián De Narváez. Translated by Laura Quintana. Bogotá: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2006. 106p. ISBN: 958-04-9500-9. pap. $10.95. Gr. 4–8. Maintaining the swiftly paced episodes and the simple, engaging narrative with brief chapters and succinct sentences of the original, Quintana’s lucid Spanish rendition relates the second volume in which Odiseo (Odysseus) and his fleet continue their difficult journey home. Before they can return to Ítaca (Ithaca), they must defeat Literature 95 giant cannibals, outwit Cerce, a beautiful witch and travel to the feared Tierra de los Muertos (Land of the Dead). An extensive afterword by Héctor Hoyos presents information about major Greek gods and goddesses, Greek beliefs, Homer and compares Greek and Latin American heroes. Spanish speakers, especially from the Americas, will appreciate this sleek introduction to Homer and Greek mythology. Pablo, Eladio de. El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha. (The Ingenious Knight Don Quijote de la Mancha) Illus: José Pérez Montero. León: Everest, 2005. 106p. ISBN: 84-2411619-4. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–8. Based on Cervantes’s masterpiece and maintaining the original humor and witty dialogue of the original, this play recounts, in the style of Cervantes, some well-known and amusing incidents of the legendary knight who roamed the world avenging wrongs and righting injuries. From the first scene where Don Quijote talks to courageous Caballero de la Ardiente Espada to the last scene where Don Quijote reads on his deathbed the most famous first line of the best loved and admired novel of the Spanish-speaking world: En un lugar de la Mancha de cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme . . . (In a village of La Mancha the name of which I have no desire to recall . . . ), young readers/listeners will enjoy this truly accessible depiction of Don Quijote’s idealistic dreams and poetic fantasies. Some readers from the Americas may be initially disturbed by the Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations, but Don Quijote and Sancho Panza are hard to resist and Montero’s lively, watercolor illustrations add to the fun. Poniatowska, Elena. Obras reunidas I: Narrativa breve. (Collected Works I: Short Stories) Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2005. 310p. ISBN: 968-16-7469-3. $19.95. Gr. 9–adult. Four short stories by the acclaimed Mexican author and journalist Elena Poniatowska (1932) are included in this volume. It includes Lilus Kikus, her first book, in which the author relates her impressions of Eden Hall, a convent where she was educated. This is followed by Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela (known in English as Dear Diego), a re-creation of the letters that Angelina Beloff might have sent Diego Rivera; De noche vienes, which highlights feelings of love, solitude, children, patience and kindness; and Tlapalería, a collection of eight tales about her grandmother, her favorite canaries, her life as a reporter and her friends. Especially appealing to adolescents is the author’s 96 Nonfiction eleven-page prologue in which she tells about her childhood in Paris as well as her early years as a journalist and writer. Torres, José Alejandro. Refranero del Quijote. (Quijote’s Book of Proverbs) Mexico: Lectorum, 2005. 117p. ISBN: 970-732-091-5. pap. $10.45. Gr. 8–adult. More than 300 proverbs, aphorisms, maxims and sayings from Miguel de Cervantes’s classic work, El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, are included in this modest paperback publication. A brief explanation or summary follows each proverb. Spanish speakers will recognize such proverbs as Pagan justos por pecadores (When someone does not deserve to be punished), Donde una puerta se cierra, otra se abre (Good times follow bad times), Cosa pasada es cosa juzgada (When something is done, it’s done), Más vale buena queja que mala paga (Hope is better than bad payment) and other short, pithy sayings that are in widespread use in the Spanish-speaking world. This is not a scholarly essay about el Quijote; rather, this collection highlights Cervantes’s genius as a collector of the wisdom, ideas, basic truths and practical precepts of the common people of Spain. Even though it lacks an index and a table of contents, it is still a lighthearted introduction to Quijote’s and Sancho Panza’s adventures. Woolf, Virginia. Un cuarto propio. (A Room of One’s Own) Translated by Jorge Luis Borges. Madrid: Alianza, 2003. 125p. ISBN: 84-206-55260. pap. $9.95. Gr. 9–adult. First published in 1929, Woolf’s excellent essay describing the relationship between the feminine condition and literature is now available in this superior Spanish rendition. Borges’s masterful talent as a translator convey to Spanish readers the author’s sensitivity and powerful ideas about women, life and creativity. Poetry Alarcón, Francisco X. Poems to Dream Together/Poemas para soñar juntos. Illus: Paula Barragán. New York: Lee & Low, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 158430-233-X. $16.95. Gr. 3–5. Alarcón celebrates families, communities and life in this bilingual collection of poems. Especially appealing are his short poems that tell about dreams, nightmares, real questions and happy feelings. OthPoetry 97 ers, with a not-so-subtle didactic intent, (helping Mamá with household chores, working in the family garden) will remind readers of family sermons or preachy verses. Nonetheless, Barragán’s pencil, cut paper and gouache digital renditions with a strong Latino flavor add a more joyful imaginative tone. Ciria, Carmen, and José Antonio García. Jrj.poemas (jrj.Poems). León: Everest, 2006. 141p. ISBN: 84-241-1303-9. pap. $11.95. Gr. 8–12. A well-written introduction to the life and work of Juan Ramón Jiménez (1881–1958), the 1956 Spanish Nobel laureate and poet who introduced modernism to Spanish verse and selections of some of his most accessible poems provide a thoughtful perspective to the significance of this muchacclaimed author of the popular Platero y yo. Of special interest to adolescents are Jiménez’s unconventional spelling (e.g., recojido, ánjeles), which openly differed from the Real Academia de la Lengua Española, and his brief poems Adolescencia and Abril. Del Paso, Fernando. Encuentra en cada cara lo que tiene de rara. (Find What’s Strange in Each Face) Illus: the author. Mexico: Cidcli, 2002. 26p. ISBN: 968-494-125-0. $14.95. Gr. 2–4. Sophisticated Spanish speakers will enjoy the wordplay, rhythm and nonsense of these brief rhymes that encourage children to find what’s strange in each face. Perhaps the full-page, brightly colored collage illustrations are too bizarre for most children. Yet some will have fun as they note: Mucho se adorna Teresa/con su boca de hamburguesa with an eccentric cartoon illustration of a girl’s face with a hamburger shaped as her mouth. And Cejas de chile poblano/se mandó hacer Cayetano with an outlandish full-page collage of a man’s mustachioed face with chile poblano eyebrows. The Golden Age: Poems of the Spanish Renaissance. Selected and translated by Edith Grossman. New York: W. W. Norton, 2006. 201p. ISBN: 0-393-06038-1. $26.95. Gr. 9–adult. This is not a comprehensive nor scholarly anthology of poems by Spanish-speaking poets from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries; rather, it is a tantalizing selection of the translator’s favorite poems by some of her favorite authors—Jorge Manrique, Garcilaso de la Vega, Fray Luis de León, San Juan de la Cruz, Luis de Góngora, Lope de Vega, Francisco de Quevedo and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Grossman explains that instead of separating rhyme from rhythm, which “might 98 Nonfiction well be barbarous,” she focused on re-creating meter. The results are eminently readable English translations that appear side by side of the original Spanish texts. Spanish-speaking adolescents will especially enjoy Manrique’s deeply felt Verses Written on the Death of His Father, Lope de Vega’s tongue-in-cheek Instant Sonnet, and Sor Juana Inés’s quick-witted poems. In addition, poetry enthusiasts will appreciate Billy Collins’s introduction, the brief notes on the poets and the blackand-white illustrations. Red Hot Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Being Young and Latino in the United States. Edited by Lori M. Carlson. New York: Holt, 2005. 140p. ISBN: 0-8050-7616-6. $14.95. Gr. 8–12. Through deeply felt bilingual poems, Latino authors portray their personal histories and special feelings about growing up Latino in the United States. From Gary Soto’s amusing “Spanish is a matter/of rolling ‘rrrrrs’” to Luis S. Rodríguez’s adorable Tia Chucha to Martín Espada’s powerfully symbolic piñata to lesser known poets, these are written in a lively mix of “streety English hip-hop,” conventional Spanish and a composite of both that are a testimony to the wealth and diversity of the two languages. It is unfortunate that, although the English translations maintain the lyricism and beauty of the original Spanish poems, several of the Spanish translations are awkward and confusing, e.g., Mi poema a la comida más corto [sic] (p. 15) and sin embargo anhelo vivir y quedarme vivo (p. 115). What a disappointment! Silverstein, Shel. Batacazos: Poemas para reírse. (Falling Up) Illus: the author. Translated by Daniel Aguirre Oteiza. Barcelona: Ediciones B, 2004. 176p. ISBN: 84-406-9295-1. $19.99. Gr. 3–7. Just as clever, delightful and witty as its predecessors—Donde el camino se corta (Where the Sidewalk Ends) and Hay luz en el desván (Light in the Attic)—, Silverstein’s slightly subversive and humorously naughty poems and facetious pen-and-ink cartoons are sure to appeal to Spanish speakers. From a Papá con mando a distancia (Remote-a-Dad) that can be easily controlled, to un gnomo viejo y gordo/que intentaba pegar a un mosquito (“I saw an ol’ gnome/Take a gknock at a gnat”), to the stork that not only brings babies but also actúa al revés/y recoge a la gente de más edad/cuando le llega la hora de marchar (“comes and gets the older folks/When it’s their time to go”), this charming Spanish rendition maintains the improbable characters, unconventional thoughts and offbeat humor that all children enjoy. In addition to the Peninsular Geography 99 Spanish conjugations (cosedme, podéis), Spanish speakers from the Americas will note a few judicious adaptations, e.g., gramos and kilos for pounds and pesetas for dollars. Geography Aloian, Molly, and Bobbie Kalman. Explora América del Norte. (Explore North America) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8292-6. ———. Explora América del Sur. (Explore South America) ISBN: 978-07787-8293-3. ———. Explora Europa. (Explore Europe) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8291-9. Kalman, Bobbie, and Rebecca Sjonger. Explora Africa. (Explore Africa) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8287-2. ———. Explora la Antártida. (Explore Antarctica) ISBN: 9780-77878288-9. ———. Explora Asia. (Explore Asia) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8289-6. ———. Explora Australia y Oceanía. (Explore Australia and Oceania) ISBN: 978-0-7787-8290-2. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (Explora los Continentes) New York: Crabtree, 2008. $18.95. Gr. 2–4. Attractive and informative, the Explora los Continentes series introduces the world’s seven continents to beginning Spanish readers. The easy-tounderstand Spanish rendition is presented in a large, clear typeface and simple, captioned color maps, charts and photographs. Each title concludes with a useful glossary and index. Explora América del Norte describes the mountains, islands, lakes, plant and animal life in North America’s forests, grasslands and desert biomes. From the unique fauna of the islas Galápagos (Galápagos Islands), to the beautiful blue butterflies of the tropical forests of the Amazonia, to life in the Atacama desert, where in some parts no ha llovido en más de 400 años (it hasn’t rained in more than 400 years), to traditional dances in Bolivia, soccer in Argentina and carnival in Brazil are beautifully depicted in Explora América del Sur. Explora Europa features Europe’s peninsulas, mountain systems, bodies of water and fauna. Explora África highlights Africa’s mountains, valleys, waterways, culture and tourist attractions. Explora la Antártida describes Antarctica’s chilly geography, mountains, seas, animals and mile-thick layer of ice. Explora Asia introduces the largest continent on Earth—Asia—including its major regions, bodies of water, landforms, forests and deserts. Explora 100 Nonfiction Oceanía presents the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the fauna in Tasmania and geysers in New Zealand. Becker, Michelle Aki. Arizona. (Arizona) ISBN: 0-516-25106-6. Bredeson, Carmen. Florida. (Florida) ISBN: 0-516-25108-2. ———. Texas. (Texas) ISBN: 0-516-25110-4. De Capua, Sarah. California. (California) ISBN: 0-516-25107-4. ———. Nueva York. (New York) ISBN: 0-516-25109-0. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by Eida Del Risco. (Rookie Español-Geografía) New York: Children’s Press, 2004. $17.00. Gr. K–2. Clear color maps and photos on every page and easy-to-understand Spanish texts introduce young readers to the people, landmarks, geography and animals of five states: Arizona, Florida, Texas, California and New York. Each title includes an index and, unfortunately, an incomplete glossary. Although each glossary correctly states Palabras que sabes (Words you know), none includes a definite article. How can young Spanish learners know if it is la or el fósil, bosque/puma and other new words? Burgan, Michael. Nuevo México: Tierra de encanto. (New Mexico: Land of Enchantment) ISBN: 0-8368-5725-9. ———. Puerto Rico y otras áreas periféricas. (Puerto Rico and Outlying Areas) ISBN: 0-8368-5726-7. Ea. vol. 48p. (World Almanac Biblioteca de los Estados) Milwaukee: World Almanac Library, 2005. $22.50. Gr. 5–8. Highlighting the geographical contrasts and cultural traditions that add to the beauty and uniqueness of New Mexico as a state where old traditions intermingle with high-tech industries, Nuevo México: Tierra de encanto provides a vivid overview that will encourage readers to learn more about the state. Especially interesting to Spanish speakers is the role that Latinos and Hispanics have played in various aspects of its history, politics, economy, and culture. Puerto Rico y otras áreas periféricas describes the special relationship of the island as a self-governing commonwealth in the Caribbean with the United States. Like the other eight titles in this attractive and informative series, these are smooth Spanish renditions with clear, easy-to-understand graphs, charts, sidebars, maps and timelines. Each title includes numerous sharp color photographs and a factual profile that present the state’s history, people, government, economy, culture, lifestyle and special attractions. History 101 Elias, Megan. Colorado: El estado del centenario. (Colorado: The Centennial State) ISBN: 0-8368-5724-0. Martin, Michael. Arizona: El estado del Gran Cañon. (Arizona: The Grand Canyon State) ISBN: 0-8368-5723-2. Ea. vol.: 48p. (World Almanac Biblioteca de los Estados) Milwaukee: World Almanac Library, 2005. $22.50. Gr. 5–8. Highlighting the natural beauty of the state as well as its distinctive history, Colorado: El estado del centenario provides an engrossing overview of its uniqueness and varied economy. With numerous color and period photographs, charts, maps and compelling sidebars such as Tragedia nacional (National Tragedy), which reports on the Columbine High School massacre in Littleton, Colorado in April 1999, this smooth Spanish rendition offers students basic facts and enlightening discussions. In addition to informative reviews, it provides lively descriptions on such topics as the beginning of the gold fever in 1858, the tragic lives of coal miners in the early 1900s, women’s suffrage, and the natural amphitheater in Red Rocks where Stravinsky, the Beatles and U2 have performed. Like the eight other titles in this series, it includes a section on noteworthy Coloradenses, a timeline, calendar of events and an index. The history, people, geography, government, economy, culture and lifestyle of the Grand Canyon state are described in Arizona: El estado del Gran Cañon. From the Anasazi, to the Spanish explorers, to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, to the Central Arizona Project that provides much-needed water to the state, to the beauty of Organ Pipe Cactus in the Sonora desert, Spanish-speaking readers will find useful facts and intriguing information. History Brill, Marlene Targ. Allen Jay y el ferrocarril subterráneo. (Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad) Illus: Janice Lee Porter. ISBN: 978-0822577-84-3. ———. Bronco Charlie y el Pony Express. (Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express) Illus: Craig Orback. ISBN: 0-8225-2991-2. Figley, Marty Rhodes. Salvar a la Campana de la Libertad. (Saving the Liberty Bell) Illus: Kevin Lepp. ISBN: 0-8225-3094-5. Patrick, Jean L.S. La niña que ponchó a Babe Ruth. (The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth) Illus: Jeni Reeves. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7785-0. 102 Nonfiction Roop, Peter, and Connie. Botones para el general Washington. (Buttons for General Washington) Illus: Peter E. Hanson. ISBN: 0-8225-6261-8. ———. Mantén las luces encendidas, Abbie. (Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie) Illus: Peter E. Hanson. ISBN: 0-8225-3098-8. Ross, Alice, and Kent Ross. La Dama de Cobre. (Copper Lady) Illus: Leslie Bowman. ISBN: 0-8225-6262-6. Schulz, Walter A. Will y Orv. (Will and Orv) Illus: Janet Schulz. ISBN: 08225-6263-4. Welch, Catherine A. La Bandera de Estrellas Centelleantes: El Himno Nacional. (The Star-Spangled Banner) Illus: Carrie H. Warwick. ISBN: 08225-3114-3. Wetterer, Margaret K. Kate Shelley y el tren de medianoche. (Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express) Illus: Karen Ritz. ISBN: 0-8225-3096-1. ———, and Charles M. Wetterer. Caminando bajo la nieve. (Snow Walker) Illus: Mary O’Keefe Young. ISBN: 978-0-82257786-7. Ea. vol.: 48p. Translated by translations.com. (Yo Solo Historia) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2006-2008. $23.93. Gr. 2–4. Young Julius Miller’s greatest wish is to ride horses, especially after hearing stories about the Pony Express. Maintaining the easy-toread and exciting text of the original, this zestful Spanish rendition tells the tale of the audacious rider, who despite rain, darkness and unknown forests, became Bronco Charlie, the youngest rider of the Pony Express, in Bronco Charlie y el Pony Express. Vivacious illustrations complement this fascinating depiction of a boy and the early mail service in the United States. Other titles in this lively historical fiction series recount how Allen Jay, a young Quaker boy, helped a passenger on the Ferrocarril Subterráneo (Underground Railroad) escape from slavery in 1842 in Allen Jay y el ferrocarril subterráneo; feature the efforts of eleven-year-old Johnny Mickley to keep La Campana de la Independencia safe from the British during the Revolutionary War in Salvar a la Campana de la Libertad; narrate the day in 1931 when in an exhibition game, seventeen-year-old Jackie Mitchell, a female professional baseball player, struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in La niña que ponchó a Babe Ruth; re-create the dangerous missions of spies during the Revolutionary War through young John Darragh in Botones para el general Washington; highlight the bravery of Abbie Burgess and her struggles to keep the oil lamps of their lighthouse burning in the winter of 1856 in Mantén las luces encendidas, Abbie; reconstruct the history of the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of friendship between France and the United States in La Dama de Cobre; recount the first flight of History 103 Wilbur and Orville Wright and their young helper, Johnny Moore, in Willy y Orv; portray the courageous actions of fifteen-year-old Kate to prevent a train disaster in Kate Shelly y el tren de medianoche; narrate how Frances Scott Key’s poem became the Star-Spangled Banner, the National Anthem of the United States in La Bandera de Estrellas Centelleantes; tell how in 1888 in New York twelve-year-old Milton Daub ventures into a dangerous blizzard to bring food and medicine to his helpless neighbors in Caminando bajo la nieve. This is an excellent series to entice Spanish-speaking beginning readers (and Spanish learners) to appreciate well-known events in the history of the United States. Cerdá, Marcelo, and others. El cine no fue siempre así. (Movies Were Not Always Like This) ISBN: 978-987-1217-10-6. Glasman, Gabriel, and Ileana Lotersztain. Los libros no fueron siempre así. (Books Were Not Always Like This) ISBN: 978-987-1217-11-3. Kukso, Federico, and Ileana Lotersztain. El baño no fue siempre así. (Bathrooms Were Not Always Like This) ISBN: 978-987-1217-09-0. Ea. vol.: 36p. Illus: Javier Basile. (Las Cosas No Fueron Siempre Así) Buenos Aires: Iamiqué, 2006-2007. pap. $11.95. Gr. 3–7. Humorous, computer-generated color cartoon illustrations and a most animated text are sure to entice young readers to learn about the history and development of the bathroom and its now ubiquitous devices such as toilets, soap, tooth brushes, toilet paper and showers. With well-designed Sabías que . . . (Did You Know . . . ) sidebars and easyto-follow timelines on every spread, as well as amusing, interesting-toknow historical facts and anecdotes (A servidor de la silla would wipe with his hand the behind of King Henry the VIII after every bowel movement), this is indeed a unique and refreshing presentation of unsanitary and now-discredited practices as well as the development and re-introduction of more hygienic customs and inventions. The development of books from tablets, papyrus and parchment to digital books and censorship is described in Los libros no fueron siempre así. El cine no fue siempre así introduces the pioneer work in cinematography of Auguste and Louis Lumière, up to Hollywood, television and animation. Each title includes a bibliography and Spanish-language Web sites. Chrisp, Peter. Al descubierto el Antiguo Egipto. (Ancient Egypt Revealed) Translated by José Ochoa. Madrid: Pearson/Alhambra, 2003. 38p. ISBN: 84-205-4070-6. $14.95. Gr. 3–6. 104 Nonfiction Like other Dorling Kindersley titles, this attractive introduction to Ancient Egypt includes numerous crisp color photos and drawings on every page, brief texts and informative sidebars. In addition, clear acetate overlays depict inside/outside views of royal tombs, an Egyptian ship, and the temple at Abu Simbel. An index complements this excellent overview of the history and achievements of Ancient Egypt. Clare, John D. Los aztecas. (Aztec Life) Translated by Elizabeth Hahn Villagrán. ISBN: 968-24-7061-7. ———. Los indios del Norte de América. (North American Indian Life) Translated by Javier Parra Chapa. ISBN: 968-24-7065-X. Clements, Jonathan. Los chinos. (Chinese Life) Translated by Javier Parra Chapa. ISBN: 968-24-70633. Drew, David. Los incas. (Inca Life) Translated by Javier Parra Chapa. ISBN: 968-24-7066-8. Guy, John. Los egipcios. (Egyptian Life) Translated by Elizabeth Hahn Villagrán. ISBN: 968-24-7059-5. ———. Los griegos. (Greek Life) Translated by Elizabeth Hahn Villagrán. ISBN: 968-24-7062-5. ———. Los romanos. (Roman Life) Translated by Elizabeth Hahn Villagrán. ISBN: 968-24-7064-1. ———, and Richard Hall. Los vikingos. (Viking Life) Translated by Elizabeth Hahn Villagrán. ISBN: 968-24-7060-9. Ea. vol.: 32p. (Grandes Civilizaciones) Mexico: Trillas, 2004. pap. $9.75. Gr. 4–7. Highlighting the beauty and achievements as well as the ruthless and oppressive aspects of Aztec life, Los aztecas presents a most engaging and informative overview of this pre-Columbian civilization. In an easy-to-understand Spanish rendition, it describes such facts as the religious meaning of el juego de pelota (ball game), their high standards of personal hygiene in contrast to European people of the times, and their constant need for human blood to appease their gods. Like the other seven titles of this well-illustrated series on early civilizations, originally published by Ticktock Publishing, London, it includes numerous color drawings and photos on every page, brief texts, informative sidebars and an index. Readers will appreciate the two-page format discussing such topics as food, games, jewelry, art and architecture, health and medicine, war and religion. History 105 Deary, Terry. Caballeros. (Knights) 94p. Translated by Raquel Mancera Francoso. ISBN: 978-84-7871-879-5. ———. Esa bárbara edad media. (The Measly Middle Ages) 128p. Translated by Rosa Roger. ISBN: 84-272-2033-2. ———. Esos supergeniales griegos. (The Groovy Greeks) 128p. Translated by Josefina Caball Guerrero. ISBN: 978-84-2722-031-7. Ea. vol.: Illus: Martin Brown. (Esa Horrible Historia) Barcelona: RBA/Planeta, 20062007. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–8. Like the previous titles in this delightful, facetious series, these are written in Deary’s irreverent style with witty cartoon illustrations that are sure to entice reluctant historians-to-be. Caballeros describes detalles repugnantes (repugnant details) about knights and knighthood during the Middle Ages in which muchos eran estúpidos asesinos (many were stupid murderers). In contrast to the other two, this volume includes color cartoons and an index. Esa bárbara edad media highlights important aspects of the Middle Ages from Los antipáticos normandos (The Disagreeable Normans) up to the murderous rampage of San Carlos de Blois from France. Esos supergeniales griegos begins with a Cronología de esos supergeniales griegos (A Groovy Greek Timeline) up to the Roman destruction of el país más inteligente del mundo (the most intelligent country in the world). Deary, Terry. La horrible historia del mundo. (The Wicked History of the World) Illus: Martin Brown. Translated by Josefina Caball Guerrero. Barcelona: Molino, 2003. 93p. ISBN: 84-272-2050-2. $19.95. Gr. 5–8. In contrast to Deary’s previous paperback series Esa Horrible Historia (Horrible History) with Brown’s characteristic black-andwhite cartoon illustrations, this large-format edition is vividly illustrated with Brown’s alwayswitty, now color cartoons. In Deary’s inimitable style, he describes los seres más abominables, perversos crueles y horribles (the most detestable, perverse, cruel and horrible beings) in history. From “horrible” aspects of prehistoric men, to the “grim” laws of Mesopotamia, to “depravities” in ancient Rome up to the terrible wars of the 20th century, he concludes in the epilogue by quoting Hegel: No aprendemos nada de la historia . . . pero aprendemos mucho de los horrores de la historia. (We don’t learn anything from history . . . but we learn a lot from history’s horrors.) Purists may be offended, but reluctant history readers will welcome this candid and witty approach to history. 106 Nonfiction Dresser, Denise and Jorge Volpi. México: Lo que todo ciudadano quisiera (no) saber de su patria. (Mexico: What Every Citizen Would Like to (Not) Know About His Country) Mexico: Santillana, 2007. 335p. ISBN: 970-770-401-2. pap. $34.95. Gr. 9–adult. More sarcasm, irony and humor than history, this extensively illustrated and well-designed “textbook” presents the history of Mexico as un parque temático (theme park) and disputes the official history of a country donde los malos siempre son extranjeros (de preferencia gringos), y donde a pesar de que hemos peleado en desventaja, perdemos (siempre) con el honor intacto y el humor también (p. 17) (Where the bad ones are always foreigners (preferably gringos [disparaging term for American people]), and although we have fought at a disadvantage, we (always) lose with complete honor and with humor too). It discusses the myths that enable Mexicans to sleep well at night, such as El mito del país mestizo, incluyente, tolerante (mientras no seas indio, homosexual o mujer) (p. 21) (The myth of a mestizo, inclusive, tolerant country [as long as you are not an Indian, homosexual or woman]); Mexican people’s experiences with democracy; how to survive the Mexican Constitution; the disastrous 19th century in Mexico; the most hated Mexican personages; good things about Mexico la comida más rica, el mejor clima, las playas más bonitas, las mujeres más hermosas, . . . la cultura más gloriosa (p. 269) (the best food, the best climate, the nicest beaches, the prettiest women, . . . the most glorious culture); and concludes with a plea Vota. Exige. Denuncia. Vigila. Edúcate (p. 321) (Vote. Demand. Denounce. Watch out. Educate yourself). Numerous charts, cartoons, color photographs and maps add interest to this most amusing, exaggerated, farcical view of Mexico. Righteous historians will be offended but irreverent readers will smile and, perhaps, agree. Green, Jen. La tumba de Tutankamón. (Tutankhamen’s Tomb) Illus: Gary Slater. Translated by Begoña Oro. Madrid: Bruño, 2007. 28p. ISBN: 978-84-216-8009-4. $21.95. Gr. 3–6. With exquisitely designed pop-ups, pull tabs, wheels and flaps, this book is an enticing depiction of archaeologist Howard Carter’s journey to Egypt that culminated with his discovery in 1923 of Tutankhamen’s tomb. It brings to life important highlights of the culture of the ancient Egyptians such as the great Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, mummification techniques, and their belief in an afterlife. An easy-to-read text and informative History 107 sidebars add to this hard-to-resist exploration of the treasures and secrets of ancient Egypt. Johansson, Patrick K. Zazanilli, la palabra enigma: Acertijos y adivinanzas de los antiguos nahuas (Zazanilli, the Enigmatic Word: Puzzles and Riddles of the Ancient Nahuatl) Mexico: McGraw-Hill, 2004. 90p. ISBN: 970-104478-9. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–adult. Serious students will appreciate this informative overview of the games, puzzles, and riddles of the ancient Nahuatl. This is not for the young; rather, it is a well-written description of the pastimes that occupied the spare time of the Aztecs from word games to double-entendres to metaphors to contemporary riddles. Lavishly illustrated with color photos and digital artwork, this attractive publication also includes numerous footnotes, sidebars, and a bibliography. Labastida, Jaime. La Semana Santa cora. (Cora Holy Week) Illus: Felipe de la Torre. Mexico: Siglo XXI, 2004. 48p. ISBN: 968-23-2539-0. pap. $10.95. Gr. 6–9. Written as a tribute to Konrad Theodor Preuss who, from 1905 to 1907, studied the Cora people of the mountains of Western Mexico, this large-format publication describes Cora ceremonies and myths. Despite the lavish watercolor spreads, a large type and ample space between lines, this is not a simple depiction of Cora people and beliefs; rather, it is a reverent treatise with thoughtful observations about their sacred rituals and celebrations that serious students will appreciate. Labastida, Jaime. Los cinco soles. (The Five Suns) Illus: Felipe de la Torre. Mexico: Siglo XXI, 2003. 48p. ISBN: 968-23-2479-3. pap. $10.95. Gr. 6–9. Based on codices from Mesoamerica and texts written by 16thcentury Spanish monks, this imaginative rendition of the Nahuatl (Aztec) creation myth, Cinco Soles (Five Suns), tells about the birth of man, how the Earth came to be, the beginnings of the great city, Tenochtitlan, and why the Earth is surrounded by water. The powerful earth-tone watercolor spreads, full of magic and symbolism, add a sense of awe to this inspiring interpretation of the mythology of Mesoamerica. Although it lacks a glossary, younger readers will appreciate the large type and ample space between lines. 108 Nonfiction Libura, Krystyna M., and others. Ecos de la guerra entre México y los Estados Unidos. (Echoes of the Mexican-American War) Toronto: Groundwood/Distributed by Publishers West, 2004. 317p. pap. ISBN: 0-88899-604-7. $35.00. Gr. 9–adult. Using contemporary letters from soldiers to their families, news reports, official documents and accounts from American and Mexican historians, this exquisitely illustrated book presents a vivid chronicle of the war between Mexico and the United States (1846–1848) from both the Mexican and American perspectives. Especially informative are the captions and sidebars alongside the narrative and striking color and black-and-white daguerreotypes, maps and period reproductions that make this a most accessible introduction to what Thoreau called una contienda injusta (an unjust war) and Lincoln denounced as la ilegalidad de la guerra (the illegality of war). Serious readers will appreciate the well-selected original documents with opposing views; budding historians will be engrossed by the illustrations and carefully selected cartoons depicting the passions and misunderstanding of a war in which there are and have been una gran diversidad de opiniones (a great diversity of opinions). Like its predecessor, Ecos de la conquista, this is indeed an insightful read, which, fortunately, is also available in an English rendition. An extensive bibliography is included, but in contrast to the English edition, this Spanish edition lacks an index. Bilingual readers will be glad to know that both editions have identical pagination. The editors have taken great care to keep most of the same text on the corresponding page of both editions. Navarrete, Federico. La invención de los caníbales (The Invention of the Cannibals). Illus.: Joel Rendón. México: Castillo, 2006. 52p. ISBN: 970-20-0774-7. pap. $12.95. Gr. 6–10. In twenty-five brief, one-page chapters with facing powerful blackand-white woodcuts the author explains why Christopher Columbus and other Europeans of the 15th and 16th centuries, based on their own fears and prejudices, concluded that the indigenous people of the Americas were cannibals. Hence, the Spanish conquerors decided to make them their slaves and, according to the author, cannibalism justified the conquest of Mexico. He describes how cannibalism has been subjected to numerous misinterpretations and the reasons for cannibalism in pre-Columbian America. Not exactly sensationalistic, this paperback presents an intriguing and at times hair-raising discussion of cannibalism, slavery and war. History 109 Obregón, José María. California/California. Translated by María Cristina Brusca. (The Bilingual Library of the United States of America) New York: Rosen/Buenas Letras, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 1-4042-3069-6. $22.50. Gr. 1–2. Simply and succinctly, this bilingual (English-Spanish) volume in The Bilingual Library of the United States of America series introduces beginning readers (or learners of either language) to basic facts about California. Two or three sentences per page—the English in darker font, followed by a smooth Spanish rendition—highlight such aspects as California missions, the gold rush and the movie business in Hollywood. Candid color photos, a timeline, calendar of events, state facts and famous people are included in each of the 52 volumes of this series. Other titles are: Alabama/Alabama. ISBN: 1-4042-3065-3. Alaska/Alaska. ISBN: 1-4042-3066-1. Arizona/Arizona. ISBN: 1-4042-3067-X. Arkansas/Arkansas. ISBN: 1-4042-3068-8. Colorado/Colorado. ISBN: 1-4042-3070-X. Connecticut/Connecticut. ISBN: 1-4042-3071-8. Delaware/Delaware. ISBN: 1-4042-3073-4. District of Columbia/Distrito de Columbia. ISBN: 1-40423072-6. Florida/Florida. ISBN: 1-4042-3074-2. Georgia/Georgia. ISBN: 1-4042-3075-0. Hawaii/Hawai. ISBN: 1-4042-3076-9. Idaho/Idaho. ISBN: 1-40423077-7. Illinois/Illinois. ISBN: 1-4042-3078-5. Indiana/Indiana. ISBN: 1-4042-3079-3. Iowa/Iowa. ISBN: 1-4042-3080-7. Kansas/Kansas. ISBN: 1-40423081-5. Kentucky/Kentucky. ISBN: 1-4042-3082-3. Louisiana/Luisiana. ISBN: 1-4042-3083-1. Maine/Maine. ISBN: 1-4042-3084-X. Maryland/Maryland. ISBN: 1-4042-3085-8. Massachusetts/Massachusetts. ISBN: 1-4042-3086-6. Michigan/Michigan. ISBN: 1-4042-3087-4. Minnesota/Minnesota. ISBN: 1-4042-3088-2. Mississippi/Misisipi. ISBN: 1-4042-3089-0. Missouri/Misuri. ISBN: 1-4042-3090-4. Montana/Montana. ISBN: 1-4042-3091-2. Nebraska/Nebraska. ISBN: 1-4042-3092-0. 110 Nonfiction Nevada/Nevada. ISBN: 1-4042-3093-9. New Hampshire/Nuevo Hampshire. ISBN: 1-4042-3094-7. New Jersey/Nueva Jersey. ISBN: 1-4042-3095-5. New Mexico/Nuevo México. ISBN: 1-4042-3096-3. New York/Nueva York. ISBN: 1-4042-3097-1. North Carolina/Carolina del Norte. ISBN: 1-40423098-X. North Dakota/Dakota del Norte. ISBN: 1-4042-3099-8. Ohio/Ohio. 1-4042-3100-5. Oklahoma/Oklahoma. ISBN: 1-4042-3101-3. Oregon/Oregón. ISBN: 1-4042-3102-1. Pennsylvania/Pensilvania. ISBN: 1-4042-3103-X. Puerto Rico/Puerto Rico. ISBN: 1-4042-3104-8. Rhode Island/Rhode Island. ISBN: 1-4042-3105-6. South Carolina/Carolina del Sur. ISBN: 1-4042-3106-4. South Dakota/Dakota del Sur. ISBN: 1-4042-3107-2. Tennessee/Tennessee. ISBN: 1-4042-3108-0. Texas/Texas. ISBN: 1-4042-3109-9. Utah/Utah. ISBN: 1-4042-3110-2. Vermont/Vermont. ISBN: 1-40423111-0. Virginia/Virginia. ISBN: 1-4042-3112-9. Washington/Washington. ISBN: 1-4042-3113-7. West Virginia/Virginia Occidental. ISBN: 1-4042-31145. Wisconsin/Wisconsin. ISBN: 1-4042-3115-3. Wyoming/Wyoming. ISBN: 1-4042-3116-1. Putnam, James. Momias. (Mummy) Photos by Peter Hayman. Translated by Alquimia ediciones. Madrid: Pearson Educación, 2005. 72p. ISBN: 84205-4384-5. pap. $13.95. Gr. 4–8. This engrossing introduction to mummies that begins with a brief chapter ¿Qué son las momias? (What are mummies?), followed by a description on how bodies were embalmed after death by the ancient Egyptians, beautiful masks, coffins, sarcophagi and Tutankhamen’s treasures. It also delineates ancient Greek and Roman mummies, animal mummies and mummies from the Andes region in South America. Like other titles originally published by Dorling Kindersley, London, it is profusely illustrated with excellent sharp color photographs on every page and concludes with datos sorprendentes (amazing facts), a chronology, Web sites, a glossary, and an index. History 111 Vargas Llosa, Mario. Israel/Palestina: Paz o Guerra Santa (Israel/Palestine: Peace or Holy War) Photos by Morgana Vargas Llosa. Lima: Santillana, 2006. 187p. ISBN: 9972-848-13-2. pap. $14.95. Gr. 9–adult. In the summer of 2005, Vargas Llosa, one of the most esteemed contemporary writers of the Spanish-speaking world and a long-time admirer of the state of Israel, traveled to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to ascertain how Israelis and Palestinians reacted to Ariel Sharon’s unilateral decision to evict the settlements in Gaza. With passion, energy and with his cogently distinctive voice, he chronicles the experiences and thoughts of the leaders, intellectuals and ordinary people on both sides of this tragic conflict. From the controversial wall and military checkpoints to life in Hebron and the appalling Palestinian refugee camps, he concludes Parece mentira que la hermosa gesta de los sionistas . . . haya terminado en esta vergüenza (p. 187). (It seems a lie that the beautiful Zionist achievements . . . ended in this ignominy.) Whether optimists or skeptics, serious readers of the Israel–Palestinian conflict will be moved by the artful writing and thoughtful narrative. Candid color photos by the author’s daughter add insight and perspective to this human drama. First published in the Spanish newspaper El País and in numerous publications in Europe and Latin America, this book is dedicated to the justos de Israel (fair-minded people of Israel). Williams, Brian. 4 de julio de 1776: La declaración de Independencia Americana. (4 July 1776: The Declaration of American Independence) 31p. ISBN: 84-241-1601-1. Malam, John. 12 de octubre de 1492: Colón llega a América. (12 October 1492: Columbus Reaches the Americas) 47p. ISBN: 84-241-1600-3. ———. 11 de noviembre de 1918: Primera Guerra Mundial (11 November 1918: The World War I Armistice) 47p. ISBN: 84-241-1602-X. ———. 1 de septiembre de 1939: Hitler invade Polonia. (1 September 1939: Hitler Invades Poland) 31p. ISBN: 84-241-1603-8. ———. 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de Hiroshima. (6 August 1945: The Bombing of Hiroshima) 31p. ISBN: 84-241-1604-6. Williams, Brian. 22 de noviembre de 1963: Asesinato del Presidente Kennedy. (22 November 1963: The Assassination of President Kennedy) 31p. ISBN: 84-241-1605-4. Malam, John, and Hilary. 21 de julio de 1969: El hombre llega a la Luna. (21 July 1969: First man on the Moon) 47p. ISBN: 84-241-1606-2. 112 Nonfiction Williams, Brian. 10 de noviembre de 1989: La caída del muro de Berlín. (10 November 1989: The Fall of the Berlin Wall) 47p. ISBN: 84-2411607-0. Malam, John. 11 de febrero de 1990: La liberación de Nelson Mandela. (11 February 1990: The Release of Nelson Mandela) 31p. ISBN: 84-2411608-9. Williams, Brian. 11 de septiembre de 2001: Ataque a las Torres Gemelas. (11 September 2001: Attack on America) 47p. ISBN: 84-241-1609-7. Ea. vol.: Translated by Liwayway Alonso Mendoza. (Fechas para la Historia) León: Editorial Everest, 2004. pap. $10.95. Gr. 4–7. In the crisp, engaging style of the original series, first published by Evans, London, these books explore key dates in history by describing the event and providing background and its consequences. Each title includes clear, color photos and maps on every page, a timeline and a glossary. Highlighting the importance of La Declaración de Independencia (Declaration of Independence) to the representatives of the 13 colonies and its adoption on the 4th of July 1776 and stressing the ideas that continue to influence democratic governments around the world, as well as the events that led to the American war for independence, the revolutionary struggle and the ratification of the Constitution in 1787, 4 de julio de 1776: La declaración de Independencia Americana provides a vivid introduction to the importance of these events in the history of the United States. Columbus’s four trips to the New World are explained in 12 de octubre de 1492: Colón llega a América. World War I is described from the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914 to the signing of the Armistice in 1918 in 11 de noviembre de 1918: Primera Guerra Mundial. Adolf Hitler’s role in launching World War II are depicted in 1 de septiembre de 1939: Hitler invade Polonia. The destruction of Hiroshima by the atomic bomb is explained in 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de Hiroshima. The controversies regarding the assassination of President Kennedy are related in 22 de noviembre de 1963: Asesinato del Presidente Kennedy. Neil Armstrong’s momentous landing on the moon and its effects on the space race are narrated in 21 de julio de 1969: El hombre llega a la Luna. The divisions between East and West in Europe and the fall of the Berlin Wall are explored in 10 de noviembre de 1989: La caída del muro de Berlín. The policy of apartheid in South Africa and the liberation of Nelson Mandela are discussed in 11 de febrero de 1990: La liberación de Nelson Mandela. The tragedy of the attacks against the World Trade Center in New York, terrorism, and the war in Afghanistan are described in 11 de Biography 113 septiembre de 2001: Ataque a las Torres Gemelas. These unassuming paperback publications are indeed well-written, simple introductions to dramatic events in the history of humankind that are just right for reluctant historians-to-be or as high-interest, low-vocabulary texts. Biography Adams, Simon. Alejandro: El joven que conquistó el mundo. (Alexander: The Boy Soldier Who Conquered the World) Translated by Patricia Helena Hernández. ISBN: 970-770-741-0. Kramer, Ann. Mandela: El rebelde que dirigió a su nación a la libertad. (Mandela: The Rebel Who Led His Nation to Freedom) Translated by Patricia Helena Hernández. ISBN: 970-770-739-9. Malam, John. Leonardo Da Vinci: El genio que definió el Renacimiento. (Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius that Defined the Renaissance) Translated by Wendy P. López. ISBN: 970-770-765-8. McCarty, Nick. Marco Polo: El hombre que viajó por el mundo medieval. (Marco Polo: The Boy Who Traveled the Medieval World) Translated by Wendy P. López. ISBN: 970-770-763-1. Steele, Philip. Galileo: El genio que se enfrentó a la Inquisición. (Galileo: The Genius Who Faced the Inquisition) Translated by Patricia Helena Hernández. ISBN: 970-770-740-2. ———. Marie Curie: La mujer que cambió el curso de la ciencia. (Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed the Course of Science) Translated by Wendy P. López. ISBN: 970-770-764-X. Ea. vol.: 64p. (Biografías de Personajes Importantes en la Historia del Mundo) México: Santillana, 2006. $28.95. Gr. 4–7. Originally published by Marshall Editions, London, these attractively designed biographies present the lives and accomplishments of outstanding people in the history of the world. With clear color photos, a brief text, numerous sidebars and simple timelines, these are indeed engaging, easy-to-understand introductions to the times and achievements of each personage. Each title includes a glossary, bibliography and an index. The most important successes in the life of Alexander the Great are described in Alejandro: El joven que conquistó el mundo. Mandela’s political ventures and the turmoil that affected South Africa for over a century are included in Mandela: El rebelde que dirigió a su nación a la libertad. The genius of Leonardo Da Vinci as a scientist, painter, sculptor, architect, inventor and musician is highlighted in 114 Nonfiction Leonardo Da Vinci: El genio que definió el Renacimiento. Marco Polo’s life as a ceaseless explorer is featured in Marco Polo: El hombre que viajó por el mundo medieval. Galileo’s influence in the development of modern mathematical physics is explained in Galileo: El genio que se enfrentó a la Inquisición. Marie Curie’s contributions to the discovery of radioactivity, radium and polonium are described in Marie Curie: La mujer que cambió el curso de la ciencia. These are indeed noteworthy biographies for young Spanish speakers. Barber, Nicola. Dickens: Su vida y su tiempo. (Dickens) ISBN: 968-247098-6. Middleton, Haydn. Shakespeare: Su vida y su tiempo. (Shakespeare) ISBN: 968-24-7099-4. Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by Elizabeth Hahn Villagrán. (Grandes Escritores) Mexico: Trillas, 2004. pap. $9.75. Gr. 4–7. In a brief, well-written Spanish text and profusely illustrated with clear, color period photos and drawings on every page, readers are introduced to the major events in the life of the British author Charles Dickens (1812–1870) in Dickens: Su vida y su tiempo. Wellplaced captions focus on important incidents that influenced his life and works such as the horrific poverty of his era, his father’s imprisonment in a debtor’s prison, his own work as a child laborer in a shoe factory as well as his later success and recognition as an international celebrity whose novels have been translated around the world. Just as appealing and informative is Shakespeare: Su vida y su tiempo, which provides an overview of the English Renaissance and how it influenced the life and work of one of the world’s major playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare (1564–1616). Originally published by Ticktock, London, these engrossing Spanish renditions are indeed the best introductions to young Spanish speakers to the life and works of these great writers. Each title includes an index, chronology, revealing sidebars, and concludes with humorous ¿Sabías que . . . (Did you know?) episodes. Barrera, Norma Anabel. La niña de las nueve estrellas: La vida de la escritora Rosario Castellanos. (The Girl of the Nine Stars: The Life of the Writer Rosario Castellanos) ISBN: 970-37-0101-9. Suárez del Solar, Angeles. Entre flores de cactos: La vida de la bióloga Helia Bravo Hollis. (Between Cactus Flowers: The Life of the Biologist Helia Bravo Hollis) ISBN: 970-37-0104-3. Biography 115 Ea vol.: 63p. (Vidas de Mexicanos Ilustres) México: Destino, 2004. $10.95. pap. Gr. 5–8. The lives and times of Rosario Castellanos (1925–1974), one of Mexico’s most important female writers and feminists, and Helia Bravo Hollis (1901–2001), Mexico’s first biologist and pioneer ecologist, are related in these modest paperback publications. Despite almost didactic tones that at times verge on adulation, they provide an introduction to critical aspects of their lives: youth, travels, professional achievements, and death. Black-and-white photos, a bibliography, and suggestions for furthering reading complement each volume. Bermejo, Victoria. La más divertida historia de Mozart niño. (The Most Amusing Story about Mozart’s Childhood) Illus: Miguel Gallardo. Barcelona: Galera, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 84-246-2341-X. $16.95. Gr. 2–5. In an amusingly conversational, almost irreverent style, Bermejo narrates the childhood of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by recounting significant aspects of his impressive musical talents as well as his human frailties, such as his big nose, which he compensated by changing his hairdo and wearing his father’s shirts. The exuberant black-line and bright watercolor illustrations beautifully complement this enjoyable introduction to a child genius whose early successes as a composer and performer impressed all the kings, emperors, queens and noblemen of Europe. Although some adults may object to some of the vernacular expressions (pinchazo en la barriga (literally, a big pinch in the tummy) and (el culo rojo [red butt]), this is certainly the way to introduce young Spanish speakers to a master. A brief afterword provides biographical notes and a list of works. Boothroyd, Jennifer. Susan B. Anthony: Una vida de igualdad. (Susan B. Anthony: A Life of Fairness) ISBN: 0-8225-6234-0. Kishel, Ann-Marie. Rosa Parks: Una vida de valentía. (Rosa Parks: A Life of Courage) ISBN: 0-8225-6239-1. ———. Thomas Jefferson: Una vida de patriotismo. (Thomas Jefferson: A Life of Patriotism) ISBN: 0-8225-6238-3. Nelson, Robin. George Washington: Una vida de liderazgo. (George Washington: A Life of Leadership) ISBN: 0-8225-6235-9. Rivera, Sheila. Abraham Lincoln: Una vida de respeto. (Abraham Lincoln: A Life of Respect) ISBN: 0-8225-6236-7. ———. Martin Luther King Jr.: Una vida de determinación. (Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life of Determination) ISBN: 0-8225-6237-5. 116 Nonfiction Ea. vol.: 32p. Translated by translations.com. (Libros para Avanzar) Minneapolis: Lerner, 2007. $22.60. Gr. 1–2. Simply and succinctly, beginning Spanish-speaking readers are introduced to the life and times of six protagonists in American history—Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. With two to three sentences per page facing black-and-white and a few color photos and understandable captions, these clear Spanish renditions highlight the most memorable achievements of each man and woman. Each title includes a brief chronology, important facts, a glossary (albeit without definite articles) and English-language Web sites. Contró, Arturo. Cristiano Ronaldo. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7669-7. ———. Gianluigi Buffon. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7668-0. ———. Landon Donovan. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7666-6. ———. Rafael Márquez. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7667-3. Obregón, José María. David Beckham. ISBN: 978-1-4042-7665-9. ———. Ronaldinho. ISBN: 978-1-40427664-2. Ea. vol.: 24p. (World Soccer Stars/Estrellas del Fútbol Mundial). New York: Rosen/Editorial Buenas Letras, 2008. $21.25. Gr. 1–3. Simple bilingual text and candid color photos describe the lives and achievements of six world soccer stars—Cristiano Ronaldo, Gianluigi Buffon, Landon Donovan, Rafael Márquez, David Beckham, and Ronaldinho. Da Coll, Ivar. ¡Azúcar! (Sugar!) Illus: the author. New York: Lectorum, 2005. 40p. ISBN: 1-930332-65-3. $14.99. Gr. 2–4. Highlighting the optimism and playful personality of the Cubanborn singer of salsa, the popular form of Latin-American dance music, this affectionate biography describes the life of Celia Cruz and her fascination for Caribbean music—guarachas, guaguancós, boleros, sones, guajiras. It is unfortunate that the author stressed didactic messages that young readers should learn from the artist—no discutas (don’t argue), no te vayas a dormir enojado y con rencor (don’t go to bed angry and with bitterness)—rather than sticking to the facts surrounding this lively and much-loved singer. And although some readers will disagree with the political reference to Castro’s regime, all will enjoy Celia’s passion for shoes, dresses and wigs. Nonetheless, the easygoing text, full of colloquialisms and sprinkled with Cuban vernacular expressions, and the folkloric-type, color illustraBiography 117 tions, brimming with Cuban sights and motifs, make this an appealing tribute to Celia. Erdrich, Lise. Sacagawea. (Sacagawea) Illus: Julie Buffalohead. Translated by translations.com. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2005. 40p. ISBN: 0-82253191-7. $16.95. Gr. 3–6. The life story of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone woman who assisted Lewis and Clark as an interpreter and guide, is now available in this polished Spanish rendition with the original, striking full-page oil paintings that poignantly convey a sense of time and place. Although the bibliography includes only English titles, Spanish speakers will appreciate this informative introduction to a brave young woman and her role in the discovery expedition to the West in the early 1800s. An afterword, timeline, and a map are appended. Gisbert, Montse. Salvador Dalí: Píntame un sueño. (Salvador Dalí: Paint Me a Dream) Illus: the author. Barcelona: Serres, 2003. 42p. ISBN: 848488-127-X. $21.95. Gr. 3–5. In a first-person point of view, Salvador Dalí, el pintor de los sueños (the painter of dreams), tells about mi fascinante mundo de formas y colores (my fascinating world of forms and colors). Exquisite collage illustrations, reminiscent of the art of the renowned Spanish surrealist artist (1904–1989), and a lively text provide highlights of his life and times. Miniature reproductions at the back of the book include title, date, medium and size. An author’s afterword is also included. Gómez, Juan, and Nando Caballero. Introducción a Frank Zappa. (Introducing Frank Zappa) Lleida: Milenio, 2004. 188p. ISBN: 84-9743-1219. pap. $17.00. Gr. 10–adult. Rock ’n’ roll fans are sure to be delighted with this engaging introduction to the life and work of Frank Zappa. Written in two parts by two admirers of the prolific musician and composer who they describe as provocador, obsceno, surrealista, genial, grandilocuente, prolífico, incisivo, excesivo, riguroso, loco (provocative, obscene, surreal, geniuslike, pretentious, sarcastic, excessive, rigorous, crazy) and provide numerous examples of these traits. In the first part, Gómez narrates personal incidents, concerts and Zappa’s relationships with other musicians. In the second, Caballero discusses his music and achievements. Some adults may be offended by Zappa’s rough humor and raw language, yet music lovers will be moved by the passion and energy 118 Nonfiction depicted in this memorable biography. A discography and a list of videos and bootlegged discs are also included. Mandela, Nelson. Nelson Mandela. (Nelson Mandela) Illus: William Wilson. Translated by Arturo Vázquez Barrón. Mexico: Tecolote, 2004. 46p. ISBN: 968-7381-82-5. pap. $13.95. Gr. 4– 6. In a striking, large-format presentation, Mandela’s poignant voice describes the humiliations and indignities he suffered as a child and later as an adult under apartheid, the official policy of racial segregation practiced in the Republic of South Africa. Excellent candid photos are interspersed amid colorful, childlike collages and a boxed text highlighting Mandela’s lifetime of sacrifice and his commitment to racial equality. A detailed biographical sketch is included as an afterword. Muñoz Puelles, Vicente. El pintor de las neuronas: Ramón y Cajal, científico. (The Painter of Neurons: Ramón y Cajal, Scientist) Illus: Pablo Torrecilla. Madrid: Anaya, 2006. 158p. ISBN: 84-667-5196-3. pap. $11.95. Gr. 6–9. The early life of Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852-1934), one of Spain’s foremost scientists, who shared a Nobel Prize for research on the structure of the nervous system, is related in a fast-paced narrative. Despite the at times dramatized aspects of his life—a most severe father, a horribly mean teacher—this biography will certainly awaken readers’ interest and enthusiasm in Ramón y Cajal. It highlights his numerous childhood pranks and rowdy behavior as well as his love for painting. Although it lacks a chronology and the illustrations are neither exciting nor informative, it does provide thoughtful insights into Ramón y Cajal’s critical thinking abilities and candidly depicts the dearth of interest in the sciences in Spain. Muñoz Puelles, Vicente. El viaje de la evolución: El joven Darwin. (The Journey of Evolution: Young Darwin) Illus: Federico Delicado. Madrid: Anaya, 2007. 149p. ISBN: 978-84-667-6251-9. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Written in the first-person point of view and based on the writings of Charles Darwin, this engrossing biography recounts Darwin’s journey around the world in 1865 and explains how this trip changed his perceptions about nature. In a matter-of-fact and easy-to-understand narrative, Muñoz depicts through amusing anecdotes Darwin’s observations about geology, flora and fauna that helped him understand how species of organisms arise and develop through natural selection. Not Biography 119 surprisingly, he concludes with the early conflicts between evolutionists and creationists. Despite the prosaic color illustrations, which sadly detract from the narrative, this is a captivating introduction to Darwin and his theories. Poole, Josephine. Ana Frank. (Anne Frank) Illus: Angela Barrett. Translated by Ana Nuño. New York: Lectorum & Barcelona: Lumen, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 1-930332-87-4. $17.99. Gr. 4–7. Nuño’s affecting Spanish rendition of the exquisite picture-book biography of the incomparable Ana Frank maintains the refined, intense tone of the original. With Barrett’s forcefully realistic double-page spreads, Spanish-speaking children are introduced to Ana’s early years in Hitler-dominated Germany, the persecution of Jews, the family’s strenuous confinement, her father’s survival and the recovery of Ana’s diary. A brief excerpt from the diary, an afterword and a chronology add to the educational and emotional value of this tribute to this worldrecognized heroine. Rodríguez, Alex. ¡Jonrón! (Out of the Ballpark). Illus: Frank Morrison. New York: Harper Collins, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-0-06-115197-2. $16.99. Gr. 2–4. Highlighting Alex Rodríguez’s first time in a playoff game in which mientras más se esforzaba, peor le salía todo (the harder he tried, the worse he played), the well-known third baseman relates his efforts to learn from his mistakes, practice his skills, focus on his math class and, finally, hit a grand slam that won his team their first championship. The tone of the story and a final letter from the star to the reader almost verges on the didactic: estudié mucho, me mantuve lejos de las drogas y siempre fui respetuoso con mis amigos y mis mayores (I studied hard, stayed away from drugs, and showed respect for my friends and elders). Nonetheless, the simple Spanish rendition and Morrison’s supple and engaging illustrations, full of energy and baseball lore, as well as a charming collection of family photos, will attract baseball fans. Interestingly, Rodríguez’s family connection to their native Dominican Republic is never mentioned. Uslar Pietri, Arturo. Gandhi. (Gandhi) Illus: Joanna Gutiérrez. Caracas: El Nacional, 2004. 40p. ISBN: 980-388-110-8. pap. $10.95. Gr. 4–7. Based on a text written by one of Venezuela’s foremost writers, this is not only the life history of Mohandas Gandhi (1869–1948), the 120 Nonfiction Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, but it also includes boxed biographical sketches on other civil rights leaders and authors such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Octavio Paz, V. S. Naipaul and Rabindranath Tagore. Notwithstanding the at-times cluttered design, with numerous color and black-and-white photos and drawings on every page, a well-written text presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man who, through his leadership, was able to ponerle fin a lo que parecía muy difícil de erradicar: el dominio de un gran imperio colonial . . . simplemente por un movimiento de tipo espiritual (p. 5) (bring to an end what seemed very difficult to eradicate: the domination of a great colonial empire . . . by a simple spiritual-type movement). It includes a timeline, but no index. Walcker, Yann. Ludwig van Beethoven. (Ludwig van Beethoven) ISBN: 847864-959-X. ———. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) ISBN: 847864-958-1. Ea. vol.: 13p. CD. Illus: Charlotte Voake. Narrated by Manuel Veiga and Dolores Martínez. (Descubrimos a los Músicos) Barcelona: Combel, 2005. $15.95. Gr. K–2. Numerous attractive period color photographs, amusing ink-andwatercolor pastel illustrations and brief simple texts introduce young children to the childhoods and work of two great musicians. Especially appealing to Spanish learners are the accompanying CDs that include narrated versions of the texts as well as fragments of some of each composer’s best known works. Perhaps least appealing are the somewhat intrusive “activity” sidebars that include suggested musical games and experiments. Ludwig van Beethoven describes his birth, in December 1770 in Bonn, Germany, and his early successes including a brief introduction to his sonatas, symphonies and opera. From Wolfgang’s birth in Salzburg, Austria in 1756, through his performances in the Austrian emperor’s court and for the French king up to his visit to the Sistine Chapel in Rome, including brief descriptions of his chamber music, symphonies, opera and sacred music are presented in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Warhola, James. Mi tío Andy. (Uncle Andy’s) Illus: the author. Translated by Marta Ansón Balmaseda. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 848488-131-8. $12.95. Gr. 1–4. Biography 121 In the same carefree, relaxed tone of the original, the author introduces his famous uncle, the artist Andy Warhol. Through amusing watercolor spreads, full of family life and off-beat art, and a breezy Spanish rendition, he tells about his father’s junk business and the family’s visit to Warhol’s art-filled house in New York City where Andy’s twenty-five cats, soup cartoons, numerous wigs and exciting artwork were joyous sources of inspiration. An author’s note presents the eccentric artist and the author’s loving grandmother. Young Spanishspeaking artists-to-be will enjoy the mess amid the art. Publishers’ Series Baquedano, Elizabeth. Aztecas, incas y mayas. (Aztecs, Incas and Mayas) Photos by Michel Zabé. ISBN: 0-7566-0410-9. Clarke, Barry. Anfibios. (Amphibian) Photos by Geoff Brightling and Frank Greenaway. ISBN: 0-7566-0414-1. McCarthy, Colin. Reptiles. (Reptile) ISBN: 0-7566-0412-5. Parker, Steve. Cuerpo humano. (Human Body) ISBN: 0-7566-0420-6. ———. Peces. (Fish) ISBN: 0-7566-0418-4. Van Rose, Susanna. La Tierra. (Earth) ISBN: 0-7566-0416-8. Ea. vol.: 64p. (Guías Visuales) New York: DK Publishing, 2004. $15.99. Gr. 4–9. Now available for sale in the United States, these exquisite, largeformat DK guides in Spanish with magnificently detailed, color photographs and drawings, sidebars and brief, easy-tounderstand texts introduce readers/browsers to three pre-Columbian cultures and several scientific topics. Details about Aztec, Inca and Maya history, lifestyle, agriculture and religion are depicted in Aztecas, Incas y Mayas. The habitat, life cycle and natural world of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders are described in Anfibios. The evolution, anatomy, and life cycle of various reptiles are explained in Reptiles. The major systems and organs of the human body are explored in Cuerpo humano. The evolution, life style and natural history of fish are depicted in Peces. From the composition and formation of the planet to oceanography, seismology up to paleontology are included in La Tierra. Berendes, Mary. Animals/Los Animales. ISBN: 978-1-59296-7957. ———. Body/El cuerpo. ISBN: 978-1-59296-7964. 122 Publishers’ Series 123 ———. Feelings/Las emociones. ISBN: 978-1-59296-7971. ———. Food/La comida. ISBN: 978-1-59296-7988. ———. Machines/Las máquinas. ISBN: 978-1-59296-7995. ———. People/Las personas. ISBN: 978-1-59296-8008. ———. Seasons and Weather/Las estaciones y el tiempo. ISBN: 978-159296-8015. ———. Sports and Games/Los deportes y los juegos. ISBN: 978-1-592968022. Ea. vol.: 24p. Illus: Kathleen Petelinsek. (Word Books/Libros de Palabras) Mankato: Child’s World, 2007–2008. $19.93. Ages 3–6. Spanish and English learners will appreciate these attractively designed bilingual wordbooks. Simple, colorful illustrations help learners identify common words in both languages about animals, the body, feelings, food, machines, people and seasons and weather. Each title includes approximately 100 words in each language and a word list. Burnie, David. Pájaro. (Bird) ISBN: 0-7566-0634-9. Macquitty, Miranda. Tiburón. (Shark) ISBN: 0-7566-0636-5. Norman, David, and Angela Milner. Dinosaurio. (Dinosaur) ISBN: 07566-0632-2. Stott, Carole. El espacio. (Space Exploration) ISBN: 0-7566-0635-7. Ea. vol.: 72p. Translated by Alquimia Ediciones. (Guías Visuales) New York: DK Publishing, 2004. $15.99. Gr. 4–7. Originally published by Dorling Kindersley, London, as part of the Eyewitness Books, these smooth Spanish renditions with DK’s exquisite, double-spread clear color photos and charts provide readers/ viewers with stunning, large-format guides to the natural world and ancient history. From dinosaurs to the natural history, behavior and life cycle of birds are presented in Pájaro. Ancient Egypt is introduced through its pharaohs, mummies, religion, pottery and other objects in El mundo antiguo de Egipto. The physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks are described in Tiburón. The world of dinosaurs, from their habitats to myths and legends, is explored in Dinosaurio. Pirámide highlights the pyramids, temples and sites of ancient Egypt, and concludes with Maya and Aztec pyramids. The rockets, exploratory vehicles, space stations and the life and work of astronauts are described in El espacio. Each title includes a glossary and an index. Cortázar, Julio. La autopista del sur. (The Southern Thruway) 39p. Illus: César Cortés. ISBN: 970-09-0732-5. 124 Publishers’ Series Fuentes, Carlos. El prisionero de Las Lomas (The Prisoner of Las Lomas) 62p. Illus: Ricardo Peláez Goycochea. ISBN: 970-09-1004-0. Neruda, Pablo. Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada. (Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair) 47p. Illus: Margarita Sada. ISBN: 970-090733-3. Rulfo, Juan. ¡Diles que no me maten! (Tell Them Not to Kill Me!) 26p. Illus: Alfredo Aguirre. ISBN: 970-09-1003-2. Ea. vol.: (Clásicos Latinoamericanos Ilustrados) Mexico: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2003–2006. $12.95. Gr. 9–adult. This excellent selection of some of the best short stories and poems by Latin American authors is presented in a large format with fullpage color illustrations. Set in an expressway near Paris where drivers and passengers must deal with hours/days of endless frustration, Julio Cortazár’s (Argentina) La autopista del sur is as disconcerting as it is engrossing. Unfortunately some of the illustrations are mere decorations. The dark history of a luxurious and most admired mansion in Mexico City is narrated in Carlos Fuentes’s (Mexico) compelling El prisionero de Las Lomas. Peláez Goycochea’s appropriately rough and suggestive full-page color illustrations are realistic as Fuentes’s depiction of the falsehoods and deceits common among the politicians and wealthy people of Mexico. Pablo Neruda (Chile), considered by many as America’s Poet, is represented by his Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada, a collection of his bittersweet, realistic love poems that highlight the pain, passion and sensuality of love. Sada’s imaginative watercolors are just as evocative and sensuous. The chaos, cruelty and misery of life in rural Mexico is depicted in Juan Rulfo’s (Mexico) ¡Diles que no me maten! Aguirre’s strikingly robust full-page illustrations underscore the protagonist’s fear of being executed by an all-powerful colonel. Although written for adults, this is indeed an accessible, representative sample of some of the most esteemed Latin American writers. Ganeri, Anita. El cuerpo humano. (Get a Move On!) 155p. Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. ISBN: 84-241-1689-5. Manning, Mick, and Brita Granström. Ciencias. (Science School) 48p. Translated by María Luisa Rodriguez Pérez and Alfredo Ramón Díez. ISBN: 84-241-1312-8. ———. Teatro. (Drama School) 48p. Translated by María Luisa Rodriguez Pérez. ISBN: 84-241-1311-X. Ea. vol.: (Mi Primer Libro) León: Everest, 2005–2006. $19.95. Gr. 3–5. Publishers’ Series 125 With most inviting candid, color photographs and clear color charts, including some microscopic photographs, El cuerpo humano describes in a simple, easy-to-understand Spanish rendition and clear labels the function of muscles, bones, nerves and the brain. Also, it includes chapters on the respiratory and digestive systems, blood and the senses as well as a glossary and an index. Witty, colorful cartoon-type illustrations and easy-tofollow instructions encourage children to try simple science experiments about matter, heat, forces, sound, electricity and other areas of physics in Ciencias and to put on various types of stage shows—from discussing scripts, acting, working backstage and other aspects of preparing a show in Teatro. Guibert, Francois de. Caballos y ponis. (Horses and Ponies) Illus: Béatrice Rodriguez. ISBN: 84-8332-614-0. ———. Los piratas. (Pirates) Illus: Marie Delafon. ISBN: 84-8332-612-4. ———. El zoo. (The Zoo) Illus: Isabelle Assímat. ISBN: 84-8332-611-6. Vandewiele, Agnès. Los bomberos. (Firemen) Illus: Robert Barborini. ISBN: 84-8332-609-4. ———. Sobre ruedas. (On Wheels) Illus: Pronto. ISBN: 84-8332-613-2. ———. El lobo. (Wolf) Illus: Ronan Badel. ISBN: 84-8332-610-8. Ea. vol.: 37p. (Tu Pequeña Enciclopedia Vox) Barcelona: SPES Editorial, 2005. $13.95. Gr. 1– 3. With most appealing, simple and witty color illustrations on every page and an easy-to-understand, easy-to-read text, this well-designed series, originally published by Larousse, Paris, introduces young readers to high-interest topics. Basic facts about horses and ponies, including such aspects as the birth of a colt, their training and care and how to mount and ride them are described in Caballos y ponis. Los piratas is a simple historical overview about piracy and pirates. From exotic birds such as pink flamingos to common zoo animals such as lions, tigers and elephants are discussed in El zoo. The training, equipment and work of firefighters are portrayed in Los bomberos. The development and progressive use of wheels in transportation—from a baby carriage, to tricycles, skates, cars and trucks—are defined in Sobre ruedas. The lifestyle and survival of foxes are explained in El lobo. Each title concludes with an ¡Es cierto! (It Is True!) section that highlights notable details. Hoena, B.A. La biblioteca/The Library. ISBN: 978-0-7368-7913-2. ———. La estación de bomberos/The Fire Station. ISBN: 978-0-73687912-5. 126 Publishers’ Series ———. La granja/The Farm. ISBN: 978-1-4296-0082-8. Murphy, Patricia J. La huerta de manzanas/The Apple Orchard. ISBN: 9781-4296-0081-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by translations.com. (Una Visita a/A Visit to) Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2008. $14.95. Gr. K–1. Simple bilingual texts on the left face full color photos in this appealing large-format series about places in the community. Two easyto-read sentences in English are followed by short sentences in Spanish in the same size and color. The things children can do in the library, such as using a computer and checking out books, are depicted in La biblioteca/The Library. A visit to the fire station including fire engines, ladders and firefighters are shown in La estación de bomberos/The Fire Station. Farm buildings and farm animals are introduced in La granja/The Farm. Picking, washing, sorting and enjoying apples are featured in La huerta de manzanas/The Apple Orchard. Each title includes a glossary and an index in both English and Spanish. Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer. Somos adoptados. (We Are Adopted) ISBN: 9780-7641-3788-4. ———. Tengo asma. (I Have Asthma) ISBN: 978-0-7641-3786-0. Roca, Núria. ¿Cómo nos movemos? (How We Move Around) ISBN: 978-07641-3654-2. ———. ¿De qué están hechas las cosas? (What Are Things Made Of?) ISBN: 978-0-7641-3652-8. ———. Las tres erres: reutilizar, reducir, reciclar. (The Three R’s: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) ISBN: 978-0-7641-3582-8. ———. Tu árbol genealógico. (Your Family Tree) ISBN: 978-0-7641-3580-4. Ea. vol.: 36p. Illus: Rosa M. Curto. (¿Qué Sabes Acerca de?) Barcelona/ New York: Barron’s, 2007. pap. $6.99. Gr. 2–4. Written in a most engaging, almost conversational style, this easyto-understand paperback series with amusing black-line and watercolor illustrations with up-close and exaggerated perspectives against a white background invites Spanish-speaking children (and their parents) to consider different topics. A little girl, who had been adopted in Russia, is now looking forward to a baby brother, also to be adopted in Russia in Somos adoptados. Despite having asthma, a respiratory disease marked by labored breathing, chest constriction and coughing, a young boy enjoys playing in the soccer team in Tengo asma. Different ways of movement—some babies crawl, some children need crutches, some animals walk on four legs, spiders on eight, frogs leap, butterflies glide—are Publishers’ Series 127 discussed in ¿Cómo nos movemos? This is not a serious study on movement; rather, it provides enough information to make the act of moving interesting. One has to hope that the four pages of activities for children and a two-page Guía para los padres (Parents’ Guide) that conclude each book will add to, not spoil, the reading. ¿De qué están hechas las cosas? describes how familiar objects are either made from material directly from nature—cheese, wool—or from man-made products like plastic and glass. Las tres erres: reutilizar, reducir, reciclar encourages children to reduce pollution by reusing common objects, reducing throw aways and recycling products by placing them in special collection areas. Through young Martín’s family tree, children are exposed to extended family members including tatarabuelos (great-great-grandparents) and other more remote ancestors in Tu árbol genealógico. Fiction Easy Books Abadi, Ariel. Un rey de quién sabe dónde. (A King from Who Knows Where) Illus: the author. Buenos Aires: Ediciones del Eclipse, 2003. 26p. ISBN: 987-9011-57-0. $9.95. Gr. 2–5. A king sitting on his throne is followed by another king from another kingdom, who in turn is followed by another king, and then by a would-be king, followed by an anything-but king, which culminates in a big fight among kings. This results in a barely dressed, no-kingdom king, a bruised king from another kingdom, which concludes in a severely injured now-I-don’t-care-to-be-king and finally by a happy, playful, definitely-never-king. Whimsical black-ink and watercolor cartoon illustrations beautifully complement this one phrase per page facetious depiction of power. The only undesirable aspect of this picture book is the small size: 3" 6". What a shame! Abeyà, Elisabet. Hansel and Gretel/Hansel y Gretel. Illus: Cristina Losantos. ISBN: 0-8118-4793-4. Ros, Roser. The Musicians of Bremen/Los músicos de Bremen. Illus: Pep Montserrat. ISBN: 0-8118-4795-0. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated into English by Elizabeth Bell. San Francisco: Chronicle, 2005. $14.95. Gr. 1–3. Maintaining the rhythm and cadence of the original Spanishlanguage adaptations, these bilingual editions with modernist watercolorand-ink illustrations present an updated look of these classic tales. Whether enjoyed as read alouds or independent reading, English and 128 Easy Books 129 Spanish speakers will celebrate as Gretel and Hansel delight in the mean witch’s treasures in Hansel and Gretel/Hansel y Gretel, and as four aging animals find a new home after outwitting a gang of robbers in The Musicians of Bremen/Los músicos de Bremen. Abril, Paco. Colores que se aman. (Colors That Love Each Other) Illus: Anne Decis. León: Everest, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-241-7989-7. $16.95. Gr. K–2. Dedicated to Lucrecia Pérez from the Dominican Republic who was murdered in Spain and to others who have suffered the hatred of racists, this simply written story depicts fear and love as experienced by Luca, a five-year-old black boy. Narrated in the first-person, Luca tells about hearing unhappy words outside, a shot, and screams in the street. Then he hears his grandmother’s voice reassuring him. When screams continue, Luca is ready to cry. But Luca’s grandmother, who is white, knows exactly how to make him laugh. Despite the strong didactic message, the easy-to-read text and eye-catching double-page spreads, this story could be used as a discussion starter about ethnic differences with young children. Allison, Catherine. El oso del abuelo (Brown Paper Bear) Illus: Neil Reed. Translated by Josefina Caball i Guerrero. Barcelona: Juventud, 2005. 30p. ISBN: 84-261-3438-6. $19.95. Ages 3–6. When Ruth awakens in the night, she finds an abandoned, lively teddy bear who eagerly takes her to an old-fashioned land. She delights in playing with his somewhat antique friends, including a train ride and dancing a waltz with a bella muñeca de porcelana (beautiful porcelain doll). In the morning, a loving grandpa hugs her and says: ¡Vaya, Ruth, has encontrado mi oso! (I see you found my teddy bear.) Like the original English edition, first published by Fernleigh, London, 2004, this fluid Spanish rendition is printed on sturdy, brown butcher paper in a square, oversize format with Reed’s detailed watercolors in up-close and unusual perspectives that certainly will command the attention of young Spanish-speaking readers or listeners. Amado, Elisa. Primas. (Cousins) Illus: Luis Garay. Translated by Elena and Leopoldo Iribarren. Toronto: Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre/ Distributed by Publishers Group West, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 0-88899-5482. $16.95. Gr. 2–4. 130 Fiction Maintaining the tender tone of the original, this gentle Spanish rendition with Garay’s rich, earth-tone illustrations warmly depicts a young Latina’s feelings about the Catholic religion amid the contrasting worlds of her two grandmothers. Narrated in the voice of the child, the protagonist, who tells about Mimi’s beautiful things and abuela Adela’s Catholic lifestyle, the girl still has the strength to go to the priest and later confront her family about her three sins. Fortunately, everyone understands and forgives her. Andersen, Hans Christian. El árbol de Navidad. (The Christmas Tree) 24p. ISBN: 84-241-1628-3. ———. La cerillera. (The Little Match Girl) 24p. ISBN: 84-241-1632-1. ———. El porquerizo. (The Swineherd) 24p. ISBN: 84-241-16275. ———. La Reina de las Nieves. (The Snow Queen) 32p. ISBN: 84-2411629-1. ———. La sirenita. (The Little Mermaid) 47p. ISBN: 84-241-1633-X. ———. El soldadito de plomo. (The Steadfast Tin Soldier) 24p. ISBN: 84241-1630-5. ———. El traje nuevo del emperador. (The Emperor’s New Clothes) 24p. ISBN: 84-241-1631-3. Ea. vol.: Adapted by Arnica Esterl. Illus: Anastassija Archipowa. Translated by María Victoria Martínez Vega. León: Everest, 2005. $18.95. Gr. 2–4. As in the originals, most of these stories—La cerillera (The Little Match Girl); El porquerizo (The Swineherd); La Reina de las Nieves (The Snow Queen); La sirenita (The Little Mermaid); El soldadito de plomo (The Steadfast Tin Soldier)—depict the heavenly rewards as well as the loneliness and suffering that are necessary for happiness and growth. The snappy, fluid Spanish texts, which are just right for individual reading or reading aloud, are accompanied by detailed, full-page, pastel illustrations that complement the tone and message of each story. Although these fresh Spanish renditions based on Esterl’s adaptations omit some details, they nevertheless follow Andersen’s stories fairly closely. My favorites are: El porquerizo, a lively and accessible retelling of the familiar story about the rejected prince who disguises himself as a swineherd and ultimately rejects the arrogant princess, and El traje nuevo del emperador, an equally spirited rendition of one of Andersen’s most popular stories in which everyone, except a child, is afraid to tell the ostentatious emperor the truth about his clothes. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns Easy Books 131 and conjugations (e.g., dejadlo, tendríais, vosotras), Spanish speakers from the Americas will enjoy. Andersen, Hans Christian. La pequeña cerillera. (Little Match Girl) Illus: Judit Morales and Adrià Gòdia. ISBN: 84-667-3674-3. ———. El valiente soldadito de plomo. (The Steadfast Tin Soldier) Illus: Javier Sáez Castán. ISBN: 84-667-3673-5. Comotto, Agustín. Nuevos vecinos. (New Neighbors) ISBN: 84-667-36751. Villamuza, Noemí. Mirando fotografías. (Looking at Photographs) ISBN: 84-667-3676-X. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Sopa de Cuentos) Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2004. $10.95. Gr. 2–4. Distilling the essential narratives of Andersen’s classic stories, these smooth retellings include a full-page illustration on the right page facing a simple text on the left page. Soft watercolor illustrations accompany La pequeña cerillera, a cold and hungry young girl who, after trying to sell matches, attempts to warm herself as she imagines a happy holiday with her grandmother. Full-page dramatic illustrations with varied perspectives add interest to El valiente soldadito de plomo, the one-legged tin soldier’s perilous adventures that culminate in the flames with his beloved ballerina. Beginning readers will appreciate the simple texts—one or two sentences per page—and modernist almost cartoon illustrations of the two stories. In Nuevos vecinos, Fabián is surprised by his new neighbors, until he finds out they work at a circus. In Mirando fotografías, Darío learns about his family and himself when he finds a family photograph album. A few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations will not confuse Spanish speakers from the Americas. Andersen, Hans Christian. La tetera. (The Teapot) Illus: Elia Manero. Translated by Enrique Bernárdez. ISBN: 84-667-4733-8. Grimm, Jacob, and Wilhelm Grimm. El Enano Saltarín. (Rumpelstiltskin) Illus: Marina Seoane. Translated by María Antonia Seijo Castroviejo. ISBN: 84-667-4732-X. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Sopa de Cuentos) Madrid: Anaya, 2006. $8.95. Gr. 1–3. Like the previous titles in this joyful series, these are indeed compelling Spanish renditions that resonate with the beauty and rhythm of the Spanish language. The vivid narratives on the left side of page, which face full-page, imaginative color illustrations, are certain to appeal to beginning readers or young listeners. Although not as well-known as other 132 Fiction Andersen tales, La tetera tells about the misfortunes of a proud teapot who declines in status, from serving tea, to serving as a pot, to becoming trash in the street with only her cherished memories. The alwayspopular El Enano Saltarin (Rumpelstiltskin in the English-language world) is eager to help the beautiful miller’s daughter spin gold, yet ultimately loses out. Argueta, Jorge. Moony Luna/Luna, lunita lunera. Illus: Elizabeth Gómez. San Francisco: Children’s Book Press, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 0-89239-2053. $16.95. Gr. K–2. Although mami and papi reassure five-year-old Marisol that school is a fun place, she worries about ugly monsters with scary voices that live there. Even if she is now “soy grande como la luna llena/as big as the full moon,” she still worries and hides under a table as soon as she arrives. But, after spending a happy day with her kind teacher and friendly classmates, she knows that “En esta escuelita no viven monstruos feos/no monsters live at my school.” It is regrettable that Argueta’s simple bilingual text—the Spanish text is followed by the English in the same font and size—may confuse beginning readers of either language. Despite this caveat, Gómez’s whimsical, bright illustrations, brimming with a loving Latino family and a childlike monster that is seen disappearing as Marisol is convinced that “En esta escuelita no viven monstruos feos/no monsters live at my school,” will gently remind readers/listeners of other personal fears/monsters that also seem to disappear. Arispe, Nicolás, Té de palacio. (Palace Tea) Illus: the author. Buenos Aires: Ediciones del Eclipse, 2007. 24p. ISBN: 978-987-9011-86-7. $15.95. Gr. 2–4. When an important king in a faraway kingdom notices an unexpected guest—a cat—at his table, he is definitely upset. His assistants provide most ingenious explanations: a bear would be too hungry, a hedgehog would have flashing spines, a giraffe would be too tall, a seal would have been a risk for the fine china. Finally convinced, the majestic, but timorato (chicken-hearted) king orders a large cup of chocolate for the cat. Arispe’s colored pencil illustrations complement the facing jocose, rhyming text. Despite the small size—41⁄2" 91⁄2"— this is an unconventional tongue-in-cheek depiction of royalty. Ashbé, Jeanne. ¡Es hora de recoger! (Pick Up Time!) ISBN: 84-8470-163-8. ———. La hora del baño. (Bath Time) ISBN: 84-8470-165-4. Easy Books 133 ———. ¡Mira cómo te has puesto! (What a Mess!) ISBN: 84-8470-162-X. ———. ¡Oh!, está oscuro! (Oh! It’s Dark) ISBN: 84-8470-164-6. Ea. vol.: 16p. Illus: the author. Translated by Anna Coll-Vinent. (Edi y Tedy) Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. $8.95. Ages 1–3. Thick black lines against flat colors used on the background are just what is needed to portray Edi, a charming toddler, and his toy bear, Tedy, as they enjoy their daily activities with gusto and a bit of mischief. Well-constructed flaps and fold outs encourage toddlers to pick up Edi’s toys in ¡Es hora de recoger!; participate during bath time in La hora del baño; prepare for and clean up after dinner in ¡Mira cómo te has puesto!; get ready for bedtime in ¡Oh!, está oscuro! This delightful series was originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris. Banks, Kate. La gran casa azul. (The Great Blue House) Illus: Georg Hallensleben. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2005. 34p. ISBN: 84-261-3484-X. $19.95. Gr. Preschool–2. As summer ends, a family packs their suitcases and the children cry out, ¡Adiós, casa! (Goodbye house!) Although the vacation house is locked, the house celebrates the passing of the seasons from a quiet fall when una araña teje su red (a spider weaves her web) to winter when las cañerías se hielan (the pipes freeze) to spring when rain viene a despertar el jardín (comes to awaken the garden), to a joyous summer when the family returns and un nuevo bebé llora (a new baby cries). Reyes’s spare, evocative Spanish rendition and Hallensleben’s spectacular, thickly brushed, impressionistic illustrations provide a sense of wonder to the rhythm and cycle of life and nature. Banks, Kate. Si la luna pudiera hablar. (And If the Moon Could Talk) Illus: Georg Hallensleben. Translated by Mireia Porta i Arnau. Barcelona: Juventud, 2003. 34p. ISBN: 84-261-3131-X. $18.95. Ages 2–5. In a simple, almost poetic Spanish rendition, an unseen narrator describes what the moon would tell if it could talk: a child gets ready for bed, papa reads a story, a lion cares for her cubs, a toy rabbit listens to the radio, and mama comes in to say Buenas noches (Good night). Hallensleben’s bold, double-page spreads add a dreamy quality to this quiet bedtime story. Baumbach, Martina. Los fines de semana veo a papá. (Weekends I See Father) Illus: Jan Lieffering. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. 26p. ISBN: 84-261-3552-8. $18.95. Gr. K–3. 134 Fiction Leo, who is about eight, is especially close to Rita, the family’s dog. At home he notices that papa and mama’s arguments continue to escalate. After a particularly tense day, he hears, Nos separamos (We’ll separate), which means that papa is leaving home. Leo’s feelings about his parent’s separation, eventual divorce, and life at home with his mother and weekends with his father and his father’s girlfriend are described in a poignant, yet reassuring manner. Particularly when Leo is allowed to keep Rita and his mother convinces him that despite the divorce papa and mama will never separate from him because that promise ¡No se puede romper jamás de los jamases! (Can never ever be broken!) Lieffering’s realistic, pencil-andwatercolor illustrations are as down-to-earth as Leo’s story. In contrast to many children’s books in Spanish about divorce, this matter-of-fact Spanish rendition, originally published by Verlag, Germany, depicts, honestly and candidly, this difficult subject from the child’s point of view. Bebés dinámicos. (Dynamic Babies) ISBN: 84-7864-689-2. Bebés juguetones. (Playful Babies) ISBN: 84-7864-690-6. Ea. vol.: 10p. Illus: Thierry Courtin. Barcelona: Combel Editorial, 2003. $10.95. Ages 1–3. Thick black lines and bright colors against flat colorful backgrounds, simple rhyming texts, and well-constructed lift-the-flaps characterize these sturdy board books, originally published by Pinwheel Limited, London. Through well-placed lift-theflaps, energetic babies/toddlers demonstrate how they can bend down and touch their feet, turn around, play hide-and-seek and other activities in Bebés dinámicos. Bebés juguetones features playful toddlers behind lift-the-flaps as they play ball, ride a hobby horse, slide down a slide and other fun games. Berner, Rotraut Susanne. ¡Ay, no! (Oh, No!) Illus: the author. Translated by Moka Seco Reeg. ISBN: 978-84-667-6234-2. Gutiérrez Serna, Mónica. Si fuera . . . (If I Were . . . ) Illus: the author. ISBN: 978-84-667-6437-7. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Sopa de Cuentos) Madrid: Anaya, 2007. $12.95. Gr. K–2. With simple texts, these recent titles from the Sopa de Cuentos series are just right for beginning readers. ¡Ay, no! features gallina blanca (White Hen) who complains about everything and gallina negra (Black Hen) who always finds a solution. But when they go on a picnic they discover that things are not always black and white. The lively, colorful Easy Books 135 illustrations against a flat background add a touch of humor to the hens’ contrasting views. With more sophisticated collage illustrations, Si fuera . . . is a cheerful, lyrical play on words in which an unseen child asks, Si fuera una zanahoria . . . /sería una nariz. (If I were a carrot . . . /I would be a nose.), followed by Si fuera una nariz . . . /sería una montaña. (If I were a nose . . . /I would be a mountain.). And so on, until Mama reassures the child that, if she were a star, she would watch over her every night. Berner, Rotraut Susanne. El libro de la primavera. (The Book of Spring) ISBN: 84667-4526-2. ———. El libro del invierno. (The Book of Winter) ISBN: 84-667-4013-9. ———. El libro del otoño. (The Book of Fall) ISBN: 978-84-6676496-4. ———. El libro del verano. (The Book of Summer) ISBN: 84-667-5212-9. Ea. vol.: 16p. Illus: the author. Madrid: Anaya, 2004–2005. $19.95. Gr. Preschool–2. In delightful large-format board books, these wordless picture books with lively, detailed pen-and-watercolor illustrations, originally published by Verlag, Germany, depict busy scenes of families, friends and their animals getting ready to enjoy spring, summer, fall and winter activities. In El libro de la primavera people and animals are eager to enjoy the good weather. They go to a farm, take a train, visit a museum and a library, shop in a plaza and a large department store and have fun at the park. In El libro del invierno snow arrives, Christmas decorations are everywhere and the park is stirring with winter sports. Typical fall activities such as a pumpkin growing contest are highlighted in El libro del otoño. The bustle of a fun-filled summer, which includes ¡Recolecta tus propias fresas! (picking your own strawberries), selecting Las ofertas del verano (Summer Sales), shopping at a Librería (Bookstore) and, finally, Vuelta al Cole (Back to School) is depicted in El libro del verano. The appropriately placed labels, framed within the illustrations, will assist beginning Spanish readers to identify a Gasolinera (gas station), Salidas (Departures), Frutas y Verduras (Fruits and Vegetables) and other pertinent areas. Amid the whimsy, lovers of detail will enjoy the bustle of the seasons. Berner, Rotraut Susanne. Miguel juega al fútbol. (Miguel Plays Soccer) Translated by Moka Seco Reeg. Madrid: Anaya, 2006. 40p. ISBN: 84667-5223-4. $18.95. Gr. 2–4. 136 Fiction Miguel, a child rabbit, loves to play soccer on Sundays with his rabbit family. Mamá rabbit is the referee and even abuela (grandma) and other uncles and cousins join the game. With delightful ink-andwatercolor cartoonish illustrations and through an easy-to-follow dialogue among the players, readers are exposed to basic soccer rules such as unintentional headers and the difference between yellow and red cards. Although the game ends in a tie, abuela proclaims that both teams won and offers cake and hot chocolate to all the players. A glossary with basic soccer terms concludes this enjoyable romp, originally published by Verlag, Germany. Soccer fans should not miss the fun. Besora, Ramón. ¿Quién lo adivinará? (Who Can Guess?) Illus: Judit Morales and Adrià Gòdia. Barcelona: Edebé, 2004. 50p. ISBN: 84-2366016-8. $16.95. Gr. 1–4. This collection of 171 brief riddles about the weather, animals, food and other items well-known to children captures the elements of rhythm and sound intrinsic to the Spanish language. From simple riddles such as Por el mismo camino andamos/y ni nos vemos ni nos encontramos (Answer: shoes), to a more abstract Qué es/que pasa por tus ojos/y no lo ves? (Answer: air), these can be used for vocabulary building, phonemic awareness, or just plain fun. Unfortunately, the bland color illustrations are mere decorations. Also, it is regrettable that the riddles are not organized in some manner, e.g., riddles about food are interspersed with animals, kitchen items, clothing, and nature. Bloom, Becky. La liebre y la tortuga. (The Hare and the Tortoise) Illus: Pawel Pawlak. Translated by Cristina Puerta. Bogotá: Norma, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 958-04-8042-7. pap. $7.40. Gr. 2–4. Using the well-known tale about a persevering tortoise and a boastful hare as a takeoff, this contemporary version depicts athletic forest animals in constant disagreements with each other. To try to improve life in the forest, señora búho (Mrs. Owl) organizes a race. Although señor liebre (Mr. Hare) wins the race, he graciously offers the medal to señorita tortuga (Ms. Tortoise), because she deserves credit for bringing peace to the forest. Pawlak’s amusing whimsical illustrations of animals engaged in serious athletic preparations are set against a modernist design that intermingles graphic art techniques with fonts of different styles and sizes. Young Spanish speakers will enjoy this easygoing Spanish rendition. Easy Books 137 Bloom, Suzanne. Un amigo de veras maravilloso. (A Splendid Friend, Indeed) Illus: the author. Translated by Aída E. Marcuse. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyds Mills, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-1-59078-489-1 $15.95. Gr. Preschool–2. When a friendly, loquacious goose approaches a serious, pensive polar bear and constantly interrupts him by questioning every activity—¿Estás leyendo? (Are you reading?), ¿Estás escribiendo? (Are you writing?), ¿Estás pensando? (Are you thinking?)—and imitating him, the polar bear stoically looks at him. But when goose writes a note stating Tú eres mi amigo maravilloso. (You are my splendid friend.), polar bear excitedly agrees that he is also mi amigo maravilloso. The striking, double-page spreads in bright shades of blue and white, and Marcuse’s animated Spanish rendition, which maintains the energy and brevity of the original English dialogue, make a perfect combination for reading aloud as well as cordial discussions about friendship and “irritating” friends. Boada, Francesc. The Princess and The Pea/La princesa y el guisante. Illus: Pau Estrada. ISBN: 0-8118-4451-X.; pap. ISBN: 0-8118-4452-8. ———. Puss in Boots/El gato con botas. Illus: José Luis Merino. ISBN: 08118-3923-0. pap. ISBN: 0-8118-3924-9. Escardó i Bas, Mercè. The Ugly Duckling/El patito feo. Illus: Max. ISBN: 0-8118-4454-4.; pap. ISBN: 0-8118-4455-2. Valriu, Caterina. Thumbelina/Pulgarcita. Illus: Max. ISBN: 0-8118-39273; pap. ISBN: 0-8118-3928-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2004. HC. $13.95; pap. $6.95. Gr. K–3. As opposed to the first three pedestrian bilingual titles in this series—Jack and the Beanstalk/Juan y los frijoles mágicos, Little Red Riding Hood/Caperucita Roja, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears/Ricitos de Oro y los tres osos—these bilingual editions will appeal to both English and Spanish young readers/listeners. Simple English texts followed by clear and easy Spanish renditions on the left side of the page face modernist, full-page watercolor illustrations. Simply and succinctly, in both languages, a girl proves she is a true princess by feeling a pea through twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds in The Princess and The Pea/La princesa y el guisante. Especially appealing is the rhythmic Spanish text that depicts a resourceful gato con botas (Con las botas puestas y el saco a cuestas . . .) who outwits the evil ogre to gain a fortune for his master in Puss in Boots/El gato con botas. An ugly 138 Fiction duckling’s sad experiences with several animals and his joyous welcome as a beautiful swan are presented in matter-of-fact bilingual renditions in The Ugly Duckling/El patito feo. Straightforward Spanish and English adaptations of Andersen’s always-popular tale about the tiny, courageous heroine who is stolen by a big, ugly toad and later is rescued by a swallow are presented in Thumbelina/Pulgarcita. Bolliger, Max. Matías y la estrella. (Matías and the Star) Illus: Gianni de Conno. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2003. 26p. ISBN: 84-261-3341-X. $16.95. Gr. K–3. Two thousand years ago in the Middle East, Matías, a young jester, is eager to become a wise man. As he follows a star to meet the newborn child and offer him his most precious belongings, Matías encounters three children in need. He doesn’t hesitate to give them his gifts, but arrives emptyhanded. Nonetheless, he knows he found the king and the wisdom he aspired. Originally published by Bohem, Zurich, under the title Der Weihnachtsnarr (The Christmas Buffoon), this gentle Spanish rendition with imaginative, richly colored doublepage spreads depicting dreamy, starlit landscapes touchingly portrays the spirit of Christmas. Bravi, Soledad. El libro de los ruidos. (The Book of Sounds) Translated by Rafael Ros. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2006. 104p. ISBN: 84-8470-232-4. $15.95. Ages 1–3. More than fifty sounds are identified for the very young through uncluttered illustrations featuring well-known items and simple sentences. Beginning with El asno hace hi ha hi ha (The donkey goes hi ha hi ha), and El tambor hace ram-pa-ta-plan (The drum goes ram-pata-plan), to a silent snail, and a kiss that goes muak, this well-constructed board book, originally published by L’école des loisirs, Paris, introduces Spanish learners to familiar concepts. The bold black lines and bright colors against flat backgrounds will appeal to Spanish speakers (or learners). Bridges, Shirin Yim. El deseo de Ruby. (Ruby’s Wish) Illus: Sophie Blackall. Translated by Marta Ansón. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 28p. ISBN: 84-8488-206-3. $16.95. Gr. 2–4. Ruby, who loves to wear red, her favorite color and the color of celebration, is especially interested in getting a good education. Fortunately, her wealthy, Chinese grandfather supports her wishes to go to the university. Blackall’s gouache illustrations with joyous touches of Easy Books 139 red perfectly convey life amid a large Chinese family. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish conjugations, young Spanish speakers from the Americas will get a glimpse of traditional Chinese customs where girls receive fewer gifts than boys and are only expected to get married, cook and embroider. Browne, Anthony. En el bosque. (Into the Forest) Illus: the author. Translated by Juana Inés Dehesa. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 968-16-7218-6. $17.95. Gr. 2–5. After a particularly blustery night, a boy wakes up to find a sad mamá and his papá gone. Obviously dejected and eager to see his papá, his mamá sends him to take a cake to grandma. As he walks through the forest, he encounters unfriendly fairytale characters. Feeling cold, he grabs a bright red jacket and remembers the story of the bad wolf. Though scared, he knocks at grandma’s house, runs in to embrace a happy smiling abuela and sees his cheerful delighted papá. Browne’s characteristic pencil-and-watercolor illustrations, depicting the fantastic imagery of a forlorn boy, realistically capture the boy’s initial consternation, which ends with a loving delighted mamá. Dehesa’s spare Spanish rendition is as powerful and ultimately as reassuring as the original. Browne, Anthony. El juego de las formas. (The Shape Game) Illus: the author. Translated by Ernestina Loyo. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 968-16-7184-8. $24.95. Gr. K–3. Browne describes in this autobiographical story un día que cambió mi vida para siempre (a day that changed my life forever). Although papá and his brother Jorge are bored, his mamá makes this childhood trip to an art museum an interesting and participatory experience. Browne’s engaging illustrations full of fantasy and mirth, and the straightforward Spanish rendition including papá’s ridiculous jokes, might encourage young Spanish speakers to perhaps look forward to a trip to an art museum. If not, mamá’s juego de las formas (shape game) is just as much fun. Browne, Anthony. Mi mamá. (My Mom). Illus: the author. Translated by Andrea Fuentes. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2005. 24p. ISBN: 968-16-7375-1. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Maintaining the carefree tone of its predecessor, Mi papá (My Dad), a child narrator now provides an exalted portrait of his/her 140 Fiction mother. Introducing an average flowered-robe-clad mother as Es linda mi mamá (She’s nice, my mom), she is also a fantástica cocinera (great cook), juggler, painter, gardener, fairy godmother, singer, who at times roars like a lion and is as forceful as a rhinoceros, yet ¡Sí que es Linda, LINDA, MUY LINDA, mi mama! (She is really, really nice!) Browne’s always-engaging, chalk-and-gouache, full-page illustrations with humorous allusions to Marilyn Monroe, Superwoman and other farfetched characters conclude with a loving mother fondly embracing the child narrator. Spanish-speaking parents and the little ones will appreciate the fancy amid the candor. Brun-Cosme, Nadine. ¡Hoy lo hace papá! (Papa Will Do It!) Illus: Michel Backès. Translated by Rafael Ros. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 24p. ISBN: 84-8470-116-6. $15.95. Ages 3–6. After school, Ana, a child fox, is delighted to come home and invite Julio, her best friend. But mama fox is in a bad mood and says no to all of Ana’s suggestions. So when papa comes home, Ana only wants papa to help her, including putting her to bed and tells mama: ¡No, tú no! ¡Esta noche, lo hace papá! (No, not you! Tonight, papa will do it!) Mama is hurt and explains to Ana that tonight she is very tired. Ana smiles and is now happy with mama’s big hug. The bold colorful illustrations of a fox family at home add a tender touch to this realistic story about family feelings and misunderstandings. ¡Buenas noches, bebé!/Good Night, Baby! ISBN: 0-7566-0438-9. ¡Buenos días, bebé!/Good Morning, Baby! ISBN: 0-7566-0437-0. Todo sobre bebé/All About Baby. ISBN: 0-7566-0436-2. Ea. vol.: 20p. Photos by Jo Foord and others. (Bilingual Soft to Touch Books) New York: DK Publishing, 2004. $4.99. Ages 1– 3. With a delightful multiethnic cast, these well-constructed bilingual board books show babies getting ready for bedtime (¡Buenas noches, bebé!), starting their day (¡Buenos días, bebé!), and learning to crawl, to sit up straight, to clap and to play with friends (Todo sobre bebé). The easy-tounderstand Spanish rendition in bold is followed by the English text in a lighter, smaller font. Burningham, John. Eduardo: El niño más terrible del mundo (Eduardo, The Horriblest Boy in the Whole World) Illus: the author. Translated by Ma. Fe González Fernández. Vigo: Faktoria K, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 97884-934713-9-2. $19.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Easy Books 141 Although Eduardo is just like any boy, demanding adults consider him bruto, ruidoso, abusón, cruel, desordenado y sucio (nasty, noisy, rude, cruel, unruly, and untidy). As adults overreact, he becomes even worse. But, gradually, people start admiring how he cares for plants, pets, children and escaped lions. They now hail him as EL NIÑO MÁS BUENO DEL MUNDO (The Best Boy in the World). The carefree Spanish rendition and Burningham’s original humorous, almost cartoonish, black-ink with splashes of color illustrations will appeal to young Spanish speakers and their parents who will enjoy Eduardo’s not-so-terrible behavior. Canetti, Yanitzia. Un poquito más. (A Little Bit More) Illus: Ángeles Peinador. León: Everest, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-241-8760-1. $16.95. Gr. K–2. Using a popular nursery rhyme as a takeoff (Si un elefante se balanceaba sobre la tela de una araña), an enthusiastic elephant is happily bouncing on a tree limb. When the limb breaks and he falls, all the animals come to his rescue. First comes a zebra, followed by a monkey, a camel, a hippo, and a penguin, but even altogether, they can’t help the elephant stand up. When a small ant offers to help, the animals ridicule her, but the elephant accepts her kindly, and, finally, ¡lo lograron! (They were successful!) Now the animals know hasta un POQUITO puede ¡hacer la GRAN diferencia! (Even a LITTLE BIT can make a BIG difference!) Despite the obvious message, children will enjoy the rhyming repetitive text and Peinador’s expressive animal illustrations. Cano Guijarro, Isabel. Los alimentos. (Food) ISBN: 84-667-4000-7. ———. El colegio. (School) ISBN: 84-667-3998-X. ———. La naturaleza. (Nature) ISBN: 84-667-4001-5. ———. Las profesiones. (Careers) ISBN: 84667-3999-8. Ea. vol.: 24p. Illus: Tae Mori. (Adivina y Pegatina) Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2004. $11.95. Gr. K–2. Like the previous four titles in this series —Los animales (Animals), La ciudad (The City), En casa (At Home), Los juegos (Games)—these encourage children to solve the riddle in each twopage spread, which include bold black fluid lines, bright watercolors and charming rhyming texts. Whether used for simple reading, vocabulary building, or child participation, all readers/listeners will enjoy such puzzles as Cuanto más caliente, más fresco y crujiente, with an appropriate outline of a pan (bread) and Soy redondo y blando,/con leche 142 Fiction me hacen/de vacas y cabras/que en el campo pacen as a couple enjoys a picnic with queso (cheese) followed by nine other common foods, as featured in Los alimentos. (This title was awarded Spain’s prestigious 2003 Premio Lazarillo for illustrations.) School activities can be interesting and fun, especially if you can paint, read, play, eat and discuss as portrayed in El colegio. From trees to stars to the sun and other aspects of nature are depicted in La naturaleza. Various careers such as mail carrier, carpenter and doctor are shown in Las profesiones. Some adults may object to the stickers of missing items included at the end of each book that children are supposed to attach to the correct outline. Despite this caveat, these are fun riddles. Carle, Eric. Don Caballito de Mar. (Mister Seahorse) Illus: the author. Translated by Miguel Angel Mendo. Madrid: Kókinos, 2005. 34p. ISBN: 84-88342-79-9. $19.95. Gr. K–3. Just as dazzling as the original English edition and with Mendo’s always-endearing Spanish rendition, Carle’s luminous tissue-paper collages, intermingled with acetate overlays, present a tender view of life undersea and the benefits of camouflage in nature. While don Caballito de Mar (Mister Seahorse) carries mother’s eggs in his pouch before they hatch, he meets other fish fathers—don Pez Espinoso (Mr. Stickleback), pez-león (lionfish), señor Tilapia (Mr. Tilapia), don PezFlauta (Mr. Stonefish), don Tiburón-Toro (Mr. Bullhead Catfish)—who also are busy caring for the eggs. After little seahorses leave papa’s pouch, a freshly hatched seahorse wants to go back in, but papa is serious Sabes que te quiero mucho, pero ahora tienes ya que valerte por tí mismo. (I do love you, but you are ready to be on your own.) This is an engaging story about fathers’ roles in fish life with Carle’s never-to-bemissed illustrations. Carle, Eric. 10 patitos de goma. (10 Little Rubber Ducks) Illus: the author. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. New York: Rayo/HarperCollins, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 978-0-06-112623-9. $19.99. Gr. Preschool–1. Based on a newspaper story about little rubber ducks falling off a cargo ship, Carle creates his distinctively colorful cut-paper collages featuring ten rubber ducks as they are swept away in various directions. From the first that drifts west, to the tenth that is adopted by a mother duck and her ducklings, Mendo’s endearingly simple Spanish rendition with easily understood, appropriately repeated phrases throughout the Easy Books 143 story el cielo y el mar, el cielo y el mar (the sky and the sea, the sky and the sea) can be used as an enjoyable, large-format read-aloud or as a supplement to ordinal numbers, directional words and animals in their own habitat. Carlson, Nancy. Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come/¡Prepárate, Kindergarten! ¡Allá voy! Illus: the author. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Viking, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 0-670-03673-0. $15.99. Gr. Preschool–2. Although Henry, a mouse, is ready for his first day of kindergarten, his mother has to remind him to get dressed, brush his teeth, and eat breakfast. On the way, he eagerly questions his mother about school. Upon arrival, however, he hesitates, runs to his mother, and says: ¡Quiero irme a casa! (I want to go home!) Kindly, his teacher invites him in. Soon he concludes: ¡El kindergarten va a ser muy divertido! (Kindergarten is going to be fun!) In the lively and reassuring tone of the original, this bilingual edition with English text above and Spanish below Carlson’s animated colored cartoons is sure to encourage reluctant preschoolers and their parents. Chapra, Mimi. Amelia’s Show-and-Tell Fiesta/Amelia y la fiesta de ‘muestra y cuenta.’ Illus: Martha Avilés. Translated by Cristián Pietrapiana. New York: HarperCollins, 2004. 30p. ISBN: 0-06-050255-X. $14.99. Gr. K–2. Amelia is excited about her first show-and-tell in her new school in the United States. She joyfully decides to wear her special fiesta dress from Cuba only to find out that she may have made a mistake muy grande. An understanding teacher and classmates help her overcome her embarrassment as she shows her talking skirt and sings La Bamba. Despite the predictable ending, young children, especially from other countries who may not be familiar with “showand-tell,” will empathize with Amelia’s confusion. Unfortunately, the fluid Spanish rendition, which follows the English text and appears in the same page in identical color font, size and face, may confuse beginning readers of either language. Avilés’s lively, colorful illustrations perfectly portray the fun of a Cuban fiesta in an American school. Chapra, Mimi. Sparky’s Bark/El ladrido de Sparky. Illus: Viví Escrivá. Translated by Cristián Pietrapiana. New York: HarperCollins, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 0-06-053172-X. $16.99. Gr. K–2. 144 Fiction When young Lucy travels with her mother from an unnamed Latin American country (where there are banana groves, flamingos and lagoons) to visit Papi’s family in Ohio, she is not only homesick, she also is upset because she can’t communicate with Sparky, her cousin’s playful dog. Fortunately, her cousin Robby agrees to teach her to speak English and thus she is able to play with him. The only caveat in this well-done bilingual (EnglishSpanish) rendition is that beginning Spanish and English readers are sure to be confused—the Spanish text follows the English in the same font, size and color. All readers/listeners, however, will delight in Escriva’s tender watercolors featuring pink-cheecked characters and cozy Midwestern farm scenes. Chen, Chi-Yuan. Guji Guji. (Guji Guji) Illus: the author. Translated by María Fernanda Pulido Duarte. La Jolla, CA: Kane/Miller, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-1-933605-34-0. pap. $7.95. Gr. Preschool–3. Raised from an egg by Mamá pata (Mother Duck), Guji Guji is delighted with his life as a duckling even though he doesn’t look like one—he looks more like a crocodile. One day he meets three mean crocodiles who make fun of him and insist that he deliver his duck family for their dinner. But Guji Guji finds a way to outsmart the crocodiles and enjoy his life as a cocopato (crocoduck). Chen’s engaging doublepage illustrations, with warm blue and earth tones, are as satisfying as Pulido Duarte’s fluid Spanish rendition. Young Spanish speakers will appreciate this loving family that ignores their differences and celebrates their uniqueness, originally published in Taiwan. Chen, ChiYuan. La mejor Navidad (The Best Christmas Ever) Illus: the author. Translated by Aloe Azid. Barcelona: Thule, 2006. 40p. ISBN: 8496473-50-3. $18.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Although things are difficult in Osito’s house, Osito reassures his father, Papá Oso, that Papá Noel will not forget them. So on Christmas morning when Osito wakes up the family, under the small tree there is one gift for each family member. Hermano Oso finds his damaged kite, now mended. Hermana Osa recovers her lost umbrella. Mamá Osa is delighted with her newly found button, Papá Oso gets back his hat, and Osito’s baseball glove is clean and polished like new. When Mamá Osa notices tiny footsteps around the tree, young readers/listeners will realize that Osito is responsible for the gifts. The bare, unadorned illustrations against flat backgrounds and Azid’s cogent Spanish rendition Easy Books 145 make this particularly affecting holiday story as exceptional as the original, first published by Heryin Books, California. Child, Lauren. Humberto Horacio Herminio Bobton-Trent. (Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent) Illus: the author. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 46p. ISBN: 84-8488-225-X. $18.99. Gr. 1–3. Child’s exquisite satire about the escandalosamente, pero lo que se dice escandalosamente ricos (frightfully, frightfully rich) is now available in Mendo’s jocular Spanish rendition. Humberto, a child genius, has to figure out a way to save his funloving, monopoly-playing, lavish-spending parents from ruin. To his surprise, his parents not only love the modest apartment building Humberto selects but they are happier with their new neighbors and the whole family even enjoys a nightly hot taza de cacao (cup of chocolate) together. The ludicrous life of the very rich, with all its absurdity and silliness, is keenly depicted in Child’s whimsical, collage-enhanced illustrations and playful fonts. Child, Lauren. La princesa y el guisante (The Princess and the Pea). Photos by Polly Borland. Translated by Esther Rubio. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 42p. ISBN: 84-8488-221-7. $19.95. Gr. 1–3. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea and with Rubio’s playful Spanish rendition that maintains the contemporary and irreverent tone of the original, first published by Penguin, London, this updated classic has the irresistible charm of a long lost friend. Borland’s photos of Lauren’s enticing mixed-media collages and the signature fonts of varied shapes and sizes engagingly present a bedraggled young lady who claims to be a princess. Despite her impeccable manners, irresistible charm and stunning good looks, it is up to a tiny green pea hidden under doce colchones de plumas (twelve down mattresses) that proves that she is una princesa de verdad (a true princess). Child, Lauren. Soy demasiado pequeña para ir al colegio. (I’m Too Absolutely Small for School) Illus: the author. Translated by Esther Rubio. Barcelona: Ediciones Serres, 2003. 32p. ISBN: 84-8488-111-3. $13.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Although Totola’s parents think she is ready for school, she is not so sure. She insists she is extremely busy doing important things at home. But her older brother, Juan, knows exactly how to convince her. 146 Fiction Upon her return from the first day of school, she proclaims: Yo no estaba preocupada . . . yo estaba estupendamente (I wasn’t worried . . . I was delighted). Rubio’s lighthearted Spanish rendition joyfully depicts young children’s normal fears and apprehensions, which are further enhanced by the author’s always-appealing collage illustrations and signature fonts in varied shapes and sizes. Christelow, Eileen. Cinco monitos brincando en la cama/Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. Illus: the author. Translated by Victoria Ortiz. New York: Clarion, 2005. 30p. ISBN: 0-618-56442-X. $5.95. Ages 3–6. As five little monkeys get ready for bed, mama expects a quiet good night. But they are ready for fun and bed-jumping. So, one by one, the little monkeys jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads. Christelow’s soft, pastel illustrations add a humorous tone to this wellconstructed bilingual counting book that, despite the doctor’s repeated admonition: ¡Qué ya no brinquen en la cama los monitos!/No more monkeys jumping on the bed, readers/listeners are sure to enjoy. The simple Spanish text in blue is followed by the English in black color font. Christelow, Eileen. En un árbol están los cinco monitos/Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree. Illus: the author. Translated by Victoria Ortiz. New York: Clarion, 2006. 30p. ISBN: 978-0-618-75248-5. $5.95. Gr. Preschool–2. When mama takes a nap, five mischievous little monkeys climb a tree and discover, one by one, that teasing a crocodile Es desagradable—¡y muy peligroso!/It’s not nice—and it’s dangerous. The bright and cheery ink-andwatercolor illustrations are as lighthearted as the bilingual text. Notably, the simple Spanish rendition in a purple font is followed by the English text in a black font. The fact that English and Spanish learners can clearly distinguish between the two languages adds to the appeal of this well-constructed board book. Cohn, Diana. El tallador de sueños. (Dream Carver) Illus: Amy Córdova. Translated by Rayo Ramírez. México: Destino/Planeta, 2003. 34p. ISBN: 970-690-854-4. $15.95. Gr. 1–3. Young Mateo, who lives with his family in a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, dreams of carving the dazzling, large, colorful animals he sees in his imagination, rather than the little juguetes (toys) that the family Easy Books 147 sells at village fiestas. Despite his father’s disapproval, Mateo secretly carves his animals and displays them with great success at the Día de Muertos fiesta. This simple Spanish rendition and Córdova’s brilliant double-spreads, rendered in acrylic on a gessoed ground and color pencils, are a beautiful testament to this much-admired folk-art tradition. A brief afterword tells about Manuel Jiménez, the modern creator of Oaxacan wood carving who inspired the story. Cole, Babette. Mamá no me contó . . . (Mummy Never Told Me) Illus: the author. Translated by Marta Ansón Balmaseda. Barcelona: Ediciones Serres, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-8488-117-2. $13.00. Gr. Preschool–3. With Cole’s characteristic directness, humor and richly irreverent comical watercolors, she now approaches many grown-up secrets. From what are belly buttons for, to Mamá no me había dicho que los niños y las niñas son distintos (Mummy never told that boys and girls are different), to ¿Por qué mamá y papá se encierran con llave en su dormitorio? (Why do Mummy and Daddy lock you out of their bedroom?), to a reassuring conclusion: Mamá me lo explicará todo cuando lleque el momento (Mummy will explain everything at the right time). This is not for prudish adults; rather it is a delightful invitation for young Spanish speakers (and their parents) to openly talk about life’s important yet often unspoken mysteries. Los colores/Colors. ISBN: 0-7566-0440-0. Las formas/Shapes. ISBN: 0-7566-0441-9. Los números/Numbers. ISBN: 0-7566-0439-7. Ea. vol.: 26p. (First Concepts) New York: DK Publishing, 2004. $3.99. Ages 1–3. Just right for the toddler set, these well-conceived, baby-sized (31⁄4" 1⁄4"), bilingual board books introduce colors, shapes and numbers through clear color photos and simple bilingual labels (Spanish in bold, followed by English in a smaller and lighter font). Corentin, Philippe. El ogro, el lobo, la niña y el pastel. (The Ogre, the Wolf, the Girl and the Cake) Illus: the author. Translated by Anna CollVinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 24p. ISBN: 848470-157-3. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–1. A big fat ogre is delighted with his catch—a wolf, a girl and a cake. The problem is, how can he keep all three for himself without the 148 Fiction wolf eating the girl, or the girl eating the cake? Corentin’s amusing black-ink and watercolor double spreads and the jaunty Spanish rendition are a perfect complement to this bad-ogre story with a most surprising double ending. Originally published by L’ecole de loisirs, Paris, this story is sure to please the young and engage their parents. Cousins, Lucy. ¡Crick-ras-flash! Cuenta con Maisy. (Maisy’s Twinkly Crinkly Counting Book) Illus: the author. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 12p. ISBN: 84-8488-121-0. $12.95. Ages 1–3. Maisy’s toddler fans will enjoy touching and feeling the cute mouse as they count to five amid bright, bold watercolors and alluring textures in this sturdy board book that invites lots of touching. Cousins, Lucy. Maisy va a la biblioteca. (Maisy Goes to the Library) Illus: the author. Translated by Marta Ansón. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 26p. ISBN: 84-8488-213-6. $12.95. Ages 2–5. When Maisy, the cute mouse, goes to the library to find a quiet place to read, she discovers that she can also search the Web, listen to music, photocopy her favorite drawing, enjoy storytelling time, and check out her book. She then finds a quiet place to read under a tree. Young Spanish speakers will delight in the bold watercolor illustrations and the simple straightforward text. Cousins, Lucy. Los mejores amigos de Maisy. (Maisy’s Best Friends) Illus: the author. Translated by Paula F. Bobadilla. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 12p. ISBN: 84-8488-123-7. $10.95. Gr. Preschool. Maisy, the cute mouse, has many friends. She enjoys shopping with Rodrigo, playing tennis with Tula, gardening with Pepo, and going to the library with Flor, so she considers them her best friends. Like other Maisy titles, this well-constructed board book has bold watercolor illustrations in primary colors and a brief simple text. Cousins, Lucy. Sueños de colores, sueña con Maisy. (Maisy’s Rainbow Dream) Translated by Paula F. Bobadilla. Barcelona: Ediciones Serres, 2003. 26p. ISBN: 84-8488-108-3. $14.95. Gr. Preschool. Fans of Maisy, the cute mouse, now have an oversize picture book that takes them on a fantastic nighttime journey. From a mariquita roja (red ladybug) to a pez naranja (orange fish) to other brightly colored animals, Maisy dreams about Rainbowland and wakes up to un día Easy Books 149 precioso. The cheerful, hand-lettered Spanish text beautifully matches this large format book that is just right for groups of young Spanish speakers. Cowan, Catherine, adapter. Mi vida con la ola. (My Life with the Wave) Based on the story by Octavio Paz. Illus: Mark Buehner. Translated by Esther Rubio. Madrid: Kókinos, 2003. 30p. ISBN: 84-88342-45-4. $16.95. First adapted into English, Octavio Paz’s short story by the same title is now available in this flowing Spanish rendition that young Spanish speakers can understand. Buehner’s original powerful humorous acrylic and oil paintings beautifully capture a young boy’s special friendship with the wave as it progresses from a friendly, loving wave to a moody, monstrous wave that has to be carried back to the sea. To be sure, this is a delightful introduction for the young to the work of Mexico’s only Nobel Prize laureate, Octavio Paz. Cronin, Doreen. Clic, clac, plif, plaf: una aventura de contar. (Click, Clack, Splish, Splash: A Counting Adventure) Illus: Betsy Lewin. Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 24p. ISBN: 1933032-11-1. $10.40. Gr. Preschool–K. Like the previous cheerful farmyard farces— Clic, clac, muu: Vacas escritoras and Jajá, jijí, cuac—Cronin and Lewin now introduce the very young to numbers 1 to 10 through Jiménez Rioja’s joyful Spanish rendition. From 1 granjero está dormido (1 sleeping farmer) to 10 peces que ansiosos esperan (10 fish ready to go), this comical counting book with witty line-and-watercolor cartoons of Pato (Duck) eager to liberate the ten fish from the farmer’s fish tank is playful and inviting. Cronin, Doreen. Dubi Dubi Muu. (Dooby Dooby Moo) Illus: Betsy Lewin. Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. New York: Lectorum, 2007. 38p. ISBN: 978-1-933032-33-7. $15.95. Gr. K–3. Jiménez Rioja maintains the ingenious, deadpan fun of the original and adds a decidedly Spanish-sounding twist —Guaca, guaca, cuac—to this latest title of the amusing series about barnyard animals in search of mischief. Although Granjero Brown watches carefully over his animals, they still sneak off to a Concurso de Talentos (talent show) with jubilant results. Lewin’s whimsical black lines with watercolors complement the romp. 150 Fiction Cronin, Doreen. Pato para presidente. (Duck for President) Illus: Betsy Lewin. Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. New York: Lectorum, 2004. 40p. ISBN: 1-930332-73-4. $15.99; ISBN: 1-930332-74-2. pap. $5.99. Gr. K–2. When Pato tires of doing his chores at the farm, he holds an election to replace Granjero Brown. After he wins, Pato decides it’s too much work to run a farm, so he runs for governor, and subsequently for president. Soon, however, he returns to the farm to write his memorias. Like the original English edition, Jiménez Rioja’s matter-of-fact Spanish rendition and Lewin’s boisterous line-and-watercolor cartoons provide a humorous view of the U.S. electoral process. Cronin, Doreen. ¡A tu ritmo! (Wiggle) Illus: Scott Menchin. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. New York: Lectorum, 2007. 34p. ISBN: 978-1-93303205-4. $13.99. Gr. Preschool–K. Translating Cronin’s playful English text is certainly not an easy task, yet Canetti’s lively Spanish rendition will encourage young Spanish speakers to be just as fun-loving and mirthful as the endearing dog who shakes, jumps, dances, climbs, and swims con alegría (with joy). Of course, Menchin’s original ink-andwatercolor, cartoon-style illustrations with appropriately placed collages depicting the high-spirited dog with up-close and exaggerated perspectives add to the buoyant invitation, ¿Quieres divertirte más? (Do you want to enjoy yourself more?) Crowther, Kitty. ¡Scric scrac bibib blub! (Scritch Scratch Bib Blub!) Illus: the author. Translated by Anna Coll-Vinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2005. 34p. ISBN: 84-8470-197-2. $17.95. Gr. K–2. Jerónimo, a child frog, is afraid of darkness. Every night, mamá and papá frog try to reassure him, but a constant noise scric, scrac, bibib, blub won’t let him sleep. Scared, Jerónimo goes to sleep in his parents’ bed and frustrated sleepy papá goes to sleep in Jerónimo’s bed. Suddenly, the same noise wakens papá, who now is eager to investigate. Together papá and Jerónimo find the culprit. Finally, they are lulled to sleep by the scric, scrac, bibib, blub of a busy mole. The small pencil and crayon illustrations of a close frog family and the simple text make this a reassuring bedtime story. Originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris. Cruz-Contarini, Rafael. De la A a la Z con Cristóbal Colón. (From A to Z with Christopher Columbus) ISBN: 84241-1818-9. Easy Books 151 ———. De la A a la Z con Don Quijote. (From A to Z with Don Quijote) ISBN: 84-241-1625-9. ———. De la A a la Z con Mozart y la música. (From A to Z with Mozart and Music) ISBN: 84-241-1697-6. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: Rafael Salmerón. (Montaña Encantada) León: Everest, 2005–2006. pap. $9.95. Gr. 2–5. Using the alphabet as a template, Cruz-Contarini’s ingenious rhyming text and Salmerón’s colorful computer-generated artwork introduce Columbus, Don Quijote and Mozart. From America to Indias (Las Indias por occidente,/eso creyó que encontró.) to Santa María to Zarpar celebrate Christopher Columbus’s explorations in De la A a la Z con Cristóbal Colón. From Aventuras (Adventures) to Molinos (Windmills) to Zoraida introduce some of the best known characters, incidents, themes and places of Cervantes’s classic novel in De la A a la Z con Don Quijote. From Amadeus to Giovanni to Violín and Zumbido highlight music and Mozart’s life in De la A a la Z con Mozart y la música. These are not serious expositions; rather, they are lighthearted charming overviews that joyfully complement each topic. Cucú—¡Te veo! (Peek-A-Boo). ISBN: 978-0-7641-6039-4. Cucú—¡Te veo! En la selva (Peek-A-Boo-Jungle). ISBN: 978-0-76416040-0. Ea. vol.: 10p. Illus: Francesca Ferri. New York: Barron’s, 2007. $7.99. Ages 2–4. Spanish-speaking toddlers will delight in playing peek-a-boo as they lift the well-constructed flaps while guessing which animal says ¡Miau, miau!, or ¡Guau, guau! or ¡Muu, muu! up to a well-placed flap covering a mirror, surprising the young viewer (in Cucú—¡Te veo!). An elephant, a zebra, a giraffe, a hippo, a bear, a crocodile, and a lion can be discovered by lifting full-page flaps in Cucú—¡Te veo! En la selva. Especially appealing are the blackline and bright watercolors depicting cheery animals introducing themselves to the viewers. Cumpiano, Ina. Quinito’s Neighborhood/El vecindario de Quinito. Illus: José Ramírez. San Francisco: Children’s Book Press, 2005. 24p. ISBN: 0-89239-209-6. $16.95. Gr. K–2. In a simple, bilingual text, Quinito tells that his mami is a carpenter, his papi, a nurse, his abuela drives a big truck, and goes on to describe other people in his neighborhood: a dentist, a baker, a mailman, and a seamstress. Especially appealing are Ramirez’s vivid illustrations 152 Fiction in bold primary colors depicting joyous scenes that resonate with the tempo and tone of a busy Latino neighborhood. Curtis, Jamie Lee. Me gusto: Nunca viene mal un poquito de autoestima. (I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem) Illus: Laura Cornell. Translated by Paula F. Bobadilla. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-8488-149-0. $17.95. Gr.1–3. In a cheerful lively mood, a boy and a girl encourage the young to like themselves every single day and do all kinds of good deeds. Although the unrelenting, heavy-handed messages don’t foster candid responses, these are provided in a most entertaining rhyming Spanish rendition that are made even more palatable by Cornell’s always-ludicrous ink-and-watercolor illustrations. Self-esteem with rhyme and humor. Da Coll, Ivar. El señor José Tomillo y María Juana. (Mr. José Tomillo and María Juana) Illus: the author. Bogotá: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2004. 48p. ISBN: 958-04-7662-4. pap. $11.95. Gr. K–2. Two stories in rhyme are included in this unassuming paperback publication. My favorite is El señor José Tomillo, which features the protagonist muy flaco y amarillo (very thin and yellow) whose leisurely walk is temporarily interrupted by a red louse. María Juana is a sweet lady who enjoys taking care of her animals, who in turn watch over her. The humorous, almost cartoonish illustrations and easy-to-read rhyming text will appeal to beginning readers. Danziger, Paula. Es día de feria, Ámbar Dorado. (It’s a Fair Day, Amber Brown) ISBN: 978-1-59820-596-1. ———. Justo a tiempo, Ámbar Dorado. (It’s Justin Time, Amber Brown) ISBN: 9781-59820-595-4. ———. Lista para segundo grado, Ámbar Dorado. (Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown) ISBN: 978-1-59820-593-0. ———. ¡Qué viaje, Ámbar Dorado! (What a Trip, Amber Brown) ISBN: 978-1-59820-592-3. ———. Segundo grado es increíble, Ámbar Dorado. (Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown) ISBN: 978-1-59820-594-7. Ea. vol.: 48p. Illus: Tony Ross. Translated by Enrique Mercado (A de Ámbar) Miami: Alfaguara/Santillana USA, 2007. pap. $7.95. Gr. 1–3. In the simple prose style of the original Amber Brown stories, Mercado’s clear Spanish renditions are just right for beginning Spanish readers (and Spanish learners). Danziger’s characteristic humor comEasy Books 153 bined with Ross’s witty black-line and colorful spot artwork make Ámbar Dorado’s problems endearing, universal and ubiquitous. Es día de feria, Ámbar Dorado shows Ámbar Dorado upset with her parents for arguing on what she assumed would be a perfect day; instead, she gets lost at a country fair. Unlike her best friend Justo, Ámbar Dorado loves to measure time and hopes to receive a watch on her seventh birthday in Justo a tiempo, Ámbar Dorado. Ámbar Dorado is nervous about Srta. Luz, her new second grade teacher, but despite being in the same class as mean Ana Burton, things turn out just fine in Lista para segundo grado, Ámbar Dorado. Ámbar Dorado and her parents go to the Poconos for two weeks with Ámbar’s best friend Justo and his family, including his pesky younger brother, Dani, in ¡Qué viaje, Ámbar Dorado! Ámbar Dorado loves second grade, but she dislikes the rules, especially when she needs to keep her desk clean in Segundo grado es increíble, Ámbar Dorado. Dautremer, Rébecca. Enamorados. (In Love) Illus: the author. Translated by Esther Rubio and Chusa Hernández. Madrid: Kókinos, 2003. 34p. ISBN: 84-88342-47-0. $17.95. Gr. 2–4. When Ernesto persists in annoying Salomé (by pulling her hair, taking her hat, snatching her eyeglasses), her mother concludes that he is in love with her but doesn’t know how to tell her. Salomé, who doesn’t know what being in love means, is confused. Her friends, however, are eager to explain: Guillermo says that it’s like a fall, Mateo says that it’s a fairy tale, Nicolás that it’s being sad, Lucas that it’s being hypnotized, Serena giggles and explains that lovers kiss, hold hands and make babies and so forth. So, when Ernesto returns to pester Salomé, she wishes that her friends would urgently explain to him what it means to be in love. The dreamlike, cartoonish illustrations in bright reds and pinks add a fantastic tone to this amusing definition of the always mystifying condition. Some parents might object to Serena’s views on love, but children will appreciate the honesty and rejoice on the contradictions. Originally published by Hachette Livre, Paris. Davis, Katie. ¿Quién salta? (Who Hops?) Illus: the author. Translated by F. Isabel Campoy. New York: Harcourt, 2005. 36p. ISBN: 0-15-205602-5. Ages 2–4. Now available in board book format with the same stylized illustrations in flashy colors, thick outlines and bold black simple texts, this is a lively review of animals that hop—frogs, rabbits and kangaroos— 154 Fiction in contrast to an animal that doesn’t hop—a cow—with the explanation: Las vacas mugen y dan leche; pero no saltan! (Cows moo and give milk, but they don’t hop!) Other animals swim, or crawl, or fly and are followed by an animal that obviously doesn’t. This simple guessing game will appeal to the very young and their parents. Delval, Marie-Hélène. A Tigretón le gusta moverse. (Tigretón Likes to Move) ISBN: 84-7864-709-0. ———. Burrito escucha los ruidos. (Burrito Hears Noises) ISBN: 84-7864710-4. ———. ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda? (How are You Little Panda?) ISBN: 84-7864707-4. ———. Lolo y Lorito son muy educados. (Lolo and Lorito Are Very Well Educated) ISBN: 84-7864-708-2. Ea. vol.: 16p. Illus: Thierry Courtin. Translated by Emilia Hernández. (Palabras Menudas) Barcelona: Combel, 2004. $10.95. Ages 2–4. Like the previous four titles in this delightful, wellconstructed board book series, originally published by Bayard Jeunesse, Paris, these encourage the very young to take note and participate. Tigretón, a lively young tiger, enjoys a day in the park as he splashes in the water, slides, climbs, runs and swings in A Tigretón le gusta moverse. As Burrito, a busy donkey, cleans the house, he hears the vacuum cleaner, washing machine, hot water boiling and even the door bell in Burrito escucha los ruidos. Little Panda tells when he is feeling happy, surprised, upset, sad, fearful and proud in ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda? Lolo and Lorito, two friendly parrots, demonstrate their good manners in Lolo y Lorito son muy educados. Parents looking for attractive board books with colorful illustrations for their toddlers should certainly consider this series. Denou, Violeta. Teo en la nieve (Teo in the Snow) Illus: the author. (Teo Descubre el Mundo) Barcelona: Planeta, 2005. 48p. ISBN: 84-7176-343-5. $17.95. Ages 4–7. Like the previous 38 titles in this series with Denou’s wonderfully detailed and amusing double-page spreads, this one features Teo and his friends on an overnight winter excursion in the mountains. A group of rambunctious boys and girls enjoy making a snow man, skating on a pond, going on a sleigh ride and, finally, skiing down the mountain. Although Teo falls and has to have his leg in a cast, he will soon be ready to run and play again. Two Peninsular Spanish conjugations (soltádme and alborotéis) will not bother young Spanish speakers from the AmerEasy Books 155 icas. But children will surely want to skip the dull, didactic guide at the end that will spoil all the fun winter activities. Dodd, Emma. Grande o pequeña es mi pelota: El libro de los contrarios. (Big, Small, Little Red Ball: A Changing Book of Opposites) Illus: the author. Translated by Luz Orihuela. Barcelona: Combel, 2004. 18p. ISBN: 84-7864-816-X. $15.95. Ages 2–4. The very young are introduced to opposites in this well-constructed board book where appropriately placed pull-the-tabs change the display featured in the acetate pictures. From dormido (asleep) to despierto (awake) to arriba (up) to abajo (down) preschoolers can participate in identifying opposites as they enjoy the colorful illustrations against a flat background. Donaldson, Julia. Un osito se cae de la cama. (One Ted Falls Out of Bed) Illus: Anna Currey. Translated by Josefina Cabal i Guerrero. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. 26p. ISBN: 84-261-3514-5. $15.95. Ages 2–4. When teddy bear falls out of a boy’s bed, he tries and tries to get back in. Because the boy is sound asleep, teddy bear reluctantly agrees to play with three mice, drink tea with six dolls, listen to nine frogs play music and other engaging activities. As a result of the commotion, the boy wakes up and, lovingly, reaches out for teddy bear. Now both are restfully back in bed. Currey’s inkand-watercolor illustrations provide the right tone to this warm large-format bedtime story, originally published by MacMillan, London. Dunbar, Polly. Azul. (Dog Blue) Illus: the author. Translated by Raquel Mancera. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 84-8488-194-6. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–K. Young Mario, who loves the color blue, is eager to have a blue dog. As he pretends he has a blue dog, a lonely spotted dog is looking for an owner. Although disappointed, Mario names his dog Azul (Blue) and they become the perfect couple. The endearing pencil-and-watercolor illustrations against soft pastel backgrounds and the easy-to-understand Spanish text will make dog lovers out of most young listeners/ viewers. Dunbar, Polly. Lola con alas. (Flyaway Katie) Illus: the author. Translated by Raquel Mancera. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 84-8488-152-0. $12.95. Gr. Preschool–2. 156 Fiction Young Lola is feeling sad and everything looks gray to her. But when she gazes at a colorful painting in her bedroom, she decides that Ese sí que sería un buen sitio para vivir. (That would be a much better place to be.) Hence, she adds color to un sombrero verde (a green hat), leotardos amarillos (yellow tights), zapatos azules (blue shoes) until she has so much color that she begins to dance, smile and play with her imaginary friends. Finally, it’s time to take a bath. The whimsical framed illustrations that build up to a multicolored splash of colorful birds and bright feathers and the simple Spanish text will encourage Spanish learners to join Lola’s colorful reverie. Duquennoy, Jacques. Las cataratas del Niágara. (Niagara Falls) ISBN: 84263-5228-6. ———. Los fantasmillas. (The Little Ghosts) ISBN: 84-263-5225-1. ———. Una sorpresa para Kiki. (A Surprise for Kiki) ISBN: 84-263-5227-8. ———. Las travesuras de Nessie. (Nessie’s Pranks) ISBN: 84-263-5224-3. ———. ¡Vivan los novios! (Long Live the Bride and Groom!) ISBN: 84263-5226-X. Ea. vol.: 28p. Translated by Violante Krahe. (La Pandilla Fantasma) Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2004–2005. $11.95 Gr. 2–4. With a minimum of text and attention-grabbing visuals, these graphic stories, full of humor and whimsy, are sure to entertain. Reluctant readers will be intrigued by the black background contrasted by the whimsically expressive lines of the white ghosts as they are involved in not-so-judicious endeavors. Four young ghosts survive a perilous canoe trip over the Niagara Falls in Las cataratas del Niágara. As the adult ghosts prepare dinner, the little ones find ways to be disruptive in Los fantasmillas. Kiki, a bored fish in a fish bowl, is happily surprised by the ghost-provoked flood in Una sorpresa para Kiki. Nessie, a green dinosaur, makes life difficult for the ghosts in Las travesuras de Nessie. Although the ghosts and tatarabuela (great-grandmother) Mimí are invited to a wedding, the bride and groom are definitely a surprise in ¡Vivan los novios! Duran, Teresa. Mamás a porrillo. (Mothers Galore) Illus: Quelot. Barcelona: La Galera, 2006. 24p. ISBN: 84-246-2339-8. $14.95. Gr. Preschool–2. When little Juan complains about his mother to his big strong father, his father is eager to help him find another mother. He wants a mother that tickles him, and hugs him and lets him sleep in her bed. Easy Books 157 Papa knows exactly where to find one. But Juan won’t settle for Mamá Clueca (Mother Hen), nor for Mamá Vaca (Mother Cow), nor for Mamá Raposa (Mother Fox). He states: ¡Quiero a mi mamá! (I want my mother!) And Papa agrees. He too prefers Juan’s mother. Quelot’s exaggerated, simply drawn watercolor illustrations with no details to break up the flat bright colors used on the background provide a humorous tone to the unconstrained childlike text and expressions. Spanishspeaking youngsters will empathize with Juan’s feelings. Eastman, P. D. El mejor nido. (The Best Nest) Illus: the author. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Lectorum, 2005. 64p. ISBN: 1-93033284-X. $7.20. Gr. K–2. Sra. Pájaro (Mrs. Bird) is eager for a new place to build a nest, so Sr. Pájaro (Mr. Bird) reluctantly complies. After a discouraging search, they happily discover that no hay mejor nido,/que un viejo nido (the best nest is an old nest). Eastman’s pencil-and-watercolor cartoons maintain the jocose tone in this playful rhyming Spanish rendition, just right for beginning readers. Echevarría, Pablo. Una amistad peligrosa. (A Dangerous Friendship) Illus: the author. Madrid: SM, 2004. 30p. ISBN: 84-675-0284-3. $19.95. Gr. 1–3. Dorabella, a beautiful carrier pigeon, is eager to start her new job carrying messages. Her jealous colleagues make sure she is assigned to deliver the mail to conde de Almaviva, the much-feared fox of the forest. Confidently and with great pride, she finds his home, and, surprisingly, is received with kindness and exquisite gifts. When she shares her gifts with her mean colleagues they, in turn, feel remorseful. Dorabella now knows it is time to go. Fortunately, Echevarría’s sensitive water color and meticulous silhouette illustrations, which received the 2004 award for illustrations by the Fundación Santa María, lighten the author’s moralistic intent. Eck, Kristin. Colores en mi casa. (Colors In My House) ISBN: 1-40427588-6. ———. Opuestos. (Opposites) ISBN: 1-4042-7586-X. Harte, May. 1 2 3 en mi casa. (1 2 3 at Home) ISBN: 14042-7585-1. Zuravicky, Orli. Caritas de bebé. (Babies Everywhere) ISBN: 1-40427590-8. Ea. vol.: 16p. New York: Rosen, 2006. $10.75. Ages 1–3. 158 Fiction These attractive, well-constructed board books are the right size (51⁄2" 51⁄2") and shape for the baby and toddler sets. White backgrounds, simple texts and clear color photographs encourage the young to find specific colors found in different rooms of a house (Colores en mi casa), identify opposites (Opuestos), count common objects (1 2 3 en mi casa) and identify babies’ emotions (Caritas de bebé). As opposed to other titles in this series, these titles include the definite articles in the labels, which are certainly needed for all Spanish learners. Eduar, Gilles. El planeta de la A a la Z. (The Planet from A to Z) Illus: the author. Translated by Elodie Bourgeois. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 50p. ISBN: 84-261-3384-3. $16.95. Gr. K–2. With Adela, a giraffe, and Zobra, a zebra, readers are encouraged to travel the world to discover new landscapes, animals, pastimes, and customs while identifying 500 new words and images. From a farewell party in Africa to a carnival in Brazil, to a sleigh race in Alaska, this joyous introduction to the five continents, originally published by Jeunesse, Paris, has amusing watercolor illustrations in a large-format publication. Eduar, Gilles. ¡Todos al tren! (Tralala Train Train) Illus: the author. Translated by Elodie Bourgeois. Barcelona: Juventud, 2007. 14p. ISBN: 97884-261-3562-9. $16.95. Ages 2–5. This most appealing counting book with thick black lines and bright watercolor illustrations not only encourages toddlers to count to ten but it also follows the wedding of two hippos. After the wedding, they get on a train conducted by 1 tapir, 2 hipopótamos se quieren (2 hippos in love), 3 crocodiles watch over the rings, up to ¡10 pasajeros están invitados a la boda más bonita del año! (10 passengers are invited to the most beautiful wedding of the year!) Designed in a foldout format that can be easily opened to show happy animals on a fully loaded train in motion. Originally published by Jeunesse, Paris. Ellery, Tom, and Amanda Ellery. If I Had a Dragon/Si yo tuviera un dragón. Illus: the authors. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 40p. ISBN: 1-933032-16-2. $12.99. Gr. Preschool–2. Upset because his mother sends him to play with his toddler brother, a boy wishes that his brother could turn into a truly fun companion—like a huge, green dragon. But he really can’t play basketball with the dragon, or swim in the pool, or play hide-and-seek, or go to a Easy Books 159 movie. So he concludes: I guess a dragon doesn’t make a very good playmate after all/Al fin y al cabo, quizás un dragón no sea el mejor compañero de juegos. And he rushes home to play with his brother. The full-page, amusing cartoon illustrations with splashes of bright colors are as expressive as the originals in the English-only edition. The welldone Spanish rendition, which follows the English in the same color, size and font, will delight bilingual book devotees. However, newly independent readers as well as English and Spanish learners will be confused by the identical texts. Ely, Lesley. Cuidando a Louis. (Looking After Louis) Illus: Polly Dunbar. Translated by Paula F. Bobadilla. Barcelona: Ediciones Serres, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-8488-115-6. $14.95. Gr. 1–3. In the first-person point of view of a little girl who tells about Louis, an autistic boy in her class, young Spanish speakers are exposed to the detachment, constant repetition, isolation and other behavior of children afflicted with autism. Dunbar’s almost cartoonish ink and watercolor illustrations realistically depict children in the classroom and in the playground encouraging Louis to get involved. And the unaffected Spanish rendition, with its kind and sensitive message: Creo que podemos saltarnos las normas por la gente especial (It’s OK to break rules for special people), will be understood by the young. An afterword directed to adults explains the special needs of autistic children. Emberley, Rebecca. My City/Mi Ciudad. ISBN: 0-316-00051-5. ———. My Room/Mi Cuarto. ISBN: 0-316-00052-3. ———. My School/Mi Escuela. ISBN: 0-31600050-7. Ea. vol.: 20p. Illus: the author. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 2005. $6.95. Ages 2–4. Like the previous titles in this series, these include colorful sculpted images through which the very young are introduced to the city, a bedrooom, and a school in these eye-catching bilingual (EnglishSpanish) board books. The simplicity and allure of the illustrations are just right for the little ones. Escudié, René. Paco y Álvaro. (Paco and Álvaro) Illus: Alises Wensell. Translated by P. Rozarena. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2004. 35p. ISBN: 84263-5208-1. pap. $10.95. Gr. 2–4. Paco, who lives in a trailer house with blue curtains, and his neighbor Alvaro, who lives in an apartment with green curtains, go to 160 Fiction the same school. But their mothers don’t allow them to play together because they insist that the boys are very different. After the boys get lost on a school field trip, they enjoy each other’s company and even their mothers finally realize how similar their sons are. The playful, saccharin-free, fullpage illustrations provide an honest tone to this story about friendship and intolerance. Falconer, Ian. Olivia Counts/Cuenta. ISBN: 1-930332-89-0. ———. Olivia’s Opposites/Olivia y los opuestos. ISBN: 1-930332-90-4. Ea. vol.: 14p. Illus: the author. Translated by Sabrina Abreu. New York: Lectorum, 2005. $6.99. Ages 1–3. Olivia, an enchanting little pig, will delight English and Spanish learners as they learn to count to ten (Olivia Counts/Cuenta) and discover the concept of opposites (Olivia’s Opposites/Olivia y los opuestos). Especially appropriate for second-language-learners are the clear bilingual captions in different fonts—English text followed by the Spanish. Yet, it is Falconer’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations with splashes of bright red that make these sturdy board books truly special. Falwell, Cathryn. Los dibujos de David. (David’s Drawings) Illus: the author. Translated by Eida de la Vega. New York: Lee & Low, 2005. 30p. ISBN: 1-58430-258-5. pap. $7.95. Gr. Preschool–2. On his way to school, David, a shy boy, sees a beautiful tree, which he is eager to draw. When he does, his classmates contribute their own suggestions: more color, hierba verde (green grass), una niña (a girl), clouds and birds. At the end of the day, he has a beautiful Dibujo de la clase (Our Class Picture) and many delighted new friends. The happy multiethnic children are joyously depicted in Falwell’s cut-paperand-fabric collages. De la Vega’s lucid Spanish rendition maintains the affable tone of the original. Fleming, Candance. ¡Ñam!¡Ñam!¡Ñam! (Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!) Illus: G. Brian Karas. Translated by Alejandra Schmidt. New York: Lectorum, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-1-933032-35-1. $15.95. Gr. K–2. With the humor and irresistible perkiness of the original, Schmidt’s Spanish rendition adds a decidedly playful Spanish onomatopoeia to el señor McGreely’s dreams of soon enjoying his fresh vegetables: ¡Mmmmm, qué rico! . . . ¡Muy pronto me llenaré la barriga con verduras frescas y crujientes! (Yum! Yum! Yummy! . . . I’ll soon fill Easy Books 161 my tummy with crisp, fresh veggies! Although ¡Tipi, tipi, tipi, tun!, the three naughty rabbits insist on nibbling his crop, el señor McGreely is determined to protect his garden, but ¡Ñam! ¡Ñam! ¡Ñam! the rabbits seem to always find a way to enjoy the delicious carrots. Karas’s childlike pencil, gouache and acrylic illustrations amusingly convey the plucky determination of both gardener and rabbits. Young Spanish speakers will be as surprised with the rabbits’ tenacity as the astonished farmer. Gauch, Patricia Lee. Tanya y las zapatillas rojas. (Tanya and the Red Shoes) Illus: Satomi Ichikawa. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-8488-197-0. $16.95. Gr K–3. From the first Baila, Tanya (2002) (Dance, Tanya) to the subsequent titles in which young Tanya is eager to dance, she now dreams of discarding her old soft ballet slippers and flying on toe shoes. When the ballet teacher finally asks the students to dance with elegant, new point shoes, she finds out about blisters and pain and awkward movements. With the encouragement of her older sister, and with lots of practice and time, she becomes an accomplished sur pointes dancer. The world of determined ballet students is realistically depicted through Ichikawa’s fluid, line-and-watercolor illustrations and Mendo’s upbeat Spanish rendition, with a few Peninsular Spanish conjugations—vais, tenéis. Gay, Marie-Louise. Estela, princesa de la noche. (Stella, Princess of the Sky) Illus: the author. Translated by Verónica Uribe. Caracas: Ekaré, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 980-257-304-3. pap $8.95. Gr. Preschool–1. As in the previous Estela titles, the older sister now explains to her always-questioning younger brother, Samuel, why the sun is red at sundown, why raccoons wear masks, and other aspects about the natural world. In the same gentle reassuring tone of the original, first published by Groundwood, Uribe’s simple Spanish rendition conveys comforting information about the sky, the sun, the stars, fireflies, and other night animals that the patient sister is keen to provide to her younger brother. Gay’s whimsical watercolor illustrations add to this playful introduction to nighttime. Gebhard, Wilfried. Lo que Eduardo sabe hacer (What Eddie Can Do) Illus: the author. Translated by Maria Fernanda Pulido Duarte. La Jolla, CA: Kane/Miller, 2007. 26p. ISBN: 978-1933605-40-1. pap. $7.95. Gr. Preschool–1. 162 Fiction Although Eduardo is too busy to learn how to tie his shoelaces, he is eager to go deep-sea diving, to explore a cave and to travel through space. But when he attempts to save his neighbor from a frightening, two-tailed monster, he runs to mother for a quick lesson in shoelace tying. The humorous cartoonlike, ink-and-watercolor illustrations and Pulido Duarte’s brief, straightforward Spanish rendition are sure to appeal to reluctant young Spanish speakers who have yet to master tying knots. Originally published in Germany. Genechten, Guido van. La pequeña canguro. (Little Kangaroo) Illus: the author. Translated by Alberto Jiménez Rioja. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 26p. ISBN: 1-933032-00-6. $12.80. Gr. Preschool–K. Despite Mama Kangaroo’s encouragement, Little Kangaroo doesn’t want out of her pouch. She prefers its comfort, warmth and peacefulness as opposed to the busy world around her. Yet, she quickly changes her mind when she sees a young kangaroo happily hopping nearby and doesn’t hesitate to discover the world with him. The pleasing full-page illustrations, of a devoted Mama Kangaroo patiently reassuring her cautious little one, are as comforting as Jiménez Rioja’s tender Spanish rendition. Some adults, however, may object to the anthropomorphism and the undisguised didactic intent. Gisbert, Montse. El abecedario fantástico de Patam, el elefante. (The Fantastic ABC of Patam, the Elephant) Valencia: Tàndem, 2006. 48p. ISBN: 84-8131524-9. $16.95. Gr. K–2. In this fanciful ABC, Patam, a charming, five-legged elephant, highlights each letter of the Spanish alphabet. Appealing double-page watercolor illustrations, in soft pastel shades with splashes of bright colors, and a simple sentence focus on a specific letter (Llena la BAÑERA de BOTONES; Da PERAS a los PECES). Young Spanish learners will enjoy practicing their ABCs with a whimsical elephant. Gotlibowski, Leicia, adapter. La Caperucita Roja. (Little Red Riding Hood) Illus: the adapter. Buenos Aires: Del Eclipse, 2006. 30p. ISBN: 9879011-76-7. pap. $11.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Gotlibowski’s version of “Little Red Riding Hood” combines elements and illustrations of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1774–1793) with modern appliances and a few Argentine Spanish terms (here Caperucita Roja takes a tortilla (Argentine cake) and mantequilla (butter) to her grandmother). As in the traditional version, she Easy Books 163 stops to chat with a sly wolf, who then hurries ahead of her, gobbles up Abuelita, and does the same thing to Caperucita when she arrives. And of course the moraleja warns young girls about dangerous wolves, especially the Lobos empalagosos (fawning wolves). This is indeed an interesting and most unique version of the popular tale with little-known historical references and observations. Gray, Kes. Mi hermanita es súper. (Ever So, Ever So) Illus: Sarah Nayler. Translated by Marta Ansón Balmaseda. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-8488-125-3. $12.95. Gr. Preschool–2. In an excited first-person voice, a young girl relates everyone’s enthusiasm when mamá and papá bring home new-born Susana, who she describes as súper-pequeña (ever so small) and súper-guapa (ever so pretty). Although she dirties eight diapers, papá says she is súperinteligente (ever so intelligent), Tía Debbie says she is súper-fuerte (ever so strong) and so forth. Only when the protagonist learns to care for baby Susana is she described as súper-buena (ever so good) and súper-mayor (ever so big sister). The bold humorous cartoon illustrations with bright colors and the simple repetitive text make this a fantastic depiction of children’s feelings regarding a new sibling. Originally published by Hodder Children’s Books, London. Guilloppé, Antoine. ¿Cuál es mi color? (What Color Am I?) Illus: Géraldine Alibeu. Translated by Ana Rey Kochinke. Madrid: Anaya, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 84-667-5194-7. $13.95. Gr. K–2. In a first-person point of view, a black Muslim boy born in Spain describes his conflicting thoughts regarding his identity. The simple childlike black-line and watercolor illustrations, although a bit stark, poignantly complement the direct most accessible text. The boy’s paradoxical speculations (Para los árabes, soy español. (For the Arabs, I am a Spaniard.) Pero los españoles me dicen que soy un extranjero. (But the Spaniards tell me I’m a foreigner.)) highlight the rejection and contradictions experienced by immigrant children. Fortunately, his beloved dog understands: ¡Él es de muchos colores! (He is multi-colored!) Gusti. La mosca. (The Fly) Illus: the author. Mexico: Serres, 2005. 34p. ISBN: 970-9705-03-2. $16.99. Gr. K–2. When a jubilant fly wakes up, she tells herself, Hoy me toca ‘bañarme.’ (Today is my day to take a bath). After careful preparations, she takes a big dive and delights as she sings and dances in the water. 164 Fiction Suddenly, however, everything goes dark, a loud noise ensues and a strange, brown object drops down. When the water begins to swirl, the fly makes a quick escape and hears a voice ¡Mamá, mamá! He terminado (Mama! Mama! I’m done). The annoyed fly promises herself never to take a bath again. The stylized watercolor and mixed-media illustrations, which combine paper sculptures, toys and fabrics, in exaggerated perspectives add a sense of mirth and mischief to this story that some purist adults will object to. Although a fly bathing in a toilet bowl and a young child relieving himself are certainly incongruous events, young Spanish speakers will find the story most amusing and the whimsical clear, easy-to-read text makes it even more fun. Guy, Ginger Foglesong. ¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs! Illus: Sharon Glick. New York: Greenwillow, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 978-0-06083574-3. $15.99. Gr. Preschool–2. With mirth and pizzazz, young bilingual readers are introduced to a wide selection of dogs, who in turn demonstrate the concept of opposites. Glick’s especially engaging and humorous illustrations, with bold black lines and bright watercolors, add a sense of energy to these funloving, yet diverse dogs. In simple bilingual phrases (¡Muchos perros! Lots of dogs) young readers follow Perro grande. Perro chico. Big dog. Little dog and many others, to find out ¿Adónde van? Where are they going? with a concluding joyful ¡Splash! into a pond. It is unfortunate, however, that the Spanish and English texts are presented in the same color, size and style of font, thereby certainly confusing both English and Spanish beginning readers. Haan, Linda de. Rey y rey (King and King) Illus: Stern Nijland. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 30p. ISBN: 84-8488147-4. $12.95. Gr. K–3. There is nothing traditional about this tale about an old queen who insists that the prince get married and take over as king. Although he asserts that no conozco a ninguna princesa que me guste (I don’t know any princess that I like), the queen proceeds with a search for a suitable mate. He doesn’t care for fat princesa Aria from Austria, or juggler princesa Dolly from Texas, or an ugly princesa from Greenland, or any other. But, as soon as he sees príncipe Azul (Blue Prince), he knows he is the right one. They fall in love, get married and live happily together. The avant-garde, colorful collages, with exaggerated comic and grotesque princesses and royalty, set the stage for this whimEasy Books 165 sical boy-meets-boy story that is sure to please cutting-edge readers/viewers and displease those with a more conventional bent. Originally published in Holland and later in an English translation. Harper, Piers. Osito blanco. (Snow Bear) Illus: Piers Harper. Translated by Christianne Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2003. 22p. ISBN: 84-2613319-3 $16.95. Gr. Preschool–2. A young polar bear is eager to see the world. Mamá Bear encourages him to go, but warns him to stay close so she can watch him. Osito is marveled at the beautiful surroundings, plays with a young seal and a kind reindeer and, later, when he is hungry and tired, decides to find his mother. A friendly Eskimo girl knows exactly where to take him. A happy Osito cuddles in his mother’s arms as he concludes, pero estar en casa contigo es lo mejor (but to be home with you is the best thing in the world). The eye-catching double-page spreads depicting gorgeous North Pole landscapes are further enhanced by a velvety-like material on soft-to-touch furry animals. Despite the bland story, young children will be attracted to the appealing oversized spreads with softly textured animal characters. HausfaterDouïeb, Rachel. El niño estrella. (The Child Star) Illus: Oliver Latyk. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2003. 26p. ISBN: 84-263-5007-0. $16.95. Gr. 1–3. Using a six-pointed star as a metaphor, a young boy, who does not know its meaning, experiences the shame and rejection of having to wear one on his clothing. In a very simple direct text (Hace años en un rico país,/un loco obligó/a los que consideraba distintos . . . (Many years ago in a rich country/a crazy man commanded/those he considered different . . . )), this story narrates the horrors of the Nazi regime in Europe in a manner that even the young can understand. Without stressing the specific terrors committed against individual groups, it mentions the trains that took people away, the need for the boy to remain in hiding, and, finally, the kindness of some people who showed the boy how to enjoy sunlight again. Appropriately stark full-page watercolors against a deep blue or red sky convey strength and immediacy to the illustrations, which include a lonely innocent boy with a big yellow star on his shirt and the silhouettes of Nazi soldiers wearing a big bright swastika. Originally published by Casterman, Brussels, this is a poingnant portrayal of a sad period in Europe’s history. 166 Fiction Heide, Florence Parry. ¡Qué horror! (Some Things Are Scary) Illus: Jules Feiffer. Translated by Marta Ansón. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 848488-157-1. $12.95. Gr. Preschool–2. This joyous Spanish rendition, which perfectly captures a small child’s anxieties and fears, is made even more real with Feiffer’s exaggerated felt-tip marker and watercolor cartoons. From Un abrazo de alquien que no te gusta . . . (Getting hugged by someone you don’t like) to Cuesta abajo, con patines y sin frenos (Skating downhill when you haven’t learned how to stop) and other stressful and comical situations, these unpleasant scenarios are as disagreeable as they are heartfelt and ¡Qué horror! (scary). Young Spanish speakers will certainly identify with this honest depiction, from a child’s viewpoint, of life’s scary things. Henkes, Kevin. Owen. (Owen) Illus: the author. Translated by Ma. Luz Castela Gil-Toresano. León: Everest, 2006. 24p. ISBN: 84-241-1519-8. pap. $10.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Henkes’s 1994 Caldecott Honor book about Owen, a resourceful mouse, who outmaneuvers his parents when they try to take away Pelusilla, his security blanket, is now available in paperback with Castela’s joyous Spanish rendition. Spanish-speaking children will delight in Henkes’s endearing watercolors and will rejoice with the satisfying ending, especially when mamá mouse cuts the blanket into handkerchiefs so that Owen can take his security with him wherever he goes. Despite the fact that security “blankets” are not as common in Spanishspeaking countries, young Spanish speakers and their parents will empathize with Owen’s sad predicament. Henkes, Kevin. La primera luna llena de Gatita. (Kitten’s First Full Moon) Illus: the author. Translated by Osvaldo Blanco. New York: HarperCollins/ Greenwillow, 2006. 30p. ISBN: 0-06-087223-3. $16.99. Gr. Preschool–K. When Gatita (Kitten) mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she is determined to reach it. Her efforts end up with un insecto en la lengua (A bug on her tongue), a hard tumble down the stairs and other frustrations. Finally, mojada y triste y cansada y con hambre (wet and sad and tired and hungry), she returns home to find a bowl of milk on the porch waiting for her. Henkes’s expressive, 2005 Caldecott-awardwinning black-and-white bold illustrations with soft shades of gray and cream are as outstanding as Blanco’s always distinguished Spanish rendition that resonates with the simple rhythmic refrain of the original Easy Books 167 text. This is one of the best U.S. offerings for young Spanish speakers and Spanish learners published in 2006. Hicks, Barbara Jean. ¡Ñec-Ñec, risras! (Jitterbug Jam) Illus: Alexis Deacon. Translated by Raquel Solà. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-261-3382-7. $15.95. Gr. K–3. Bubú, a young monster who is afraid to sleep in his own bed, is sure that a boy is hiding beneath it. Although Bubú’s older brother thinks he is a miedica (fraidy-cat), abuelo Bu (grandpa Bu) knows exactly how to scare monsters away. Printed on elegant, buff-colored paper and with Deacon’s original, ink-and-watercolor artwork that combines traditional florid illustrations with contemporary graphic novel design features, this fluid Spanish rendition will reassure young Spanish-speaking nighttime worriers as they confront their own monstruos (monsters). A few Spanish speakers from the Americas will note some Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations, e.g., os podéis, venid, sabéis. Hobbie, Holly. Choni y Chano: En la cima del mundo. (Toot and Puddle: Top of the World) Illus: the author. Translated by Teresa Blanch. Barcelona: Edebé, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-236-7027-9. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–2. When Choni, a pig who loves to travel, takes a walk and doesn’t return home, Chano worries and sets out to find him. Chano correctly guesses that Choni might have gone to Provenza, in France. Together they tour France and Nepal; finally they decide to return home. Originally published by Little Brown, this new title of the winsome pig adventures includes the same sweet endearing watercolors that always appeal to young Spanish-speaking travelers-to-be. Hoff, Syd. Danielito y el dinosaurio. (Danny and the Dinosaur) Illus: the author. Revised translation by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Lectorum Publications, 2008. 64p. ISBN: 978-1-933032-38-2. pap. $7.20. Gr. 1–3. Danny’s adventures with the friendly dinosaur are now available in this revised Spanish translation for all Spanish-speaking readers to enjoy. The whimsical line illustrations and the fast-paced Spanish translation are as diverting as the original version. Hong, Chen Yiang. Pequeño Águila. (Little Eagle) Illus: the author. Translated by Julia Vinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-8470142-5. $19.95. Gr. K–3. 168 Fiction Set in 15th-century China, this gentle Spanish rendition tells about Master Yang and his longtime student, Pequeño Águila, who, through perseverance and hard work, learns the Chinese martial art, kung fu. Exquisite black-ink and watercolor illustrations depicting traditional Chinese scenes are interspersed with flexible fluid lines that portray the sharp blows and kicks characteristic of this sport. A brief historical introduction and an afterword explaining this martial art complements this well-told story, originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris. Horáˇc ek, Petr. Mariposa, Mariposa. (Butterfly Butterfly) Illus: the author. Translated by Esther Rubio. Madrid: Kókinos, 2007. 28p. ISBN: 97884-96629-24-0. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–K. Lucía is delighted to play with a beautiful butterfly, but the following day she can’t see her anywhere. She finds un gusano rosa (a pink worm), una araña marrón (a brown spider), un escarabajo verde (a green beetle) and other colorful creatures. Tired, she lies down in the grass and, unexpectedly, the butterfly reappears (as it pops up from the double-page spread). Horáˇc ek striking acrylic illustrations, well-placed die holes and gorgeous pop-up butterfly are sure to intrigue nature lovers and color enthusiasts. Isaías, Isabel. ¿Qué te picó la hormiga de los pies a la barriga? (What Did the Ant Bite You from Your Feet to Your Stomach?) 16p. Illus: Pablo Prestifilippo. ISBN: 968-494-140-4. Núñez, Alonso. Dime Traviesa, ¿qué fruta es ésa? (Tell Me Traviesa, What Fruit Is That?) 18p. Illus: Irina Botcharova. ISBN: 968-494-160-9. ———. ¿Dónde está Juan Perol, el caracol? (Where Is Juan Perol, the Snail?) 18p. Illus: Claudia Legnazzi. ISBN: 968-494-139-0. Serrano, Pablo. Juego de dedos. (Finger Games) 14p. Illus: Rogelio Rangel. ISBN: 968-494-161-7. Solinis, Tessie. Inés tres pies. (Three-feet Inés) 22p. Illus: Alejandra Barba. ISBN: 968-494-162-5. Ea. vol.: Mexico: Cidcli, 2003–2004. Gr. Preschool. With a joyous, rhyming text and eye-catching color photos and illustrations, these charming well-constructed board books are sure to appeal to inquisitive toddlers. A pesky ant insists on annoying and biting a toddler in several parts of his/her body in ¿Qué te picó la hormiga de los pies a la barriga? A little girl tells about how several fruits such as papayas, pineapples, avocados, and bananas grow in Dime Traviesa, Easy Books 169 ¿qué fruta es ésa? A friendly snail, Juan Perol, delights in visiting his surroundings in ¿Dónde está Juan Perol, el caracol? Imaginative color photos and designs introduce the names of the fingers and the hands in Juego de dedos. Inés describes the advantages of having three feet in Inés tres pies. Jadoul, Émile. ¡Todo el mundo va! (The Whole World Goes!) Illus: the author. Translated by Violante Krahe. (Colección Luciérnaga) Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2004. 24p. ISBN: 84-263-5242-1. $10.95. Ages 1–4. When Raúl’s parents explain to his son that el vaquero (the cowboy), la princesa (the princess), el papá (father), and the entire world go to the toilet, he then decides he will go too. This welldesigned board book with thick black lines and brightly colored illustrations of whimsical people running to the toilet is sure to resonate with toddlers who may or may not yet be convinced to go. Originally published by Casterman, Brussels, this is toilet training with humor and verve. James, Simon. León y Beto. (Leon and Bob) Illus: the author. Translated by Ernestina Loyo. México: Castillo, 2006. 28p. pap. ISBN: 970-20-0844-1. $10.95. Gr. K–2. Loyo’s spare Spanish rendition and James’s original charming watercolor-and-ink illustrations maintain the feelings of loneliness and friendship evident in the first English edition. León, whose father is away in the army, has an imaginary friend Beto, who accompanies him everywhere. When a new family moves in and León meets his new neighbor, Beto, León is delighted to play soccer with a “real” Beto. James, Simon. Pasito. (Little One Step) Illus: the author. Translated by Chema Heras and Pilar Martínez. Vigo: Faktoría K, 2006. 26p. ISBN: 84-9346-410-4. $18.95. Gr. Preschool–2. When three duckling brothers find they are lost and alone in the forest, the youngest one is too tired to proceed and asks for mamá. This tender Spanish rendition uses the rhythm of the Spanish language with even greater effect than the original English. Especially when the older ducklings encourage the youngest to keep walking by teaching him a game paso a paso (One step) and naming him Pasito (Little One Step). As he complains, his brothers remind him to continue: Un paso, un paso, un paso (One step—one step—one step), until they finally find their delighted mamá. James’s ink-and-wash illustrations in warm tan 170 Fiction and ocher tones provide the perfect background to this endearing donot-give-up story. Janisch, Heinz. En casa. (At Home) Illus: Helga Bansch. Translated by Cristina Rodríguez Aguilar. Madrid: Edelvives, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84263-5266-9. $15.95. Gr. K–3. In a first-person point of view, a big, red hen asks herself if she would be as happy living elsewhere as she is at home. If she lived in a library, she would enjoy reading; if she lived in a clock tower, she could watch the storms much better; if she lived on a boat . . . no, she could get seasick; in a nest, she would sleep like a bird; in a tree, could you find her? and so on. But at home, with you, ¡me sentiría feliz a todas horas! (I would be happy all the time!) Colorful double-page spreads depicting large stylized animals from unusual and exaggerated perspectives add a humorous tone to this delightful fantasy, originally published by Jungbrunnen, Vienna. The brief matter-of-fact Spanish rendition makes it even more fun. Jäntti, Mariana. ¡Cuánta gente! ¿quiénes son? (How Many People! Who Are They?) Illus: Mariana Jäntti and others. Montevideo: Hardenville, 2006. 22p. ISBN: 9974-7799-2-8. $15.95. Ages 3–5. Three-year-old Francisco tells about his baby sister, his mother’s delicious cooking, his father’s busy day at the office, his kind abuela Lola and his many other uncles, aunts and cousins, who he can barely identify. His father gently reassures him, sin apuro (not to worry), you know the names of those close to you. The striking, full-page, childlike illustrations, with thick lines and bold colors, definitely convey the world from a child’s viewpoint. Spanish-speaking youngsters will readily identify with the joy and confusion amid an extended family. Jiménez Soria, Ángeles. Arriba y abajo/Up and Down. Illus: Pablo Prestifilippo. Translated by Esther Sarfatti. León: Everest, 2005. 38p. ISBN: 84-241-8750-4. pap. $9.95. Gr. K–3. In an imaginative, bilingual text, two boys describe what they see both “Aquí arriba/Up here” and “Aquí abajo/Down here.” From “veo un cielo azul invadido por nubes de mil colores/I see a blue sky filled with clouds of a thousand colors,” to “toco la tierra, el agua y el barro/I touch earth, water and mud” this is a fanciful view of nature as experienced by a very tall and a very short boy. Prestifilippo’s striking fullEasy Books 171 page spreads with exaggerated perspectives are further accentuated with bright colors and up-close views that compel attention. As opposed to bilingual texts that distort the syntax of one or both languages, these are carefree Spanish and English renditions. Joosse, Barbara M. ¿Me quieres, mamá? (Mama, Do You Love Me?) Illus: Barbara Lavallee. Translated by Diego Lasconi. San Francisco: Chronicle, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 0-8118-4341-6. $6.95. Ages 2–5. Joosse’s popular story about an Inuit mother’s unconditional love for her young daughter is as reassuring in this tender Spanish rendition. Set in Alaska and enhanced by Lavallee’s rich expressive illustrations of Inuit culture and traditions, this well-designed board book with its comforting Pero aún así te querría refrain can be used as a universal story of mother’s love as well as a simple depiction of Inuit traditions. Jungman, Ann. La mezquita maravillosa. (The Most Magnificent Mosque) Illus: Shelley Fowles. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 28p. ISBN: 84-8488-159-8. $13.95. Gr. 1–4. Set in Spain at Córdoba’s Great Mosque, this story tells about the beauty and significance of what once was the second largest mosque in the Islamic world. When three mischievous boys—Rashid, who is a Muslim, Samuel, who is Jewish and Miguel, a Christian—are punished for dropping oranges on people’s heads in the gardens of the mosque they experience the freshness and elegance of its interiors. Years later, they convince the Christian king not to destroy the structure. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations, Fowle’s exquisitely detailed, colorful paintings and Mendo’s brisk Spanish rendition provide a joyous testament to the tolerance among the three religions that prevailed in Islamic Spain. A brief author’s note highlights the symmetry and historical meaning of the mosque. Ketteman, Helen. Armadillo el chismoso (Armadillo Tattletale) Illus: Keith Graves. Translated by Miriam Fabiancic. New York: Scholastic, 2003, 32p. ISBN: 0-43955119-6. pap $3.99. Gr. K–3. With the cadence of a pourquoi cautionary tale, this whimsical Spanish rendition tells why Armadillo lost his orejas fenomenales (huge ears) and his bad habit of eavesdropping and misreporting what he hears. After Armadillo irritated several of his animal “friends” with his constant chismes (gossip), don Cocodrilo teaches him a lesson. Graves’s 172 Fiction spirited double-page spreads, rendered in acrylic, ink and colored pencil, make this tale even more appealing. Kimiko. El avión. (Airplane) ISBN: 8495150-54-9. ———. El elefante. (Elephant) ISBN: 84-95150-55-7. ———. El gato. (Cat) ISBN: 84-95150-52-2. ———. El lobo. (Wolf) ISBN: 84-9515053-0. Ea. vol.: 12p. Translated by Anna Coll-Vinent and Rafael Ros. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. $9.95. Ages 1–3. Spanish speaking toddlers will have a great time with the popups, pull-the-tabs, lift-the-flaps, bold black lines with bright illustrations and simple texts of these delightful board books, originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris. A little red airplane plays in the sky, flies over mountains and visits his friends in El avión. Juan, a little pig, introduces himself and his favorite activities, including an audible oink as his mother holds him in El cerdito. A clownish elephant plays with his friends in El elefante. A vivacious, white kitten deserves a muchneeded rest in El gato. A proud wolf enjoys scaring others, except at night in El lobo. Kimiko. El camaleón. (Chameleon) ISBN: 84-8470-229-4. ———. El cerdito. (Little Pig) ISBN: 84-8470-140-9. ———. El conejo. (Rabbit) ISBN: 84-8470-203-0. ———. El dinosaurio. (Dinosaur) ISBN: 84-8470-171-9. ———. El koala. (Koala) ISBN: 84-8470-227-8. ———. La ratita. (The Little Rat) ISBN: 84-8470-205-7. Ea. vol.: 10p. Translated by Rafael Ros. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004–2006. $11.95. Ages 2–5. Like the previous four titles— El avión (Airplane), El lobo (Wolf), El elefante (Elephant), El gato (Cat)—originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris, these are delightful board books for the very young. With colorful illustrations against flat backgrounds and well-constructed pull-the-tabs, pop-ups, cutouts and an easy-tounderstand, simple text, they encourage joyful interaction. Combining fantasy with well-known facts, they tell about chameleons, pigs, rabbits, dinosaurs, koalas and rats and can be used as vocabulary builders or just plain fun. Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody. Mi pingüino Oliver. (My Penguin Osbert) Illus: H.B. Lewis. Translated by Esther Rubio. Madrid: Kókinos, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 84-88342-68-3. $19.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Easy Books 173 Although each year at Christmas Juan writes a letter to Papá Noel specifying what he wants, there have been misunderstandings. Hence, this year Juan describes exactly what he wants. And Oliver is what he gets—a living, breathing, black-and-white penguin who wants to do all the things penguins do. Oliver wants to take cold baths, eat creamed herring for breakfast and play with ice cream. Despite his best efforts, Juan soon asks for a replacement. Lewis’s tender watercolor and pastel illustrations and Rubio’s playful Spanish rendition maintain the tonguein-cheek, be-careful-whatyou-wish-for tone of the original edition, first published by Walker, London. Kimmel, Eric A. Sopa de cactus. (Cactus Soup) Illus: Phil Huling. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 2007. 34p. ISBN: 978-0-7614-5344-4. $16.99. Gr. 1–4. Set during the Mexican Revolution (1910–1922) when different troops of soldiers roamed into defenseless towns, this straightforward Spanish rendition is a whimsical variant of the traditional Stone Soup. When a resourceful Señor Capitán manages to charm the reluctant Señor Alcalde (Mayor), the scared townspeople agree to help him make a delicious soup. Despite a few awkward expressions (¿Pueden darnos algunos frijoles y tortillas?), young Spanish speakers will delight with this happy fiesta, and enjoy the delicious sopa de cactus as well as the tortillas, tamales, chorizos, camotes y varios cerdos gordos para asar. Especially appealing are Huling’s slightly facetious watercolor and ink illustrations, in deep yellow and orange tones, which provide a nostalgic view of the Mexican countryside. Appropriately, an author’s historical note concludes with portraits of Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Knutson, Bárbara. Amor y pollo asado: Un cuento andino de enredos y engaños. (Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains) Illus: the author. Translated by Judy Goldman and Wendy A. Luft. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2005. 40p. ISBN: 0-8225-3190-9. $16.95. Gr. K–3. Although Cuy, a clever guinea pig, constantly escapes from Tío Antonio, a hungry fox, he is finally caught by a strong farmer. But again, the fast-talking guinea pig manages to outsmart the fox who vows he will never be tricked again. With the lively eye-catching woodcut-and-water illustrations of the English original, which vividly depict the fauna and flora of the Andes Mountains, this smooth Spanish rendition will delight 174 Fiction young Spanish speakers (and learners) as they celebrate the antics of clever Cuy outsmarting powerful Tío Antonio. Krahn, Fernando. ¿Quién ha visto las tijeras? (Who Has Seen the Scissors?) Illus: the author. Pontevedra: Kalandraka, 2006. 50p. ISBN: 97884-8464-602-0. $20.95. Gr. 1–3. Don Hipólito, a busy tailor, is surprised when his much-needed scissors suddenly take off. As they snip their way around town, they cause serious mischief: They cut a newspaper while a man is reading it, a girl’s braid, the stems of a bouquet of flowers, an elderly lady’s blanket, the string of a boy’s kite and, after other travesuras (antics), they cut off Don Hipólito’s mustache. Despite the obviously nonsensical and incongruous “mischief,” the humorous ink-and-watercolor illustrations add a whimsical fantastic tone. Lovers of the absurd also will enjoy the simple text. Krebs, Laurie. Nos fuimos todos de safari. (We all Went on Safari) Illus: Julia Cairns. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. Cambridge: Barefoot, 2005. 30p. ISBN: 1-90523608-5. pap. $6.99. Gr. Preschool–2. As Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends set out on a safari through the grasslands of Tanzania, they encounter various animals. In a lively engaging text, they count the animals from one to ten in both Spanish and Swahili. Young Spanish speakers will enjoy the counting as they learn basic facts about Tanzania and its people. The colorful watercolor illustrations, map and informative notes about the animals, people and country make this a unique counting book. Kulot, Daniela. Leopoldo y Casilda. (Leopoldo and Casilda) Illus: the author. Translated by Fe González. Vigo: Faktoria K, 2007. 26p. ISBN: 978-84-935122-1-7. $19.95. Ages 3–6. Leopoldo, a young frog, has a loving and understanding mamá who tells him stories at bedtime, lets him select the clothes he wants to wear, never washes his patito de peluche (stuffed animal) even though it’s dirty and helps him write a note to his friend. Casilda, his frog friend, also has a loving papá who ties bows on her hair, never gets angry despite her mischief and is eager to take her on his motor scooter to play with Leopoldo. Not surprisingly, Casilda’s papá frog and Leopoldo’s mamá frog enjoy each other’s company as much as the young ones. Kulot’s black line and bright color illustrations add an even more enEasy Books 175 dearing tone to this warm story about parent-and-child relationships and the joys of friendship. Lach, William. Con amor de bebé. (Baby Loves) Paintings by Mary Cassatt. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 38p. ISBN: 84-8488-172-5. $14.95. Ages 3–5. Sixteen full-page paintings, pastels and prints by the American Impressionist Mary Cassatt illustrating baby’s activities on one side of the page face simple rhymes, such as bebé se sienta (baby sits), bebé aplaude (baby claps), bebé bebe (baby drinks) in this tender view of motherly love. The easy-to-understand text makes this book especially appealing to young language learners and their caregivers. Artists-to-be will appreciate the miniature reproductions with notes indicating title, date, medium and size. Lasky, Kathryn. El pirata Bob. (Pirate Bob) Illus: David Clark. Translated by María Lucchetti. Barcelona: Editorial Juventud, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 978-84-261-3568-1. $17.99. Gr. K–3. El pirata Bob (Pirate Bob), like all other pirates, is mean, greedy and heartless, but what he really fears is losing his pirate friend, Jack el Amarillo. After burying his treasure, he looks for true friends and, as opposed to other banditpirates, el pirata Bob wonders: seré feliz . . . creo (I will be happy . . . maybe). Clark’s exaggerated ink-and-watercolor illustrations are as enjoyable as Lucchetti’s lively Spanish rendition. Originally published by Charlesbridge Publishing, London, this pirate story will appeal to young Spanish speakers in search of buccaneer action and close friends. Lionni, Leo. Tili y el muro. (Tillie and the Wall) Illus: the author. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Lectorum, 2005. 30 p. ISBN: 1-93033282-3. $6.99. Gr. K–2. In contrast to the other mice, Tili, an inquisitive, determined mouse, is eager to discover what lies on the other side of the wall. In the same simple, fable-like style of the original, Mlawer’s clear Spanish rendition celebrates Tili’s perseverance that results in happy mice joyously passing freely back and forth from one side to the other. Lionni’s colorful collages add to the jubilant mood as mice explore the unknown. Lobel, Arnold. El mago de los colores. (The Great Blueness and Other Predicaments) Illus: the author. Translated by Margarida Trias. 176 Fiction Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 30p. ISBN: 84-8470-178-6. $24.95. Gr. K–3. A great wizard, who lives in a gray world, decides to bring color to his surroundings. So he invents the color blue and paints everything blue. But when blue isn’t the perfect color, he invents yellow, which also has problems. This is followed by red, and, finally, a wonderful intermingling of colors that results in a perfect multicolored world. Lobel’s detailed witty illustrations add a buoyant tone to a fantastically colored world. Losantos, Cristina. Los campamentos. (Campgrounds) ISBN: 84-2463835-2. ———. El circo. (The Circus) ISBN: 84-246-3834-4. ———. La nieve. (Snow) ISBN: 84-246-3831-X. ———. El parque de atracciones. (An Amusement Park) ISBN: 84-2463832-8. ———. La playa. (The Beach) ISBN: 84-246-3836-0. ———. El zoológico. (The Zoo) ISBN: 84-246-3833-6. Ea. vol.: 10p. (Espacios) Barcelona: La Galera, 2003–2005. $10.95. Ages 1–4. In a most appealing manner, these well-constructed, wordless, board books depict humorous scenes of families and groups of children going to a campground, a circus, an amusement park, a beach, a ski resort and a zoo. The tiny witty illustrations in full color will encourage lots of sharing and laughs. In addition, toddlers and caregivers will appreciate the foldout format, depicting scenes from a campground, a circus, an amusement park, a beach, a ski resort and a zoo and, on the other side, the clear, simple glossaries with drawings and definite articles. These are indeed amusing introductions to fun places for young Spanish speakers and, most definitely, Spanish learners. Madonna. Las manzanas del Sr. Peabody. (Mr. Peabody’s Apples) Illus: Loren Long. Translated by Daniel Cortés. New York: Scholastic, 2003. 30p. ISBN: 0-439-62279-4. $19.95. Gr. K–3. Inspired on a tale by Baal Shem Tov, this Spanish rendition maintains Madonna’s overbearing, didactic tone with its strong message about the dangers of gossip. When Tommy Tittlebottom falsely accuses Señor Peabody of stealing an apple after every Little League game, the whole town turns against the kind-hearted teacher. After realizing his mistake, little Tommy apologizes but learns that it is impossible to undo Easy Books 177 the damage done by rumor. Long’s playful, sensitive full-page illustration depicting scenes of a small American town are the most appealing part of this story. Máquinas de rescate/Rescue Machines. ISBN: 0-7566-0445-1. Máquinas duras/Tough Machines. ISBN: 0-7566-0447-8. Máquinas rápidas/Speedy Machines. ISBN: 0-7566-0446-X. Máquinas trabajadoras/Busy Machines. ISBN: 0-7566-0444-3. Ea. vol.: 22p. (Machines) New York: DK Publishing, 2004. $3.99. Ages 1–3. These attractive small bilingual board books (31⁄4" x 31⁄4") include clear color photographs and simple concise Spanish labels in bold (with definite articles) on top of each page, followed by English labels in a lighter smaller font. From bulldozers, to diggers, to freight trucks are depicted in Máquinas duras/Tough Machines; from an ambulance, to a police motorcycle, to a fire rescue truck in Máquinas de rescate/Rescue Machines; from a sports car, to fighter planes, to a race car in Máquinas rápidas/Speedy Machines; from a car, to bicycles, to a pickup truck in Máquinas trabajadoras/Busy Machines. Mari, Iela. Las estaciones. (The Seasons) Illus: the author. Sevilla: Kalandraka, 2007. 34p. ISBN: 978-84-96388-57-4. $19.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Clean, simple illustrations featuring a beautiful large tree in the middle of a field depict the change of seasons in this charming wordless book, originally published by Emme Edizioni, Italy. Alongside the black or white silhouette of the tree, a wideeyed squirrel hibernates in the winter, followed by spring’s rebirth as the squirrel emerges from the ground, the tree sprouts new leaves, birds return to their nest and grass covers the ground. Joyfully and serenely through elegant color strokes, dabs and fine lines, this book celebrates nature’s seasonal grandeur. Martínez, Rocío. Matías pierde su lápiz. (Matías Lost His Pencil) Illus: the author. Caracas: Ekaré, 2004. 22p. ISBN: 980-257-2993. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Matías, an otter-like child, is sad because he can’t find his favorite pencil. As each of his friends come to visit, they remember the wonderful things they did together with the lost pencil and help him search for it. Despite the bland story, children will empathize with Matías’s feelings, which are made even more real by the gentle illustrations of concerned animal friends looking for Matías’s prized pencil. 178 Fiction Marzollo, Jean. Descubro la Navidad: Un libro de adivinanzas visuales. (I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles) Photos by Walter Wick. Translated by P. Rozarena. Madrid: Altea/Santillana, 2003. 37p. ISBN: 84-372-2346-6. $15.95. Gr: Preschool–3. Thirteen exquisite Christmas scenes with joyous rhyming riddles that challenge kids to find a variety of small objects in the purposefully crowded oversize pictures are just right for lovers of detail. As in the original English version and the 1995 Spanish edition published by Scholastic under the title Veo Navidad: Un libro de advinanzas ilustradas, Wick’s crisp and clear, full-color, double-page spreads of seasonal scenes add glee to the holiday celebrations. Max. ¡Cuánto ruido! (Too Much Noise!) ISBN: 84-667-4431-2. ———. De excursión (Hiking) ISBN: 84-667-4429-0. ———. Papá, ¿qué es . . . ? (Dad, What Is . . . ?) ISBN: 84667-4432-0. ———. ¡Vaya susto! (What a Scare!) ISBN: 84-667-4430-4. Ea. vol.: 20p. (Mi Primera Sopa de Libros) Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2004. $8.95. Gr. Preschool. Like the previous four titles of this sturdy board books series, with bold cartoon-like illustrations, these feature Dani, a child penguin, and Renata, his loyal frog friend. Dani complains of the noises around him that won’t let him sleep in ¡Cuánto ruido! Despite the fog, Dani enjoys going on a long hike with his parents in De excursión. Dani questions his father about different shapes in Papá, ¿qué es . . . ? Mama reassures Dani about fears, dreams and fantasies in ¡Vaya susto! This series is just right for the very young to share with a parent or caregiver. Mayhew, James. Carlota y los bañistas. (Katie and the Bathers) Illus: the author. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Barcelona: Serres, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-8488-193-8 $16.95. Gr. 2–4. Like previous titles in this series in which Carlota, accompanied by her grandma, introduces young readers/viewers to the work of great artists. On a warm summer day, Carlota jumps into the water in Georges Seurat’s Bañistas en Asnières and other paintings by the water. Later, she helps a woman hang up clothes in Camille Pissarro’s Mujer tendiendo y lavando. Just before closing time at the museum, she asks the magician in Paul Signac’s Retrato de Félix Fénéon for assistance in helping her clean up her mess. Mayhew’s bright doublepage spreads and the informative afterword provide just the right introduction to pointillism for the young. Originally published by Orchard Books, London. Easy Books 179 McKee, David. Negros y blancos. (Tusk, Tusk) Illus: the author. Translated by Juan Ramón Azaola. Madrid: Anaya, 2008. 27p. ISBN: 978-846677646-2. $7.95. Gr. K–2. White elephants hate black elephants and black elephants hate white elephants, which result in a most unfortunate war. Fortunately, new grey elephants now live in peace. Simple black line and bright watercolors complement this tale of war and peace. Milbourne, Anna. Viaje a la luna. (On the Moon) Illus: Benji Davies. Translated by Gemma Alonso de la Sierra. Tulsa, OK: Usborne/EDC, 2005. 24p. ISBN: 0-74606632-5. $9.95. Gr. Preschool–1. A young girl imagines a space flight to the moon including liftoff, moon landing, wearing a space suit, the moon’s surface and positioning an American flag. The simple text and computer-generated illustrations make this an accessible introduction to astronauts and space flights for the very young. Monreal, Violeta. La araña violeta. (The Violet Spider). ISBN: 84-6672683-7. ———. El cuervo negro. (The Black Raven). ISBN: 84-667-2677-2. ———. El fantasma blanco. (The White Ghost). ISBN: 84-667-2676-4. ———. El gusano naranja. (The Orange Worm). ISBN: 84-667-2679-9. ———. El marciano azul. (The Blue Martian). ISBN: 84-667-2682-9. ———. El monstruo amarillo. (The Yellow Monster). ISBN: 84-667-2680-2. ———. La piraña roja. (The Red Piranha). ISBN: 84-667-2678-0. ———. El sapo verde. (The Green Toad). ISBN: 84-667-2681-0. Ea. vol.: 20p. (Papeles Rotos) Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2003. $10.95. Gr. Preschool–1. These appealing board books with enticing covers and modernist design are not for the very young. Older children, however, will enjoy these imaginative stories based on different colors. In La araña violeta, a friendly violet-colored spider saves a butterfly from insect-eating plants. A black raven and a wise witch build just the right black castle in El cuervo negro. A white ghost becomes famous as a result of his magic apples in El fantasma blanco. An orange worm evolves into a pink dinosaur in El gusano naranja. In search of powerful sun, a blue Martian designs a beautiful sunflower in El marciano azul. A yellow monster who doesn’t like frightening people finds his perfect home in El monstruo amarillo. A red, sharp-toothed fish saves a red-haired mermaid in La piraña roja. A green toad is changed into a handsome prince in El sapo verde. 180 Fiction Mora, Pat. Doña Flor: Un cuento de una mujer gigante con un gran corazón. (Doña Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart) Illus: Raul Colón. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Knopf, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 0-679-98002-4. $17.99. Gr. K–3. Set in a Latin American village where las plantas de maíz . . . crecían tan altas como los árboles (corn plants grew as tall as trees), this magical tall tale features Doña Flor, a giant lady with a big heart. Always ready to help her neighbors, she even makes delicious tortillas, which the families can also use for rafts. When a dangerous animal terrorizes the villagers, she is determined to find the culprit and to return peace to her village. Mlawer’s straightforward Spanish rendition and Colón’s whimsical scratchboard art maintain the uplifting tone of this satisfying tale. Morales, Yuyi. Nochecita (Little Night). Illus: the author. New Milford, CT: Roaring Book/Neal Porter, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-1-59643-232-1. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–2. With a distinctive Mexican quality, this fanciful tale contrasts the playful routine of Nochecita (Little Night) with the serious efforts of a loving and determined Madre Cielo (Mother Sky) to get her daughter ready for bed. Madre Cielo fills a tub with falling stars, unfolds a dress crocheted from clouds, serves her daughter stars dripping from the Vía Láctea (Milky Way) and finally both play moon ball in the sky. The gentle engaging Spanish rendition, including a few Mexicanisms (e.g., ahorita), is complemented by Morales’s imaginative, fluid art, in rich Mexican colors with varying and exaggerated perspectives, graciously depicting whimsical views of Mexican traditional dress, hairstyles, furniture and other scenes reminiscent of old Mexico. Young Spanish speakers and their parents will delight with this mamá . . . magna como el cielo to whom this book is dedicated. Also available in an English edition. Munson, Derek. Pastel para enemigos. (Enemy Pie) Illus: Tara Calahan King. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 84-261-3372-X. $18.95. Gr. K–3. In a first-person voice, a young narrator tells about his perfect summer until Claudio García moves to his neighborhood and becomes enemy number one. When his father proposes to make a pie to get rid of his enemy, the narrator has to promise to spend a day with Claudio and tienes que ser simpático con él (be nice to him). After spending a Easy Books 181 fun day with Claudio and enjoying his father’s delicious pie, the boy concludes that he just lost mi mejor enemigo (my best enemy). King’s large, stylized illustrations, full of humor and color, perfectly depict children’s feelings about friends and “enemies.” One Peninsular Spanish conjugation will not bewilder Spanish speakers from the Americas. Muth, Jon J. Las tres preguntas. (The Three Questions) Illus: the author. Translated by Susana Pasternak. New York: Scholastic, 2003. ISBN: 0439-54564-1. pap. $5.99. Gr. 1–3. Based on Tolstoy’s story, Muth’s simple version is now available in a gentle Spanish rendition in which young Nikolai seeks answers to three questions to become a good person. Because his animal friends can’t give him the answers, he consults Live, una tortuga vieja, an old turtle who observes his actions and helps him discover the answers himself. The soft double-spread watercolors depicting beautiful landscapes while a young boy searches for important answers add a fable-like quality that many adults may want to discuss with the young: Hence, sólo hay un momento importante y ese momento es ahora (there is only one important time, and that time is now); El ser más importante es siempre el que está a tu lado (The most important one is always the one with you); Y lo más importante es hacer el bien (And the most important thing is to do good). A brief author’s afterword explains the source of the story and the characters’ names. Naumann-Villemin, Christine. El chupete de Gina. (Gina’s Pacifier) Illus: Marianne Barcilon. Translated by Rafael Ros. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-8470-184-0. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–K. Despite mama’s concern, Gina absolutely refuses to give up her pacifier—not even when she goes on a picnic, or swimming, or in the future when she gets married. But one day, an angry, horrible, hungry wolf threatens her, and, to calm him, she gives him her pacifier. Of course, he becomes a sweet, pleasant wolf. When mama questions her about it, she responds: Se lo he dado a alguien que lo necesitaba mucho más que yo. (I’ve given it to someone who needed it more than I.) Barcilon’s pencil and watercolor illustrations add a tone of whimsy that devoted pacifier lovers will completely understand. Nava, Emanuela, and Giulia Re. Arrullos y caricias. (Kisses and Hugs) ISBN: 84-6675199-8. ———. Una comida sorpresa. (A Surprise Meal) ISBN: 84-667-5200-5. 182 Fiction ———. Gotas y goterones. (Raindrops and Showers) ISBN: 84-667-5198-X. ———. Una merienda de hielo. (Snack on Ice) ISBN: 84-667-5197-1. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Mario Merlino (Mi Primera Sopa) Madrid: Anaya, 2006. $10.95. Ages 2–4. These latest entries in this sturdy board book series will delight toddlers as they accompany Pedro Conejo in search of new friends around the world. Originally published by Carthusia, Milano, Italy, each title has a most appealing combination of bold black lines, colorful spreads and a simple one- or two-sentence text that young Spanish speakers (or learners) can understand. After a day of play in the forest, (in Arrullos y caricias) Pedro Conejo hands out pajamas to all his friends. When they moan and groan, he wonders ¿Por qué no duermen? (Why aren’t they sleeping?) He soon realizes that each needs a kiss, a hug or other endearments. For his friends in the jungle, Pedro Conejo delivers a sack full of carrots in Una comida sorpresa. Although Pedro Conejo is prepared to wash his friends in the prairie, rain drops and showers disturb the fun in Gotas y goterones. When Pedro Conejo arrives in the South Pole with his friend, Pingüino, they delight in offering ice drinks to their new friends in Una merienda de hielo. Nesquens, Daniel. ¿Dónde está Gus? (Where Is Gus?) Illus: Elisa Arguilé. ISBN: 84-667-4572-6. ———. Una nube. (One Cloud) Illus: Elisa Arguilé. ISBN: 84-667-4573-4. Rodenas, Antonia. Duerme. (Sleep) Illus: Rafael Vivas. ISBN: 84-6674570-X. ———. Risa de cocodrilos. (Crocodile’s Laughter) Illus: Rafael Vivas. ISBN: 84-667-4571-8. Ea. vol.: 16p. (Mi Primera Sopa) Madrid: Anaya, 2005. $9.95. Ages 2–4. These are certainly not the typical board books for the very young. Rather, they are sophisticated depictions of common situations that some adults will enjoy discussing with the little ones. With avantgarde, dark red and black illustrations, toddler Gus tells about his earlymorning fears when he can’t find his favorite blanket in ¿Dónde está Gus? The effects of a drop of water that falls from a cloud on a dog, a cat and a mouse are depicted in Una nube. Mama wolf, concerned mouse, mama kangaroo, tender bird and other animals put different young animals to sleep in Duerme. Although crocodile swallows Pato Faustino (Duck Faustino), Faustino knows exactly how to escape in Risa de cocodrilos. Easy Books 183 Norac, Carl. ¿Me quieres o no me quieres? (Do You or Don’t You Love Me?) Illus: Claude K. Dubois. Translated by Anna Coll-Vinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-8470-155-7. $11.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Lola, a child hamster, has a new baby brother. Impatiently, she tries to hold him, to play with him and even to share her favorite toy. But the baby only cries and Lola interprets his cry to mean ¡No hay duda que no me quiere! (There is no doubt he doesn’t love me!) Finally, one night Lola approaches him quietly and baby smiles at her. Lola is now happy: Creo que mi hermanito ya me quiere. (I think my little brother loves me now.) The tender pencil and watercolor illustrations in soft natural colors will reassure children who are experiencing the joys and tribulations of a new sibling. Originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris, this simple Spanish rendition is just right for the very young. Numeroff, Laura. Si le haces una fiesta a una cerdita. (If You Give a Pig a Party) Illus: Felicia Bond. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: HarperCollins, 2006. 30p. ISBN: 0-06-081532-9. $15.99. Gr. Preschool–2. Like its predecessor Si le das un panqueque a una cerdita (If You Give a Pig a Pancake), this constantly demanding cerdita is not satisfied with a fiesta, she also wants balloons, her favorite dress, her special friends, which lead to entertaining distractions, pillow fights and more. Mlawer’s playful Spanish rendition is as crisp as Bond’s humorous, ink-andwatercolor illustrations featuring an enthusiastic cerdita and an expressionless, overly obliging girl caretaker. O’Callaghan, Elena. ¿Se habrán vuelto locos? (Have They Gone Crazy?) Illus: Àfrica Fanlo. Barcelona: La Galera, 2006. 34p. ISBN: 84-2462337-1. $15.95. Ages 3–6. In a charming firstperson voice, a young boy describes the strange things that have been happening at home for the last three months. Witty colorful sculpted images depict contrasting home collage scenes in facing pages: a calm mother sitting in an orderly living room reading a newspaper faces a harried mother carrying a load of dirty clothes, with the appropriate text: Esa era mi mamá antes. (This was mother before.) and Esta es mi mamá ahora. (This is mother now.); a calm papa gardening contrasted with a rushed papa engaged in seven activities at the same time; and so on, until he explains that he doesn’t understand what has happened for the past three months, because 184 Fiction Suerte que yo me distraigo un montón con mi nueva hermanita . . . que cumplió tres meses. (Luckily, I amuse myself a lot with my new, threemonthold sister.) This is indeed an ingenuous depiction, from a child’s viewpoint, regarding the commotion that results after the arrival of a new sibling. O’Callaghan i Duch, Elena. El color de la arena. (The Color of Sand) Illus: María Jesús Santos Heredero. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2005. 40p. ISBN: 84263-5921-3. $18.95. Gr. 2–4. Set somewhere in the Middle East in an Arab refugee camp, Abdulá, a barefooted boy, poignantly tells about his love of painting, which, unfortunately, he can now only do in the sand. As he paints Nadjma, the goat, his grandfather describes life before the war and the beauty of the ocean, which Abdulá will be able to see whenever they are set free. Meanwhile, he is delighted when a stranger arrives with color pencils and paper that allow him to paint and to dream. Santos Heredero’s compelling double-page spreads with up-close and exaggerated perspectives powerfully depict Arab people and life in a barren desert. This book is dedicated to all who suffer in refugee camps. Olten, Manuela. Niños valientes. (Brave Boys) Illus: the author. Translated by Juan Villoro. Mexico: Serres, 2005. 26p. ISBN: 970-9705-10-5. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Just before bedtime, two young boys are chatting in bed about girls. They conclude that girls are boring because they play with dolls, take their teddy bears to bed, wet their nightgowns and are afraid of fantasmas (ghosts). Upon reconsidering ¿Fa-fa-fantasmas? they try to reassure each other . . . and run to grab their own teddy bears. Some adults may object to Olten’s expressive cartoon-like watercolors featuring two boys trying to appear “brave,” especially when they pull down their pajamas and show half their buttocks. Originally published by Verlag, Zurich, this is not a delicate depiction of “brave” boys, yet it is an open, comforting view of children’s bedtime fears. O’Neill, Alexis. Estela en el mercado de pulgas. (Estela’s Swap) Illus: Enrique O. Sánchez. Translated by Eida de la Vega. New York: Lee & Low, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 1-58430-246-1. pap. $7.95. Gr. 2–4. De la Vega’s zesty Spanish rendition effectively depicts the liveliness of el mercado de pulgas (flea market) in Santa Ana, California. Easy Books 185 When Estela, a young Mexican–American girl, accompanies her father to the mercado, she has high hopes to sell her music box for folk-dancing lessons at the Ballet Folklórico. But as a strong wind creates havoc and ruins the flowers an older woman was selling, Estela graciously assists her and gives her her music box. Kind Estela gets a beautiful skirt as a swap and pictures herself dancing with it. As in the original, Sánchez’s luscious, acrylic illustrations joyously recreate the bustle of mercados while highlighting the young heroine’s generosity and compassion. Although young Spanish speakers will wonder why only the English words “Swap Meet” are framed within the first illustration, mercado de pulgas is certainly an appropriate term. Orihuela, Luz. La Bella Durmiente/Sleeping Beauty. Illus: Jordi Vila Delclòs. ISBN: 0-439-87199-9. ———. Caperucita Roja/Little Red Riding Hood. Illus: Francesc Rovira. ISBN: 0-439-77375-X. ———. Cenicienta/Cinderella. Illus: Maria Espluga. ISBN: 0-439-87195-6. ———. La lechera/The Milkmaid. Illus: Mabel Piérola. ISBN: 0-43977377-6. ———. El patito feo/The Ugly Duckling. Illus: Irene Bordoy. ISBN: 0-43977376-8. ———. La princesa y el guisante/The Princess and the Pea. Illus: Petra Steinmeyer. ISBN: 0-439-87197-2. ———. La ratita presumida/The Conceited Little Rat. Illus: Rosa M. Curto. ISBN: 0-439-77379-2. ———. Los tres cerditos/The Three Little Pigs. Illus: María Rius. ISBN: 0439-773822. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Esther Sarfatti. New York: Scholastic, 2005–2006. pap. $3.50. Ages 3–6. Originally published in Spanish by Combel (Spain), these simple bilingual (Spanish-English) renditions of the well-known tales will appeal to very young readers/listeners of either language. As opposed to numerous bilingual books, these are not literal translations; rather, each story has maintained the syntax and rhythm of the original Spanish adaptation, followed by a straightforward English text in a different font. Despite the reduced text—one or two sentences per page in each language—the lighthearted color illustrations and the everlasting allure of these popular tales make these unassuming paperbacks a good choice for those adults who insist on bilingual editions. 186 Fiction Orihuela, Luz. La cigarra y la hormiga. (The Locust and the Ant) Illus: Bassa. ISBN: 84-7864-869-0. ———. Las fresas. (Strawberries) Illus: Irene Bordoy. ISBN: 84-7864-870-4. ———. Pulgarcita. (Thumbelina) Illus: Javier Andrada. ISBN: 84-9825028-5. ———. El ruiseñor. (The Nightingale) Illus: Max. ISBN: 84-9825-027-7. Ea. vol.: 24p. (Caballo Alado Clásico) Barcelona: Combel, 2004–2005. $7.95. Gr. K–2. Adapted for beginning readers with simple texts and colorful fullpage illustrations, these well-known tales have maintained their longstanding appeal. A carefree singing locust can’t understand why the busy ants insist on working all summer until winter arrives in La cigarra y la hormiga. A mean woman finally realizes that her stepdaughter is as worthy as her own daughter in Las fresas. A kind swallow helps a female Tom Thumb find a handsome young man her size in Pulgarcita. A Chinese emperor regrets banishing a live nightingale from his forest in El ruiseñor. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (e.g., mirad, vosotras teméis) in La cigarra y la hormiga and El ruiseñor, young Spanish speakers from the Americas will enjoy reading or listening to these stories. Orlev, Uri. El león de regalo. (A Lion as a Gift) Illus: Jacky Gleich. Translated by Olga Martín. Bogotá: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2004. 30p. ISBN: 958-04-7665-9. pap. $10.95. Gr. 1–3. When Daniela gave a T-shirt with a picture of a gentle lion to her younger brother for his birthday, she never expected Miguelito’s reaction. He is so delighted that he wants to wear his new T-shirt to bed at night, but the lion dislikes being called “gentle.” As the lion demonstrates his ferocious side, Miguelito becomes anxious and scared. Soon, however, Miguelito and the lion resolve their misunderstanding and Miguelito can go happily to sleep. Gleich’s exuberant double-page spreads, in rich natural tones, are as fantastic as Miguelito’s gentle lion. Originally published by Beltz, Berlin. Ormerod, Jan. Buenas noches. (Moonlight) ISBN: 84-8488-170-9. ———. Buenos días. (Sunshine) ISBN: 84-8488-169-5. Ea. vol.: 26p. Illus: the author. Barcelona: Serres, 2005. $13.95. Ages 2–4. Ormerod’s tender, yet action-filled, ink-and-watercolor illustrations make these wordless picture books ideal for joyful viewing, oral Easy Books 187 discussions, creative dramatics or imaginative writing. In soothing shades of blue, a child is involved in routine bedtime activities with papa and mama appearing in different scenes in Buenas Noches. Especially engaging are their attempts to help the child fall asleep as they themselves become sleepier and sleepier. As the first rays of bright yellow and orange sunlight shine into a child’s bedroom, she wakes up her parents and helps them prepare for their busy day in Buenos días. Like the originals, first published in 1981 with great success in Englishspeaking countries, these are sure to resonate with young Spanish speakers and their caregivers. Pawagi, Manjusha. La niña que odiaba los libros. (The Girl Who Hated Books) Illus: Leanne Franson. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. 26p. ISBN: 84-261-3407-6. $25.95. Gr. 1–3. Meena, who absolutely hates books and hates to read, lives in a home where books clutter everything; and, incredibly, her avid-reading parents keep buying more books. When Max, the family cat who shares her book phobia needs to be rescued from a tower of books, the books, pages and characters come tumbling down. As Meena attempts to get them back to their proper home, she reads the books aloud, which she joyfully enjoys. Although Franson’s crammed watercolor illustrations are a bit repetitious, Reyes’s Spanish rendition cleverly maintains the author’s message. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish conjugations (e.g., buscárais), young Spanish speakers from the Americas will empathize with Meena’s open defiance. Pennart, Geoffroy de. El lobo sentimental. (The Softhearted Wolf) Illus: the author. Translated by Paula Vicens. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 84-8470-120-4. $14.95. Gr. Preschool–2. When Lucas, a teen wolf, decides it is time for him to leave home and fend for himself, his father wolf gives him a list of what he should eat. Along the way he meets mama goat and her seven kids, Red Riding Hood, three little pigs, and Pedro, from Peter and the Wolf. Although he is hungry, he is too softhearted to eat them. But, when he meets a mean, rude ogre, the hungry Lucas devours him and frees Tom Thumb and his brothers. So he adds OGRO (ogre) to his father’s list. Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (e.g., sois, os comeré, marchaos) Spanish speakers from the Americas will enjoy this refreshing wolf and the charming black-ink and watercolor illustrations depicting well-known characters. Originally published by Kaléidoscope, Paris. 188 Fiction Pérez Escrivá, Victoria. ¡Ay! (Ouch!) Illus: Claudia Ranucci. Madrid: Anaya, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-667-4472-X. $19.95. Gr. K–3. When a mean magician turns María into a tea strainer, a frightened cook notices that every time he strains tea, the strainer sighs and says, ¡Ay! (Ouch!) Hence, he treats the strainer with utmost care. To avoid the magician’s wrath, he escapes with the strainer, and, suddenly, the enchantment breaks and María appears sitting on a tea cup. She never again has to say ¡Ay! Against a white background, the avantgarde, stylistic watercolors, full of humor and whimsy, add a surrealistic tone to this incongruous story that will appeal to lovers of the fantastic. The brief text, which includes two English expressions “¡Horribol!” [sic] and “¡Wonderful!,” and an exquisite, large-format design make this an out of the ordinary selection for story hour. Perrault, Charles. El gato con botas. (Puss in Boots) Illus: Jean-Marc Rochette. Translated by Remedios Diéguez Diéguez. Barcelona: Blume, 2005. 27p. ISBN: 84-9801-031-4. $15.95. Gr. K–3. Based on Perrault’s original tale, this is a graceful Spanish rendition slightly pared down for young Spanishspeaking listeners, who are sure to rejoice as the clever cat wins a fortune for his master, along with the hand of a princess. The black-and-white line illustrations, which are intermingled with full-page, saccharin-free watercolors, the two concluding lighthearted moralejas (aphorisms) and a brief afterword about the author and the tale make this an appealing new interpretation of the classic story. Perrault, Charles and others. El gran libro feroz del lobo. (The Big Book of the Bad Wolf) Illus: Ulises Wensell and others. Translated by Raquel Solà García. Barcelona: Juventud, 2005. 120p. ISBN: 84-261-3487-4. pap. $23.95. Gr. 2–5. Featuring a big, bad wolf as the protagonist, this collection includes fifteen stories and songs, both classic and contemporary. From the conventional Caperucita Roja (Red Riding Hood) to an unusual El lobo está cansado (The Wolf Is Tired) these stories combine enough action and excitement to appeal to young readers/listeners. Some readers/ viewers may object to a ferocious wolf pouncing on a scared abuelita and a trusting Red Riding Hood as well as several unnecessary admonitions to readers to behave. Nonetheless, the everlasting appeal of the bad wolf and the additional games that follow some of the stories make this collection a welcome addition to most libraries. Easy Books 189 Pfister, Marcus. El pez arco iris: colores/Rainbow Fish: Colors. ISBN: 07358-1978-5. ———. El pez arco iris: números/Rainbow Fish: Counting. ISBN: 0-73581979-3. Ea. vol.: 24p. Illus: the author. New York: North-South Books, 2005. $4.99. Ages 1–3. The always-popular pez arco iris/Rainbow Fish, now in a simple bilingual board book edition, introduces toddlers to nine colors and ten numbers in two languages. Colorful images face bold labels in English and, in a lighter typeface, in Spanish. Pfister’s uses his seductive iridescent fish scales only on the cover and last page of each title, announcing that there is “only one glittering Rainbow Fish/Pero sólo un pez arco iris brillante.” Just right for parents looking for enticing, bilingual board books for their young. Piquemal, Michel. Mi miel, mi dulzura. (My Honey, My Sweetheart) Illus: Elodie Nouhen. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2005. 24p. ISBN: 84-263-56370. $18.95. Gr. 1–3. Jadiya and her parents, who now live in Spain, are eager to visit abuela Zhora in Chott el-Yerid, a town in North Africa. With her loving abuela, she enjoys delicious figs, dates and sweet pastries, and especially the Sherezad tales and other traditional games that her affectionate grandma delights in recounting. When grandma dies, Jadiya and her mother are filled with pain. They console each other with abuela’s hand-embroidered caftan and memories of her tales and nursery rhymes. Arabic words and expressions are intermingled in the tender Spanish text, which is further enhanced by the imaginative dream-like illustrations in exquisite shades of blue, silver and gold depicting Muslim motifs. Pomés Leiz, Juliet. Cumpleaños feliz. (Happy Birthday) (Simón en) Illus: the author. Barcelona: Tusquets, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-8310-413-X. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–2. As soon as Simón wakes up, he is eager to awaken his father to remind him that today is his birthday. Papa, of course, is ready with a special gift. While he is having breakfast, he gets calls from uncles, grandparents and from his mother who is away on a trip, but promises she will be home when he blows out his birthday candles. Simón’s birthday is celebrated at school and has a wonderful party at home, meticulously planned and prepared by his father. Unfortunately, his 190 Fiction mama’s plane is late and she misses his party. But happily, she and abuela are there when he blows his candles. Mama and papa’s role reversal and the lighthearted ink-and-watercolor illustrations, full of realistic details, and energetic children, add a contemporary tone to Simón’s birthday. Poole, Josephine. Blancanieves. (Snow White) Illus: Angela Barrett. Translated by Miguel Ángel Mendo. Madrid: Kókinos, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-84-9662917-2. $21.95. Gr. 2–4. Spanish-speaking children (and their parents) are devoted fans of the traditional Grimm fairy tales, yet Poole’s version of the alwaysloved Blancanieves is certain to be an unforgettable experience—to listen to, to read, or to view. Barrett’s exquisitely elegant double-page spreads, filled with the romance and tone of 18th-century Europe, and Mendo’s graceful Spanish rendition, translated with charm and finesse, result in a spectacular and sophisticated, somewhat longer version of the traditional tale about the beautiful princess who takes refuge from her wicked stepmother in the cottage of seven dwarfs. Portell, Raimon. ¡Quiero una corona! (I Want a Crown!) Illus: Ignasi Blanch. Barcelona: La Galera, 2005. 36p. ISBN: 84-246-3924-3. $16.95. Gr. K–2. Ever since Julia was three years old, she’s always wanted a crown. Finally, her parents give her one, and off she goes to the palace. Although the guards are reluctant to let her in, she points to her crown and announces, ¡Soy la reina Julia! (I am Queen Julia!) Thus begins Julia’s encounter with the young king, where she learns what kings do— give orders—and he learns what girls do—all kinds of fun activities. A bit incongruous, perhaps, (such as the “king” and “queen” wiping chocolate off their hands on the palace’s velvet curtains), yet Blanch’s slapstick pencil and watercolor illustrations add a fantasy tone to this story with strong European themes and motifs. Ramírez, Antonio. Napí. (Napí) Illus: Domi. Toronto: Groundwood, 2004. 40p. ISBN: 0-88899-611-X. $15.95. Gr. K–3. In an informal, almost colloquial style, Napí, a Mazateca girl who lives in a village in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, describes her feelings about her family and surroundings. Despite the slight story and at times befuddling text (con un verde que se va oscureciendo poco a poco hasta verse como las partes más profundas del río), some children might apEasy Books 191 preciate the cultural references specific to the Mozatecas—pachota, huipiles. As in the English edition, the most appealing aspect of this book are Domi’s vibrant double-page spreads, full of imagery and magical whimsy, depicting the different colors of nature on the bank of the river. Ramos, Mario. ¡Mamá! (Mother!) Illus: the author. Translated by Julia Vinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2004. 26p. ISBN: 84-8470-145-X. $17.95. Gr. Preschool. Full of humor and whimsy, this ingenious counting book exposes children to numbers 1–10 through a startled boy in search of his ¡Mamá! As he opens the door to his bedroom, he finds one big hippopotamus (and a tiny spider) and calls ¡Mamá!; in the bathroom he finds a mama lion with her cub sitting on the toilet and calls ¡Mamá!; in another bedroom he finds three giraffes and calls ¡Mamá! This goes on until the last spread amid ten mice, he shouts ¡Mamá! Hay una araña en mi habitación. (Mother! There is a spider in my bedroom.) Thick black lines and bright colors depict endearing animals in the most incongruous situations, in which the appropriate number (1–10) is embedded somewhere in the illustration. Originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris, this imaginative counting book cannot be beat. Rapaport, Gilles. 10 soldados. (10 Soldiers) Translated by P. Rozarena. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2003. 32p. ISBN: 84-263-4168-3. $16.95. Gr. 2–4. In this satire, ten soldiers march to war with a flower in their rifles and a smile on their lips. They go to defend something but nobody knows what. Yet the queen urges them to fight until death. Along the way, the first soldier sprains an ankle, now there are nine. Another is allergic to flowers, hence: Ya no quedan más que 8 (Now there are 8). Another is distracted, a different soldier is too tired, and so forth until a lonely soldier remains. He now gets rid of his red uniform, black hat and rifle—and walks away. Stark, compelling cartoon-style, black double-spread illustrations broken by splashes of bright watercolors against a white background add strength and immediacy to this intriguing view of ten soldiers and their reactions to war. Originally published by Circonflexe, Paris, this anti-war picture book with minimal art is not for the very young. Older children, however, will certainly react and discuss. 192 Fiction Rathmann, Peggy. 10 minutos y a la cama. (10 Minutes till Bedtime) Illus: the author. New York: Putnam/Penguin, 2005. 44p. ISBN: 0-39924359-3. $8.99. Ages 2–4. As a father immersed in his newspaper announces 10 minutos y a la cama (10 minutes till bedtime), his son sees a hamster family arriving for a visit. Although papa’s countdown urges the boy to proceed with his bedtime routine—brushing his teeth, reading a story—numerous hamsters continue to arrive, which results in many bustling, even chaotic scenes. But a loving papa leaning over for a goodnight kiss adds the right tone to a soon-to-be-asleep boy. Rathman’s ink-and-watercolor cartoons, full of busy details and lots of action, may confuse some youngsters, but the excitement of bedtime amid the bedlam will delight most little ones and their parents. Recorvits, Helen. Me llamo Yoon. (My Name Is Yoon) Illus: Gabi Swiatkowska. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2003. 32p. ISBN: 84-261-3335-5. $16.95. Gr. K–2. In contrast to the original edition, where learning the English language is the problem, here Yoon, a Korean-born girl, narrates in a graceful, first-person point of view her struggles to adjust and to learn to write in Spanish. Because she dislikes her name as written in Spanish, Yoon, which means Sabiduría Resplandeciente, refers to herself as gato, pájaro, and Magdalena as a way to feel accepted in her new school and new country. Swiatkowska’s fanciful illustrations perfectly depict Yoon’s initial sadness and feelings of alienation to an ultimately smiling and proud girl. Reiser, Lynn. My Way: A Margaret and Margarita Story/A mi manera: Un cuento de Margarita y Margaret. Illus: the author. New York: Greenwillow, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-0-06084101-0. $15.99. Gr. Preschool–1. In most delightful parallel English and Spanish texts, Margaret and Margarita, two little girls, mirror their activities in their own special way. Although both fix their hair, greet their friends and make art, each girl has her special likes: Margaret eats a sandwich for lunch and Margarita enjoys a quesadilla. But both conclude: “SIEMPRE me gusta hacer las cosas contigo/I ALWAYS like to do them with you.” The simple black pen and watercolor illustrations of the two girls engaged in their favorite activities are as charming as the bilingual text that sounds equally engaging in both languages. One caveat: Whereas the English Easy Books 193 text is always followed by the Spanish, both are presented in the same color, size and font—which will certainly confuse English and Spanish learners and, especially, beginning readers in both languages. Repún, Graciela. ¿Quién está detrás de esa casa? (Who is Behind that House?) Illus: Mónica Weiss. Buenos Aires: Ediciones del Eclipse, 2003. 30p. ISBN: 987-9011-59-7. pap. $8.95. Gr. 1–3. In the energetic voice of a young smiling boy who asks, ¿Quién estará detrás de esa casa tan importante? (Who might be behind that important house?) and his always-present dog, whose constant refrain, Y yo (And me), is as witty as it is intriguing. As the boy asserts that many people are behind this house such as painters; carpenters; electricians; plumbers; up to an architect (who happens to be his mother); and Father, who serves a cup of tea to his mother. But who is really always behind mother? Yo an estatic boy and a playful dog, who conclude: ¿No es cierto que soy importante? (Truthfully, am I not important?) Weiss’s flexible fluid illustrations with exaggerated perspectives and bold colors add a whimsical tone to this tongue-in-cheek story about homebuilding and family life. Rius, María. ¡No quiero comer! (I Don’t Want to Eat!) Illus: Roser Rius. ISBN: 84-7864-839-9. ———. ¡No quiero hacer pipí en el orinal! (I Don’t Want to Pee in the Potty) Illus: the author. ISBN: 84-7864-840-2. Ea. vol.: 18p. (Colección Cucú) Barcelona: Combel, 2004. $9.95. Ages 1–3. Just right for the very, very young, these well-constructed board books with bold lines and watercolor illustrations against flat backgrounds will entice the little ones and their parents. In ¡No quiero comer!, Blanca, who is about one and just learning to feed herself, tells her mother she is not hungry. Mama proceeds to play a game: If Blanca were a rabbit, she would eat a carrot; a duck, lettuce; a kitten, drink milk; a monkey, a banana; and, finally, empties her bowl. Interestingly, an informative afterword for parents encourages them to avoid overfeeding their children. In ¡No quiero hacer pipí en el orinal! papa encourages toddler Raul to pee in the potty, which he angrily refuses. Papa then jokes and asks him if he wants to pee like a dog, or a cat, or a hen, or a donkey, or a baby. No, Raul is ready to pee in the toilet like his papa. Some adults may be put off by two illustrations: Father discreetly using the toilet and Raul openly urinating in the toilet. Most adults, 194 Fiction however, will appreciate the tasteful candid illustrations as well as the straightforward afterword with suggestions for toilet training. Also in this series ¡No quiero bañarme! (I Don’t Want to Bathe!) and ¡No quiero dormir! (I Don’t Want to Sleep!). Robberecht, Thierry. Perdí mi sonrisa. (I Lost My Smile) Illus: Philippe Goossens. Mexico: Altea/Santillana, 2002. 26p. ISBN: 970-29-0667-9. $16.95. Gr. K–2. In a first-person point of view a young girl relates how she lost her smile at school. Even Justine, her best friend, asks her if she is upset. At home, she tries to hide her mouth from her mother; and, although her father always makes her laugh, she now prefers to sit on his lap. As she worries about finding her missing smile, she confronts some bullies at school who just laugh at her. Even her tia Gruñilda “blames” her for smiling at everyone. Yet mamá reassures her that there are always enough smiles. Unexpectedly, when the boy who had her smile trips and falls, she happily regains her big smile. Some readers will question the puzzling, cruel tone of the story—mean bullies, an unpleasant aunt, a selfish friend—yet the eye-catching double-page spreads with exaggerated close-up perspectives amplify the emotional impact as a happy girl regains her smile. Robleda, Margarita. Números tragaldabas. (Glutton Numbers) Illus: Natalia Gurovich. Mexico: Planeta/Destino, 2003. 24p. ISBN: 970-690807-2. $13.95. Gr. Preschool. Numbers 1 through 20 are introduced through amusing rhyming texts and whimsical illustrations. From a la una cucharadas de luna. (At one . . . spoonfuls of moon), to a las dos . . . les encanta el arroz. (At two . . . they love rice), to a las veinte . . . muy feliz se siente (at 20 . . . he feels very happy), these números tragaldabas will appeal to beginning readers and/or playful listeners/viewers. Robleda, Margarita. Ramón y su ratón. (Ramón and His Mouse) ISBN: 159437-818-5. ———. Rebeca. (Rebeca) ISBN: 1-59437-819-3. ———. Sana ranita, sana. (Get Well, Little One) ISBN: 1-59437-820-7. ———. Sueños. (Dreams) ISBN: 1-59437-821-5. Ea. vol.: 10p. Illus: Maribel Suárez. (Rana, Rema, Rimas) Miami: Santillana, 2004. $7.95. Gr. Preschool–K. Despite the slight stories and at times flat illustrations, this easy-to-read series may appeal to beginning readers as they peruse Easy Books 195 one simple phrase or sentence per page. The best one of the series, Ramón y su ratón, is a creative rhyming story about an elderly Ramón, who hides a jamón (ham) inside a jarrón (vase) only to be outsmarted by a ratón (mouse). Rebeca is a dull recounting of a young girl’s daily activities. Based on a traditional rhyme, Sana ranita, sana depicts a sick girl who gets well after a dose of cuddling, tickles, hugs, stories and an apple. Despite playing with his wooden horse, a boat and a mermaid, a little boy prefers to be embraced by his mother in Sueños. Rohmann, Eric. Clara y Asha. (Clara and Asha) Illus: the author. Translated by Élodie Bourgeois Bertín. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. 34p. ISBN: 84-261-3547-1. $18.95. Gr. Preschool–2. With Rohmann’s characteristic imaginative double-page spreads, full of fantasy and reverie, this spare Spanish rendition is as convincing as the original. When an unseen mama announces ¡Clara! Es hora de ir a la cama (Clara! Time for bed.) Clara embarks on an imaginary escapade with her friend, Asha, an enormous, affable blue fish. Together they enjoy various adventures in the park, during bath time, in the snow and soaring in the sky. Finally, mama suggests A dormir (Go to sleep). Like Clara, Spanish-speaking youngsters will prefer to play with their magical friends. Root, Phyllis. La casa de Tomasa. (The House that Jill Built) Illus: Delphine Durand. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2005. 20p. ISBN: 84-263-5937-X. $17.95. Ages 3–5. Using the nursery rhyme, “The House that Jack Built” as a takeoff, Tomasa’s simple house grows and grows to accommodate all her friends who knock on her door. With a delightful sense of Spanish rhyme, well-known characters take on a distinctly Hispanic flavor; hence, Juanito Glotón (Little Jack Horner), la abuela Rosario (Old Mother Hubbard), la pastora Aleja (Bo Peep), and los tres osos (the three bears) happily enjoy their new house. Durand’s humorous inkand-watercolor illustrations are further enhanced by the whimsical liftthe-flaps and well-constructed foldout and final pop-up. Ross, Tony. Figuras. (Shapes) ISBN: 968-19-1486-4. ———. Hora de dormir. (Bedtime) ISBN: 968-19-1488-0. ———. Mascotas. (Pets) ISBN: 968-19-1485-6. ———. El tiempo (Weather) ISBN: 968-19-1487-2. 196 Fiction Ea. vol.: 16p. (La Pequeña Princesa) Miami: Santillana USA, 2004. $7.95. Ages 1–3. Although La Pequeña Princesa (Little Princess) has been playing in the mud and obviously needs a bath before bedtime, mama and papa can’t convince her. She washes her hands and her face, brushes her teeth, combs her hair and insists: ¡Uuuy! No quiero bañarme. (Yuck! I don’t want to take a bath.) Mama finally understands: Porque hay una araña en la bañera. (Because there is a spider in the bathtub.) and, besides, teddy bear is already in bed. Ross’s witty, almost cartoonish, pencil and watercolor illustrations depicting an energetic toddler standing her ground in Hora de dormir will certainly resonate with Spanishspeaking toddlers. In other titles in this well-constructed board book series, La Pequeña Princesa has fun with shapes in Figuras; learns about taking care and feeding her pets in Mascotas; enjoys different activities according to the weather in El tiempo. Rueda, Claudia. Mientras se enfría el pastel. (While the Cake Cools Down) Illus: the author. Mexico: Serres/Abrapalabra, 2005. 34p. ISBN: 9709705-05-9. $13.95. Ages 3–5. Mother hen bakes a cake to celebrate her five chicks’ birthdays. While the cake cools, preparations begin for the party: a la 1, llamar a las amigos (at l, call friends) a las 2, limpiar la casa (at 2, clean house) and so forth, until 12 when they are ready to celebrate. But when the cake is missing, Cuatro pollitos dijeron no fui yo/Y Pilu, de tan malito,/ ni pío murmuró (Four chicks denied they did it/Pilu, however was so sick,/he couldn’t even say peep), Nonetheless, the guests have cookies to celebrate, although alguien . . . en la cama se habrá de quedar (someone will have to stay in bed). The simple easy-to-read text and the exuberant colored-pencil illustrations, with up-close and sensational perspectives, add a whimsical tone to this naughty-chick story who misses a wonderful party. Ruillier, Jérôme. ¡Hombre de color! (Man of Color!) Illus: the author. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2003. 28p. ISBN: 84261-3357-6. $13.95. Gr. K–3. Inspired by an African tale and narrated in a simple, rhyming text in the first-person voice of a black man, Yo, hombre negro, who compares himself to a white man (Tú, hombre blanco). The white man constantly changes his color—pink at birth, red when sunburnt, blue when cold, green when fearful, gray at death. Yet the black man never Easy Books 197 changes his own color. He concludes: ¡Y tú me llamas hombre de color! (And you call me a man of color!) The bold child-like flat illustrations in primary colors of a consistently black man contrasted with an everchanging colored white man add a humorous tone to this not-so-simple story about racial differences. Rylant, Cynthia. El caso del zorro nervioso. (The Case of the Fidgety Fox) Illus: G. Brian Karas. Translated by Nicolás Posada. Bogotá: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2004. 56p. ISBN: 958-04-7749-3. pap. $9.95. Gr. 1–3. When Melvin, un zorrillo malgeniado (an ill-tempered skunk), refuses to drive a bus because ¡Se me perdieron mis dados de la suerte! (I lost my lucky fluffy dice!), Jack and Bony, two private detectives, come to the rescue of the frustrated passengers by successfully solving the mystery. Beginning Spanish readers will appreciate the simple sentences, humorous illustrations and comical situations. Santiago, Esmeralda. Una muñeca para el Día de Reyes. (A Doll for Navidades) Illus: Enrique O. Sánchez. Translated by Nina Torres-Vidal. New York: Scholastic, 2005. 30p. ISBN: 0-439-75510-7. pap. $5.99. Gr. K–3. Amid the smells of Christmas from Mami’s kitchen and the neighbor’s music, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Reyes Magos (Three Magi) for a baby doll like her cousin’s. But, disappointingly, it’s her younger sister Delsa who gets the baby doll. Incredibly, Esmeralda is satisfied to be the doll’s madrina (godmother). Sánchez’s sumptuous acrylic-on-canvas illustrations depicting a joyous Puerto Rican setting with all the Christmas trimmings and celebrations add a cheerful tone to this almost too-good-to-be-true memoir. Schreiber-Wicke, Edith, and Carola Holland. ¡Cuidado!¡Palabra terrible! (Careful! Terrible Word!) Illus: the authors. Translated by Natalia García. Bogotá: Norma, 2005. 28p. ISBN: 958-04-8314-0. pap. $9.95. Gr. K–3. Laura and Leo are best friends, but after a particularly bad day, Laura calls Leo: ¡Eres un . . . !” (You are an . . . !”) Although he doesn’t know what . . . means, he knows it is not something nice. His feelings are definitely hurt and the ever-increasing . . . seems to follow him everywhere. Fortunately, both decide to talk to each other and the terrible . . . disappears. The pencil-and-watercolor cartoonish illustrations whimsically depict the children’s fears and misunderstandings. 198 Fiction Originally published by Verlag, Germany, this fluid rendition will ring true to young Spanish speakers who occasionally use “bad” words. Schwartz, David M. Superabuelo. (Super Grandpa) Illus: Bert Dodson. Translated by Martín Luis Guzmán. Santa Rosa, CA: Tortuga, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 1889910-37-6. $18.95. Gr. K–3. Just as uplifting as the English edition, this delightful Spanish rendition is sure to captivate bicycle enthusiasts and their grandparents. In a zippy lively text, it tells the story of a 66-year-old cyclist who competed in the Tour of Sweden and, to the surprise of the judges, finished first. The soft watercolors of the Scandinavian countryside amid an eager and determined cyclist add a tender touch to this persistent superabuelo whose dreams we all share. A CD is included. Scieszka, Jon. Pamplinas (Henry P.) (Baloney (Henry P.)) Illus: Lane Smith. Translated by Maria Villa. Bogotá: Grupo Editorial Norma, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 958-04-8753-7. $17.85. Gr. 1–4. Unless Henry P. Pamplinas comes up with a good excuse for being late to school again, he faces permanent detention, which in Villas’s admirably interpreted Spanish rendition results in Quedas castigado de por vida. To appease señorita Callanecios (an imaginative play on words on the original Miss Bugscuffle), Henry lets loose his fantastic imagination and proceeds to explain about his lost “zimulis,” his trip to “skola” and his fall like a “uyarak.” Smith’s appropriately extravagant depictions of outer space are as amusing as Henry’s conveniently borrowed foreign locutions, defined in a concluding Decodificador. Scott, Ann Herbert. En las piernas de mamá/On Mother’s Lap. Illus: Glo Coalson. Translated by Victoria Ortiz. New York: Clarion, 2006. 28p. ISBN: 978-0-618-75247-8. $5.95. Gr. Preschool–2. In this well-constructed bilingual board book, Miguel (Michael in the English text), a small Eskimo boy, discovers that “siempre hay lugar en las piernas de Mamá/there is always room on mother’s lap.” Coalson’s warm illustrations tenderly depict Miguel gathering his favorite toys, and his beloved Puppy. Although he initially objects to including his crying baby sister, he finally agrees: “Así me gusta/It feels good.” To avoid confusion and to assist English and Spanish learners, the Spanish font in brown is followed by the English in black. Easy Books 199 Segal, John. Sopa de zanahoria (Carrot Soup) Illus: the author. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 30p. ISBN: 1-93303213-8. $12.99. Gr. Preschool–2. Conejo (Rabbit) is delighted that spring has arrived. Patiently, he prepares for his favorite meal, sopa de zanahoria (carrot soup). After plowing, planting, watering and waiting for his carrots to grow, he is ready to harvest, but all his carrots are gone. Dejectedly, he questions each one of his friends, who express only sympathy. But ¡Sorpresa! (Surprise!) when he arrives home he finds all his friends, a party and a delicious carrot soup. Young Spanish speakers (or listeners) will be charmed by the simple Spanish rendition and the black-line and soft watercolor illustrations, which ingeniously hide the party preparations in the background. It is important to note that in an introductory page the labels indicating the types of carrots are provided only in the original English. Seuss, Dr. El Gato Garabato. (The Cat in the Hat) Illus: the author. Translated by P. Rozarena. Madrid: Altea/Santillana Ediciones, 2003. 64p. ISBN: 84-372-2394-6. $13.95. Gr. 1–3. In contrast to the 1967 inferior Spanish bilingual (SpanishEnglish) edition available to children in the United States, this humorous Spanish rendition resonates with the joyful exuberance of El Gato Garabato (The Cat in the Hat). Young Spanish speakers will delight when Gato Garabato comes to play one rainy nothing-to-do afternoon and proceeds to create a far-fetched mess. The only caveat for Spanish speakers from the Americas are the Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (e.g., hacéis, echadlo, vuestra, miradme). Nonetheless, Dr. Seuss’s original cartoon art is as enticing as the gross exaggerations and amusing word play that have appealed to generations of English speakers. Seuss, Dr. ¡Hay un molillo en mi bolsillo! (There’s a Wocket in my Pocket!). Illus: the author. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. New York: Lectorum, 2007. 28p. ISBN: 978-1-933032-25-2. $8.99. Gr. K–2. As an enjoyable vocabulary builder of common household words, Canetti’s pleasing Spanish rendition makes language learning a fun experience. Assisted by Dr. Seuss’s humorous cartoons and nonsense situations, beginning readers (and Spanish learners) will delight in finding una CHARURA metida en la BASURA (a CHARURA stuck in the waste basket), ¿O un GAVETORIO en tu ESCRITORIO? (Or a GAVETORIO 200 Fiction in your desk?), ¿O un ANTARIO en tu ARMARIO? (Or an ANTARIO in your closet?). This is an undisguised Spanish lesson with entertaining wordplay and Seuss’s always hilarious and unusual characters. Seuss, Dr. Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul. (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish) Illus: the author. Translated by P. Rozarena. Madrid: Santillana, 2003. 64p. ISBN: 84-372-2305-9. $15.95. Gr. 1–3. Rozarena’s jocose Spanish rendition of Dr. Seuss’s popular title from the Beginner Book series, first published in 1960, now includes the misadventures and unusual activities of Zans Cabra, Yundo, Zalama, and Zato who conclude, Ha sido un día estupendo. (It’s been a wonderful day.) Despite a few Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (os, veis, pensáis), Spanish-speaking beginning readers will be amused by the ludicrous rhymes, lively cartoon art and inviting rhythm. Seuss, Dr. Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul. (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish) Illus: the author. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 67p. ISBN: 1-930332-83-1. $7.20. Gr. 1–2. Dr. Seuss’s easy-to-read rhymes about unusual animals with remarkable characteristics—un camellón que tiene un solo chichón (a one-humped Wump), or las mascotas amarillas/todas se llaman Zedillas (yellow pets called the Zeds)—are now available in the United States in Canetti’s lilting Spanish rendition. Although some beginning readers may be confused by the lack of connection from one rhyme to the next, all will enjoy Dr. Seuss’s always recognizable and vivacious cartoon art. Seuss, Dr. Y pensar que lo vi por la calle Porvenir. (And to Think that I Saw It on Mulberry Street) Illus: the author. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 1-933032-07-3. $14.99. Gr. K–2. With the freshness and whimsy of the original, Canetti’s lively Spanish rendition retains Seuss’s depiction of a boy’s imaginative sights on his way home from school. Un caballo y su carreta (a horse and wagon) become a zebra pulling un carro azul y dorado (a blue and gold chariot), a reindeer pulling un trineo lujoso (a luxury sled) and even an elephant pulling un Rajá, con rubíes, sentado en un trono (a ruby-bedecked rajah enthroned on top). Despite the exuberance, Spanishspeaking youngsters will identify with the boy when he ultimately reEasy Books 201 ports to his father that he only saw un caballo y una carreta por la calle Porvenir (a horse and a wagon on Mulberry Street). Shannon, David. Alicia el hada. (Alice the Fairy) Illus: the author. New York: Scholastic, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 0-439-66203-6. $15.95. Gr. Preschool–1. Alicia, a precocious energetic girl, is only un hada Temporal (temporary fairy). If she were un hada Permanente (permanent fairy), she could avoid eating broccoli, taking baths, and other things she hates. Just as convincing as Shannon’s David books, Alicia captures the likes and dislikes of little girls through vivacious artwork and ingenious undertakings. Shannon, David. ¡David huele! (David Smells!) Illus: the author. (David en Pañales) New York: Scholastic, 2005. 14p. ISBN: 0-439-75511-5. $6.99. Ages 1–3. David, the effusive, mischief-maker toddler, discovers his five senses by doing things not encouraged by an unseen caregiver. From petting a dog, to banging on a drum, to finally playing a joyful peek-aboo, this board book with delightful illustrations of a snaggle-toothed, roundheaded toddler is pure fun and perhaps educational too. Shannon, David. ¡Muy bien, Fergus! (Good Boy, Fergus!) Illus: the author. New York: Scholastic, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 0-439-80294-6. pap. $3.99. Gr. K–2. Fergus, the playful white terrier who goes wild when he sees a cat, won’t come when he’s called, eats the flowers, puddles in the mud, and dislikes bath time will now delight dog lovers in this simple Spanish rendition. Shannon’s stunning, double-page spreads, full of canine action and expressions, are just what Spanish-speaking dog owners can identify with. Shulman, Mark. El gato grande. (The Big Cat) Illus: Sally Chambers. Translated by Emilia Hernández. Barcelona: Combel, 2004. 10p. ISBN: 847864-822-4. $15.95. Ages 3–5. Various animals introduce the concepts of big and little through common objects that the very young can readily understand. Especially engaging are the well-constructed pull-the-tabs that transform such items as a camión grande (big truck) into a camión pequeño (little truck). Charming watercolor illustrations and a joyous rhyming text 202 Fiction make this full-sized board book, originally published by Pinsheel, London, even more fun. Sierra, Judy. ¡Qué locura por la lectura! (Wild about Books) Illus: Marc Brown. Translated by Yanitzia Canetti. New York: Lectorum, 2006. 34p. ISBN: 1-930332-85-8. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Sierra’s sprightly story about librarian Moly who accidentally ended up in a zoo with her bookmobile retains its boisterous charm in Canetti’s bouncy rhythmical Spanish rendition. When the animals run para saber qué era aquello que se llamaba leer (to learn all about this new something called reading) the birds and beasts find just the right book for each one. From Libros escritos en chino (Chinese books) for the pandas, to funny books for the hyenas, to Crictor for the boa constrictor, all the delighted animals les ha dado, ¡locura por la lectura! (are wild, simply wild about wonderful books). Brown’s fanciful doublepage spreads are as enticing as the originals. Soto, Gary. Chato y los amigos pachangueros. (Chato and the Party Animals) Illus: Susana Guevara. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Puffin/Penguin, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 0-14-240033-5. pap. $7.99. Gr. K–3. Chato, the coolest cat of the barrio first applauded in Chato y su cena (1997), is now engaged in celebrating his best friend, Novio Boy, who was raised in a pound and has never had a party. Although Chato forgot to invite the birthday boy, he appears just in time to enjoy this truly special pachanga. Spanish speakers will enjoy this smooth rendition of salsa and friendship with Guevara’s original festive acrylic-on-scratchboard illustrations imbued with Latino folklore and traditions. Stehr, Fréderic. Las tres cerditas. (The Three Little Pigs) Translated by Anna Coll-Vinent. Barcelona: Corimbo, 2006. 28p. ISBN: 978848470-005-0. $ 24.50. Gr. Preschool–2. This delightful version of the three little female pigs is a joyous tale of gender reversed. The first female pig, cerdita, is eaten by an elegantly clad wolf, lobo, disguised as a pig. The second female cerdita is also deceived by the disguised lobo. But the third cerdita, who manages to outwit the ferocious lobo, thrives in the admiration of all the male pigs. The appropriately witty line-and-watercolor full-page spreads will charm all boys and girls. Originally published by L’ecole des loisirs, Paris, in 1997. Easy Books 203 Stewart, Amber. No sin mi Mantita. (I Love My Cloth) Illus: Layn Marlow. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Lectorum, 2007. 26p. ISBN: 978-1933032-28-3. $12.00. Gr. Preschool–2. Benita, a little bunny, who knows she is big enough to do many things, still insists that she won’t go anywhere without her Mantita (blanket). Just in case her family takes it away, she hides it in a hollow log. But when she can’t find it at bedtime, all her family tries to comfort her. Gradually, she forgets her beloved Mantita and the following spring she knows she has outgrown it. Mlawer’s smooth Spanish rendition and the soft pastel watercolors will reassure young Spanishspeaking listeners as they confront their own losses and growing independence. Stewart, Sarah. La jardinera. (The Gardener) Illus: David Small. Translated by Isabel Tenhamm. Caracas: Ekaré, 2005. 38p. ISBN: 980-257308-6. pap. $10.95. Gr. K–3. Set in the 1930s amid the economic difficulties of the Great Depression, this tender story, related through letters written by a little girl, is both touching and inspiring. Tenhamm’s Spanish rendition, which maintains the simplicity of the original letters, and Small’s eloquent inkand-pastel illustrations movingly depict Lydia Gracia’s efforts to gradually transform dour tío Jim and his drab shop and apartment through her love of and dedication to gardening. An editor’s note briefly explains the effects of the Great Depression to many children and families in the United States. Tan, Shaun. El árbol rojo. (The Red Tree) Illus: the author. Translated by Carlos Andreu and Albert Vitó. Cádiz: Barbara Fiore, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84933980-4-7. pap. $11.95. Gr. 2–5. When a cheerless girl wakes up, a simple, omniscient voice explains: A veces el día empieza vacío de esperanzas (Sometimes a day begins without hope) y las cosas van de mal en peor (and things go from bad to worse). You have no idea what you must do . . . Suddenly, before you, just as you imagined . . . Soft-edged, realistic images of a sad distraught girl in a perplexing and at times fantastic environment evocatively depict the girl’s sense of loneliness and confusion, which is contrasted with a bright red tree symbolizing the optimism the girl imagines. Originally published by Lothian, Australia, this large format publication with eye-catching, double-page spreads and collages and a few lines of text per page is not for the very young; rather, it is 204 Fiction a personal and thoughtful depiction of bewildering thoughts and emotions that older children can understand. Taylor, Sean. Cuando nace un monstruo. (When a Monster is Born). Illus: Nick Sharratt. Translated by María Lucchetti. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 978-84-261-3564-3. $20.99. Gr. Preschool–1. Things happen when monsters live in los bosques lejanos (Faraway-in-the Forests Monsters) or debajo de tu cama (Under-Your-Bed Monsters). They either sit down quietly and play basketball or they eat the principal. The either/or scenarios will entrance young Spanish speakers as they wonder what monsters do when they dance, sleep, fall in love and have a baby monster. Sharratt’s bright illustrations featuring lime-green and violet monsters are as engaging as Lucchetti’s circular Spanish rendition. Teague, Mark. Detective LaRue: Cartas de la investigación. (Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation) Illus: the author. Translated by Juan Pablo Lombana. New York: Scholastic, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 0-43976070-4. pap. $6.99. Gr K–3. As in its predecessor Querida Sra. LaRue (Dear Mrs. LaRue), Ike, the misunderstood dog, faces an unfair accusation. Although señora Ondino’s cats mysteriously disappeared and he is captured with the golosinas sorprendentemente deliciosas (deliciously surprising treats), he manages to prove his innocence and become a hero. Lombana’s tongue-in-cheek Spanish rendition is as amusing as Teague’s oversize, acrylic illustrations of a self-assured dog who takes matters in his own pezuñas (paws). Teague, Mark. Querida Sra. LaRue: Cartas desde la Academia Canina. (Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School) Illus: the author. Translated by Miriam Fabiancic. New York: Scholastic, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 0-439-66128-5. pap. $4.99. Gr. K–3. With the jocose tone of the original, this Spanish rendition of the popular and misunderstood dog, Ike LaRue, who is sent to obedience school yet succeeds in convincing his owner that he must come home at once, will especially delight young Spanish-speaking dog lovers. Teague’s always-pleasing, oversize acrylic illustrations of a resourceful dog and his clever letter-writing campaign where he insists ¡Esto es una CÁRCEL, no una escuela! (This is a PRISON, not a school!) make this a wonderful selection for story time or individual reading/viewing. Easy Books 205 Torres, Daniel. Tom tu gran amigo: Juega al fútbol. (Your Friend Tom Plays Soccer) Illus: Carlos Arroyo. Barcelona: Norma Editorial/Dist. by Public Square Books, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 159497-120-X. $17.95. Gr. 1–3. Tom, a friendly dinosaur, is eager to join a group of boys playing soccer. Although he is too big to play goalkeeper, too strong to kick the ball, too loud to be a cheerleader, he becomes the perfect coach. Computer-generated cartoons and a lively easy-to-read text will please young soccer fans. Tullet, Hervé. Juego de azar. (Game of Chance) ISBN: 978-84-96629-639. ———. Juego de colores. (Color Game) ISBN: 978-84-96629-12-7. ———. Juego de construcción. (Construction Game) ISBN: 978-84-9662964-6. ———. Juego de dedos. (Finger Game) ISBN: 978-84-96629-10-3. ———. Juego de formas. (Shapes Game) ISBN: 978-84-96629-65-3. ———. Juego de ojos. (Eye Game) ISBN: 978-84-96629-11-0. ———. Juego de sombras. (Shadow Game) ISBN: 978-84-96629-09-7. ———. Juego del circo. (Circus Game) ISBN: 978-84-96629-62-2. Ea. vol.: 16p. Madrid: Kókinos, 2007. $14.95. Gr. Preschool. These sophisticated board books with appropriately placed cutouts and bright watercolors against flat backgrounds will encourage the very young to play with abstract figures (in Juego de azar), to play with colors (in Juego de colores), to play constructing various objects (in Juego de construcción), to play hide-and-seek with their fingers (in Juego de dedos), to play with forms as they touch and feel a circle, a square, a triangle and other interesting shapes and silhouettes (in Juego de formas), to view different eyes from various perspectives (in Juego de ojos), to play magical shadow games in a dark room (in Juego de sombras), to play with circus acrobats, clowns and animals (in Juego del circo). Originally published by Éditions du Panana, Paris, these are not conventional-type board books; rather, adults looking for different board books, with more participation from the young, will find them creatively engaging. Ungerer, Tomi. Los tres bandidos. (Three Robbers) Illus: the author. Translated by Mark Taeger. Sevilla: Kalandraka, 2007. 38p. ISBN: 978-8496388-56-7. $21.95. Gr. 1– 3. Although three ferocious robbers continue to terrify even the bravest townspeople, they are no match to the resourceful orphan, 206 Fiction Ursula, who questions their use of the stolen gold. Ungerer’s bold, imaginative artwork, with black backgrounds contrasted by colorful silhouettes, adds a lighthearted tone to this cautionary tale of robbersturned-orphan-saviors. Beginning Spanish readers will enjoy Taeger’s fluid Spanish rendition. Valverde, Mikel. Paula en Nueva York. (Paula in New York) Illus: the author. Madrid: SM/Dist. by Lectorum, 2005. 31p. ISBN: 1-933032-15-4. $12.00. Gr. 1–3. While on a field trip with her teacher and friends in a small city in Spain, Paula asks a passing cloud if she would take her on a ride. Surprisingly, she wakes up in a big city full of tall buildings with a poster Bienvenidos a Nueva York (Welcome to New York). After a walk and eager to return home, she asks numerous kind and unique city dwellers—a giant whose tallness prevented him from playing basketball, a smiling policewoman, an opera singer—for directions. Finally, at Central Park a flock of geese agree to fly her back on their way home. Valverde’s beautifully detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations provide a most appealing view of New York City and its sundry inhabitants. This attractive, large-format publication was awarded the 2005 Fundación Santa María (Spain) award for its illustrations. Van Allsburg, Chris. El naufragio del Zéfiro. (The Wreck of the Zephyr) Illus: the author. Translated by Teresa Farran i Vert. Barcelona: Juventud, 2006, 32p. ISBN: 84-261-3559-5. Gr. 2–4. With Van Allsburg’s original, dazzling artwork, with a subtle mix of reality and make-believe, and a most accessible Spanish rendition, young Spanish speakers will empathize when a boy tries to become the greatest sailor in the world. Despite a calm sea that sparkles with light and a star-filled night perturbed only by a magical ship flying through the sky, the boy misuses his new ability to sail his boat in the air. Voutch. Por quéééé. (Whyyyy) Illus: the author. Translated by Marta Grech. (Los Chorlitos) Madrid: Dandelion, Ediciones, 2006. 24p. ISBN: 8496568-08-3. Ages 2–5. As soon as mama frog announces bedtime, little frog immediately questions, ¿Por quéééé? (Whyyyy?), which results in endless witty and ironic responses and an increasingly frustrated mama. Voutch’s carefree ink-and-watercolor cartoonish illustrations, full of humor and child sensitivity, add a realistic tone to this universally repeated bedtime routine Easy Books 207 that Spanish-speaking parents and their little ones will immediately recognize. Originally published by Editions Thierry Magnier, Paris, this wellconstructed board book series—41⁄2" 41⁄2"—also includes Mi cerdito (My Little Pig), Papá en la oficina (Father at the Office), Mi almohada (My Pillow). Waddell, Martin. Duerme bien, Osito. (Sleep Tight, Little Bear!) Illus: Barbara Firth. Translated by Esther Rubio. Madrid: Kókinos, 2005. 32p. ISBN: 84-88342-76-4. $19.95. Gr. Preschool–K. When Oso Pequeño (Little Bear) finds a small cave that is just right for him, Oso Grande (Big Bear) encourages him to use it as a playhouse. After playing all day in mi propia cueva (his own cave), he now is ready for bedtime. But, feeling lonely, he goes back to Oso Grande and asks Oso Grande to read him a book. Soon Oso Pequeño falls asleep on his guardian’s lap. Firth’s tender artwork in gentle tones of grey and gold and Rubio’s warm Spanish rendition beautifully depict Oso Grande’s mixed emotions and Oso Pequeño’s need for independence while yearning for protection. Waring, Richard. La gallina hambrienta. (Hungry Hen) Illus: Carolina Jayne Church. Translated by Christiane Reyes. Barcelona: Juventud, 2003. 26p. ISBN: 84-261-3339-8. $16.95. Gr. Preschool–2. With the simple, repetitive text and bright big appealing pen-andink and watercolor artwork of the original, Reyes’s Spanish rendition will entrance the young as a very hungry red hen gobbles up a sneaky fox. The joyous depiction of the red hen that comía y comía y crecía y crecía, y cuanto más comía, más crecía (ate and ate, and grew and grew, and the more she ate, the more she grew) is contrasted with an increasingly emaciated fox who, in a surprising climax, results in a big happy, satisfied hen. Weeks, Sarah. Counting Ovejas. (Counting Sheep) Illus: David Diaz. New York: Atheneum, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 0-689-86750-6. $17.99. Gr. K–2. When a young boy can’t fall asleep, he resorts to counting sheep in both Spanish and English. As Una oveja Blanca/One white sheep appears, he now has to find a way to remove it and declares: Adios, oveja Blanca!/good-bye, white sheep! This sheep is followed by two brown, three black and so on until he thanks them and wishes them Buenas noches /Good Night. Each simple bilingual refrain with a Spanish pronunciation guide is accompanied by Diaz’s imaginative, 208 Fiction acrylic-and-pencil double-page spreads. Just right for Spanish learners and their parents or caregivers to learn to count or enjoy at bedtime. Wells, Rosemary. Only You/Sólo tú. Translated by Teresa Mlawer. New York: Viking, 2004. 18p. ISBN: 0-670-03692-7. $14.00. Gr. Preschool–1. In a gentle bilingual text, a little bear describes how much his mother means to him. As opposed to literal translations, which are always dense and confusing, Mlawer’s Spanish rendition aptly maintains the meaning and loving intent of each thought—I’m the apple of your eye./Only you. De tus ojos soy la luz. Preschoolers will enjoy Wells’s signature pencil-and-watercolor illustrations, which tenderly depict the bear’s loving relationship with his understanding mother, and their parents will appreciate the preface and afterword with excellent reminders in both languages about life with their little ones. Wild, Margaret. ¡Beso, beso! (Kiss, Kiss!) Illus: Bridget Strevens-Marzo. Translated by Verónica Uribe. Caracas: Ekaré, 2004. 24p. ISBN: 980257-310-8. pap. $8.95. Gr. Preschool–2. Bebé, Baby Hippo, is in such a hurry to go to play that he forgets to give his mama a kiss. Wandering through the jungle, he repeatedly hears beso, beso (kiss, kiss) as he sees a mama elephant kissing her baby, then a papa lion kissing his cub, followed by a zebra and a chimp kissing their babies. Suddenly, he remembers and rushes home to find his mama and delightedly asks ¿Beso, beso? The simple, repetitive text and the lush detailed illustrations, full of action and affection, make this an endearing reading/listening experience for the very young Spanishspeaking crowd. Willems, Mo. El conejito Knuffle: Un cuento aleccionador. (Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale) Illus: the author. Translated by F. Isabel Campoy. New York: Hyperion, 2007. 32p. ISBN: 978-1-4231-0566-4. $15.99. Ages 2–6. When Trixie, Papá and el conejito Knuffle take a trip to the neighborhood lavandería (Laundromat), something jocularly wrong happens. Although toddler Trixie tries to communicate her distress to papá in Spanish baby talk ¡Agugu yacaya magu!, he is completely unaware and even pleads, por favor, no te pongas quisquillosa (please don’t get fussy). Mamá realizes the problem and together they rush back; happily, papá retrieves the missing toy and Trixie shrieks her first words: ¡Mi Easy Books 209 conejito! ¡Mi Knuffle! (Knuffle Bunny!). Young Spanish speakers and their parents won’t resist Willems’s vivacious cartoons superimposed over sepiatone photographs depicting common parent-child scenes and Campoy’s felicitous Spanish rendition. Wilson, Henrike. “Ya sé hacerlo todo solo”, dice Lukas León. (“I Can Do Everything by Myself,” says Lukas Lion) Illus: the author. Barcelona: Edebé, 2003. 18p. ISBN: 84-236-6828-2. $11.95. Ages 1–3. An audacious child lion, Lukas León, won’t let any of his friends outdo him. Hence when Oscar Oso brags about dressing himself, Lukas León responds, Yo también (Me too). The same for going fast on a scooter, or properly eating spaghetti, or taking a nap, or building tall block towers, or cleaning up, or brushing his teeth. So when he brags to his parents, Yo sé hacerlo todo solo (I can do everything by myself), he is surprised by their answer: ¡Qué bien! Pues ahora, vete a la cama! (That’s great! Now, go to bed!) Originally published by Verlag, Munich, this charming board book with endearing watercolor illustrations of an enterprising child lion is certain to reassure intrepid toddlers. Witte, Anna. El loro Tico Tango. (Parrot Tico Tango) Illus: the author. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot, 2004. 24p. ISBN: 1-84148-971-9. pap. $6.99. Gr. K–2. Set in a lush rainforest reminiscent of Costa Rica, where the author states she first saw Tico Tango, this vividly illustrated cumulative rhyme is a pleasure to listen to and to behold. In a lively repetitive, rhyming Spanish narrative, it tells how a greedy loro (parrot) insists on taking fruit from the other animals of the rainforest until his beak can hold no more. Thus, the hungry repentant loro is forced to dance un tango to get algo del mango (a piece of the mango). Whether used with young Spanish listeners (or learners) as they hear about el limón amarillo (yellow lemon), un higo morado (a purple fig), una cereza roja (a red cherry) and other enticing fruits and colors, or as an amusing readaloud, or as a playful introduction to the Costa Rican rainforest, this large-format book should not be missed, especially because of Witte’s striking double-page spreads executed from paper, fabrics, acrylics, pastels and ink. Wolfe, Frances. Un deseo. (One Wish) Illus: the author. Translated by Arturo Castán and Teresa Farrán. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-261-3380-0. $15.95. Gr. K–3. 210 Fiction As a young girl narrates her greatest wish, she describes una casa a la orilla del mar (a cottage by the sea) where she could sit and sunbathe, take a toy boat to the water, walk along a sandy beach to feed hungry gulls, look for shells and other simple seaside pleasures. Originally published in Canada, this polished Spanish rendition maintains the lyrical style and evocative feelings of the English original. Although most youngsters won’t be as enthusiastic as the elderly woman who realized her dream, the exquisite double-spread oil paintings, with an almost photographic quality, present a most inviting view of life by the sea that all children relish. Wormell, Chris. Dos ranas. (Two Frogs) Translated by Élodie Bourgeois. Barcelona: Juventud, 2004. 32p. ISBN: 84-261-3354-1. $25.95. Gr. K–3. Exquisite double-page spreads of two frogs debating the value of a stick, and other consequential dilemmas, are the perfect counterpart to this humorous cautionary tale. Maintaining the facetious tone of the original, first published by Jonathan Cape, London, this easy-to-read Spanish rendition will delight groups of young Spanish-speaking listeners/ viewers who will empathize with this surprised pair and their quick escapes. Wright, Cliff. Oso y barca. (Bear and Boat) ISBN: 978-84-261-3610-7. ———. Oso y caja.(Bear and Box) ISBN: 978-84-261-3608-4. ———. Oso y cometa. (Bear and Kite) ISBN: 978-84-261-3604-6. ———. Oso y pelota. (Bear and Ball) ISBN: 978-84-2613606-0. Ea. vol.: 18p. Illus: the author. Translated by Élodie Bourgeois Bartín. Barcelona: Juventud, 2007. $9.95. Ages 3–5. Delightfully simple and charmingly designed, the Álbumes ilustrados board book series introduces numbers, colors and opposites in an easy-to-understand straightforward manner. Exquisite black-ink and watercolor illustrations with a touch of nostalgia and classic conception depict Oso Negro (Black Bear) as he sails in his boat and counts una barca (one boat), dos mariposas (two butterflies) up to ¡diez amigos! (ten friends). Babies, toddlers and caregivers will find lots to share in this beautiful counting book (Oso y barca), originally published by Templar Publishing, London. A final double-page spread in each book recounts the storyboard with illustrations and text. Oso Marrón and Oso Blanco introduce colors in Oso y caja. Oso Blanco (in Oso y pelota) and Oso Negro and his friends (in Oso y cometa) introduce the concept of opposites. Easy Books 211 Yolen, Jane. ¿Cómo aprenden los colores los dinosaurios? (How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors?) ISBN: 0-439-87192-1. ———. ¿Cómo juegan los dinosaurios con sus amigos? (How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?) ISBN: 0-439-87193-X. Ea. vol.: 14p. Illus: Mark Teague. Translated by Pepe Alvarez-Salas. New York: Scholastic, 2006. $6.99. Ages 1–3. Like the previous four titles in this charming well-constructed board book series with Teague’s snappy dinosaurs, these dinosaurs encourage the very young to share their toys and play kindly with their friends (in ¿Cómo juegan los dinosaurios con sus amigos?) and to learn their colors (in ¿Cómo aprenden los colores los dinosaurios?). AlvarezSalas’s rhyming Spanish renditions are as enticing as the original English versions. Yolen, Jane. ¿Cómo cuentan hasta diez los dinosaurios? (How Do the Dinosaurs Count to Ten?) ISBN: 0-439-66201-X. ———. ¿Cómo ordenan sus habitaciones los dinosaurios? (How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms?) ISBN: 0-439-66202-8. Ea. vol.: Illus: Mark Teague. Translated by Pepe Alvarez-Salas. New York: Scholastic, 2004. 14p. $6.99. Ages 1–3. These amusing well-constructed board books will certainly encourage the very young to count to ten (¿Cómo cuentan hasta diez los dinosaurios?) and to pick up their rooms and put away their toys (¿Cómo ordenan sus habitaciones los dinosaurios?) as they delight in Teague’s always spirited dinosaurs. Alvarez-Salas’s rhyming Spanish renditions will especially captivate young Spanish-speaking listeners. Yolen, Jane. ¿Cómo comen los dinosaurios? (How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?) ISBN: 0-439-76404-1. ———. ¿Cómo se curan los dinosaurios? (How Do Dinosaurs Get Well?) ISBN: 0-439-54563-3. Ea. vol.: 32p. Illus: Marc Teague. Translated by Pepe Alvarez-Salas. New York: Scholastic, 2003–2005. pap. $4.99. Gr. Preschool–1. Just as sprightly as the originals, Alvarez-Salas’s frolicsome Spanish renditions will resonate with young Spanish speakers who, in contrast to dinosaurs with terrible table manners, they always say gracias (thank you) and por favor (please) like the well-behaved dinosaurs (in ¿Cómo comen los dinosaurios?) and despite feeling de muy mala gana (in a bad mood), these dinosaurs really drink lots of juice, rest, use a hankie and take their medicine (in ¿Cómo se curan los dinosaurios?). 212 Fiction Teague’s vividly colored, highly dramatic oversized dinosaurs even include the name of each species tucked somewhere in each doublespread illustration. Zullo, Germano. Marta y la bicicleta. (Marta and the Bicycle) Illus: Albertine. La Jolla, CA: Kane Miller, 2007. 28p. ISBN: 978-1-933605-388. pap. $7.95. Gr. K–2. Marta, an orange-colored, bicycle-loving cow, is not like the other cows. She is especially eager to win a bicycle race. To do so, she must first build her own bike from old parts from the town junkyard. Then, she had to teach herself to ride, which no fue nada divertido (was not fun). Se cayó. Mucho. (She fell down a lot.) Albertine’s preposterous ink-and-watercolor illustrations are as engaging as the farcical Spanish rendition that concludes with a victorious cow ruminating, Si todos van a montar en bicicleta, tendré que encontrar otra cosa que hacer (If everyone is going to ride bicycles, I’ll have to find something else to do.) Originally published by La Joie de Lire, Genève, this edition maintains the French signage within the illustrations. General Fiction Alcántara, Ricardo. El aguijón del Diablo. (The Devil’s Sting) Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2003. 139p. ISBN: 84-263-4849-1. pap. $10.95. Gr 9–12. Although Gustavo’s hostility and bad habits are obvious, his mother insists on pretending that if she gives him more money, which she can’t afford, he will become the son she cherishes. Soon Gustavo’s drug addiction affects the whole family: The father wants a divorce; his sixteen-year-old brother Fernando has to work and forgo his soccer practice to help pay for Gustavo’s treatments; and his mother endures. Despite the fact that this novel is not written from the viewpoint of the young people and the mother’s almost pathological denial of reality seems extreme, this novel has been a great success with Spanish-speaking adolescents in Spain. Perhaps the theme of drug abuse and its negative consequences is the allure of this fast-paced, easy read. Allende, Isabel. Zorro: Una novela. (Zorro: A Novel) New York: HarperCollins, 2005. 382p. ISBN: 0-06-077901-2. $24.95. Gr. 9– adult. With the tone and tempo of a flamboyant adventure story, Allende’s spirited retelling of the Zorro legend discloses the early life, during General Fiction 213 undertakings, and gentlemanly deeds of Diego de la Vega, the handsome aristocrat who became the masked man to help the powerless and povertystricken. Set in Southern California and Barcelona in the 1800s, Allende’s entertaining narrative includes such open-minded characters as padre Mendoza (Father Mendoza) who confiaba en la ciencia casi tanto como confiaba en Dios (p. 17) (trusted science almost as much as he trusted God), and Toypurnia and her mother, Lechuza Blanca, two assertive intelligent Native American women who became revered leaders of their people. Some adolescents may object to the 382 pages of small print, yet historical fiction fans will be thrilled by the duels, secret societies and romantic intrigues of this charming, fresh version of the famous Zorro legend. Alonso, Manuel L. Corriendo tras el viento. (Running After the Wind) Madrid: Alianza, 2005. 150p. ISBN: 84-206-5901-0. pap. $10.95. Gr. 8–12. Set in 1971 in Spain during the waning years of the Franco dictatorship, 17-year-old Inma and 23-year-old Luis are persuaded to leave their dull, difficult lives in Barcelona to go to an obscure forest in Portugal where, supposedly, they’ll find a buried treasure. Despite too many coincidences that allow the two protagonists to evade a violent malefactor, this survival, fast-paced novel with likable characters will appeal to teens interested in a fast read. Especially engaging is the well-described setting that portrays, with great sensitivity and brio, life in Barcelona and other cities in Spain in the 1970s. Alonso, Manuel L. Rumbo sur. (Heading South) Illus: Elena Odriozola. Zaragoza: Edelvives, 2005. 116p. ISBN: 84-263-5948-5. pap. $8.95. Gr. 4–7. After a long separation, ten-year-old Clara, who lives in foster homes, and her father, who has been incarcerated for four years, are allowed to spend 15 days together. Without money, they decide to travel south towards Spain’s beautiful beaches. Although Clara and her father survive (much too coincidentally) thanks to many generous strangers, and Clara’s resentment and hostility seem to disappear (much too quickly), young Spanish speakers will enjoy the unconventional, trumpet-playing father who is ready to steal and to dedicate his life to his daughter’s happiness. Odriozola’s black-and-grey ink line illustrations add a realistic tone to Clara’s trip. 214 Fiction Álvarez, Blanca. El puente de los cerezos. (The Bridge of the Cherry Trees) Illus: Federico Delicado. Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2003. 159p. ISBN: 846672719-1. $12.95. Gr. 8–12. Seventeen-year-old Bei-Fang is sent against her will to live with her grandmother in a faraway village. Through her grandmother, she learns the secret language used by several generations of women who endured the power and absolute control of men—their husbands and lords. Set in China, this heartbreaking tale, based on traditional beliefs, highlights the tragic lives of women who were treated as useful objects—never allowed to complain or disagree with their masters. At times the spontaneity of the narrator’s voice is lost amid adult voice-overs about the relationship between parents and adolescents and the meaning of life. Yet, the gripping setting, intriguing survival story and tenacious characters have the power to engage adolescents. The sensitive Chinese-style illustrations definitely reinforce the ambiance. Andersen, Hans Christian. La pequeña cerillera. (Little Match Girl) Illus: Judit Morales and Adriá Gódia. ISBN: 84-667-4434-7. ———. La princesa y el guisante. (The Princess and the Pea) Illus: Elena Odriozola. ISBN: 84-667-4435-5. ———. El valiente soldadito de plomo. (The Steadfast Tin Soldier) Illus: Javier Sáez Castán. ISBN: 84-667-4433-9. Ea. vol.: 24p. Translated by Enrique Bernárdez (Sopa de Cuentos) Madrid: Grupo Anaya, 2004. $10.95. Gr. 3–5. In an appealing, small-size format (5" 6"), these smooth renditions with numerous full-page illustrations of three of Andersen’s most popular stories will entice independent readers. From the always-sad La pequeña cerillera to the surprising La princesa y el guisante to the dangerous adventures of El valiente soldadito de plomo, these titles are just right for Andersen’s numerous fans. Andersen, H. C. El ruiseñor y otros cuentos. (The Nightingale and Other Stories) Illus: Christian Birmingham. Translated by Francisco Antón. Barcelona: Vicens Vives, 2005. 143p. ISBN: 84-316-7165-3. pap. $12.95. Gr. 3–6. Birmingham’s stunningly delicate pastel and black-and-white illustrations add a touch of distinction to this luxury paperback collection of eight of Andersen’s most beloved stories: El traje nuevo del emperador (The Emperor’s New Clothes), El firme soldado de General Fiction 215 plomo (The Steadfast Tin Soldier), La princesa y el guisante (The Princess and the Pea), El ruiseñor (The Nightingale), El patito feo (The Ugly Duckling), La pequeña cerillera (The Little Matchgirl), La sirenita (The Little Mermaid), and Pulgarcita (Thumbelina). Some readers will appreciate the vocabulary footnotes, but children will gladly skip the tedious and unnecessary appended Actividades (Activities). Andersen, Hans Christian. La cerillera. (The Little Match Girl) 27p. Illus: Toril Marö Henrichsen. ISBN: 84-241-1682-8. ———. El compañero de viaje. (The Traveling Companion) 31p. Illus: Elfriede and Eberhard Binder. ISBN: 84-241-1680-1. ———. Los cisnes salvajes. (The Wild Swans) 45p. Illus: Juan Ramón Alonso. ISBN: 84-241-1685-2. ———. La hija del Rey de los Pantanos. (The Swamp King’s Daughter) 32p. Illus: Tiziana Gironi. ISBN: 84-241-1681-X. ———. El patito feo. (The Ugly Duckling) 47p. Illus: Tiziana Gironi. ISBN: 84-241-1686-0. ———. Pulgarcita. (Thumbelina) 28p. Illus: Toril Marö Henrichsen. ISBN: 84-241-1683-6. ———. La Reina de las Nieves. (The Snow Queen) 45p. Illus: Uwe Häntsch. ISBN: 84-241-1687-9. ———. El ruiseñor. (The Nightingale) 45p. Illus: François Crozat. ISBN: 84-241-1688-7. ———. La sirenita. (The Little Mermaid) 32p. Illus: Hubert Sergeant. ISBN: 84-2411679-8. ———. ¡Totalmente cierto! (It’s Absolutely True!) 28p. Illus: François Crozat. ISBN: 84-241-1684-4. Ea. vol.: Translated by María Victoria Martínez Vega. León: Everest, 2005. $17.95. Gr. 3–6. Andersen’s classic tales are always popular in the Spanish-speaking world. Especially so in 2005, which celebrated the 200th anniversary of his birth. Like other Spanish renditions, most of these are oversentimental renderings with a strong dose of religious overtones. Nonetheless, the full-page color illustrations will entice loyal Andersen fans. Spanish speakers from the Americas will note the Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations used throughout, e.g., comprendéis, matadme, os apartéis, vosotros, seguidme. My favorites in this series are El patito feo, the beloved story of an unhappy ugly duckling who is ostracized by the other animals until he grows into a beautiful swan and 216 Fiction Totalmente cierto, one of Andersen’s less-known works, which highlights the effects of gossip, particularly when an insignificant feather can result in five dead hens. Andersen, Hans Christian. Peiter, Peter y Peer y otros cuentos. (Peiter, Peter and Peer and Other Stories) Translated by Enrique Bernárdez. Illus: Pablo Auladell. Madrid: Anaya, 2004. 286p. ISBN: 84-667-4012-0. $22.95. Gr. 4–7. This smooth Spanish rendition of Samlede Eventyr of Historier, first published in 1874, includes 39 stories written by Andersen between 1865 and 1872 when he was over 60. Although none is as well known as his popular tales, Andersen fans will find the nostalgia and mournfulness that characterize this author in such stories as La tetera (The Teapot), El bisabuelo (Great-Grandfather), and El cometa (The Comet). Children will enjoy Auladell’s sensitive dark-toned watercolors, which are scattered throughout the book. Adults will appreciate the well-written prologue and appendix. Andrea, Leona. El club de las siete gatas. (The Seven Cats Club) Barcelona: Umbriel/Urano, 2004. 174p. ISBN: 84-95618-73-7. $15.95. Gr. 6–8. Twelve-year-old Ana and her younger brother Daniel are eager to keep a litter of seven Siamese kittens that suddenly appeared on their doorstep. Their mother absolutely disagrees, but she is too busy in their new home—an old, semideserted mansion in total disrepair—to notice. Thus unfolds a mystery set in Spain that engulfs the whole town where black magic and inscrutable witches seem to prevail. Ana and Daniel are neither convincing detectives nor developed characters, yet adolescents interested in an easy read with lots of dialogue may be interested in following the clues that solve the mystery of el club de las siete gatas. Some Spanish speakers from the Americas may be confused by the use of Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations—e.g., os, prometed, iros, queréis. Andruetto, María Teresa. El árbol de lilas. (The Lilac Tree) Illus: Liliana Menéndez. Córdoba, Argentina: Comunicarte, 2006. 24p. ISBN: 978987-602-015-2. $15.95. Gr. 3–6. A simple poetic text in the third-person point of view highlights the thoughts of a young man sitting under a lilac tree, who instead of rushing to make money, or to pursue pretty girls, or to play ball, or to General Fiction 217 be happy, always replies: Espero. (I wait.) Conversely, a beautiful young woman travels the world searching: ¿Sos el que busco? (Are you the one I am looking for?) Upon her return to her hometown, they find each other. Fanciful colorful illustrations provide the right tone to this imaginative depiction of love. Young Spanish speakers will note two Argentinean Spanish conjugations—sos, hacés—which are perfectly understood in context. Auster, Paul. El cuento de Navidad de Auggie Wren. (Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story) Illus: Isol. Translated by Mariana Vera. Buenos Aires: Sudamericana, 2003. 32p. ISBN: 950-07-2450-2. pap. $12.95. Gr. 2–5. Vera’s fable-like Spanish rendition about a lost wallet, a blind lonely old woman and an unexpected Christmas dinner is as affecting as the English original. Isol’s fantastically imaginative color illustrations add a contemporary tone to the shop owner’s tale of a young, pitiful shoplifter whose story may or may not be true. Barrera, Norma. Diario de Bernardo (1519–1521). (Bernardo’s Diary [1519–1521]) 181p. ISBN: 970-37-0025-X. Saucedo Zarco, Carmen. Diario de Mariana (1692–1695). (Mariana’s Diary [1692–1695]) 173p. ISBN: 970-37-0159-0. Ea. vol.: (Diarios Mexicanos) Mexico: Planeta, 2004. pap $8.95. Gr. 7–9. Important episodes in the history of Mexico are recreated through the fictional diaries of fourteen-year-old protagonists. Despite numerous authorial asides as well as awkward narrations and expositions in which the authors expound on important people, events and values, historical fiction fans, especially from Mexico, will welcome these Diarios mexicanos (Mexican Diaries). Until more engaging historical fiction is available, adolescents will have to be satisfied with these (mostly bland) renditions of specific times, places and people of the history of Mexico. Unfortunately, these lack the particulars of life and candid discussions that would add insight to the journals. Bernardo, a young soldier who traveled with the Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortés, experiences the conquest of Mexico (1519–1521) in Diario de Bernardo (1519-1521). Mariana, who was born in Mexico City in 1678, tells about life in the capital of the country, including her admiration for the great poet, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in Diario de Mariana (1692–1695) Other titles in this series are: Diario de Aurora (1910–13) by Alejandro Rosas Diario de Clara Eugenia (1864–67) by José Manuel Villalpando 218 Fiction Diario de Cristina (1857–51) by Paola Morán Leyva Diario de Elodia (1914–16) by Silvia L. Cuesy Diario de Fernando (1912–14) by Carlos Silva Cázares Diario de Lucía (1939) by Kathryn S. Blair Diario de Lupita (1821–24) by Rafael Estrada Michel Diario de Mercedes (1844–48) by Silvia L. Cuesy Diario de Sofia (1862) by Silvia Molina Diario de Tlauhquéchol (1518) by Norma Barrera Barrie, James. Peter Pan. (Peter, Pan and Wendy) Illus: Fernando Vicente. Translated by Gabriela Bustelo. México: Santillana, 2006. 231p. ISBN: 970-770-677-5. pap. $13.95. Gr. 5–7. Bustelo’s serviceable Mexican Spanish rendition will appeal to longtime Peter Pan devotees from the Americas. Despite Vicente’s prosaic black-and-white illustrations, which are corny detractors, Barrie’s classic fantasy to el País de Nunca Jamás (Never Land) where Peter, Wendy, John and Michael meet fairy Campanita and defeat the terrible Capitán Garfio and his dangerous pirates is as engaging as always. Barrie, James. Peter Pan y Wendy. (Peter Pan and Wendy) Illus: Robert Ingpen. Translated by Carmen Gómez Aragón. Barcelona: Blume, 2004. 216p. ISBN: 84-89396-04-3. $17.95. Gr. 5–7. This stunning edition of J.M. Barrie’s classic fantasy is enhanced by Ingpen’s detailed full-page, pastel illustrations depicting Wendy, Michael and John as they accompany Peter to el país de Nunca Jamás (Never Land). With a prologue by David Barrie, Gómez Aragón’s fluid Spanish rendition presents this timeless flight of imagination with Peter and his friends in La Laguna de las Sirenas (Mermaids’ Lagoon) with the fairy Campanilla against their archenemy Capitán Garfio and his pirates. Peter Pan’s numerous Spanish-speaking fans in the Americas will not mind the occasional Peninsular Spanish pronouns and conjugations (podéis, os tomáis). Blume, Judy. Doble Fudge. (Double Fudge) Translated by Laura Emilia Pacheco Romo. Miami: Santillana USA, 2004. 222p. ISBN: 1-59437814-2. $9.95. Gr. 4–6. Twelve-year-old Peter, who is constantly embarrassed by his younger brother’s obsession with money, now has to put up with his long-lost cousins, Flora and Fauna, nicknamed las Bellezas Naturales. Pacheco Romo’s Spanish rendition, which cheerfully maintains General F ct on 219 B ume s p ayfu and teas ng conversat ons and ocu ar observat ons, s ust r ght for Span sh speakers n the Amer cas. Brennan, Herb e. E porta de os e fos. (Faer e Wars) Trans ated by Raque Vázquez Ram . Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2004. 317p. ISBN: 84-7888923-X. $16.95. Gr. 6–9. From a rea st c fam y breakfast n wh ch Henry f nds out that h s parent s marr age s hav ng ser ous prob ems to a fantasy wor d where Henry and h s fr end señor Fogarty have to save the fe of Pyrgus Ma vae, e Prínc pe Heredero de Re no de os E fos (the he r of the K ng of the Fa r es), th s fast-paced Span sh rend t on has enough act on to appea to overs of strange and mag nary wor ds. Some ado escents may be confused by the comp ex p ot where terr b e n ght fa r es, ev demons and greedy owners are ready to cause ser ous danger, yet there s enough humor and engag ng characters that readers w cheer Henry through fam y troub es and mean fa r es. Buck ey, M chae . Las hermanas Gr mm. (The S sters Gr mm: The Fa ryTa e Detect ves). Trans ated by Lucía L tmaer and Hara Kraan. Barce ona: Roca Ed tor a , 2005. 234p. ISBN: 84-96284-78-6. Gr. 5–7. Set n rura New York, th s humorous mystery nterm ng es mag c, fa ry ta e characters, two courageous s sters, Sabr na and Daphne, and the r h gh y susp c ous abue a Gr mm (Grammy Gr mm). Desp te severa Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (e.g., mo esté s, mag naos, permaneced), Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w de ght when the r favor te fa ry ta e characters—B ancan eves (Snow Wh te), Jack y a p anta de hab chue as (Jack and the Beansta k), Prínc pe Azu (Pr nce Charm ng), Cen c enta (C ndere a), Espe o Mág co (Mag c M rror)—he p the orphaned s sters rescue the r m ss ng abue a. Fantasy fans w apprec ate th s smooth Span sh rend t on where emera d-green meatba s become a bónd gas con una sa sa de co or v o eta. In contrast to the or g na Eng sh ed t on, th s ed t on does not nc ude any b ack-and-wh te ustrat ons or v ntage s houettes. Ca derón, Em o. Cont núan os crímenes en Roma. (The Cr mes n Rome Cont nue) Madr d: Grupo Anaya, 2004. 183p. ISBN: 84-667-3670-0. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–12. Set n anc ent Rome where murderers, k dnappers and th eves preva , th s fast-paced nove features e ghteen-year-o d Man o Man o Escévo a who s fa se y accused of the murder of h s father, a renowned 220 F ct on senator. Fortunate y, h s beaut fu g r fr end, C aud a, has the power and connect ons to save h m and, u t mate y, f nds a way to prove h s nnocence. Am d the ntr gue, readers are exposed to the crue abuses of Emperor T ber us as we as such notor ous d stract ons as g ad ator f ghts n wh ch men were tra ned to enterta n the pub c by engag ng n morta combat n we -attended arenas. Desp te a few co nc dences, h stor ca f ct on fans w empath ze w th the protagon st and h s brave, resourcefu g r fr end. Ca derón, Em o. E m ster o de a hab tac ón cerrada. (The Mystery of the Locked Room) Madr d: Anaya, 2006. 129p. ISBN: 84-667-5354-0. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–12. Wh e study ng psycho ogy n London, Bruno meets Heaven, who needs h s he p n so v ng the mystery of a ser a k er, Jack e L mp o (Jack the C ean One), whose cr mes are str k ng y s m ar to the famous Jack the R pper. A though some readers may be turned off by the heavy psycho og ca argon—e.g., persona dad dom nante (dom neer ng persona ty), persona dad subyugada (subm ss ve persona ty), test de Rorschach—mystery devotees w app aud the amateur detect ve as he stud es the c ues, proceeds w th the nvest gat on, so ves the case and beaut fu Heaven oyfu y embraces shy Bruno. Cameron, Ann. Co brí. (Co br ) Trans ated by A berto J ménez R o a. New York: Scho ast c, 2005. 236p. ISBN: 0-439-68314-9. $14.99; Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2004. 214p. ISBN: 84-263-5499-8. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–8. N cknamed Co brí by her mother, but renamed Rosa by the con man who k dnapped her at age four, a twe ve-year-o d Mayan g r endures fe as a beggar and sw nd er to p ease the abus ve scoundre . Set n rura Guatema a and surrounded by trad t ona Mayan be efs, customs and contemporary ssues where peop e st remember “the b g war” when many peop e d ed, J ménez R o a s f u d Span sh rend t on touch ng y conveys the anx ous freshness of Co brí s f rst-person (very mature) vo ce as she dea s w th her own doubts, fears and nsecur t es. Span sh speakers from the Amer cas m ght en oy compar ng Scho ast c s Span sh ed t on w th Ede v ves s, both by J ménez R o a. Of course, ugo de naran a (orange u ce) (Scho ast c) s a more recogn zab e Lat n Amer can usage than zumo de naran a (Ede v ves), but some w quest on, why: Tío me p nchó con e bastón para que s gu era andando. (Unc e poked me to keep me wa k ng.) (Scho ast c, p. 9) s betGenera F ct on 221 ter than Tío me empu ó con e bastón para que no me detuv era. (Ede v ves, p. 14) and, ncred b y, Los musgos [s c] (moss) (Scho ast c, p. 1) nstead of E musgo (Ede v ves, p. 7). Because trans at on s an act of nterpretat on as we of render ng, the nd v dua reader s persona taste s the best arb ter to udge the appropr ateness and freshness of these two vers ons. Nonethe ess, both vers ons mov ng y dep ct Co brí s search for dent ty am d the mag c and m rac es of her nat ve Guatema a. Carman, Patr ck. E ím te de os montes negros. (The Dark H s D v de) (La T erra de E yon) Trans ated by Iñ go Java oyes. New York: Scho ast c, 2005. 273p. ISBN: 0-439-79175-8. pap. $6.99. Gr. 5–7. Desp te warn ngs, twe ve-year-o d A exa s eager to exp ore the wor d outs de the forb dden wa s that surround her town. Armed w th mag ca powers, nc ud ng the ab ty of speak ng w th an ma s, nqu s t ve A exa d scovers the danger that cou d destroy a T erra de E yon (the Land of E yon). Span sh-speak ng fantasy fans from the Amer cas w espec a y en oy th s fast-paced rend t on w th Lat n Amer can Span sh usages. Carro , Lew s. A c a a través de espe o. (Through the Look ng G ass) I us: John Tenn e . Trans ated by Mar à Manent. Barce ona: Juventud, 2006. 143p. ISBN: 84-261-3540-4. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–7. In th s seque to A c a en e país de as marav as (A ce n Wonder and), A c a goes through the m rror to f nd a strange wor d where rrat ona s tuat ons, absurd characters and sense essness preva . Manent s de ghtfu y sat sfy ng Span sh rend t on ma nta ns the topsyturvy wor d, nc ud ng, of course, the famous poem Jabberwocky, wh ch n her um nous Span sh vers on s E Dragobán and the marve ous nonsense words, hervín (“br g”), B endes casqu nes (“s thy toves”), and c b nes (“borogoves”). Tenn e s t me ess b ack-and-wh te draw ngs are as charm ng as the or g na s, f rst pub shed n the Eng sh ed t on. Carro , Lew s; and Robert Sabuda. A c a en e país de as marav as. (A ce s Adventures n Wonder and: A Pop-up Adaptat on) I us: by Robert Sabuda. Trans ated by Marta and Beatr z Ansón Ba maseda. Madr d: Kók nos, 2007. 14p. ISBN: 978-84-88342-98-0. $31.95. Gr. K–6. Just as ngen ous, fanc fu and mag nat ve as the or g na , Sabuda s exqu s tve y eng neer ng pop-ups, three-d mens ona movab e 222 F ct on mages and f aps prov de the perfect ntroduct on to young Span sh speakers and the r parents to A c a s fantast c wor d, nc ud ng e Cone o B, e gato de Chesh re, and e Rey y a Re na de Corazones. The smooth Span sh ed t on wh ch does ust ce to the abr dged text, appears n m n books on each spread br ng ng to fe some of A c a s bestknown adventures. Whether for d sp ay or en oyab e read ng/v ew ng, th s s the r ght vers on to tru y apprec ate th s c ass c of the Eng shspeak ng wor d. Cervantes, M gue de. La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño. (The Power of the B ood; The Jea ous Husband) Madr d: Catédra/Anaya, 2004. 95p. ISBN: 84-376-2149-6. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Espec a y des gned for h gh schoo students, th s ed t on nc udes two nove as e emp ares (exemp ary nove s) to ntroduce ado escents to Cervantes s gen us as the creator of th s genre. A though both nove s are set n c osed houses, n La fuerza de a sangre a dark house s the sett ng of a rape and an acc dent that resu ts n redempt on and happ ness. In E ce oso extremeño a ocked house s ke a convent w th many uxur es where women are depr ved of the r freedom. Some adu ts may ob ect to the themes d scussed—rape and mp ed adu tery—yet these short nove s cont nue to appea to generat ons of Span sh speakers as they ref ect, w th w t and ngenu ty, fe n Spa n n the 1600s. A s mp e yet thought-provok ng ntroduct on to h s fe and work, approachab e suggest ons for d scuss on and nformat ve footnotes add to the readers understand ng and en oyment. A so noteworthy, th s ed t on nc udes updated punctuat on and spe ng, wh ch make these short nove s even more access b e to contemporary Span sh speakers. Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX. (Lat n Amer ca Short Stor es from the 20th Century) Madr d: Grupo Anaya, 2004. 157p. ISBN: 84-6673666-2. pap. $9.95. Gr. 8–12. The purpose of th s co ect on s to ntroduce ado escents to a representat ve samp e of the best short stor es from Lat n Amer ca of the 20th century. Hence, t nc udes stor es by e even of the most revered Lat n Amer can authors—Qu roga, Borges, Onett , P ñera, Cortázar, Ru fo, Arreo a, Monterroso, Benedett , García Márquez and Byce Echen que—as we as br ef nformat ve ntroduct ons to the authors and the t mes. Numerous s debars and footnotes on a most every page exp a n spec f c concepts and words. Readers w sure y want to sk p the du d dact c exerc ses and act v t es at the end. Genera F ct on 223 Dah , Roa d. Char e y a fábr ca de choco ate. (Char e and the Choco ate Factory) I us: Quent n B ake. Trans ated by Verón ca Head. M am : Sant ana, 2005. 198p. ISBN: 1-59820-059-3. pap. $6.95. Gr 5–8. Dah s a ways popu ar story about f ve ucky ch dren who w n an entry t cket nto señor Wonka s myster ous choco ate factory s now even more capt vat ng, w th Quent n B ake s w tty b ack-and-wh te cartoons. Head s de ghtfu Span sh rend t on, or g na y pub shed by A faguara, Spa n n 1978, oyfu y ma nta ns the story s exc tement, wh msy and mora ntent ons. Desp te the Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., os mag ná s, escuchad), young Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w ce ebrate Char e Bucket s B ete Dorado (Go den T cket) that a ows h m nto the unforgettab e candy factory. Desnoëttes, Caro ne. Tam-tam co ores. (Tam-Tam Co ors) I us: Isabe e Hartmann. Trans ated by P. Rozarena. Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2007. 40p. ISBN: 978-84-263-6405-0. $22.95. Gr. 3–5. S mp y and evocat ve y, Mussa, a grandfather, wr tes a etter to h s granddaughter, Fatu, descr b ng h s bus tr p from h s nat ve Senega , a country of West Afr ca, to Eth op a n Northeast Afr ca, through the Centra Afr can Repub c, to h s ast stop n South Afr ca. He h gh ghts beaut fu s ghts and deta s such as the exqu s te ceram c pots and woven text es from Burk na Faso, the dense ung e n Gu nea, and the co orfu marketp ace n Congo. Espec a y noteworthy are the cut-paper, photos and waterco or ustrat ons, n br ght shades of green and tan, and the fac ng c ear co or photos of Afr can art ob ects. Or g na y pub shed by Réun on des Musées Nat onaux, Par s, th s arge-format pub cat on s an ent c ng overv ew of the peop e, s ghts and cu ture of Afr ca. Doy e, Arthur Conan. E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes. (The Case-Book of Sher ock Ho mes) 329p. Trans ated by Juan Manue Ibeas. ISBN: 84667-4527-0. Twa n, Mark. Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer. (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) 296p. Trans ated by Dor s Ro fe. ISBN: 84-6674528-9. Ea. vo .: (Tus L bros Se ecc ón). Madr d: Anaya, 2005. pap. $11.95. Gr. 9–adu t. De ghtfu Span sh rend t ons character ze th s ser es, espec a y prepared for ado escents, wh ch nc udes numerous s debars and footnotes on a most every page exp a n ng part cu ar words and concepts and br ef ntroduct ons to each author. The ast twe ve stor es wr tten by Doy e about Sher ock Ho mes, nc ud ng E prob ema de puente Thor 224 F ct on (The Prob em of Thor Br dge), one of the favor tes of h s numerous adm rers, are nc uded n E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes. Set n the 1830s n a sma M ss ss pp R ver town, Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer h gh ghts the adventures of Tom, an orphan m sch evous boy, who s as rrespons b e as he s goodhearted. Generat ons of Span sh-speakers cont nue to en oy these ongt me c ass cs of the Eng sh anguage. Doy e, Arthur Conan. E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes. (H s Last Bow) 284p. Trans ated by Juan Manue Ibeas. ISBN: 84-667-3669-7. Stevenson, Robert L. Noches en a s a. (Is and N ght s Enterta nment) 195p. Trans ated by María Eugen a Sant dr án. ISBN: 84-667-3668-9. Ea. vo . (Tus L bros Se ecc ón) Madr d: Grupo Anaya, 2004. pap. $11.95. Gr. 9–adu t. L ke prev ous t t es n th s ser es prepared espec a y for ado escents, these exqu s te Span sh rend t ons nc ude br ef ntroduct ons to each author as we as numerous s debars and footnotes on a most every page exp a n ng part cu ar concepts and words. E ght of Conan Doy e s ast stor es n wh ch mystery, murder, and honor predom nate are nc uded n E u t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes. Set n the South Seas, Noches en a s a nc udes three stor es that dep ct Stevenson s attachment to the peop e of the s ands. Span sh-speak ng ado escents n search of engross ng short stor es w not be d sappo nted. E s, Deborah. E pan de a guerra. (The Breadw nner) Trans ated by Herm n a Bev a and E ena Ir barren. Toronto: Groundwood/D str buted by Pub shers Group, 2004. 179p. ISBN: 0-88899-592-X. pap. $8.95. Gr. 5–8. E even-year-o d Parvana ves n Kabu , the cap ta of Afghan stan, dur ng the Ta ban reg me. When her father s arrested, the fam y faces starvat on and the bruta ty and beat ngs of Ta ban so d ers. Through Parvana s courage and determ nat on, readers are exposed to fe n an abus ve and nto erant soc ety. In contrast to the or g na trans at on pub shed n Spa n, th s Span sh rend t on has subst tuted Pen nsu ar usages for more recogn zab e Lat n Amer can Span sh usages (e.g. permanec eran nstead of permanec esen, vue van nstead of vo ved, tendrán for tendré s). E s, Deborah. E v a e de Parvana. (Parvana s Journey) Trans ated by Herm n a Bev a. Zaragoza: Lu s V ves, 2004. 174p. ISBN: 84-263-5218-9. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–8. Genera F ct on 225 Just as affect ng as ts predecessor—E pan de a guerra (The Breadw nner)—Bev a s c ear Span sh rend t on s a heartrend ng dep ct on of the effects on the ves of ch dren n war-torn Afghan stan. Am d the ma evo ence of the Ta ban, 13-year-o d Parvana sets off a one from Kabu n search of her mother and s b ngs. A ong the way, she saves three other abused ch dren who together face bomb ngs, starvat on, and m nes and despa r unt they arr ve at a refugee camp. Or g na y pub shed by Groundwood, Toronto, th s rea st c nove s an honest cry for ass stance. Ensenyat, Anton O ver. A -Raz , e méd co de a ata aya. (A -Raz , the Doctor of the Watchtower) Trans ated from the Cata án by Joan Anton Cebr an Mo na. Madr d: Anaya, 2005. 203p. ISBN: 84-667-4567-X. pap. $11.95. Gr. 9–12. When n ne-year-o d Marc, a boy from Ma orca, Spa n, s captured by p rates, he s taken to A g ers and so d as a s ave. Fortunate y, h s owner s an o d doctor who teaches h m about the med ca sc ences and nstructs h m about the Mus m re g on. Upon the death of h s tutor, Marc cont nues h s stud es and he ps a beaut fu fema e pr soner from Ma orca to escape. Am d a ser es of qu ck getaways and mean tra tors, th s we -paced nove deft y dep cts re g ous conf cts and stereotypes w th mportant Mus m ach evements n med c ne as we as n the bu d ng of hosp ta s. Farmer, Nancy. E mar de os tro s. (The Sea of Tro s) Trans ated by Gemma Ga art. Barce ona: Dest no, 2006. 476p. ISBN: 84-08-06565-3. pap. $19.45. Gr. 6–9. Set n Eng and n 793 where f erce V k ng warr ors and arge tro s p age nnocent v agers, Farmer s huge y successfu fantasy s now ava ab e n Ga art s r ch y sat sfy ng Span sh rend t on that ma nta ns the tens on, mag c, crue ty and bravery of the or g na . When Jack, an apprent ce to E Bardo (the oca bard), and h s tt e s ster Lucy are captured and taken to the court of Ivar e S n Hueso (Ivar the Bone ess) and h s ev w fe Queen Fr th a Sem tro , they must embark on a dangerous ourney through reg ons f ed w th dragons, g ant sp ders, tro s and ta k ng crows to get back home. Desp te the a most 500 pages of text, Span sh-speak ng fantasy overs w de ght n Jack s com ng-ofage ta e w th engross ng deta s of Norse and Ce t c mytho ogy. Ser ous readers a so w apprec ate the we -done append x nc ud ng nterest ng facts compar ng Ice and c and Span sh pronunc at ons. 226 F ct on Fr edman, Laur e. Ma ory se muda. (Ma ory on the Move) I us: Tamara Schm tz. Trans ated by Josef na Anaya. M nneapo s: Lerner, 2008. 160p. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7493-4. pap. $5.95. Gr. 2–4. Desp te Ma ory s numerous ob ect ons, her parents have dec ded they are mov ng to a new town. De ected y, she knows that she w espec a y m ss her Me or Am ga (Best Fr end), Mar ana. A though she keeps throw ng stones n the Estanque de os Deseos (W sh ng Pond), th ngs do not go back to the way they were. Neverthe ess, her new fr end Joey he ps her ba ance her o d fr end and the new one. Marred by a few Ang c sms, Anaya s serv ceab e Span sh rend t on ma nta ns the short, descr pt ve sentences of the or g na , nc ud ng the prosa c cartoony ustrat ons. Of part cu ar nterest to Span sh-speak ng readers s the honest dep ct on of the d ff cu t es and d fferences w th s b ngs. Gav n, James. Deep n a Dream: La arga noche de Chet Baker. (The Long N ght of Chet Baker) Trans ated by Juan Manue Ibeas. Barce ona: Mondador , 2004. 574p. ISBN: 84-397-1058-5. pap. $27.95. Gr. 10–adu t. W th the po shed sty e of the or g na , Ibeas s Span sh rend t on chron c ng the fe and t mes of the acc a med trumpet p ayer and voca st, Chet Baker, s certa n y not for the fa nthearted. Jazz enthus asts, however, w not be d ssuaded w th the ntens ty of th s we -researched b ography that de neates numerous deta s of Baker s persona and profess ona fe n wh ch hero n add ct on, v o ence and abus ve persona re at onsh ps u t mate y destroy h s ta ent and ead to h s death n a drug- nfested street n Amsterdam. Desp te the a most 600 pages of text, wh ch a so nc ude notes, a b b ography and cand d b ack-andwh te photos, mature Span sh-speak ng ado escents around the wor d have been fasc nated by the fe of th s trag c mus ca egend whose many f aws are here pa nfu y dep cted. Grahame, Kenneth. E v ento en os sauces. (The W nd n the W ows) I us: E ena Odr ozo a. Trans ated by Lourdes Huanqu . Madr d: Anaya, 2006. 213p. ISBN: 84-667-5213-7. $15.95. Gr. 4–6. Kenneth Grahame s c ass c ser es of an ma ta es, or g na y pub shed n 1908, s now ava ab e n th s oyfu Span sh rend t on w th Odr ozo a s sens t ve b ack ne and paste waterco or ustrat ons. L ke the r Eng sh-speak ng counterparts, Span sh speakers w de ght n the adventures of four an ma fr ends— a Rata (Rat), e Topo (Mo e), e Sapo (Toad) and e Te ón (Badger)—a ong a r ver n the Eng sh counGenera F ct on 227 trys de. We -done notes at the end of the book c ar fy Eng sh terms and express ons. Greder, Arm n. La s a: Una h stor a cot d ana. (The Is and: An Everyday Story). Sa amanca: Lóguez Ed c ones, 2003. 32p. ISBN: 84-89804-664. $19.95. Gr. 3–5. When an unknown, one y man arr ves on a raft on an s and, the angry nhab tants re ect h m mmed ate y. But a f sherman, who knows the dangers at sea, speaks on the man s beha f and conv nces the mob to et h m stay. Dest tute, hungry, and w ng to work, the man s neverthe ess shunned by everyone and on y succeeds n ra s ng the worst fears of outs ders. As terror spreads, the nf amed mob, apprehends h m, pushes h m out to sea, burns the f sherman s boat for support ng h m, bu ds a huge wa around the s and, and even k s a the sea gu s that f y over so that no one knows about the r s and. Strong and powerfu rea st c fu page ustrat ons, most y b ack and wh te, of a t ny nude man angr y re ected by b g fat, hate-f ed men armed w th p tchforks, rakes, and hoes he ghten the somber tone of th s “everyday” story. Or g na y pub shed by Sauer änder Ver ag, Düsse dorf, th s arge-format pub cat on s ndeed a compe ng dep ct on of fear and pre ud ce that many adu ts m ght cons der nappropr ate for ch dren. Others w app aud the honesty and w we come the und sgu sed ntent. Grégo re, Fab an. Los n ños de a m na. (Ch dren of the M ne) Trans ated by Car os Fan o Ma agarr ga. Barce ona: Cor mbo, 2006. 45p. ISBN: 84-8470-234-0. $19.95. Gr. 3–5. The horror and abuses suffered by young m ners n the ear y 1900s n coa m nes n Spa n are dep cted through appropr ate y somber waterco or ustrat ons and a br ef text, wh ch appears as capt ons and accompan es each ustrat on—from two to four pane s per page. Desp te the a most me odramat c tone and p ot, the f ct ona ves of young Lu s and Ton , who had to qu t schoo to work n a coa m ne to he p support the r fam es, dep ct the appa ng cond t ons, hard work, ung d seases, exp os ons and premature deaths that certa n y ex sted n numerous countr es. A n ne-page afterword w th b ack-and-wh te photos prov des further nformat on about coa , Span sh m ners and ch d abor n m nes around the wor d. Ne ther up ft ng nor cheerfu , th s nd ctment aga nst ch d abor was or g na y pub shed by L éco e des o s rs, Par s. 228 F ct on Gr nd ey, Sa y. Quer do Max (Dear Max) I us: Tony Ross. Trans ated by Josef na Anaya. Mex co: Cast o, 2006. 143p. ISBN: 970-20-0854-9. pap. $11.95. Gr. 2–5. N ne-year-o d Max, an on y ch d who ves w th h s w dowed mother, wr tes to h s favor te author, D. J. Lucas, and conf des that he wants to become an author. Through br ef, humorous etters and postcards, the two express the r persona kes and advers t es. Max te s about h s d ff cu t med ca cond t on and h s prob ems w th a schoo bu y. D. J. not on y coaches h m as he wr tes h s story, she a so te s about her schoo v s ts and persona fears. Anaya s p eas ng Span sh rend t on and Ross s w tty ne ustrat ons are sure to engage Span sh speakers, espec a y budd ng wr ters-to-be. Gudu e. Cuentos y eyendas de amor. (Stor es and Legends about Love) 139p. I us: Raú A én. ISBN: 978-84-667-6244-1. Jo y, Dom n que. A e andro Magno. (A exander the Great) 158p. I us: Max H erro. ISBN: 978-84-667-5387-6. Ea. vo .: Trans ated by Ana Cone o. (Tus L bros Cuentos y Leyendas) Madr d: Anaya, 2007. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Th rteen we -known ove stor es and egends from Greece, Ita y, T bet, Ghana, Ch na and Germany featur ng such coup es as Romeo y Ju eta, Tr stán e Iso da, Orfeo y Euríd ce, Adán y Eva recount, br ef y and succ nct y, the r pass on, happ ness and m sfortunes n Cuentos y eyendas de amor. W th a great dea of drama and adventure, Jo y s readab e recreat on of the fe of the warr or k ng of Macedon a as he conquered and un ted the wor d from Greece to Ind a s portrayed n A e andro Magno. Ser ous h story students m ght d sapprove of some of the f ct ona zed characters; nonethe ess, A exander the Great s amb t on and des re for conquest and g ory that make h m one of the most fasc nat ng conquerors of anc ent t mes are certa n y here. Both t t es nc ude s mp y wr tten h stor ca notes and nformat ve footnotes. Gut érrez Ná era, Manue . Cuentos. (Stor es) Madr d: Anaya, 2006. 405p. ISBN: 84-376-2315-4. pap. $11.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Th s co ect on by Manue Gut érrez Ná era (1859–1895), who s cons dered as one of the best Mex can wr ters of the 19th-century and a pr me mover of Mex can Modern sm, nc udes 34 short stor es that resonate w th h s e egant and sens t ve v s on of rea ty. He wr tes about fantas es unfu f ed, h s concern w th the unprotected and the nequa t es of fe n Mex co. Set n Mex co C ty, h s stor es dep ct w th goodGenera F ct on 229 natured humor h s adm rat on for European cu ture. The brev ty of many of these stor es—from four to f fteen pages each—are ust r ght to ntroduce Span sh-speak ng ado escents to th s we -known author and ourna st. Ser ous readers w apprec ate the scho ar y 84-page ntroduct on and the most comp ete b b ography. Hassan, Yaë . E profesor de mús ca. (The Mus c Teacher) Trans ated by Ana Ma Navarrete. Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2004. 119p. ISBN: 84-2635210-3. $10.95 Gr. 6–8. E even-year-o d Ma k s eager to earn to p ay the v o n, but, as the youngest of ten ch dren, h s Mus m parents can not afford mus c essons. When he meets S món, h s Jew sh mus c teacher at schoo , both student and teacher must confront the r own trag c memor es. Or g na y pub shed by Casterman, Be g um, th s nove , wh ch rece ved the 2001 Sa nt-Exupéry Award, comb nes the dreams and pass ons of mus c overs w th the persona trava s of a Ho ocaust surv vor and the pre ud ces aga nst Mus ms n France. Desp te some far-fetched p ot tw sts that somet mes come dangerous y c ose to the d dact c, mus c overs w be moved by the ong ngs of an asp r ng v o n st and h s conf cted teacher. Henkes, Kev n. E océano de O v a. (O ve s Ocean) Trans ated by Lourdes Huanqu . León: Everest, 2005. 195p. ISBN: 84-2411655-0. pap. $9.95. Gr 5–8. Henkes s compe ng nove about twe ve-year-o d Marta who, on a summer vacat on at her grandmother s house by the sea, beg ns to understand her fee ngs about the death of a c assmate, her ag ng grandmother, an o der boy and her des re to become a wr ter s as sat sfy ng n th s smooth Span sh rend t on. Span sh-speak ng m dd e readers w espec a y apprec ate Marta s honest emot ons of those d ff cu t grow ngup years n wh ch fa ng n ove and fee ng d sappo nted, confused and gu ty are as un versa as the protagon st exper enced n Cape Cod. Horvath, Po y. Una vaca ocas ona . (An Occas ona Cow) I us: X mena P neda. Trans ated by Magda ena Ho guín. Bogotá: Norma, 2004. 173p. ISBN: 958-04-8191-1. pap. $7.25. Gr. 4–6. If gen a, a New York C ty g r , s terr b y worr ed as she th nks of her parents dec s on to send her to her cous n s home n Iowa for the summer. In a w tty and a most s apst ck tone, she mag nes fe w th her w d, extravagant cous ns where mosqu to b tes ead to terr b e d seases. 230 F ct on Ho guín s fresh Span sh rend t on s as humorous y exaggerated as the or g na , f rst pub shed n 1989. Unfortunate y, however, P neda s b ack-andwh te ustrat ons are un nsp red car catures. They certa n y ack F ammengh s com c charm, wh ch accompan ed the Eng sh ed t on. Nonethe ess, Span sh speakers w en oy th s spr ght y comedy where Iowan secret soc et es, aundry chutes, p g ta ent shows and gum wrappers turn out to be great fun. Horvath, Po y. Un verano en La Cañada de os osos. (The Cann ng Season) Trans ated by Juan Manue Pombo. Bogotá: Grupo Ed tor a Norma, 2004. 283p. ISBN: 958-04-7669-1. pap. $10.95. Gr. 7–10. W th the ve y and at t mes sa ty anguage of the or g na , th s snappy Span sh rend t on of two unwanted g r s who earn to ove a pa r of eccentr c o d ad es w enthra Span sh-speak ng ado escents. When th rteen-year-o d Tr nqueta s sent by her ca ous mother to spend the summer w th her e der y re at ves n a remote area of Ma ne, she d dn t expect to f nd a fe where peacefu so at on, garden ng, fend ng off bears and rem n sc ng about the o d days cou d be so sat sfy ng. Espec a y when Harper, another one y g r , o ns the group. Soph st cated readers w apprec ate the fantast c e ements nterwoven am d the sad, rea st c c rcumstances n the g r s ves. Ibbotson, Eva. ¡Menuda bru a! (Not Just a W tch) Trans ated by Patr c a Antón de Vez. Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2004. 185p. ISBN: 84-7888881-0. pap. $10.95. Gr 5–8. Heck e and Dora, her best fr end, are determ ned to be good w tches. Fo ow ng the r schoo motto, Bru as contra a ma dad (W tches Aga nst W ckedness), Heck e, w th the he p of oca supporters and a tt e boy, f nds a way to get r d of Los Vengadores B ancos and to use her power for good causes. Unfortunate y, and n contrast to the or g na Eng sh ed t on, th s f u d Span sh rend t on w th a few Pen nsu ar Span sh con unct ons (queré s, podá s) does not nc ude Hawkes s humorous b ack- nk draw ngs. Nonethe ess, Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w en oy the fast pace of th s humorous fantasy. Ih maera, W t . La eyenda de as ba enas. (The Wha e R der) Trans ated by Raque So à. Barce ona: Juventud, 2004. 175p. ISBN: 84-261-33940. $15.95. Gr. 8–12. The exc tement and warmth of the or g na story about e ghtyear-o d Kahu, a fema e member of the Maor tr be of New Zea and who has to prove her eadersh p ab t es to her stern great-grandfather, Genera F ct on 231 s ava ab e n th s sp r ted Span sh rend t on. Perhaps some Span shspeak ng ado escents w f nd the m ng ng of str ct cu tura trad t ons w th creat on myths and re g ous ref ect ons somewhat confus ng and d ff cu t to read. But the success of the f m s adaptat on s certa n to add nterest to Kahu s pass on to save her tr be by fac ng the wha es. A Maor -Span sh g ossary s appended. Ivan er, Feder co. Lo que aprendí acerca de nov as y fútbo . (What I Learned about G r fr ends and Soccer) I us: Dan e Pereyra. Montev deo: A faguara/Sant ana, 2007. 184p. ISBN: 9974-95-105-4. pap. $10.95. Gr. 6–8. Sebast án s prob ems start when he turns th rteen. He s not do ng very we n soccer; he can t get beaut fu Pau a s attent on; the p mp es on h s face keep gett ng b gger and h s mother ns sts he needs to get braces. In a most engag ng f rst-person po nt of v ew and wr tten n a humorous and mber sty e, th s nove s sure to appea to Span shspeak ng teens who w concur w th Sebast an s sta de Dudas Fundamenta es ( st of Fundamenta Doubts); such as ¿Cómo es que se hace para poder besar a una ch ca? (What do you do to k ss a g r ?). A few Uruguayan Span sh express ons and co oqu a sms add to Sebast an s charm and candor, espec a y when he conc udes that w th g r s, as n soccer, Hay que poner huevo y después se ve (You ve got to have guts and then you wa t). Jones, Terry. E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os. (Fa ry Ta es and Fantast c Stor es) I us: M chae Foreman. Trans ated by Car os Mayor. Barce ona: Juventud, 2005. 256p. ISBN: 84-261-3493-9. $25.99. Gr. 3–5. Co ect on of f fty-one stor es set n fantast c countr es where exot c characters defy convent ona w sdom and popu ar be efs. Or g na y pub shed by Chrysa s, London, th s attract ve pub cat on nc udes Foreman s fanc fu waterco or and b ack-and-wh te ustrat ons. Desp te the Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (va s, vos), Span sh-speak ng fantasy overs from the Amer cas (and Span sh earners) w apprec ate the brev ty of each story (from two to s x pages) and the refresh ng Span sh rend t on that resonates w th exqu s te Span sh ocut ons (e.g.. recontracórcho s, mon gote). Jones, Terry. La dama y e escudero. (The Lady and the Squ re) I us: M chae Foreman. Trans ated by Dan e Cortés. Barce ona: Dest no/ P aneta, 2004. 383p. ISBN: 84-08-05165-2. $19.95. Gr. 6–9. 232 F ct on In th s seque to E caba ero y su escudero (The Kn ght and the Squ re) (2003), Tom meets beaut fu Em a de Va o s, who he ps h m escape from e Hombre de Negro (Man n B ack). Set n France am d peasant revo ts, torture chambers, and the Pope s uxur ous res dence at Av gnon, Tom, h s fr end Ann who often poses as A an, and somet mesd ff cu t Em a are nvo ved n a ser es of exc t ng adventures where they manage to emerge v ctor ous. Ma nta n ng the fast-paced and ghthearted tone of the or g na , th s f u d Span sh rend t on s further en vened w th Foreman s b ack-andwh te pen-and- nk ustrat ons. Kafka, Franz. La metamorfos s. (The Metamorphos s) Trans ated by Imma Ba docch . Barce ona: Edebé, 2004. 93p. ISBN: 84-236-7006-6. pap. $9.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Kafka s powerfu br ef nove n wh ch Gregor Samsa wakes up and rea zes he has been changed nto a g gant c bug preserves ts n ghtmar sh qua ty n th s f u d Span sh rend t on. Ser ous Span sh-speak ng readers w apprec ate Ana Díaz-P a a s append x that d scusses the fe of the author as we as an access b e ana ys s of the work addressed espec a y to contemporary ado escents. K p ng, Rudyard. Los bros de a se va (The Jung e Books) I us: Ana Juan. Trans ated by Gabr e a Buste o. Madr d: Grupo Anaya, 2004. 437p. ISBN: 84-667-3678-6. $18.95. Gr. 7–10. Buste o s smooth Span sh rend t on of Rudyard K p ng s c ass c ta es—The Jung e Book (1894) and The Second Jung e Book (1895)— s as enthra ng as the or g na s. Presented here n the author s preferred order are a of K p ng s stor es about Mowg , the Ind an boy who s ra sed by wo ves from nfancy and who earns se f-suff c ency and w sdom from the ung e an ma s, nc ud ng the w se o d bear, Ba oo, and the great b ack panther Bagheera. Numerous fu -page co or ustrat ons dep ct dea zed v ews of Mowg and the an ma s. A so nc uded are a we -wr tten pro ogue and append ces w th b ograph ca nformat on about the author and h s works. Lawrence, Caro ne. Los de f nes de Laurentum. (The Do ph ns of Laurentum) ISBN: 84-7888-838-1. ———. Los doce traba os de F av a Gém na. (Twe ve Tasks of F av a Gém na) ISBN: 84-7888-918-3. Ea. vo .: 187p. Trans ated by Raque Vázquez Ram . (M ster os Romanos) Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2004. pap. $10.95. Gr. 6–8. Genera F ct on 233 W th the same exc tement as ts predecessors, set n Anc ent Rome, these myster es feature the four brave s euths—F av a Gém na, Lupo, Nub a and Jonatán. In the f fth t t e, Los de f nes de Laurentum, the young detect ves f nd a way to save F av a Gém na s fam y from ru n. As they take refuge n the v a de Laurentum, they earn of a sunken treasure that cou d so ve a the r prob ems. When Lupo acc denta y sees Vena c o, the s ave trader who k ed h s father and cut out h s tongue, Lupo knows he must act desp te the dangers nvo ved. In Los doce traba os de F av a Gém na, the s xth t t e n the ser es, F av a Gém na s concerned about her father s extraord nary nterest n a young w dow, Cart a Pop íco a. Determ ned to d scover Cart a s mot ves, F av a Gém na conv nces her fr ends to he p her nvest gate and performs twe ve d ff cu t tasks, ust ke the Greek hero Hércu es. A few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., vosotros, enseñaros, podría s) w certa n y not deter Span sh-speak ng mystery fans from the Amer cas from en oy ng these ve y Span sh rend t ons w th ntr gu ng h stor ca sett ngs. Lawrence, Caro ne. Los enem gos de Júp ter. (The Enem es of Jup ter) Trans ated by Raque Vázquez Ram . Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2005. 189p. ISBN: 84-7888-946-9. pap. $11.95. Gr. 6–8. In th s seventh nsta ment of the engag ng ser es set n anc ent Rome, the young s euths—Jonatán, F av a, Nub a and Lupo—and doctor Mardoqueo are ca ed by emperador T to to nvest gate the myster ous enemy that s threaten ng to destroy Rome. A though Rome s a dangerous p ace, the four fr ends brave y exp ore the mper a pa ace and Jonatán makes a fr ghten ng dec s on. L ke the other t t es, th s smooth Span sh rend t on uses Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (e.g., os ocupá s, de adnos) am d the exc tement of Roman po t ca ntr gue, med ca pract ces and the destruct on of the temp e n Jerusa em. Lawrence, Caro ne. Los g ad adores de Capua. (The G ad ators from Capua) Trans ated by Raque Vázquez Ram . Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2005. 191p. ISBN: 84-7888-974-4. pap. $11.95. Gr. 6–8. Set n 80 AD n Rome when Emperator T to announced the 100 days of games to open the new F av an amph theater, th s e ghth vo ume of th s we -trans ated ser es presents F av a, Nub a and Lupo n search of the r fr end Jonatán am d the horror of g ad ator f ghts, execut ons and an ma sacr f ces. Desp te the gore and crue ty of the 234 F ct on espectácu os (spectac es), Span sh-speak ng ado escents w en oy the courage of the ntrep d fr ends who f nd a way to save the r compan on. L mb, Sue. Ch ca de 15: Encantadora pero oca. (G r , 15, Charm ng but Insane) Trans ated by A e andra Pérez de Rea . ISBN: 84-667-4736-2. ———. Ch ca (de cas ) 16: Una autént ca tortura. (G r , (Near y) 16: Abso ute Torture) Trans ated by Bor a García Bercero. ISBN: 84-6674737-0. Ea. vo .: 286p. Madr d: Anaya, 2005. pap. $12.95. Gr. 7–10. W th the same r squé humor of the Eng sh or g na s, these de ghtfu Span sh rend t ons w espec a y capt vate Span sh-speak ng teens who have a m ted se ect on of easy reads that dea w th top cs that part cu ar y nterest them. In Ch ca de 15: Encantadora pero oca, Jess, the protagon st, compares her tetas y cu o (boobs and bum) w th F ora s, her best fr end and the schoo beauty, who s as popu ar as she s wea thy. A though Jess prefers handsome Ben Jones, she happ y conc udes that her fr end Fred, who urgent y needs a ha rcut, s ust r ght for her. In the second nsta ment, Ch ca (de cas ) 16: Una autént ca tortura, Jess has to postpone her sp end d summer p ans w th Fred to go w th her mother and grandmother on a h stor ca terary tr p that ends n a most surpr s ng v s t to her father, whom she hasn t seen n severa years. W th great honesty, the author dep cts ado escents concerns— nsecur ty, acceptance, body mage, gay parents—through characters that are not on y cand d, they are appea ng and most conv nc ng. L ndgren, Astr d. P pp Ca zas argas. (Do You Know P pp Longstock ng?) I us: R chard Kennedy. Trans ated by B anca Ríos. Barce ona: Ed tor a Juventud, 2007. 137p. ISBN: 978-84-261-3192-8 pap. $9.95. Gr. 4–6. N ne-year-o d P pp Ca zas argas, who s ncred b y strong and ves a one n V a V eku a w th her horse and her devoted monkey, Míster Ne son, en oys mpress ng her convent ona ne ghbors, Tommy and Ann ka. F rst pub shed n Sweden n 1947, th s ve y Span sh rend t on has ma nta ned P pp s ndom tab e v ta ty as she bakes cook es on the f oor, takes on two burg ars s ng e-handed y, saves two ch dren from a house on f re, and works other extravagant wonders. Desp te the Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (habría s, hub ese s, escuchad, et a .), Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w app aud P pp s ndependent sp r t. The amus ng, a most cartoony, b ack-and-wh te ustrat ons are appropr ate y wh ms ca . Genera F ct on 235 Mart n, Ann M. Un r ncón de Un verso. (A Corner of the Un verse) Trans ated by A berto J ménez R o a. León: Everest, 2005. 195p. ISBN: 842418722-9. pap. $9.95. Gr. 6–9. Hatt e turns twe ve the summer of 1960 when she meets her extroverted tío Adam. Her mother exp a ns that he has prob emas menta es (menta prob ems)—sch zophren a, aut sm. Whereas others re ect h m and augh at h m, Hatt e, though bew dered by h s unconvent ona behav or, en oys h s company and wants to he p h m. J ménez R o as s affect ng Span sh rend t on s as heartbreak ng as the or g na . McDona d, Megan. Doctora Judy Moody. (Judy Moody M.D. The Doctor Is In!) 175p. ISBN: 1-59820-034-8. ———. Judy Moody. (Judy Moody) 166p. ISBN: 1-59437-816-9. ———. Judy Moody ad v na e futuro. (Judy Moody Pred cts the Future) 162p. ISBN: 1-59437-837-1. ———. Judy Moody sa va e p aneta. (Judy Moody Saves the Wor d) 167p. ISBN: 1-59437-838-X. ———. ¡Judy Moody se vue ve famosa! (Judy Moody Gets Famous!) 142p. ISBN: 1-59437-817-7. Ea. vo .: I us: Peter H. Reyno ds. Trans ated by Ata a re, adapted by Isabe Mendoza. M am : Sant ana USA, 2004–2005. pap. $7.95. Gr. 3–5. W th the easy-to-read engag ng sty e of the or g na s, these ov a Span sh rend t ons h gh ght Judy Moody, a zestfu y enthus ast c th rd grader, whose adventures and deas are as un versa as ch dren everywhere. It s mportant to note that the scarc ty of books n Span sh that dep ct fe s frustrat ons and cha enges from a ch d s perspect ve make these books even more appea ng to Span sh-speak ng ch dren. And, of course, Reyno ds s w tty, b ack-and-wh te waterco or, pen-and- nk ustrat ons further enhance the humorous prose, snappy d a ogues and br ef chapters that make th s ser es rres st b e. When Judy s th rd grade c ass starts to study Nuestro Fabu oso Cuerpo (Our Amaz ng Human Body), she s ready to work on a most unusua c ass pro ect and to share a tru y unexpected show-and-te n Doctora Judy Moody. Judy Moody ntroduces the sp r ted protagon st who happens to be n a bad mood the f rst day of schoo unt she gets an ntr gu ng ass gnment: preparar un co age sobre sí m smos (to create a “me” co age). A though Judy obta ns a mood r ng that descr bes her De un humor nsoportab e ( n a grouchy, mposs b e mood) she st tr es to conv nce her c assmates that she can pred ct the future n Judy Moody ad v na e futuro. After 236 F ct on Judy fa s to w n un concurso de cur tas (an adhes ve bandage des gn contest), she nsp res her c ass to become nvo ved n a ma or env ronmentsav ng pro ect n Judy Moody sa va e p aneta. Because Judy can t even spe Beren ena, she can t w n a spe ng bee, yet she s st determ ned to f nd a way to become famous n ¡Judy Moody se vue ve famosa! Mechte , Ange ka. Enganchado. (Co d Turkey) Trans ated by E sa A fonso Mor . Méx co: Everest, 2005. 139p. ISBN: 968-893-094-6. pap. $9.95. Gr. 7–12. As s xteen-year-o d Andy becomes nvo ved n the wor d of a coho and drugs, h s twe ve-year-o d s ster, S mone, pers sts n her attempts to he p h m. A though h s use of a types of drugs eads to h s suspens on from schoo , burg ary, drug dea ng and unk es, h s parents appear not to not ce the ser ousness of the s tuat on. Or g na y pub shed by Ravensburger, Germany, th s rea st c nove reads more ke a case study of drug add ct on among teens—from mar uana to hash sh op um, coca ne and hero n. Some adu ts may ob ect to the somber drug scenes nterm ng ed w th profan ty; some ado escents w quest on the too-good-to-be-true s ster and therap st, yet a w approve of the opt m st c end ng. Meyer, Stephan e. Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso. (Tw ght) 506p. ISBN: 978-970770-994-2. ———. Luna nueva. (New Moon) 574p. ISBN: 978-970-58-0023-8. ———. Ec pse. (Ec pse) 636p. ISBN: 978-1-60396-022-9. Ea. vo .: Trans ated by José M gue Pa arés. M am : Sant ana, 2007–2008. pap. $15.99. Gr. 9–12. The popu ar vamp re ove nove s for young adu ts, where romance, danger and ma c ous vamp res coex st, are sure to attract Span shspeak ng ado escents n search of constant adventure and potent a gore. Fortunate y, Pa arés s f u d Span sh rend t ons ma nta n the suspense and qu ck pace of the Eng sh or g na s. In Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso, the f rst one of the saga, 17-year-o d Be a eaves Phoen x to ve w th her father n Forks, Wash ngton. At schoo , she meets and fa s n ove w th Edward, a handsome boy who happens to be a vamp re. Luna nueva cont nues the romance and ant c pat on espec a y when Be a s n ured at her b rthday party and causes Edward and h s vamp re fam y to eave as the s ght of her b ood puts her n mm nent danger. In Ec pse the strugg e for surv va s deepened as Be a must choose beGenera F ct on 237 tween her fr end Jacob, a werewo f, and Edward, the vamp re and the ob ect of her affect on. As graduat on approaches, Be a must dec de between fe or death. Span sh-speak ng fans of the supernatura w be as entranced as the r Eng sh-speak ng counterparts. Mo na, María Isabe . E vue o de as c güeñas. (The F ght of the Storks) Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2007. 135p. ISBN: 978-84-263-6207-0. pap. $11.95. Gr. 7–10. Set n 9th-century Spa n n the court of K ng A fonso III, e Magno, am d the po t ca ntr gues between Chr st ans and Mus ms, th s fast-paced nove nterm ng es the ves of two teens: Gonza o, a Chr st an scr be, and Mer em, a beaut fu Mus m g r . For overs of act on there s r sk, adventure and ever-present dangers. H story buffs w apprec ate the dep ct on of fe n Mus m Spa n where educated Chr st ans and Mus ms stud ed Lat n, Greek and Arab c and exce ed n mathemat cs, mus c and poetry. And, of course, romance af c onados w cheer the courage of Gonza o and Mer em, who choose ove over arranged marr ages. Monrea , V o eta. Las espadas de C d. (The Swords of the C d) I us: the author. Madr d: Bruño, 2006. 45p. ISBN: 84-216-9760-9. $22.95. Gr. 3–5. Based on the adventures of Rodr go Díaz de V var, (1043–1099), better known as e C d, th s fast-paced rete ng h gh ghts aspects of the fe of the Span sh so d er and nat ona hero whose m tary exp o ts, nc ud ng the capture of Va enc a and other batt es, are w de y adm red n the Span sh-speak ng wor d. Co orfu y deta ed, computer-generated, a most cartoon sh ustrat ons dep ct fe n feuda Spa n w th a great sense of humor and ngenu ty. Beg nn ng w th the C d s ch dhood n V var, a sma v age n Spa n, up to h s daughters marr ages to Span sh roya ty, th s appea ng arge-format pub cat on s a ve y ntroduct on to Spa n s ong cher shed ep c poem. Morpurgo, M chae . La espada dorm da. (The S eep ng Sword) I us: M chae Foreman. Trans ated by Isabe L asat. Barce ona: RBA, 2005. 124p. ISBN: 84-7871-258-5. $13.95. Gr. 5–7. Ten-year-o d Bun Bund e, who ves w th h s parents on the s and of Sc y, off southwest Eng and, a former haven for p rates and smugg ers, oses h s eyes ght n a trag c acc dent. Desp te d ff cu t t mes n wh ch he s even ready to comm t su c de, he f nds the strength to 238 F ct on overcome h s hand cap w th the he p and understand ng of h s fr ends, espec a y fourteen-year-o d Anna. In a fantast c tw st, he stumb es upon the Exca bur sword, wh ch, n Arthur an egend, be onged to K ng Arthur. He now has the energy that changes h s fe forever. Or g na y pub shed n the Un ted K ngdom, th s f u d Span sh rend t on w appea to overs of fantasy. Muñoz Pue es, V cente. La foto de Portobe o. (The Photo from Portobe o) Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2004. 181p. ISBN: 84-263-5618-4. pap. $10.95. Gr. 8–12. A though s xteen-year-o d Son a fee s she can dea w th her we ght oss, her parents know that she s anorex c. Desp te her ob ect ons, she s taken to a hosp ta that spec a zes n eat ng d sorders where she meets many women w th the same cond t on. In contrast to the other pat ents, Son a, w th the he p of an understand ng doctor and her pat ent father, f na y f nds a way to overcome her abnorma fear of becom ng obese. Notw thstand ng the obv ous message to ado escent g r s (and the r parents), some readers w empath ze w th Son a s tr bu at ons and anx et es. And, even though Son a s not a conv nc ng character, she exper ences many teen cha enges: parents, soc a sk s, se ect ng and prepar ng for an occupat on. Perhaps such as des as the U.S. nvas on of Iraq and the bur a s te of an Amer can Ind an n Barce ona are more out and sh than necessary, yet some teens w f nd th s to be a hopefu nove about th s d sorder. Muñoz Pue es, V cente. ¡Po zón a bordo! E secreto de Co ón. (Stowaway on Board! The Secret of Co umbus) I us: Feder co De cado. Madr d: Anaya, 2005. 158p. ISBN: 84-667-4749-4. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. In a most engag ng f rst-person po nt of v ew, Gonza o, a brave and ntrep d teen, re ates h s exper ences n Spa n n the 1490s, ust before the expu s on of the Jews from Spa n and as a conf dant of Co umbus and w tness to Co umbus s arr va to the New Wor d on October 12, 1492. Perhaps there are too many co nc dences as young Gonza o overcomes ruff ans n the s ums of Sev a, meets beaut fu and wea thy S monetta Berard who teaches h m how to read and wr te, and, seem ng y, w thout too much d ff cu ty, f nds a p ace to h de n one of Co umbus s sh ps. Nonethe ess, th s fast-paced, h stor ca nove s an access b e ntroduct on to a controvers a t me n the h story of Spa n as we as an unconvent ona v ew of Chr stopher Co umbus. Unfortunate y, De cado s b and waterco or ustrat ons ack the exc tement of the we -wr tten narrat ve. Genera F ct on 239 Pardo Bazán, Em a. Un destr pador de antaño y otros cuentos. (The R pper of Long Ago & Other Stor es) Madr d: A anza Ed tor a , 2003. 197p. ISBN: 84-206-5506-6. Gr. 9–adu t. F fteen stor es about rura Spa n that te about the crue ty of fam y re at onsh ps, the backwardness of ea ousy and the trans tory nature of fee ngs are nc uded n th s co ect on by one of Spa n s most read authors. Pescett , Lu s M. Fr n. (Fr n) I us: O K f. Madr d: A faguara/Sant ana, 2003. 191p. ISBN: 84-204-6574-7. pap. $10.95. Gr. 5–7. Twe ve-year-o d Fr n hates h s phys ca educat on c ass, espec a y when h s teacher wants to make a the students O ymp c stars. Because he doesn t exce , h s teacher ns sts on pun sh ng h m by mak ng h m do extra aps. Fortunate y, a new student, Lynko, understands h m, and, even more mportant, he fa s n ove w th A ma. Desp te numerous ntrus ve adu t sound ng comments about fe s n ust ces, parents who watch too much TV, the books of Ita o Ca v no and a farfetched tr p to v s t A ma, the keab e characters and fresh d a ogue w appea to m dd e readers n search of a story w th an authent c Argent ne sett ng, though amaz ng y, wr tten n Pen nsu ar Span sh. O K f s b ack-and-wh te cartoons are def n te y a p us. Ph br ck, Rodman. E oven y e mar. (The Young Man and the Sea) Trans ated by Iñ go Java oyes. New York: Scho ast c, 2005. 193p. ISBN: 0439-76958-2. pap. $4.99. Gr. 5–8. Span sh-speak ng readers, espec a y from the Amer cas, w not be ab e to put down th s gr pp ng Span sh rend t on of Ph br ck s exc t ng surv va story n wh ch twe ve-year-o d Sk ff Beaman overcomes h s mother s death, a depressed, a coho c father, mean bu es and a most cha eng ng so o f sh ng tr p. There are very few nove s for m dd e schoo Span sh-speak ng students that dep ct w th such honesty and candor the fee ngs of a teen boy who can t stand h s father s beer dr nk ng—¡Cómo od o ese o or! (How I hate that sme !)—and yet manages to catch a va uab e b ue f n tuna to pay for the repa rs of the fam y boat. P key, Dav. E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a. parte: La noche de os Mocos V v entes. (Capta n Underpants and the B g Bad Batt e of the B on c Booger Boy, Part I: The N ght of the Nasty Nostr Nuggets) ISBN: 0-439-66204-4. 240 F ct on ———. E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots. (Capta n Underpants and the B g, Bad Batt e of the B on c Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the R d cu ous Robo-Boogers) ISBN: 0-439-66205-2. Ea. vo .: 175p. I us: the author. Trans ated by M gue Azao a. 2004. New York: Scho ast c. paper, $4.99. Gr. 4–6. Just as creat ve and enterta n ng as the prev ous adventures of the superhero pr nc pa , Cap tán Ca zonc os, a so known as Capta n Underpants, these h ar ous Span sh rend t ons w th P key s ocu ar b ackand-wh te cartoon ustrat ons, act on-f ed f poramas and ntroductory com cs are exact y what Span sh-speak ng re uctant readers need. A though Jorge and Beto are very bad spe ers and not espec a y good students, they st can save the p anet from as tres tremebundas masas mucosas (the three humongous Robot c Booger Chunks) n E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a parte. Jorge and Beto must now face the R dícu os Mocorobots (R d cu ous Robo-Boogers) n outer space before they return to schoo n E Cap tán y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots. P key, Dav. E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a fur a de a Supermu er Macroe ást ca. (Capta n Underpants and the Wrath of the W cked Wedg e Woman) I us: the author. Trans ated by M gue Azao a. Madr d: Ed c ones SM, 2002. 175p. ISBN: 84-348-9109-3. pap. $9.95 Gr. 4–6. Th s ce ebrated t t e of the popu ar Cap tán Ca zonc os, a so known as Capta n Underpants, features the superheroes, Jorge and Beto, who now turn the r attent on to the r ev teacher señora P chote. W th the same tongue- ncheek adventures, act on-f ed f porama and ntroductory com c str ps, fu of dep orab y m sspe ed words (e.g., hod oso, habenturas, conz denc a) as the or g na , th s t t e s sure to appea to devoted fans. Span sh speakers from the Amer cas, espec a y re uctant readers, may be confused by the numerous Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons—os habé s, empezad, está s. Nonethe ess, the rowdy b ackand-wh te ustrat ons and mag nat ve superheroes who manage to transform mean señora P chote nto a k nd-hearted teacher w w n many more fo owers. P aza, José María. ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón. (Land Ho!: The H story of Chr stopher Co umbus) I us: Ju o Carab as Genera F ct on 241 Aranda. Madr d: Espasa Ca pe, 2005. 202p. ISBN: 84-670-1957-3. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Wr tten n a carefree, a most co oqu a sty e, th s f ct ona b ography s based on the fe of the Ita an exp orer who, n the serv ce of Spa n, d scovered the New Wor d. Re uctant h story readers w not m nd P aza s dramat zed or nvented parts that show how Co umbus m ght have thought regard ng h s pred caments at sea, popu ar acc a m and u t mate repud at on. The computer-generated, co or cartoon ustrat ons and such t t e chapters as Un rey tramposo (A tr cky k ng) and ¿Qué se propone este oco? (What does th s madman propose?), as we as a humorous co or cartoon book cover, may encourage the heretofore unenthus ast c Span shspeak ng readers to read more about Co umbus. Ser ous readers w apprec ate the appended deta ed chrono ogy and st of mportant h stor ca peop e and notes. Poe, Edgar A an. E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as. (The B ack Cat and Other Stor es of the Supernatura ) Trans ated by Mar ano Orta Manzano. Barce ona; Juventud, 2005. 183p. ISBN: 84-2613454-8. pap. $10.95. Gr. 8–adu t. An exce ent ntroduct on to the fe and work of Edgar A an Poe, wr tten by the French terary cr t c, Char es Baude a re, f rst pub shed n 1852, prov des a d st nct y European and audatory v ew of the Amer can author s mag nat ve and powerfu stor es. Beg nn ng w th the c ass c story E gato negro (The B ack Cat), n wh ch a man s obsess on w th h s b ack cat esca ates nto d saster and murder, th s co ect on s fo owed by e ght stor es of the supernatura . The brev ty of these we -rendered, horror stor es—from n ne to th rty pages— s certa n to appea to Span sh-speak ng fans of th s genre. A t me ne s a so nc uded. Pu man, Ph p. La pr ncesa de ho a ata. (The T n Pr ncess) Trans ated by Isabe de M que . Barce ona: Umbr e , 2004. 351p. ISBN: 84-9561852-4. $15.95. Gr. 9–12. Set n 1882 n London and n the mag nary k ngdom of Razkav a n Centra Europe, th s act on-packed th rd nove of the ser es ma nta ns the po t ca ntr gue, adventure and romance n th s f u d Span sh rend t on. Espec a y appea ng are the ma n characters—Becky, a s xteenyear-o d anguage tutor; J m, a young detect ve; and Ade a de, a beaut fu and terate young woman, who sudden y becomes queen. Desp te the ntr cate p ot, numerous characters, and 242 F ct on abyr nth ne ocat on, Span sh-speak ng teens n search of b oody happen ngs w app aud the heroes as they overcome bombs, po son, daggers and street f ghts. They w a so en oy the prev ous t t es, Sa y y a sombra de norte (Shadow n the North) and Sa y y e t gre en e pozo (T ger n the We ). In contrast to the more subdued covers of the Eng sh ed t ons, th s cover features two swashbuck ng, com c-booksty e hero nes ready for a f ght. Rayó, M gue . E cementer o de cap tán Nemo. (Capta n Nemo s Cemetery) I us: Pab o Au ade . Trans ated by Ange na Gate . Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2004. 126p. ISBN: 84-263-5448-X. pap. $8.95. Gr. 5–8. In an a most poet c evocat ve vo ce, an unseen narrator re ates M gue s summer exper ences, from age seven to th rteen, w th h s grandfather n a sma town n the coast of Spa n. In br ef chapters he te s about M gue s exper ences co ect ng foss s, gett ng n troub e, f sh ng, sw mm ng and meet ng María, h s f rst ove. Espec a y emot ve s h s re at onsh p w th h s a ways-understand ng, nature- ov ng grandfather, who knew the needs of a matur ng teen. Span sh speakers from the Amer cas may be perp exed by the use of Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (e.g., compartía s, barría s, qu taba s), yet they w be touched by a wonderfu grandfather. Au ade s soft y shaded penc and waterco or ustrat ons ma nta n the rever e tone of M gue s rem n scences. Re che, D et of. Freddy, un hámster en pe gro. (Freddy, a Hamster n Danger) Trans ated from the German by María Fa cón Qu ntana. Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2003. 158p. ISBN: 84-7888-825-X. pap. $10.95. Gr. 4–6. In a ve y f rst-person po nt of v ew Freddy, a go den hamster w th arge cheek pouches and a short ta , narrates h s exper ences w th ev profesor D ttr ch. A though Freddy prom ses h s master John that he wou d never revea h s extraord nary ab t es—he earned how to read and wr te by s tt ng a ongs de h s prev ous master—he posts h s autob ography on the Web w th a most terr b e consequences. W th the he p of h s fr ends, however, he manages to e ude the danger. The s mp e f u d Span sh text ma nta ns the humor and fast pace of the h gh y successfu or g na German ed t on. Repún, Grac e a. E mago y e escr tor: B ografía de J. R. R. To k en. (The Mag c an and the Wr ter: B ography of J. R. R. To k en) Bogotá: Grupo Ed tor a Norma, 2006. 106p. ISBN: 958-04-9309-X. pap. $11.95. Gr. 5–8. Genera F ct on 243 Repún nterm ng es a story “ n the manner of To k en” about Ganda f, an o d mag c an and revered storyte er, and h s av d stenere ves w th the fe and work of J. R. R. To k en (1892–1973), the Br t sh wr ter of the we -known fantas es, E Hobb t (The Hobb t) and E Señor de os An os (The Lord of the R ngs). Adm rers of the South Afr can-born author w want to sk p Repún s contr ved story ne and her p odd ng rec tat on of Ganda f s narrat ve, but w en oy the s mp y to d fe of the popu ar author that has capt vated readers around the wor d. An append x exp a n ng To k en s percept on of myths and fo k ore nc ud ng such c ass cs as E Beowu f (Beowu f), E Ka eva a (Ka eva a) and E Rey Arturo (K ng Arthur) as we as a chrono ogy are a so nc uded. Rosen, M chae . E bro tr ste. (M chae Rosen s Sad Book) I us: Quent n B ake. Trans ated by Esther Rub o. Barce ona: Serres, 2004. 34p. ISBN: 84-8488-151-2. $15.95. Gr. 3–6. In th s touch ng, persona memo r, Rosen te s about h s ntense sadness upon the sudden death of h s e ghteen-year-o d son Edd e. W th abso ute honesty, po gnant y ma nta ned n th s affect ng Span sh rend t on, he exp a ns that when h s fee ngs of de ect on, anger, oss, rage make h m sad: hago cosas ma as. Son cosas que no puedo contarte. Son demas ado ma as (I do bad th ngs. I can t te you what they are. They re too bad). Yet he a so surpr ses h mse f by remember ng h s ate mother wa k ng n the ra n and happ er t mes w th Edd e. B ake s express ve waterco or-and- nk ustrat ons n shades of grey and occas ona y br ght co ors featur ng a cheerfu Edd e add to the heartbreak ng s mp c ty that on y great oss and gr ef can evoke. Row ng, J. K. Harry Potter y e m ster o de prínc pe. (Harry Potter and the Ha f-B ood Pr nce) Trans ated by Gema Rov ra Ortega. Barce ona: Sa amandra/D str buted by Lectorum, 2006. 602p. ISBN: 84-7888-9965. pap. $15.99. Gr. 5–10. Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w be espec a y de ghted w th th s v gorous Span sh rend t on of the s xth t t e of Harry Potter s saga. Now s xteen, Harry must confront the d ff cu t cha enges posed by the forces of ev nc ud ng untrustworthy Prínc pe Mest zo (Ha fB ood Pr nce) and the a ways-feared E -que-no-debe-ser-nombrado (He-who-must-not-be-named). W th the dark and somber mood of the or g na as we as the tr a s and tr bu at ons of Harry s teen fr ends, th s engross ng ta e has the act on, drama and ph osoph ca mp cat ons 244 F ct on that readers un versa y contemp ate n the r own Bosque Proh b do (Forb dden Forest). Row ng, J. K. Harry Potter y a Orden de Fén x. (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoen x) Trans ated by Gemma Rov ra Ortega. Barce ona: Sa amandra, 2004. 893p. ISBN: 84-7888-742-3. $25.95. Gr. 5–10. Desp te the 893 pages of sma pr nt, Span sh-speak ng fans are ust as enthus ast c w th th s f fth nsta ment of Harry Potter s mag ca adventures. Now a 15-year-o d, angry teenager, Harry f nds h mse f upset at the M n ster o de Mag a, the mean profesora Do ores Umbr dge and other hypocr t ca adu ts who ne ther understand nor care for the students at the schoo . The occas ona Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (os turná s, vosotros habé s) w not deter Span sh-speak ng fans from the Amer cas to app aud a matur ng Harry as he confronts h s own at t mes awkward emot ons n th s ong and mag nat ve com ngof-age story. Ru z Zafón, Car os. E Prínc pe de a N eb a. (The Pr nce of Fog) New York: Rayo/HarperCo ns, 2006. 230p. ISBN: 978-0-06-128438-0. $21.95. Gr. 8–12. Or g na y pub shed n 1993 n Spa n w th great success, th s s the f rst of a ser es of nove s for ado escents—E Pa ac o de a med anoche (The M dn ght Pa ace), Las uces de sept embre (September L ghts) and Mar na (Mar na)—of the popu ar Span sh author. Ru z Zafón states that he wrote E Prínc pe de a N eb a because th s s the nove that he wou d have ked to read when he was n h s teens. Featur ng th rteen-year-o d Max, h s s ster A c a and the r new fr end, Ro and, who together uncover the strange c rcumstances that ed to the death of young Jacob. In a fast pace, fu of mystery, death, mag c and romance, and set n Spa n dur ng the C v War, th s goth c nove w not d sappo nt overs of the fantast c eager to so ve the mach nat ons of the d abo c Prínc pe de a N eb a. Se d er, Tor. Hermanos ba o cero. (Brothers Be ow Zero) Trans ated by L wayway A onso. León: Everest, 2004. 118p. ISBN: 84-241-8076-3. pap. $8.95. Gr. 6–8 W th the br sk c ear tone and breezy d a ogues of the or g na , A onso s readab e Span sh rend t on makes th s a most sensat ona nove about s b ng r va ry s ght y more be evab e. A though seventhgrader T m Tutt e tr es to measure up to h s popu ar and successfu Genera F ct on 245 younger brother John Henry, he f nds he can not compete. Intu t ve y, h s k nd and eccentr c tía abue a W n fred encourages h m to pa nt and avo d compar ng h mse f to h s younger brother. John Henry, however, cannot accept h s brother s ta ent and parents attent on. After a most caus ng h s brother s death, John Henry s sudden y repentant, acknow edges h s m sdeeds, and rea zes how much he rea y cares for h m. Desp te the qu ck convers on, the fast-paced p ot and honest deta s about fam y fe w appea to Span sh-speak ng teens. Sepú veda, Lu s. H stor a de una gav ota y de gato que e enseñó a vo ar. (The Story of a Seagu and the Cat Who Taught Her to F y) I us: Chr s Sheban. New York: Lev ne/Scho ast c, 2003. 126p. ISBN: 0-43956026-8. $15.95. Gr. 4–6. When Zorbas, un gato grande, negro y gordo (a b g, b ack cat) prom ses a dy ng seagu that he wou d care for the egg she eaves beh nd, ra se the ch ck and teach t to f y, he d dn t know how much he p he wou d need. Fortunate y, h s w se fe ne fr ends—Sabe otodo, Secretar o, Co one o—and a human poet f nd a way to teach Afortunada to f y, and to have the strength to eave and to rea ze her true nature. Or g na y wr tten n a s mp e, a most yr ca Span sh and ater gracefu y rendered nto Eng sh, Zorbas s story embraces such d ff cu t top cs as respect for the env ronment, compass on, and acceptance through humorous s tuat ons and engag ng characters. Sheban s de cate b ackand-wh te ustrat ons are as express ve as Sepú veda s tender thought-provok ng story. It s ndeed d ff cu t to f nd such a beaut fu y wr tten fantasy w th artfu y chosen words n a fresh natura sty e as we as the humor, dramat c events and nte gent themes that young Span sh speakers deserve. S erra Fabra, Jord . Buscando a Bob. (Search ng for Bob) Madr d: Grupo Anaya, 2005. 203p. ISBN: 84-667-4565-3. pap. $10.95. Gr. 8–12. Seventeen-year-o d Héctor, who ves n a sma c ty n Spa n, s hav ng a hard t me at home. As an av d fan of Bob Dy an, h s dream s to go to Barce ona to attend a concert of h s do . Perhaps there are too many co nc dences as the confused teen h tchh kes h s way to Barce ona and the numerous adu t-sound ng “fr ends” he encounters a ong the way are too obv ous n he p ng Héctor d scover h mse f; neverthe ess, Span sh-speak ng ado escents w en oy Héctor s br ef escapade. It s mportant to note that there are more than s xty quotes from Bob Dy an s songs nterspersed throughout, wh ch may sound too dated for most teens. 246 F ct on S erra Fabra, Jord . La guerra de m hermano. (My Brother s War) Madr d: SM, 2004. 169p. ISBN: 84-675-0178-2. pap. $11.95. Gr. 9–12. Set n Spa n short y after 9/11/2001, th s nove h gh ghts the strong react ons about the m s ón human tar a (human tar an m ss on) n the M dd e East as exper enced by a Span sh fam y: Seventeen-yearo d Gabr e , a comm tted pac f st and severe cr t c of the Bush adm n strat on s po c es n Iraq, ntroduces each chapter w th E día que m hermano se marchó a a guerra . . . (The day my brother went to war . . .); Marcos, who s eager to serve n a peacefu m ss on; Father, who knows terror sm shou d be defeated; Mother, who oves her son and can t stand the dea of h s go ng to war; and other s b ngs, who can t understand. Some readers w certa n y d sagree w th the frequent author a as des express ng ant -Amer can deas; others w quest on the po t ca d atr bes; others w ob ect to the stereotyp ca characters—pro-war, ant war, ov ng mother, mater a st c s ster. Nonethe ess, th s nove has been eager y read by Span sh-speak ng ado escents. S erra Fabra, Jord . Las m y una noches . . . [o cas ]. (A Thousand and One N ghts . . . [or A most]) I us: Francesc Rov ra. Barce ona: Edebé, 2006. 174p. ISBN: 84-236-8210-2. $29.95. Gr. 3–6. Based on the a ways-popu ar Scheherazade s Arab an N ghts, S erra Fabra s exqu s te y readab e adaptat on of 15 ta es def n te y capture the f avor, exc tement and w sdom of the or g na stor es w th an added contemporary tw st. Rov ra s humorous y express ve, fu page nk-and-waterco or ustrat ons are a most amus ng comp ement to th s beaut fu y des gned arge-format pub cat on. It nc udes such we -known favor tes as La h stor a de A ad no o e cuento de a ámpara marav osa (The Ta e of A add n and the Wonderfu Lamp), La h stor a de A í Babá o e cuento de os cuarenta adrones (The Ta e of the Forty Th eves) and La h stor a de S mbad o e cuento de cementer o de os e efantes (S nbad the Mar ne) as we as others that te about good and bad deeds, r ghteous men, c ever embezz ers and w se enchanters. A few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., d ctam ná s, narráos o, os d go), wh ch are eas y understood n context, do not detract from the r mag c and a ure. S mon, Francesca. Pab o D ab o y a bomba fét da. (Horr d Henry s St nkbomb) I us: Tony Ross. Trans ated by M gue Azao a. Madr d: SM, 2003. 93p. ISBN: 84-348-9684-2. pap. $10.95. Gr. 3–5. Genera F ct on 247 Pab o D ab o, known n the or g na Eng sh as Horr d Henry, s a pest, both at home and at schoo . In th s humorous co ect on of four stor es he manages to annoy h s teacher, señor ta Gu ot na and h s bra ny c assmates, C ar sa a Mona sa and Ben to e Cerebr to when he t es n the Mundo bro contest; to surpr se c ub members Marga Cara arga and Susana Tarambana; to embarrass h s teacher n front of the pr nc pa ; and to be asked to eave from h s fr end s house. Desp te the Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., os está s, formad vuestros), re uctant Span sh-speak ng readers from the Amer cas w en oy the br sk access b e Span sh rend t on and w tty b ack-and-wh te cartoons h gh ght ng Pab o s ncessant pranks. S nger, Isaac Bashev s. Cuentos para n ños. (Stor es for Ch dren) I us: Jav er Sáez Castán. Trans ated by Andrea Mora es. Madr d: Anaya, 2004. 351p. ISBN: 84-667-3986-6. $15.95. Gr. 4–9. To commemorate the 100th ann versary of the b rth of Isaac Bashev s S nger (1904–1991), th s refresh ng Span sh rend t on of h s co ect on of 36 stor es, f rst pub shed by Farrar, Strauss and G roux n 1984, nc udes some of h s most famous, such as Maze y Sh maze , o a eche de eona (“Maze and Sh maze ”) and Los tontos de Che m y a carpa estúp da (“The Foo s of Che m and the Stup d Carp”) as we as other esser known ta es. Fans of the 1978 Nobe -Pr ze-w nn ng author w a so apprec ate the evocat ve pro ogue, wh ch h gh ghts the author s persona fe and ach evements and the nformat ve append ces that nc ude notes, a g ossary and facts about the author and h s t mes. Readers, however, w note an nterest ng ncons stency: A though S nger states n the author s note that he s de ghted that th s co ect on s not ustrated (wh ch s true n the or g na ed t on), t s unfortunate that th s otherw se sp end d co ect on s marred by pedestr an and at t mes corny fu -page waterco ors that ne ther c ar fy nor s mp fy the text. What a shame. Sort and, B orn. Mamá va e 10 came os. (Mother Is Worth 10 Came s) I us: Eu og a Mer e. Trans ated by Cr st na Gómez Baggethun. Zaragoza: Ede v ves, 2005. 102p. ISBN: 84-263-5612-5. pap. $11.95. Gr. 3–5. N ne-year-o d Arve knows that h s mother s upset s nce h s father eft them. For a change of scenery, mother dec des to take Arve, h s o der brother Freder ck and an aunt to a vacat on n Jordan. Meant me, Freder ck s dea ng w th h s own teen prob ems at schoo , where he s 248 F ct on gnored by a h s c assmates and, espec a y, by the pretty g r he kes. In Jordan, mother meets a Saud pr nce who s w ng to pay her 10 came s f she marr es h m. The f rst-person po nt of v ew adds a be evab e tone to th s humorous nove about the re at onsh p between mother and sons, teenage ove and Arab customs. In add t on, the fastpaced smooth Span sh rend t on and w tty two-tone ustrat ons ncrease the appea of th s chapter book, or g na y pub shed n Norway. Soto, Gary. Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos. (Baseba n Apr and Other Stor es) Trans ated by Enr que Mercado. M am : Sant ana USA, 2007. 140p. ISBN: 978-0-59820-519-0. pap. $9.95. Gr. 5–9. Mercado s oyous Span sh rend t on of Gary Soto s popu ar co ect on of e even short stor es about the tr a s and tr bu at ons of grow ng up shou d not be m ssed. The everyday worr es and anx et es of preteen Lat no boys and g r s n Fresno, Ca forn a, are sens t ve y dep cted as they dea w th such concerns as ack of money, embarrass ng moments at schoo , obst nate parents and other d ff cu t s tuat ons. Of spec a nterest because of the r un versa themes are Sépt mo grado (Seventh Grade), Madre e h a (Mother and Daughter) and La bamba (La Bamba). Soto, Gary. Cebo as enterradas. (Bur ed On ons) I us: Patr c a Madr ga . Trans ated by I án Ad er. Mex co: Fondo de Cu tura Económ ca, 2002. 151p. ISBN: 968-16-6669-0. pap. $12.95. Gr. 8–12. N neteen-year-o d Eddy, a co ege dropout, s strugg ng to f nd a ob n h s v o ent barr o n Fresno, Ca forn a. Desp te numerous murders, nc ud ng h s best fr end and cous n, Eddy does not want revenge. But f nd ng a way out for a young Mex can Amer can s not easy. V o ence pervades and young men are the v ct ms. Ad er s smooth Span sh rend t on ma nta ns Soto s spare, po gnant descr pt ons dep ct ng the harsh rea ty of fe n the barr o, where random b oodshed tr umphs am d vengeance and d strust. In contrast to the or g na Eng sh ed t on, wh ch s not ustrated, th s paperback ed t on s marred by numerous pedestr an b ack-and-wh te ustrat ons that ne ther enhance the text nor extend the mood. The story s rea and sad; the ustrat ons are unexc t ng and tr te. Soto, Gary. Cruzando e Pacíf co. (Pac f c Cross ng) Trans ated by Enr que Mercado. M am : Sant ana USA, 2007. 161p. ISBN: 978-1-59820521-3. pap. $9.95. Gr. 6–9. Genera F ct on 249 Soto s de ghtfu contemporary Amer can s ang and Japanese terms are ust as ent c ng n Mercado s grac ous Span sh rend t on that w espec a y appea to trave fans nterested n the mart a art of kempou. Desp te the s ght story and uneventfu narrat ve, Span sh-speak ng teens w apprec ate the cu tura co s ons exper enced by L nco n and Tony, two fourteen-year-o d Mex can Amer cans from Ca forn a who are chosen as exchange students for a summer n Japan. We -p aced footnotes ass st readers w th Japanese terms. Soto, Gary. Tomando part do. (Tak ng S des) Trans ated by Enr que Mercado. M am : Sant ana USA, 2007. 144p. ISBN: 978-1-59820-520-6. pap. $9.95. Gr. 6–9. Span sh-speak ng ado escent boys w dent fy w th L nco n Mendoza, the fourteen-year-o d protagon st who has prob ems both on and off the basketba court n Mercado s f ow ng Span sh rend t on of Soto s rea st c nove . L nco n s fears and hopes as we as h s worr es about h s new schoo n the suburbs, a m sunderstand ng w th h s best fr end, a bad knee, and, most d sturb ng y, a pre ud ced coach who obv ous y doesn t ke Mex cans are genu ne and un versa . Sp ne , Jerry. M sha. (M kweed) Trans ated by A berto J ménez R o a. Barce ona: Entre L bros, 2004. 223p. ISBN: 84-9338831-9. $16.95. Gr. 6–9. Set n the streets of Naz -occup ed Warsaw dur ng Wor d War II, Sp ne s powerfu f rst-person nove s fortunate y now ava ab e n J ménez R o a s cogent Span sh rend t on. As seen through the eyes of A adrón (Stopth ef), a gent e nqu s t ve and ncred b y trust ng orphan whose greatest ab ty s stea ng food to surv ve, readers are exposed to the bruta t es of the Naz Botas (Jackboots) and the horr f c fe ns de the ghetto. Desp te a few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., traed, os queré s), Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w be moved by th s rea st ca y trag c Ho ocaust ta e. Ste nbeck, John. E pon ro o. (The Red Pony) Trans ated by Ja me Zu a ka. Madr d: A anza, 2004. 127p. ISBN: 84-206-5819-7. pap. $9.95. Gr. 5–10. Ste nbeck s memorab e four re ated stor es that chron c e a young boy s maturat on through h s contacts w th nature and h s re at onsh p w th h s stern father are now ava ab e n th s smooth Span sh rend t on. From E rega o, the f rst and best-known story where ten-year-o d Jody 250 F ct on s g ven a red pony by h s rancher father but desp te Jody s care, the pony d es, to Las grandes montañas, La promesa, and E efe, Jody exper ences the oys and sorrows of affect on, oss, and the adu t wor d. Str ch, Chr st an, ed. E bro de os 101 cuentos. (The Book of 101 Stor es) I us: Tat ana Hauptmann. Trans ated by Enr que Bernárdez and others. Madr d: Anaya, 2005. 672p. ISBN: 84-667-5169-6. $25.95. Gr. 3–7. Th s co ect on of 101 of the most popu ar European trad t ona ta es, egends and c ass c stor es s sure to appea to readers/ steners of a ages. Str ch s fast-paced rete ngs, wh ch are ust as ent c ng n these refresh ng Span sh rend t ons, are beaut fu y comp emented by Hauptmann s ve y and engag ng b ack-and-wh te and waterco or ustrat ons. It nc udes such ong-t me favor tes as La Be a Durm ente (S eep ng Beauty) and Andersen s La pequeña cer era (The L tt e Match G r ) as we as esser known Norweg an, Ir sh and Croat an ta es. Or g na y pub shed by Ver ag, Zur ch, th s rev sed second Span sh ed t on offers Span sh speakers an ncred b e se ect on of br ef ta es n a most attract ve arge format. A few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., tené s, vosotros queré s) w def n te y not deter Span sh speakers from the Amer cas. Tha , L . M mus. (M mus) Trans ated by Moka Seco Reeg. Madr d: Anaya, 2007. 507p. ISBN: 978-84-667-6291-5. $22.95. Gr. 8–11. After many years of crue wars, the med eva k ngdom of V n and seems to be ready to s gn a peace treaty w th the k ngdom of Monf e . Sad y, twe ve-year-o d prínc pe F orín f nds out that h s father e rey Teodor has been tr cked and s now mpr soned n the cast e s dungeons. Young F orín s now ob gated to serve as an apprent ce to M mus, Teodor s en gmat c and unpred ctab e court ester. Or g na y wr tten n German, and huge y successfu n Eng sh-speak ng countr es, Seco Reeg s exqu s t ve y f ow ng Span sh rend t on w enthra Span sh speakers n search of a thought-provok ng fantasy, w th strong h stor ca f ct on e ements. It s mportant to note that Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w not m nd a few Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (e.g., esperad, créa s). Thomas, María José. ¡Bravo, Ros na! (Bravo, Ros na!) I us: C aud o Muñoz. Caracas: Ekaré, 2005. 38p. ISBN: 980-257-242-X. $15.95. Gr. 3–5. Genera F ct on 251 Set n the 1930s n Ch e, th s tender story recounts the fe of young Ros na whose grandfather s gramophone nf uenced her ong ast ng ove of mus c and opera. Perhaps Ros na s encounter and s ng ng w th the we -known Ita an tenor, D no Borg o , a Rudo ph Va ent no ook-a ke, are a tt e farfetched. Nonethe ess, opera fans w en oy the rever e, wh ch s appropr ate y portrayed n Muñoz s dreamy nk-and-waterco or paste ustrat ons. An author s note and the text n Ita an of the song Se m o nome saper vo bramate (If You Wonder What My Name Is) from The Barber of Sev e are appended. Thomson, Sarah L. Imag na un día. (Imag ne a Day) I us: Rob Gonsa ves. Trans ated by É od e Bourgeo s Bertín. Barce ona: Juventud, 2006. 34p. ISBN: 84-261-3543-9. Gr. 3–6. W th the same arrest ng doub e-page spreads of the or g na Eng sh ed t on, th s compan on to Imag na una noche (Imag ne a N ght) encourages Span sh-speak ng readers/v ewers to de ght n everyday act v t es as they et oose the r mag nat ons. Most appropr ate y, rather than present ng a tera trans at on of the Eng sh text Bourgeo s s express ve Span sh rend t on states, as an examp e: Imag na que un día un sop o de v ento/ eva tus deseos/para que e c e o/vue va a p ntarse de azu , wh ch n the or g na Eng sh s: “Imag ne a day/when you re ease a handfu of b ue ba oons/ nto a c oudy, gray sky/to create a postcardperfect day.” Both are beaut fu and opportune. Art sts-to-be espec a y w apprec ate Gonsa ves s surrea acry c pa nt ngs that make th s arge-format book a un que v ew. Thomson, Sarah L. Imag na una noche. (Imag ne a N ght) I us: Rob Gonsa ves. Trans ated by É od e Bourgeo s Bertín. Barce ona: Juventud, 2007. 34p. ISBN: 978-84-261-3626-5. $19.95. Gr. 4–7. L ke ts compan on Imag na un día (Imag ne a Day) Gonsa ves s mag ca doub e-page spreads nv te readers/v ewers to mag ne a n ght when the ord nary becomes a most myth ca : Descubres que a gravedad no func ona como te o esperabas (You f nd that grav ty doesn t work qu te as you expected) or Resuena un s b do en un pas o vacío, y una voz ama ¡Todos a tren! (Your toy tra n rumb es on ts tracks out of your room and roars back n). Rather than a tera trans at on, Bourgeo s s e oquent Span sh rend t on ref ects the fantast c magery of the ustrat ons. 252 F ct on Tsuk yama, Ga . E ardín de samura (The Samura s Garden). Trans ated by J.M. Pomares. Barce ona: Obe sco, 2006. 237p. ISBN: 89-9777248-2. $27.95. Gr. 10–adu t. Ma nta n ng the f u d smooth d gn ty of the or g na , Pomares s ref ned Span sh rend t on tender y dep cts the m xed emot ons of seventeenyear-o d Stephen ust before Wor d War II when he was sent to a sma coasta v age n Japan to recuperate from tubercu os s. Under the care and gu dance of Matsu, a qu et housekeeper and a master gardener, he meets young beaut fu Ke ko and k nd Sach , a woman aff cted w th eprosy. Through the r k ndnesses, he recovers h s phys ca strength and a renewed perspect ve on fe. Desp te the comp cated story, sens t ve young adu ts w be moved. Va bona, Rafae . Recamb os Luna. (Moon Spare Parts) Trans ated by Ra mon Art s. León: Everest, 2003. 110p. ISBN: 84-241-8559-5. pap. $12.95. Gr. 8–10. S xteen-year-o d A ex and h s three fr ends—M gue , Jav , and Sa va—are d sgusted w th the r bad grades at schoo and the r prob ems at home. W th no money, no obs, and no prospects for a better future, they dec de to spend the r summer vacat on stea ng motorcyc es for resa e. Wr tten n A ex s f rst-person vo ce and peppered w th the vernacu ar and nterests of Span sh-speak ng ado escents, nc ud ng references to drugs and the human body, th s s an ns ghtfu dep ct on of the ves of ado escents whose uncerta n future often eads to v o ence and tragedy. At t mes, an ntrus ve adu t vo ce d scuss ng such ssues as abus ve emp oyers and rac sm may seem unnecessary. Nonethe ess, th s s a fast-paced easy read that many ado escents w recogn ze. Vec ana-Suárez, Ana. Vue o a a bertad. (F ght to Freedom) New York: Scho ast c, 2004. 228p. ISBN: 0-439-66358-X. pap. $4.99. Gr. 6–9. Th rteen-year-o d Yara wr tes n her d ary about fe n Havana n 1967 fo owed by her fam y s exper ences n M am as Cuban ex es. As n the or g na Eng sh ed t on, th s f u d Span sh rend t on dep cts Yara s (and her fam y s) strong fee ngs aga nst F de , the Commun st Party, and Che Guevara: Uno de os íderes comun stas de Cuba, o mataron en Bo v a donde ntentaba n c ar una revo uc ón. Abue a María d o que se o merecía por r a un país pacíf co a tratar de crear prob emas (p. 72). (One of Cuba s Commun st eaders was k ed n Bo v a where he was try ng to start a revo ut on. Abue a María sa d t served h m r ght for go ng to a peacefu country and try ng to make Genera F ct on 253 troub e.) Yara a so descr bes her pa n n ad ust ng to her new fe n M am where she has prob ems w th the Eng sh anguage, new c assmates and soc a /cu tura d fferences. More revea ng are her father s macho att tudes regard ng h s w fe and daughters wh e he part c pates n a m tant ant Castro organ zat on n h s eagerness to return to Cuba. Th s f rst-person account w be part cu ar y touch ng to readers who share the author s po t ca v ews. Most readers, however, w want to gnore the suggested read ng gu de at the end. Verne, Ju es. C nco semanas en g obo. (F ve Weeks n a Ba oon) 303p. I us: Gabr e Hernández. Trans ated by Juana Sa abert. ISBN: 84-6674702-8. ———. M gue Strogoff. (M chae Strogoff) 367p. I us: Raú R. A én. Trans ated by Iñ go Va verde Mordt. ISBN: 84-667-4704-4. ———. V a e a centro de a T erra. (Journey to the Center of the Earth) 292p. I us: Pere G nard. Trans ated by María de Rosar o Arocena. ISBN: 84-667-4701-X. ———. La vue ta a mundo en 80 días. (Around the Wor d n 80 Days) 284p. I us: Pab o Torrec a. Trans ated by Jav er Torrente Ma v do. ISBN: 84-667-4703-6. Ea. vo .: Madr d: Anaya, 2005. $18.95. Gr. 7– adu t. Nove s by Ju es Verne are perenn a favor tes of Span sh-speak ng ado escents. Hence, these sp end d Span sh rend t ons w th appea ng covers, fu co or ustrat ons, notes, br ef ntroduct ons and st mu at ng afterwords are sure to cont nue the r ong-stand ng a ure. The ntrep d adventures of doctor Samue Fergusson, h s fr end D ck and h s servant Joe n a ba oon across Afr ca are narrated n C nco semanas en g obo. (Th s t t e s a so known n Eng sh as Journeys and D scover es n Afr ca by Three Eng shmen.) Set n Russ a n 1876, M gue Strogoff nc udes a s n ster p ot, po t ca ntr gues, dangerous m ss ons and a sat sfy ng conc us on. The trave s of Axe and h s unc e profesor L denbrock to exp ore the Earth s nter or by way of a secret passage through an Ice and c vo cano are mag nat ve y to d n V a e a centro de a T erra. In 1872, an Eng sh gent eman Ph neas Fogg has p edged h s fortune to w n a bet that he can trave around the wor d n e ghty days, thr ng y dep cted n La vue ta a mundo en 80 días. Verne, Ju es. La esf nge de os h e os. (The Sph nx of the Ice F e ds) (Tus L bros Se ecc ón) Trans ated by Jav er Torrente. Madr d: Anaya, 2005. 431p. ISBN: 84-667-4725-7. pap. $11.95. Gr. 8–adu t. 254 F ct on Pub shed n Eng sh as An Antarct c Mystery, th s nove nc udes a summary of Edgar A an Poe s The Narrat ve of Arthur Gordon Pym, wh ch Verne a ways adm red. W th a br ef ntroduct on about the author, extens ve footnotes and s debars and an append x, th s po shed Span sh rend t on te s about cap tán Len Guy s voyage to the South Po e n search of h s m ss ng brother. Span sh-speak ng ado escents never t re of Len Guy s exc t ng adventures n the Antarct c Ocean and h s d scovery of the frozen secret of the sph nx. Verne, Ju es. M gue Strogoff. (M chae Strogoff) 416p. Trans ated by Iñ go Va verde Mordt. ISBN: 84-206-5922-3. ———. Los qu n entos m ones de a Begun. (The Begum s M ons) 207p. Trans ated by M gue Sa abert. ISBN: 84-206-5923-1. Ea. vo .: I us: Ánge Ur arte. (B b oteca Juven ) Madr d: A anza, 2005. pap. $10.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Ju es Verne s nove s, wh ch are some of the most w de y read and ongt me favor tes of Span sh-speak ng ado escents, cont nue to be nc uded n ser es, espec a y for teens. In handy paperback formats w th numerous b ack-and-wh te ustrat ons, these are ndeed f u d Span sh rend t ons. Set n Russ a dur ng the re gn of the Czar A exander II, M gue Strogoff s the c ass c adventure story n wh ch a brave, ntrep d, courteous and steadfast cour er s ab e to accomp sh h s m ss on n S ber a and defeat the treacherous Ogareff. The contrasts between good and ev and the uses of techno ogy for potent a destruct on are powerfu y dep cted through two sc ent sts, k ndhearted French doctor Sarras n and strong-w ed German professor, Herr Schu tze, n Los qu n entos m ones de a Begun. Verne, Ju es. M gue Strogoff. (M chae Strogoff) 366p. Trans ated by Iñ go Va verde Mordt. ISBN: 84-667-39815. We s, Herbert George. La guerra de os mundos. (The War of the Wor ds) 248p. Trans ated by Ram ro de Maeztu. ISBN: 84-667-3980-7. Ea. vo .: I us: Enr que F ores. (Tus L bros Se ecc ón) Madr d: Grupo Anaya, 2004. pap. $12.95. Gr. 9–adu t. L ke the prev ous twenty t t es of th s ser es, espec a y prepared for ado escents, these are exqu s te Span sh rend t ons of two we known works. Set n Russ a n 1876, Ju es Verne s M gue Strogoff s a fasc nat ng ta e of ntr gue n wh ch on y one of the Czar s cour ers s qua f ed to hand e an arduous and per ous m ss on to warn the S ber an Governor of an mpend ng nvas on. We s s acc a med sc ence-f ct on Genera F ct on 255 nove , La guerra de os mundos, f rst pub shed n 1898, deta s twe ve days n wh ch nvaders from Mars and the r terr fy ng mach nes nvade the Earth. Each t t e nc udes a br ef ntroduct on about the author, extens ve footnotes and s debars and an append x not ng spec a character st cs of the nove . V ar L ébana, Lu sa. Su-L n, a n ña abandonada. (Su-L n, the Abandoned G r ) I us: Jesús Gabán. Madr d: Pearson/A hambra, 2003. 63p. ISBN: 84-205-4021-8. pap. $6.95. Gr. 4–7. Set n Ch na where parents are on y a owed to have one ch d, th s s mp y wr tten story nterm ng es fantasy w th rea ty to dep ct the crue fate of g r s. When Suo-Mo g ves b rth to beaut fu Su-L n, her husband forces her to abandon the ch d. But SuoMo f nds a way to ra se her daughter away from home. Perhaps the appearance of Ore tas B ancas, a gent e wh te panda bear, s too co nc denta , yet readers w dent fy w th the n ust ces suffered by g r s (and women) n many countr es around the wor d. Gabán s nk-and-waterco or ustrat ons, though me odramat c at t mes, beaut fu y dep ct Ch nese customs and ce ebrat ons. Wh te, E. B. La te araña de Car ota. (Char otte s Web) I us: Garth W ams. Trans ated by Gu ermo So ana A onso and Omar Amador. New York: HarperCo ns, 2005. 207p. ISBN: 0-06-075739-6. $16.99. Gr. 4–7. E. B. Wh te s c ass c story about the spec a fr endsh p between a k nd and gent e sp der, Car ota, and a ovab e p g, W bur, s now ava ab e n th s rev sed, f u d Span sh rend t on that Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w espec a y en oy. Garth W ams s or g na , b ackand-wh te ustrat ons accompany th s 1953 Newbery Honor Book. Wh te, E. B. Stuart L tt e. (Stuart L tt e) I us: Garth W ams. Trans ated by Héctor S va Míguez. M am : Sant ana USA, 2004. 142p. ISBN: 159437-554-2. pap. $9.95. Gr. 4–6. Wh te s be oved ta e, f rst pub shed n 1945, about a two- nch ta boy mouse w th a b g heart and a ove for adventure s now ava ab e n the Un ted States n th s f u d Span sh rend t on that resonates w th ts or g na w t, wh msy and nterm ng ng of fantasy and rea fam y fe. Espec a y engag ng to Span sh speakers s Míguez s oyous trans at on, wh ch appropr ate y ma nta nes Wh te s rhym ng p ay on words by such subst tutes as gorr ón, dragón, ratón nstead of the 256 F ct on Eng sh rhyme, “ ouse,” “grouse,” “souse.” A few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (vuestras, podé s, sabré s) shou d not deter Span sh speakers from the Amer cas from en oy ng Stuart L tt e s de ghtfu escapades as he sets out to search for h s dear fr end Marga o, a tt e b rd who s scared away by the fam y s mean cat. W nter, Jeanette. La b b otecar a de Basora: Una h stor a rea de Iraq. (The L brar an of Basra: A True Story from Iraq) I us: the author. Trans ated by E od e Bourgeo s and Teresa Farran. Barce ona: Juventud, 2007. ISBN: 978-84-261-3582-7. $19.99. Gr. 3–5. W th the power and mmed acy of the or g na Eng sh ed t on, th s spare Span sh rend t on te s about A a Muhammad Baker, the brar an of Basra who fee s that books son más va osos que todo e oro de mundo (are more prec ous than mounta ns of go d) and her strugg e to save most of the brary books from a best a de a guerra (the beast of the war). W nter s rad ant fo k-art sty e ustrat ons present the tragedy of the destruct on n Basra w th sens t v ty and great subt ety. Span sh speakers w note that ne ther n the Author s Note nor n the text s the Un ted States ment oned; on y Iraq peop e d scuss the r fears about a guerra (the war). Woo f, V rg n a. La señora Da oway. (Mrs. Da oway) Trans ated by José Lu s López Muñoz. Madr d: A anza, 2003. 218p. ISBN: 84-206-5528-7. pap. $11.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Ma nta n ng the v v dness and d rectness of Woo f s account of one day n the fe of C ar ssa Da oway, th s smooth Span sh rend t on s as ntr cate and mov ng as the or g na . Soph st cated Span shspeak ng ado escents w en oy the deta s of C ar ssa s preparat ons for an even ng party as these m ng e w th her h dden thoughts, fr ends from the past and her fee ngs regard ng soc ety s overwhe m ng demands. Graph c Nove s Abe , Jess ca. La perd da. (La Perd da) Trans ated by Ernesto Pr ego. Barce ona: Ast berr /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2006. 270p. ISBN: 978-1-59497-367-3. $34.95. Gr. 10–adu t. When young Car a O vares, a ha f Mex can Amer can, goes to Mex co C ty to f nd her roots, she expects to f nd herse f, earn Span sh Graph c Nove s 257 and get to see the “rea ” Mex co. Her m sadventures and na veté ead her to an Amer can ex-boyfr end and from there to a group of pseudo nte ectua ma efactors nvo ved n drugs, petty cr mes and k dnapp ng who don t hes tate to beat her and s ap her around. It s nterest ng to note that Pr ego s f u d Span sh rend t on, fu of Mex can vu gar t es and obscene express ons, uses Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons, wh ch sound strange n a graph c nove set n Mex co C ty. Espec a y we rea zed, and much more authent c, s Abe s powerfu artwork that dep cts the amb ence and peop e of Mex co C ty w th a strong sense of rea sm rare y portrayed n graph c nove s pub shed outs de of Mex co. Mature Span sh-speak ng ado escents w en oy the suspense and Span sh earners unfam ar w th Mex co C ty w apprec ate the extens ve g ossary. Atangan, Patr ck. E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I. (The Ye ow Jar: Two Ta es from Japanese Trad t on. Vo . I) Trans ated by Car es M. M ra es. ISBN: 84-8431-748-X. ———. E tap z de seda y otras eyendas ch nas: Canc ones de nuestros ancestros. Vo . 2. (The S k Tapestry and Other Ch nese Fo kta es. Vo . 2). Trans ated by Car es Muñoz. ISBN: 84-96415-51-1. Ea. vo .: 48p. I us: the author. Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2003–2004. $22.95. Gr. 4–7. In an appea ng com c-book format, these v gorous Span sh rend t ons dep ct the mag c, cu ture and anc ent be efs of As an trad t ons. W th the str k ng earth-tone co ors and Japanese-sty e woodb ock art, E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I te s about a s mp e f sherman who f nds a beaut fu ma den, n a b g ye ow pot, fo owed by a ta e about a met cu ous monk who s surpr sed to f nd two chrysanthemums n h s spectacu ar garden. Three Ch nese ta es about the strugg e of art sts to save the wor d are nc uded n E tap z de seda y otras eyendas ch nas: Canc ones de nuestros ancestors. Vo . 2. A few Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (habé s, os hayá s, perdonadnos) shou d not deter Span sh speakers from the Amer cas from en oy ng Atangan s we -conce ved graph c adaptat ons of Japanese and Ch nese t me-honored accounts. De s e, Guy. Pyongyang. (Pyongyang: A Journey n North Korea) I us: the author. Trans ated by Laureano Domínguez. B bao: Ast berr / D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2006. 176p. ISBN: 1-59497-296-6. pap. $29.95. Gr. 9– adu t. 258 F ct on De s e s s mp e and revea ng cartoons n var ous shades of gray comb ned w th Domínguez s fresh Span sh rend t on prov de an ns de v ew of the ncongruous, tota tar an reg me n North Korea. Interm ng ng facts, rony and deadpan anecdotes, th s graph c nove dep cts the parano a, abso ute contro , propaganda and ub qu tous ndoctr nat on that permeate th s c osed soc ety. Desp te a few exp et ves, Span shspeak ng ado escents w rea ze how th s h gh y reg mented soc ety has affected ts ch dren and resu ted n pequeños monos amaestrados (young tra ned monkeys). E sner, W . La consp rac ón: La h stor a secreta de os protoco os de os sab os de S ón. (The P ot: The Secret Story of the Protoco s of the E ders of Z on) Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /D str buted by Pub c Square, 2005. 150p. ISBN: 1-59497-145-5. pap. $24.95. Gr. 10–adu t. Us ng the power and s mp c ty of the graph c-nove format, E sner presents, through express ve nk-wash draw ngs, the p ag ar sms and fabr cat ons beh nd Los protoco os de os sab os de S ón (The Protoco s of the E ders of Z on), a w de y c rcu ated ant -sem t c 19th-century essay. Accepted as a Jew sh po t ca consp racy by Czar N co as II, Henry Ford, Ado f H t er and other hate groups, th s v gorous Span sh rend t on confronts the base ess propaganda beh nd the unfounded Jew sh nternat ona p ot. Desp te ong, deta ed passages and compar sons, E sner s ast work may appea to Span sh-speak ng ado escents as an examp e of b goted po t ca propaganda and op n onated d s nformat on. E sner, W . Fag n e udío (Fag n, the Jew) I us: the author. Trans ated by Enr que S. Abu í. Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2004. 128p. ISBN: 1-59497-090-4. pap. $23.95. Gr. 9–adu t. E sner s graph c nove nterpretat on of Fag n, the tra ner of young th eves from D ckens s O ver Tw st, s ava ab e n th s access b e Span sh rend t on w th the or g na sep a tone draw ngs. Re uctant readers w be attracted by the powerfu dep ct ons of fe n 19th-century London, where street cr me, f ghts and constant abuse predom nate. Mature readers w be nterested n the pro ogue and afterword n wh ch E sner exp a ns h s v ews on ethn c stereotypes as we as D ckens s perspect ves on Jew sh peop e. Desp te a few r squé scenes and nnuendos and a heavy dose of me odrama w th we -t med co nc dences, mature Span sh-speak ng ado escents w be ntr gued by th s v ew of Fag n, Graph c Nove s 259 the mean troub emaker, who s now portrayed as a product of pre ud ce and poverty and a most un ust fate. Fontes, Just ne, and Ron Fontes. E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego. (The Tro an Horse: The Fa of Troy: A Greek Myth) I us: Gordon Purce and Barbara Schu z. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7970-0. L mke, Jeff. Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o. (Is s and Os r s, to the Ends of the Earth: An Egypt an Myth) I us: Dav d W tt. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7971-7. ———. E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa. (K ng Arthur, Exca bur Unsheathed: An Eng sh Legend) I us: Thomas Yeates. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7968-7. ———. Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo. (Thor and Lok n the Land of the G ants: A Norse Myth) I us: Ron Randa . ISBN: 978-0-8225-7969-4. Storr e, Pau D. Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego. (Hércu es, the Twe ve Labors: A Greek Myth) I us: Steve Kurth and Barbara Schu z. ISBN: 978-0-8225-7967-0. Ea. vo .: 48p. Trans ated by trans at ons.com. (M tos y Leyendas en V ñetas) M nneapo s: Lerner, 2008. pap. $8.95. Gr. 4–8. W th fast-act on, co orfu cartoon graph cs and the ook of com c books, th s M tos y Leyendas en V ñetas ser es, now ava ab e n a f u d most access b e Span sh rend t on, ntroduces some of the wor d s best known myths and egends. These are not for pur sts nor for ser ous students of anc ent ta es; rather, these may appea to re uctant Span shspeak ng readers who w prefer the contemporary anguage, cartoon ke embe shments and supernatura feats. Each t t e nc udes a g ossary, add t ona Eng sh- anguage read ngs and Web s tes. The anc ent Greek egend about the ho ow wooden horse n wh ch the Greeks h d and ga ned entrance to Troy, ater open ng the gates to the r army, s reto d n E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego. The anc ent Egypt an goddess Is s s efforts to save the throne of her husband, Os r s, from h s ea ous brother are dep cted n Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o. A though Eng and s n troub e, young Arthur pu s the myster ous sword n the stone and w ns the oya ty of os Caba eros de a Mesa Redonda (the Kn ghts of the Round Tab e) n E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa. Thor, powerfu god of thunder, and h s brother Lok trave to a t erra de os g gantes ( and of g ants) to determ ne whether strength or bra ns w n n the Norse myth as narrated n Thor y Lok en 260 F ct on a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo. Hercu es, the son of Zeus and a morta mother, s a hero of extraord nary strength who won mmorta ty by perform ng twe ve seem ng y mposs b e abors as reto d n Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego. Ga man, Ne . E día que camb é a m padre por dos peces de co ores. (The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Go df sh) I us: Dave McKean. Trans ated by Ernest R era. Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2003. 54p. ISBN: 1-59497-076-9. $34.95. Gr. 2–4. In an understated and matter-of-fact manner, a young narrator te s what happened the day he swapped h s dad for h s fr end s two go df sh. He s de ghted w th h s f sh unt mama comes home and threatens h m to get h s father back and not to return w thout h m. Thus beg ns a h ar ous search n wh ch these boys swap the dad for an e ectr c gu tar, a gor a mask and a wh te rabb t. And, of course, papa s st read ng the newspaper, ob v ous to a the exc tement. Upon return ng home, mama has the boy prom se he wou d never swap dad aga n . . . a though he never prom ses anyth ng about h s pesky younger s ster. McKean s express ve cartoons and co orfu co age artwork ma nta n the avant-garde b ttersweet tone of the or g na . Desp te a few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons, Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w certa n y sm e and en oy. Jaraba, Fran. Campos de Cuba. (Cuba s Countrys de) I us: the author. V go: Xera s, 2004. 55p. ISBN: 84-9782-184-X. pap. $14.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Set n rura Cuba n 1897 dur ng the strugg e for Cuba s ndependence aga nst the powerfu Span sh army, Jaraba s graph c nove rend t on h gh ghts the exp o ts of Max Torres, a f ct ona se f-descr bed dropout, poet and foo who deserts from the Span sh forces. After capture by h s former compañeros, he s ass sted by h s courageous g r fr end, Mar na, who suffers the abuse of v o ent ruff ans. The attent ongrabb ng, fu -co or v sua s (w th some mature scenes) make th s w d y romant c war story about dash ng heroes and crue v a ns ust r ght for re uctant readers of h stor ca f ct on. A s mp y wr tten four-page ntroduct on w th b ack-and-wh te photos prov des an overv ew to Cuba s war of ndependence from Spa n, the Un ted States s ntervent on and the ro e of the mamb ses (Cuban guerr a f ghters) n harass ng and underm n ng the Span sh army. Some adu ts w ob ect to the sexua v o ence; others to a few extravagant, nonstandard Span sh express ons. Graph c Nove s 261 Nonethe ess, th s may be the on y way to engage some Span sh-speak ng ado escents to read a book w th one cont nuous p ot, a be t w th d a ogue n bubb es and narrat ve capt ons. Juan, Ana and others. . . . De e as. ( . . . About Her) Murc a, Spa n: Inst tuto de a Mu er, 2006. 110p. ISBN: 8489929-84-X. $25.95. Gr. 10–adu t. W th a great sense of rony and candor, th rteen fema e graph c art sts, most y from the Span sh-speak ng wor d, dep ct the r own v s on of human re at onsh ps, n ust ce and da y fe to ce ebrate women and g r s. Str k ng dramat c b ack-and-wh te v sua s and forcefu texts make th s arge-format co ect on of com c-sty e v gnettes a profound y mov ng exper ence. A though some adu ts w ob ect to the r squé content and ustrat ons of severa se ect ons—such as María A cobre s (Argent na) dep ct on of the nnombrab e (unspeakab e) a ud ng to g r s d scuss ng menstruat on; V ctor a Martos s (Spa n) tr bute to Yoko Ono s ta ents and strength; C nt a Bo o s (Mex co) scath ng v ew of the ro e of mothers and women and N co e Schu man s (Un ted States) persona exper ences w th breast cancer—mature Span shspeak ng ado escents w apprec ate the r outspokenness and w not m nd the at t mes provocat ve themes, aced w th extravagant words and express ons. Kaufman, Ruth. Gr tar os go es. (Shout ng Goa s) I us: Pab o Sap a. Buenos A res: Pequeño Ed tor, 2003. 20p. ISBN: 987-20847-1-8. pap. $6.95. Gr. 3–6. Graph c nove s and the thr and exc tement of a soccer match are a good comb nat on, espec a y when a th n, a most w mpy unc e nv tes h s two young nephews to a soccer game. In the f rst story, as the unc e tr es to teach h s nephews to shout ¡GOOOOL!, a b g bu y dec des he can do a better ob. After repeated nstruct ons, the boys are ready to shout ¡GOOOL!, wh ch they do at exact y the wrong t me. In the second story, one of the boys needs to ur nate. To avo d m ss ng the game, the unc e hands h m a beer can to use. As they a ce ebrate a ¡GOOOOOOL!, the b g bu y takes away the beer can, dr nks most of ts contents, quest ons the “warm beer” and commands the scared unc e to f n sh t. Wr tten n the vernacu ar of Argent na, these w tty stor es accurate y dep ct the amb ance of Lat n Amer can soccer matches that soccer fans en oy. Sap a s express ve computergenerated cartoons are as exaggerated as the pass on of soccer fans. Young soccer fans w not m nd the sma s ze—6" 61 2"—of th s graph c nove . 262 F ct on Kubert, Joe. Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a. (Yosse : Apr 19, 1943: A Story of the Warsaw Ghetto Upr s ng) Trans ated by Enr que S. Abu í. Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /Pub c Square Books, 2004. ISBN: 1594970912. $25.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Kubert s dramat c b ack penc sketches dep ct the po gnancy and horror of fe n the Warsaw ghetto and the ncreas ng y barbar c treatment that ed to the upr s ng through the fe of f fteen-year-o d Yosse and h s fam y. Abu í s st rr ng Span sh rend t on, wh ch accompan es the powerfu artwork n we p aced capt ons, ma nta ns the mmed acy and s gn f cance of the trag c events that occurred n Naz -occup ed Po and dur ng Wor d War II. Some adu ts may be repe ed by the shock ng v v dness and esca at ng barbar sm portrayed, but the graph c nove format s sure to compe Span shspeak ng ado escents to quest on and ref ect. Sacco, Joe. E rock y yo. (Rock and Me) I us: the author. Trans ated by Joe Sacco. Barce ona: La Cúpu a, 2006. 88p. ISBN: 84-7833-700-8/ D str buted by Pub c Square Books. ISBN: 978-1-59497-298-0. pap. $17.95. Gr. 10–adu t. Cartoon st Joe Sacco descr bes h s pass on for the wor d of rock n ro n th s comp at on that nc udes some of h s ear y works as we as examp es of h s powerfu rock posters. In add t on to h s b t ng dep ct on of punk bands, group es, tr umphant stars and sexy women, Span sh-speak ng rock fans w en oy h s br ef ntroduct ons and sarcast c notes, wh ch, he exp a ns, are a resu t of h s atentas e nte gentes nvest gac ones (thorough and nte gent research). Some Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w ob ect to the Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons (e.g., vuestras, acordá s), others w ob ect to numerous s ang terms and vu gar express ons, others to the r squé cartoons, yet Sacco s humor and rrevence toward popu ar mus c ans and the mus c ndustry are most appea ng n th s f u d Span sh rend t on. Sacco, Joe. Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza. (Pa est ne: In the Gaza Str p) Trans ated by Roberto Rodríguez. Barce ona: P aneta DeAgost n / D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2004. 286p. ISBN: 1-59497-182-X. $28.95. Gr. 9–adu t. W th a thoughtfu and most nformat ve ntroduct on by the em nent h stor an and scho ar Edward Sa d about the Pa est n an peop e, Rodr guez s compe ng Span sh rend t on s as ns ghtfu and percepGraph c Nove s 263 t ve as the or g na . Sacco s deta ed b ack-and-wh te graph cs, fu of magery and act on, prov de a f rsthand v ew nto the ves of Pa est n an refugees, pr soners, ch dren and farmers as we as the Israe so d ers who contro the West Bank and Gaza str p. Ser ous Span shspeak ng students nterested n understand ng the comp ex t es of the Israe /Pa est n an conf ct w f nd much to ponder. Satrap , Mar ane. Persépo s 1 (Persepo s: The Story of a Ch dhood, Part I) 76p. ISBN: 1-59497-035-1. ———. Persépo s 2. (Persepo s: The Story of a Ch dhood, Part II) 84p. ISBN: 1-59497-036X. ———. Persépo s 3. (Persepo s: The Story of a Return, Part I) 84p. ISBN: 1-59497-037-8. ———. Persépo s 4. (Persepo s: The Story of a Return, Part II) 100p. ISBN: 1-59497-096-3. Ea. vo : I us: the author. Trans ated by A bert Agut. Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2004. pap. $22.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Just as successfu n Span sh-speak ng countr es as n the rest of the wor d, Agut s Span sh rend t on of Satrap s powerfu graph c autob ography resonates w th the sp r t of Teheran n th s cand d portra t of Iran s recent po t ca turmo . As opposed to U.S. ed t ons, wh ch were pub shed n two vo umes, these are ava ab e n four vo umes. Desp te a few Pen nsu ar Span sh pronouns and con ugat ons, Span sh speakers from the Amer cas w be engrossed by Satrap s compe ng b ackand-wh te bo d artwork and po gnant honesty. Persépo s 1 dep cts her fe n Iran n 1980 from the perspect ve of a ten-year-o d g r who tr es to make sense of a revo uc ón s ám ca (the Is am c revo ut on) up to the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War. Persépo s 2 re ates the fee ngs of a rebe ous ado escent who quest ons the tota tar an sm of the Ayato ah Khome n s reg me up to her parents dec s on to send her to Austr a. Persépo s 3 deta s her d ff cu t fe n V enna from age 14 where she exper enced sexua re at onsh ps, pre ud ce, drugs and home essness up to age 18 when she dec des to return home to Iran. Persépo s 4 narrates her fe n a repress ve Teheran where she eventua y marr es a se f sh art student, d vorces and, w th her parents support, prepares to go to France. Th s graph c memo r s certa n y not for pur sts, but Span shspeak ng ado escents w not be ab e to put down or forget Satrap s provocat ve, persona , and, at t mes humorous, dep ct on of fe before and after the Is am c revo ut on. 264 F ct on Satrap , Mar ane. Po o con c rue as. (Ch cken w th P ums) Trans ated by Mane Domínguez. Barce ona: Norma Ed tor a /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2006. 86p. ISBN: 978-1-59497-181-5. pap. $22.95. Gr. 10–adu t. L ke her much- auded Persépo s 1–4, Span sh-speak ng fans of the graph c nove st Satrap w be engrossed w th th s po gnant Span sh rend t on that te s about the ast e ght days n the fe of her greatunc e Nasser A Khan, one of Iran s most ce ebrated mus c ans. A though some adu ts w f nd many reasons to ob ect—vu gar express ons, op um smok ng, erot c zed mages of Soph a Loren—and others w note the Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons, Satrap s a waysexpress ve boxy b ack-and-wh te artwork br ngs to fe Iran n the 1950s through the troub ed fam y re at onsh ps of a great mus c an. Mature ado escents w certa n y understand. Sauré, Jean-Franço s. Un bus en A abama. (A Bus n A abama) I us: Sandra García Ruíz. Madr d: Saure, 2006. 32p. ISBN: 84-95225-01-8. $20.95. Gr. 8–adu t. Bo d, br ght and often somber and dark co or graph cs prov de a compe ng background to the f ght for c v r ghts of Afr can Amer cans n the Un ted States. Beg nn ng w th the nhumane treatment of Afr cans n s ave sh ps, to d scr m nat on n schoo s and the m tary, to the Ku K ux K an, Rosa Parks, Mart n Luther K ng Jr. and Pres dent Kennedy, th s arge-format pub cat on was awarded the III Fernando Buesa Peace Pr ze n Spa n. Th s s not a deta ed h stor ca overv ew; rather, t s an emot ona appea n support of fundamenta nd v dua r ghts and equa ty between b ack and wh te peop e. The conc se s mp e text and v sua story-te ng format make ts message even more conv nc ng. Sm th, Jeff. Bone, Le os de Bonev e. (Bone, Vo . I: Out from Bonev e). Trans ated by Enr que S. Abu í. B bao: Ast berr /D str buted by Pub c Square Books, 2006. 142p. ISBN: 978-1-59497-297-3. $24.95. Gr. 5–12. Th s f rst vo ume of the popu ar graph c nove fantasy featur ng the three Bone cous ns—spunky Fone, greedy Phoney, and carefree Sm ey— n the r strugg e aga nst power and ev s as humorous and as adventure-f ed as the or g na . Abu í s engag ng Span sh rend t on s a perfect comp ement to the c ass c com c art dep ct ng three b obby creatures who end up n a va ey fu of mag c, monsters, a sweet pr ncess, an amaz ng y handy abue a and a co ossa , dependab e dragón. Desp te Graph c Nove s 265 the Pen nsu ar Span sh con ugat ons (haced, querá s), Span sh speakers from the Amer cas certa n y en oy graph c nove s, espec a y those that are as act on-packed, w tty and sat sfy ng as th s one. Sp ege man, Art. S n a sombra de as torres. (In the Shadow of No Towers) Trans ated by María Ferrer. New York: Norma/Pub c Square Books, 2004. 42p. ISBN: 84-96370-38-0. $36.95. Gr. 9–adu t. Sp ege man s powerfu y fervent dep ct on of the events of 9/11 are ust as compe ng n th s cogent Span sh rend t on w th h s or g na com c str ps that have mesmer zed Span sh speakers wor dw de. 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N., 25 A arcón, Franc sco X., 96 A bee, Sarah, 40 A cántara, R cardo, 212 A k , 85 A ende, Isabe , 212 A son, Cather ne, 129 A o an, Mo y, 40, 41, 43, 44, 63, 99 A onso, Manue L., 213 Á varez, B anca, 214 Amado, E sa, 129 Ancona, George, 14, 15 Andersen, Hans Chr st an, 25, 130, 131, 214, 215, 216 Andrea, Leona, 216 Andrews-Goebe , Nancy, 85 Andruetto, María Teresa, 216 Ánge , Var n a de , 15 Anto ne-Andersen, Véron que, 85 Argueta, Jorge, 132 Ar spe, N co ás, 132 Arno d, N ck, 45, 46, 47 Ashbé, Jeanne, 132 As mov, Isaac, 47 Atangan, Patr ck, 257 Auster, Pau , 217 Banks, Kate, 133 Bapt ste, Baron, 90 Baquedano, E zabeth, 122 Barber, N co a, 114 Baredes, Car a, 48 Barrera, Norma Anabe , 114, 217, 218 Barr e, James, 218 Baumbach, Mart na, 133 Becker, M che e Ak , 100 Be v so, Meg, 53 Berendes, Mary, 122 Berme o, V ctor a, 115 Berner, Rotraut Susanne, 134, 135 Bernhard, Emmanue , 49 Besora, Ramón, 136 B gram , Shaheen, 49 B shop, Amanda, 42 B a r, Kathryn S., 218 B ake, Quent n, 86 B oom, Becky, 136 B oom, Suzanne, 137 271 272 B ume, Judy, 218 Boada, Francesc, 137 Bober, Suzanne, 88 Bof , Francesc, 26 Bo ger, Max, 138 Boothroyd, Jenn fer, 115 Bosque, Ignac o, 2 Bourges R., Héctor, 50 Brav , So edad, 138 Bredeson, Carmen, 50, 100 Bren f er, Oscar, 12 Brennan, Herb e, 219 Bretón, Marcos, 90 Br dges, Sh r n Y m, 138 Br , Mar ene Targ, 101 Browne, Anthony, 86, 139 Brun-Cosme, Nad ne, 140 Buck ey, M chae , 219 Burgan, M chae , 100 Burn e, Dav d, 123 Burn ngham, John, 140 Burns, Ky e, 41 Caba ero, Nando, 117 Caba ero, Pao a, 27 Ca derón, Em o, 219, 220 Cameron, Ann, 220 Campoy, F. Isabe , 24, 28 Cana es, C aud a, 79 Cana s, Anna, 16 Cande , Ar anna, 51 Cañeque, Car os, 28 Canett , Yan tz a, 141 Cano Gu arro, Isabe , 141 Cárdenas, Teresa, 93 Car e, Er c, 142 Car son, Lor M., 98 Car son, Nancy, 143 Carman, Patr ck, 221 Carrasco, Xav er, 26 Carr o Trueba, César, 50 Carro , Lew s, 221 Author Index Carva has, María Lúc a, 17 Cerdá, Marce o, 103 Cervantes, M gue de, 222 Chapra, M m , 143 Chen, Ch -Yuan, 144 Ch d, Lauren, 145 Chr sp, Peter, 103 Chr ste ow, E een, 146 C ou acht ean, Re ne, 28 C r a, Carmen, 97 C are, John D., 104 C arke, Barry, 122 C aybourne, Anna, 51 C ements, Jonathan, 104 Cohn, D ana, 146 Co e, Babette, 147 Comotto, Agustín, 131 Contró, Arturo, 116 Corent n, Ph ppe, 147 Cortázar, Ju o, 123 Cortés Hernández, Sant ago, 15 Cous ns, Lucy, 148 Cowan, Cather ne, 149 Cron n, Doreen, 149, 150 Cross ngham, John, 40, 41, 44, 51, 52, 62, 90, 91 Crowther, K tty, 150 Cruz-Contar n , Rafae , 150 Cuesy, S v a L., 218 Cump ano, Ina, 151 Curt s, Jam e Lee, 152 Curto, Rosa M., 71 Da Co , Ivar, 116, 152 Dah , Roa d, 223 Da by, E zabeth, 1 Dann, Sarah, 91 Danz ger, Pau a, 152 Darw che, J had, 29 Dautremer, Rébecca, 153 Dav s, Kat e, 153 Dav s, Kenneth C., 53 Author Index Dayton, Connor, 91 De Capua, Sarah, 100 De a Rosa, Pedro, 19 Deary, Terry, 105 Deedy, Carmen Agra, 29 DeGeze e, Terr , 80 De Paso, Fernando, 97 De s e, Guy, 257 De va , Mar e-Hé ène, 154 Denou, V o eta, 154 DeRubert s, Barbara, 53 Desnoëttes, Caro ne, 223 Dodd, Emma, 155 Dona dson, Ju a, 155 Doumerc, Beatr z, 17 Doy e, Arthur Conan, 223, 224 Dragon , G org o, 5 Dresser, Den se, 106 Drew, Dav d, 104 Dunbar, Po y, 155 Duquennoy, Jacques, 156 Duran, Teresa, 156 Durand, Jean-Benoît, 54 Duss ng, Jenn fer, 53 Eastman, P. D., 157 Echevarría, Pab o, 157 Eck, Kr st n, 157 Eduar, G es, 158 Eh ert, Lo s, 55 E sner, W , 258 E fa, A bert, 16 E as, Megan, 101 E ery, Amanda, 158 E ery, Tom, 158 E s, Cather ne, 78 E s, Deborah, 224 E y, Les ey, 159 Ember ey, Rebecca, 159 Ensenyat, Anton O ver, 225 Erdr ch, L se, 117 Escardó Bas, Mercè, 26, 137 Escobar, Me ba, 27 Escud é, René, 159 Ester , Arn ca, 130 Estrada M che , Rafae , 218 Fa coner, Ian, 160 Fa p, Ester, 18 Fa we , Cathryn, 160 Farmer, Jacque ne, 55 Farmer, Nancy, 225 Farndon, John, 56 Favaro, Patr ce, 29 Favret, Haf da, 30 Fe dman, Roseann, 76 Ferrera Cuesta, Car os, 5 Feterman, Georges, 54 F denc o Br ceño Che , 24 F g ey, Marty Rhodes, 101 F rth, Rache , 56 F e schman, S d, 31 F em ng, Candance, 160 F ores Farfán, José Anton o, 24 Fontes, Just ne, 259 Fontes, Ron, 259 Fow es, She ey, 31 Fr edman, Laur e, 226 Frost, He en, 56 Fuentes, Car os, 124 Fu er, Sue, 57 Gaff, Jack e, 81 Ga man, Ne , 260 Ganer , An ta, 124 García, José Anton o, 97 García Ponce de León, Paz, 10 Gardner, Sa y, 32 Garra ón, Ana, 32 Gauch, Patr c a Lee, 161 Gav n, James, 226 Gay, Mar -Lou se, 161 Gebhard, W fr ed, 161 Ge s, Patr c a, 18, 19 273 274 Author Index Genechten, Gu do van, 162 Gerson, Mary-Joan, 33 G bert, José, 19 G bert, M gue M, 16 G fford, C ve, 91 G fford, Scott, 57 G ménez, Ton , 86 G rardet, Sy v e, 54 G sbert, Montse, 117, 162 G asman, Gabr e , 103 Gno ewsk , Caro , 20 Gómez Espe osín, Franc sco Jav er, 5 Gómez Ro g, Edurne, 58 Gómez, Juan, 117 Gom , Taro, 58 Got bowsk , Le c a, 162 Grahame, Kenneth, 226 Granström, Br ta, 124 Gray, Kes, 163 Greder, Arm n, 227 Green, Jen, 106 Grégo re, Fab an, 227 Gr mm, Jacob, 33, 34, 131 Gr mm, W he m, 33, 34, 131 Gr nd ey, Sa y, 228 Grossman, Ed th, 97 Gudu e, 34, 228 Gu bert, Franco s de, 125 Gu oppé, Anto ne, 163 Gust , 163 Gut érrez Ná era, Manue , 228 Gut érrez Serna, 134 Guy, G nger Fog esong, 164 Guy, John, 104 Haan, L nda de, 164 Ha , Margaret, 59 Ha , R chard, 104 Harper, P ers, 165 Harte, May, 157 Hassan, Yaë , 229 Hausfater-Douïeb, Rache , 165 Heens, Caro ne, 59 He de, F orence Parry, 166 Henkes, Kev n, 166, 229 Herman, Ga , 40 H ckman, C are, 9 H cks, Barbara Jean, 167 H pp, Andrew, 59 Hobb e, Ho y, 167 Hoena, B. A., 125 Hoff, Syd, 167 Hoffman, Mary Ann, 92 Ho and, Caro a, 197 Ho per, Pau , 74 Hong, Chen Y ang, 167 Horácˇek, Petr, 168 Horvath, Po y, 229, 230 Houghton, G an, 60 Hoyos, Héctor, 27 Hume, Lotta Carswe , 35 Ibbotson, Eva, 230 Ih maera, W t , 230 Isaías, Isabe , 168 Ivan er, Feder co, 231 Jadou , Ém e, 169 Jaffe, N na, 35 James, S mon, 169 Jan sch, He nz, 170 Jäntt , Mar ana, 170 Jaraba, Fran, 260 Jenk ns, Steve, 60 J ménez Sor a, Ánge es, 170 Johansson K., Patr ck, 107 Johnson, Robb e, 42 Jo y, Dom n que, 228 Jones, Terry, 231 Joosse, Barbara M., 171 Juan, Ana, 261 Jungman, Ann, 171 Kafka, Franz, 232 Ka man, Bobb e, 21, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52, 61, 62, 63, 99 Author Index Kaufer Horw tz, Martha, 81 Kaufman, Ruth, 261 Ke ey, Em y, 21 Ke y, She a M., 13 Kent, Jenn e, 83 Kesse , Joyce K., 21 Ketteman, He en, 171 K m ko, 172 K mme , E zabeth Cody, 172 K mme , Er c A., 173 K p ng, Rudyard, 232 K she , Ann-Mar e, 115 Kn ght, Joan MacPha , 87 Knox, Barbara, 64 Knudsen, Shannon, 21 Knutson, Bárbara, 173 Krahn, Fernando, 174 Kramer, Ann, 113 Krebs, Laur e, 174 Kubert, Joe, 262 Kukso, Feder co, 103 Ku ot, Dan e a, 174 Labast da, Ja me, 107 Lach, W am, 175 Landau, E a ne, 20 Lang e, Jacque ne, 52, 62 Lasky, Kathryn, 175 Lawrence, Caro ne, 232, 233 Le Duc, M che , 54 Le Saux, A a n, 87 Le thanh, Taï-Marc, 35 León, Gabr e a, 15 Lepr nce de Beaumont, Madame, 36 Leras e, Magde e ne, 30 Lessem, Don, 64 Letr a, José Jorge, 93 Lev gne, Heather, 52 L bura, Krystyna M., 108 L mb, Sue, 234 L mke, Jeff, 259 L ndeen, Caro K., 56, 65 L ndgren, Astr d, 234 275 L onn , Leo, 175 L ewe yn, C a re, 65 Lobe , Arno d, 175 López, Oresta, 15 Losantos, Cr st na, 176 Loterszta n, I eana, 48, 103 Lowery, L nda, 21 Luke, Me nda, 40 Lundb ad, Kr st na, 43 MacAu ay, Ke ey, 41, 43, 45, 61, 62 Macqu tty, M randa, 123 Madonna, 176 Ma am, H ary, 111 Ma am, John, 111, 112, 113 Mande a, Ne son, 118 Mangue , A berto, 94 Mann ng, M ck, 124 Manosa va, Andrés, 27 Mar , Ie a, 177 Mark e, Sandra, 66, 67 Marks, Jenn fer L, 64 Marsha , Pam, 79 Mart n, Ann M., 235 Mart n, M chae , 101 Martínez, Rocío, 177 Marzo o, Jean, 178 Mason, Antony, 87 Max, 178 Mayhew, James, 178 McCarthy, Co n, 122 McCarty, N ck, 113 McDona d, Megan, 235 McGrath, Barbara Barb er , 68 McKee, Dav d, 179 McLaren, Thando, 22 Mechte , Ange ka, 236 Merberg, Ju e, 88 Mett er, René, 68 Meyer, Stephan e, 236 M che , Franço s, 54 M dd eton, Haydn, 114 M bourne, Anna, 179 276 M ner, Ange a, 123 M ra Pons, M ché e, 54 M ret, Ma a F., 58 Mo et, Joan, 18 Mo na, María Isabe , 237 Mo na, S v a, 218 Monrea , V o eta, 179, 237 Montec no Agu rre, Son a, 15 Monte o, Víctor, 36 Montor o , Mòn ca, 18 Moore-Ma nos, Jenn fer, 13, 126 Mora, Pat, 180 Mora es, Yuy , 180 Morán Leyva, Pao a, 218 Morpurgo, M chae , 237 Mort mer, Gav n, 92 Muñoz Pue es, V cente, 69, 238 Munson, Derek, 180 Murphy, Patr c a J., 126 Muth, Jon J., 181 Naumann-V em n, Chr st ne, 181 Nava, Emanue a, 181 Navarrete, Feder co, 108 Navarrete, Néstor, 79 Ne son, Rob n, 69, 70, 115 Neruda, Pab o, 124 Nesquens, Dan e , 182 Nessmann, Ph ppe, 49 N k, 93 Norac, Car , 183 Norman, Dav d, 123 Numeroff, Laura, 183 Núñez, A onso, 168 O Ca aghan Duch, E ena, 184 O Ca aghan, E ena, 183 O Leary, John, 70 O Ne , A ex s, 184 Obregón, José María, 109, 116 Ochoa, Anabe , 82 O ten, Manue a, 184 Or hue a, Luz, 185, 186 Author Index Or ev, Ur , 186 Ormerod, Jan, 186 Orozco L nares, Fernando, 10, 11 Osborne, Mary Pope, 94 Pab o, E ad o de, 95 Page, Rob n, 60 Pa omar de M gue , Juan, 38 Pardo Bazán, Em a, 239 Parker, Steve, 122 Patr ck, Jean L. S., 101 Pawag , Man usha, 187 Pennart, Geoffroy de, 187 Penner, Luc e Recht, 40 Percy, Graham, 36 Pérez Escr vá, V ctor a, 188 Pérez Martínez, Herón, 7 Perrau t, Char es, 37, 188 Pescett , Lu s M., 239 Pf ster, Marcus, 189 Ph br ck, Rodman, 239 P key, Dav, 239, 240 P quema , M che , 189 P aza, José María, 240 Poe, Edgar A an, 241 Po ack, Pam, 53 Pomés Le z , Ju et, 189 Pon atowska, E ena, 95 Poo e, Joseph ne, 119, 190 Porte , Ra mon, 190 Posk tt, K artan, 70 Pu man, Ph p, 241 Putnam, James, 110 Ramírez, Anton o, 190 Ramos, Mar o, 191 Rando ph, Joanne, 22, 70 Rapaport, G es, 191 Rathmann, Peggy, 192 Raventós, Joan, 18 Rayó, M gue , 242 Re, G u a, 181 Recorv ts, He en, 192 Author Index Re che, D et of, 242 Re ser, Lynn, 192 Repún, Grac e a, 193, 242 R ehecky, Janet, 56 R us, María, 193 R vera, She a, 115 Robberecht, Th erry, 194 Rob nson, Fay, 20 Rob eda, Margar ta, 194 Roca, Núr a, 71, 88, 126 Rocha V vas, M gue , 27 Rodenas, Anton a, 182 Rodríguez, A ex, 119 Rogers, K rsteen, 9 Rohmann, Er c, 195 Roop, Conn e, 102 Roop, Peter, 102 Root, Phy s, 195 Ros, Roser, 26, 128 Rosado, Yord , 83 Rosas, A e andro, 217 Rosen, M chae , 243 Ross, A ce, 102 Ross, Kent, 102 Ross, Tony, 195 Rotner, She ey, 13 Row ng, J. K., 243, 244 Rueda, C aud a, 196 Ru er, Jérôme, 196 Ru z Zafón, Car os, 244 Ru fo, Juan, 124 Ry ant, Cynth a, 197 Sabuda, Robert, 221 Sacco, Joe, 262 Sant ago, Esmera da, 197 Satrap , Mar ane, 263, 264 Saucedo Zarco, Carmen, 217 Sauré, Jean-Franço s, 264 Sava ano, Eugene, 8 Scarry, R chard, 39 Schre ber-W cke, Ed th, 197 Schuette, Sarah L, 80 277 Schuh, Mar C, 82 Schu z, Wa ter A, 102 Schwartz, Dav d, 198 Sc eszka, Jon, 198 Scott, Ann Herbert, 198 Sega , John, 199 Se d er, Tor, 244 Sepú veda, Lu s, 245 Serrano, Pab o, 168 Seuss, Dr., 199, 200 Shannon, Dav d, 201 Shua, Ana María, 37 Shu man, Mark, 201 S erra Fabra, Jord , 245, 246 S erra, Judy, 202 S va Cázares, Car os, 218 S verste n, She , 98 S mon, Francesca, 246 S mon, Seymour, 72 S nger, Isaac Bashev s, 247 S onger, Rebecca, 43, 44, 61, 62, 63, 99 Sm th, A asta r, 72 Sm th, Jeff, 264 Sm thyman, Kathryn, 42, 63 So n s, Tess e, 168 So sh, Ar , 14 So otareff, Grégo re, 87 Sort and, B orn, 247 Soto, Gary, 202, 248, 249 Sotzek, Hanne ore, 52 Soussana, Natha e, 31 Speckman Guerra, E sa, 15 Sp ege man, Art, 265 Sp ne , Jerry, 249 Stee e, Ph p, 113 Stehr, Fréder c, 202 Ste nbeck, John, 249 Stern, Cather ne, 54 Stevenson, Robert L, 224 Stewart, Amber, 203 Stewart, Sarah, 171 Storr e, Pau D, 259 Stott, Caro e, 57, 123 278 Str ch, Chr st an, 250 Suárez de So ar, Ange es, 114 Tan, Shaun, 203 Tang, Greg, 72 Tatche , Judy, 72 Tay or, Sean, 204 Teague, Mark, 204 Tha , L , 250 Thomas, María José, 250 Thomas, W am Dav d, 23 Thomson, Sarah L., 251 T e mann, Chr st an, 73 Toboso Sánchez, P ar, 8 Tord man, Natha e, 54 Torok, S mon, 74 Torres, Dan e , 205 Torres, José A e andro, 96 Tsuk yama, Ga , 252 Tu et, Hervé, 205 Twa n, Mark, 223 Tw na, A ce, 74 Tw st, C nt, 57 Ungerer, Tom , 205 Ur be, Verón ca, 30 Us ar P etr , Arturo, 119 Va sman, Sy v a, 75 Va er , Mar a Eu á a, 38 Va bona, Rafae , 252 Va verdú, Josep, 38 Va r u, Cater na, 137 Va verde, M ke , 206 Van A sburg, Chr s, 206 Van Rose, Susanna, 122 Author Index Vandew e e, Agnès, 125 Vargas de Gonzá ez Carbone , Gabr e a, 83 Vargas L osa, Mar o, 111 Vec ana-Suárez, Ana, 252 Verne, Ju es, 253, 254 V ch s, A fredo, 89 V a pando, José Manue , 217 V amuza, Noemí, 131 V ar L ébana, Lu sa, 255 V egas, María, 83 V nya s, Quet , 18 Vo p , Jorge, 106 Voutch, 206 Wadde , Mart n, 207 Wa cker, Yann, 120 Wa ker, N k , 52, 63, 91 Wa ker, Sa y M., 75, 76 Ward, He en, 38 Warho a, James, 120 War ng, R chard, 207 Weeks, Sarah, 207 We ch, Cather ne A., 102 We s, Herbert George, 254 We s, Robert E., 76, 77 We s, Rosemary, 208 Wetterer, Char es M., 102 Wetterer, Margaret K., 102 Wh te, E. B., 255 W d, Margaret, 208 W ems, Mo, 208 W ams, Br an, 111, 112 W son, Henr ke, 209 W nget, Lynn W., 8 Wo fe, Frances, 209 T t e Index A a sombra de o vo, 30 A T gretón e gusta moverse, 154 ¡A tu r tmo!, 150 E abecedar o fantást co de Patam, e e efante, 162 Abe as: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Abraham L nco n: Una v da de respeto, 115 Ad v na esta cosa n ño: Ad v nanzas mayas yucatecas, 24 Ad v nanzas mex canas, 24 E agua potab e/Dr nk ng Water, 82 E agu ón de D ab o, 212 A descub erto e Ant guo Eg pto, 103 A -Raz , e méd co de a ata aya, 225 A abama/A abama, 109 A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 38 A aska/A aska, 109 Á bum V sua de a Natura eza y sus camb os mes a mes, 68 A e andro: E oven que conqu stó e mundo, 113 A e andro Magno, 228 A ex Rodríguez: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 A c a a través de espe o, 221 A c a e hada, 201 A c a en e país de as marav as, 221 Los a mentos, 141 A about a Day/Los días, 70 A about a Month/Los meses, 70 A about a Season/Las estac ones, 71 A about an Hour/Las horas, 71 A en Jay y e ferrocarr subterráneo, 101 A osaur o/A osaurus, 56 Ambu ances/Ambu anc as, 22 Ame a s Show-and-Te F esta/Ame a y a f esta de muestra y cuenta, 143 Un am go de veras marav oso, 137 Una am stad pe grosa, 157 Amor y po o asado: Un cuento and no de enredos y engaños, 173 Ana Frank, 119 Anf b os, 122 E an o mág co y otros cuentos-II, 25 An ma es fantást cos, 93 An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 An ma es amados mamíferos, 43 An ma es amados peces, 43 An ma s/Los An ma es, 122 Los ant concept vos exp cados a os óvenes, 82 279 280 T t e Index Apatosaur o/Apatosaurus, 56 La araña v o eta, 179 Arañas/Sp ders, 59 Arañas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 E árbo de as, 216 E árbo de Nav dad, 130 E árbo de o vo: Por dentro y por fuera, 59 E árbo ro o, 203 E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes, 223 Ar zona, 100 Ar zona/Ar zona, 109 Ar zona: E estado de Gran Cañon, 101 Arkansas/Arkansas, 109 Armad o e ch smoso, 171 Arr ba y aba o/Up and Down, 170 Arru os y car c as, 181 E arte contemporáneo: en os t empos de Warho , 87 E arte mpres on sta: en os t empos de Reno r, 88 E arte moderno: en os t empos de P casso, 88 E arte para comprender e mundo, 85 E arte renacent sta: en os t empos de M gue Ánge , 88 Así es m día, 22 Así nace un árbo , 65 Así nace un pato, 65 Astero des, 47 Astronautas, 50 Astronomía, 56 Asuntos de mucho peso: Un bro sobre ac ertos y errores en a a mentac ón, 81 At as enc c opéd co nfant , 1 At as v sua Océano de botán ca, 48 La autop sta de sur, 123 Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer, 223 Aves de todo t po, 43 E av ón, 172 ¡Ay!, 188 ¡Ay, no!, 134 Los aztecas, 104 Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 ¡Azúcar!, 116 Azu , 155 Babayaga, 35 Ba o as o as: vamos a contar a v da mar na/Under the Sea: Count ng Ocean L fe, 64 La Bandera de Estre as Cente eantes: E H mno Nac ona , 102 E baño no fue s empre así, 103 Barron s Span sh-Eng sh D ct onary/D cc onar o Españo Ing és, 2 Basquetbo en acc ón, 91 Batacazos: Poemas para reírse, 98 Bears/Osos, 74 Beauty and the Beast/La be a y a best a, 26 Bebés d nám cos, 134 Bebés uguetones, 134 Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Bé sbo en acc ón, 91 La Be a Durm ente y otros cuentos II, 33 La be a durm ente/S eep ng Beauty, 185 Be a y a Best a, 36 ¡Beso, beso!, 208 Best Word Book Ever/E me or bro de pa abras, 39 La b b oteca/The L brary, 125 La b b otecar a de Basora: Una h stor a rea de Iraq, 256 E b en y e ma ¿qué es eso?, 12 E b oma mar no, 63 B anca F or: Una pr ncesa maya, 36 B ancan eves, 190 Body/E cuerpo, 122 T t e Index Los bomberos, 125 Bomberos a rescate, 21 Bone, Le os de Bonev e, 264 E bosque a tu a cance, 54 Botones para e genera Wash ngton, 102 Braqu osaur o/Brach osaurus, 56 ¡Bravo, Ros na!, 250 Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 Bronco Char e y e Pony Express, 101 La bru a Yagá y otros cuentos-I, 25 Buenas noches, 186 ¡Buenas noches, bebé!/Good N ght, Baby!, 140 Buenos días, 186 ¡Buenos días, bebé!/Good Morn ng, Baby!, 140 Búhos: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Los bu tres, 66 Burr to escucha os ru dos, 154 Un bus en A abama, 264 Buscando a Bob, 245 Caba eros, 105 Caba tos de mar/Sea Horses, 65 E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego, 259 Caba os y pon s, 125 Los cachorros, 63 Cadenas a mentar as de a costa mar na, 40 Cadenas a mentar as de os pantanos, 41 Cadenas a mentar as de bosque, 40 Cadenas a mentar as de bosque trop ca , 40 Cadenas a mentar as de des erto, 41 Las cadenas a mentar as y tú, 40 Ca abazas, 55 Ca forn a, 100 Ca forn a/Ca forn a, 109 E ca or, 75 281 E cama eón, 172 Camb os de estado de t empo: Las tormentas, 61 Cam nando ba o a n eve, 102 Los campamentos, 176 Campos de Cuba, 260 Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 Los can ches o pood es, 62 La Caperuc ta Ro a, 162 Caperuc ta Ro a/L tt e Red R d ng Hood, 185 Caperuc ta Ro a y otros cuentos I, 33 E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a. parte: La noche de os Mocos V v entes, 239 E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots, 240 E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a fur a de a Supermu er Macroe ást ca, 240 Car tas de bebé, 157 Car ota y os bañ stas, 178 Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 Cartas a m mamá, 93 La casa de Tomasa, 195 E caso de zorro nerv oso, 197 Las cataratas de N ágara, 156 Cats of the W d/Gatos sa va es, 74 Cebo as enterradas, 248 E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 Cen c enta/C ndere a, 185 E cerd to, 172 La cer era, 130, 215 Char e y a fábr ca de choco ate, 223 Char otte en París, 187 Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Cheetahs/Guepardos, 78 Ch ca (de cas ) 16: Una autént ca tortura, 234 282 T t e Index Ch ca de 15: Encantadora pero oca, 234 Los ch nos, 104 Ch qu adas y otros cuentos, 26 Chon y Chano: En a c ma de mundo, 167 Choppers, 91 E chupete de G na, 181 E c c o de v da de a abe a, 41 E c c o de v da de a araña, 42 E c c o de v da de a f or, 41 E c c o de v da de a ombr z de t erra, 41 E c c o de v da de a mar posa, 41 E c c o de v da de a rana, 42 E c c o de v da de os nsectos, 43 E c c o de v da de un eón, 42 E c c o de v da de árbo , 42 E c c o de v da de escaraba o, 41 E c c o de v da de mosqu to, 42 E c c o de v da de p ngü no emperador, 42 E c c o de v da de t burón, 41 E c c o de agua, 61 C c os de v da de os an ma es: Crec m ento y camb os, 61 E c e o a tu a cance, 54 C enc a extravagante, 74 C enc as, 124 La c garra y a horm ga, 186 C nco de Mayo: Se ce ebra e orgu o, 20 C nco mon tos br ncando en a cama/F ve L tt e Monkeys Jump ng on the Bed, 146 C nco semanas en g obo, 253 Los 5 sent dos, 71 Los c nco so es, 107 C ne, 88 E c ne no fue s empre así, 103 E c rco, 176 Los c snes sa va es, 215 La c udad a tu a cance, 54 C ara y Asha, 195 C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 La c onac ón, 58 E C ub de as S ete Gatas, 216 Coast Guard Boats/Lanchas guardacostas, 22 Los cobayos, 62 Los cocker span e , 62 Los cocodr os, 67 Una co ecc ón para Kate, 53 E co eg o, 141 Co brí, 220 Co ns Span sh Conc se D ct onary, 2 Co ns Span sh D ct onary, 3 E co or, 49 E co or de a arena, 184 Co orado/Co orado, 109 Co orado: E estado de centenar o, 101 Los co ores, 51 Los co ores/Co ors, 147 Los co ores de arco r s, 13 Co ores en m casa, 157 Co ores que se aman, 129 Come una y cuenta 20: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 Una com da sorpresa, 181 La com d a: Un bro-rev sta de a mentac ón, 79 ¿Cómo aprenden os co ores os d nosaur os?, 211 ¿Cómo comen os d nosaur os?, 211 ¿Cómo cuentan hasta d ez os d nosaur os?, 211 Cómo cu dar m pe o/Tak ng Care of My Ha r, 80 Cómo cu dar m p e /Tak ng Care of My Sk n, 80 Cómo cu dar m s d entes/Tak ng Care of My Teeth, 80 T t e Index Cómo cu dar m s manos y p es/Tak ng Care of My Hands and Feet, 80 Cómo cu dar m s oídos/Tak ng Care of My Ears, 80 Cómo cu dar m s o os/Tak ng Care of My Eyes, 80 ¿Cómo e eg mos a nuestros íderes?, 23 ¿Cómo encuentran a mento os an ma es?, 52 ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda?, 154 ¿Cómo uegan os d nosaur os con sus am gos?, 211 ¿Cómo nos movemos?, 126 ¿Cómo ordenan sus hab tac ones os d nosaur os?, 211 Cómo p antar un arco r s, 55 ¿Cómo se adaptan os an ma es?, 52 ¿Cómo se curan os d nosaur os?, 211 Cómo se mueven as cosas, 69 E compañero de v a e, 215 Con amor de bebé, 175 E cone to Knuff e: Un cuento a ecc onador, 208 E cone o, 172 Connect cut/Connect cut, 109 Conozcamos nuestro cuerpo, 73 La consp rac ón: La h stor a secreta de os protoco os de os sab os de S ón, 258 Cont núan os crímenes en Roma, 219 Los contrar os, 51 Coo B kes/Motos coo , 91 Cora es/Cora s, 65 Corr endo tras e v ento, 213 Count ng Ove as, 207 Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso, 236 Cr ck-ras-f ash! Cuenta con Ma sy, 148 Cr st ano Rona do, 116 283 Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 ¿Cuá es m co or?, 163 ¿Cuá es son as partes de gob erno?, 23 Cuando crezca qu ero ser, 17 Cuando m s padres se o v daron de ser am gos, 13 Cuando nace un monstruo, 204 ¡Cuánta gente! ¿qu énes son?, 170 ¡Cuánto ru do!, 178 Un cuarto prop o, 96 4 de u o de 1776: La dec arac ón de Independenc a Amer cana, 111 Los 4 e ementos, 71 Cuc —¡Te veo!, 151 Cucú—¡Te veo! En a se va, 151 Cuenta con e bé sbo , 68 Cuéntame un cuadro, 86 E cuento de Nav dad de Augg e Wren, 217 Cuentos, 228 Cuentos de Char es Perrau t, 37 Cuentos de Ch na y Tíbet, 35 Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 Cuentos para n ños, 247 Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 Cuentos y eyendas de Armen a, 28 Cuentos y eyendas de amor, 228 Cuentos y eyendas h spanoamer canos, 32 E cuerpo de os nsectos, 43 Cuerpo humano, 122 E cuerpo humano, 49, 124 E cuervo negro, 179 ¡Cu dado! ¡Pa abra terr b e!, 197 Cu dando a Lou s, 159 Cu demos a nuestro gat to nuevo, 71 Cump eaños fe z, 189 284 T t e Index Los dá matas, 63 La Dama de Cobre, 102 La dama y e escudero, 231 Dan e to y e d nosaur o, 167 Dav d Beckham, 116 ¡Dav d hue e!, 201 Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 . . . De e as, 261 De excurs ón, 178 De a A a a Z con Cr stóba Co ón, 150 De a A a a Z con Don Qu ote, 151 De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 De a dea a bro, 79 De muchas maneras: Cómo as fam as pract can sus creenc as y re g ones, 13 ¿De qué están hechas as cosas?, 126 Deep n a Dream: La arga noche de Chet Baker, 226 De aware/De aware, 109 Los de f nes de Laurentum, 232 Los demon os de Tasman a, 66 E desarro o sosten b e a tu a cance, 54 Descubro a Nav dad: Un bro de ad v nanzas v sua es, 178 Un deseo, 209 E deseo de Ruby, 138 Despegue, 50 Un destr pador de antaño y otros cuentos, 239 Detect ve LaRue: Cartas de a nvest gac ón, 204 E Día de Acc ón de Grac as: Un momento para agradecer, 20 E Día de Co ón: Ce ebramos a un exp orador famoso, 20 E Día de os Muertos, 21 E Día de os Muertos: Una ce ebrac ón de a fam a y a v da, 20 E Día de Mart n Luther K ng, Jr.: Honramos a un hombre de paz, 20 E Día de San Va entín: Carame os, amor y corazones, 20 E día que camb é a m padre por dos peces de co ores, 260 D ar o de Aurora (1910–13), 217 D ar o de Bernardo (1519–1521), 217 D ar o de C ara Eugen a (1864–67), 217 D ar o de Cr st na (1857–51), 218 D ar o de E od a (1914–16), 218 D ar o de Fernando (1912–14), 218 D ar o de ecturas, 94 D ar o de Lucía (1939), 218 D ar o de Lup ta (1821–24), 218 D ar o de Mar ana (1692–1695), 217 D ar o de Mercedes (1844–48), 218 D ar o de Sof a (1862), 218 D ar o de T auhquécho (1518), 218 Los d bu os de Dav d, 160 D cc onar o de h stor a de España, 5 D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 D cc onar o de s nón mos y antón mos, 3 D cc onar o de térm nos de mundo ant guo, 5 D cc onar o enc c opéd co 2004, 4 D cc onar o esco ar de a engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o genera de a engua españo a, 3 D cc onar o engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o práct co: S nón mos, antón mos y parón mos, 5 D ckens: Su v da y su t empo, 114 D entes, co as y tentácu os: Un bro de an ma es para contar, 77 10 de nov embre de 1989: La caída de muro de Ber ín, 112 10 m nutos y a a cama, 192 10 pat tos de goma, 142 T t e Index 10 so dados, 191 ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 D me Trav esa, ¿qué fruta es ésa?, 168 D nosaur o, 123 E d nosaur o, 172 D nosaur os con p umas, 64 D nosaur os ncreíb es, 49 Los d nosaur os más nte gentes, 64 Los d nosaur os más mortíferos, 64 Los d nosaur os más ráp dos, 64 D p odocus/D p odocus, 56 D rt B kes, 91 D sney At as, 1 D str to de Co umb a/D str ct of Co umb a, 109 La d vers dad b o óg ca de Méx co, 50 Dob e Fudge, 218 12 de octubre de 1492: Co ón ega a Amér ca, 111 Los doce traba os de F av a Gém na, 232 Doctora Judy Moody, 235 Don Caba to de Mar, 142 Doña F or: Un cuento de una mu er g gante con un gran corazón, 180 ¿Dónde está Gus?, 182 ¿Dónde está Juan Pero , e caraco ?, 168 Dos ranas, 210 Dub Dub Muu, 149 Ducks/Patos, 74 Duerme, 182 Duerme b en, Os to, 207 Duerme, duerme, m n ño: Arru os, nanas y uegos de fa da, 30 Dwyane Wade: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Ec pse, 236 La eco ogía a tu a cance, 54 Ecos de a guerra entre Méx co y os Estados Un dos, 108 285 Eduardo: E n ño más terr b e de mundo, 140 Los eg pc os, 104 La e ectr c dad, 75 E e efante, 172 E ephants/E efantes, 78 Emergency He copters/He cópteros de emergenc a, 22 Empu ar y a ar, 69 En casa, 170 En e bosque, 139 En e mar, 72 En as p ernas de mamá/On Mother s Lap, 198 En un árbo están os c nco mon tos/F ve L tt e Monkeys S tt ng n a Tree, 146 Enamorados, 153 E Enano Sa tarín, 131 Enc c oped a de a Repúb ca Dom n cana, 9 La enc c oped a de os háb tats, 56 La enc c oped a de fútbo , 91 Enc c oped a de p aneta T erra, 51 Enc c oped a h spán ca, 9 Encuentra en cada cara o que t ene de rara, 97 Los enem gos de Júp ter, 233 Enganchado, 236 Enterrado en e ardín, 40 Entre f ores de cactos: La v da de a b ó oga He a Bravo Ho s, 114 Es día de fer a, Ámbar Dorado, 152 ¡Es hora de recoger!, 132 Esa bárbara edad med a, 105 Esa caót ca quím ca, 45 Esa poderosa energía, 46 Esas mortíferas mates, 70 La esf nge de os h e os, 253 Esos asquerosos b chos, 47 Esos exper mentos exp os vos, 46 Esos sufr dos c entíf cos, 45 Esos supergen a es gr egos, 105 286 T t e Index E espac o, 123 La espada dorm da, 237 Las espadas de C d, 237 La estac ón de bomberos/The F re Stat on, 125 Las estac ones, 177 Este pícaro mundo, 37 Estegosaur o/Stegosaurus, 56 Este a en e mercado de pu gas, 184 Este a, pr ncesa de a noche, 161 La evo uc ón, 58 Exp ora Afr ca, 99 Exp ora Amér ca de Norte, 99 Exp ora Amér ca de Sur, 99 Exp ora As a, 99 Exp ora Austra a y Oceanía, 99 Exp ora Europa, 99 Exp ora a Antárt da, 99 Fag n e udío, 258 E fantasma b anco, 179 Los fantasm as, 156 Fechas h stór cas de Méx co: Las efemér des más destacadas desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 10 Fee ngs/Las emoc ones, 123 F esta femen na: Ce ebrando a as mu eres a través de h stor as trad c ona es mex canas, 33 F guras, 195 Los f nes de semana veo a papá, 133 F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 F or da, 100 F or da/F or da, 109 F otar y hund rse, 69 Focas/Sea s, 65 Food/La com da, 123 Las formas, 51 Las formas/Shapes, 147 La foto de Portobe o, 238 La fotosíntes s: De a uz de so a a mento, 61 Freddy, un hámster en pe gro, 242 Las fresas, 186 Fr n, 239 La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño, 222 Fútbo Amer cano en acc ón, 90 Fútbo en acc ón, 91 La ga na hambr enta, 207 Ga nas de aquí para a á, 53 Gandh , 119 Los gat tos, 63 E gato, 172 E gato con botas, 188 E gato garabato, 199 E gato grande, 201 E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as, 241 Gaturro 4, 93 E gen o que se enfrentó a a Inqu s c ón, 113 E genoma, 58 La geo ogía a tu a cance, 54 George Wash ngton: Una v da de derazgo, 115 Georg a/Georg a, 109 G an u g Buffon, 116 G gantes mar nos de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 G gantes vo adores de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 G raffes/J rafas, 78 E g raso : Por dentro y por fuera, 59 Los g ad adores de Capua, 233 Los g otones, 66 Gobernantes de Méx co: Desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 11 The Go den Age: Poems of the Span sh Rena ssance, 97 Gotas y goterones, 182 T t e Index La gran casa azu , 133 Gran d cc onar o ng és/españo , españo / ng és: Larousse, 6 E gran bro de a Nav dad, 10 E gran bro feroz de obo, 188 La Gran Rata de Sumatra, 31 Grande o pequeña es m pe ota: E bro de os contrar os, 155 Grandes nventos, 79 La gran a/The Farm, 126 La gravedad, 69 Los gr egos, 104 Gr os/Cr ckets, 59 Gr tar os go es, 261 E grupo de a eche/The M k Group, 82 E grupo de as carnes y os fr o es/The Meat and Beans Group, 82 E grupo de as frutas/The Fru t Group, 82 E grupo de as verduras/The Vegetab e Group, 82 E grupo de os cerea es/The Gra n Group, 82 La guerra de os mundos, 254 La guerra de m hermano, 246 Gu Gu , 144 E gusano naran a, 179 E gusto, 70 Un háb tat de bosque, 44 Un háb tat de des erto, 45 E háb tat de a Antárt da, 44 Un háb tat de pantano, 44 Un háb tat de past za , 45 Un háb tat de sabana, 44 E háb tat de Árt co, 44 Un háb tat de bosque trop ca , 44 Háb tats acuát cos, 44 Háb tats de ardín, 45 Háb tats subterráneos, 44 Háb tats terrestres, 44 287 Ha oween, 21 Ha oween: D sfraces y go os nas en a Víspera de Todos os Santos, 20 Los hámsters, 63 Hanse y Grete , 34 Hanse and Grete /Hanse y Grete , 128 The Hare and the Torto se/La ebre y a tortuga, 38 Harry Potter y e m ster o de prínc pe, 243 Harry Potter y a Orden de Fén x, 244 Hawa /Hawa , 109 ¿Hay a go más ráp do que un guepardo?, 76 ¿Hay a go más v e o que una tortuga g gante?, 76 Hay un mo o en m bo s o!, 199 He copters/He cópteros, 78 Hemos camb ado: Educac ón, conqu stas y deseos de as n ñas en e s g o XIX, 15 Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego, 259 Las hermanas Gr mm, 219 Hermanos ba o cero, 244 La h a de Rey de os Pantanos, 215 H ppos/H popótamos, 78 H stor a de una gav ota y de gato que e enseñó a vo ar, 245 Los hogares de os nsectos, 62 ¡Hombre de co or!, 196 E hombre que se conv rt ó en toro y otras h stor as de a Inqu s c ón, 15 Home s Everyth ng: The Lat no Baseba Story, 90 Hora de dorm r, 195 La hora de baño, 132 Horm gas/Ants, 59 Los horm gas eg onar as, 66 La horr b e h stor a de mundo, 105 Horses/Caba os, 74 ¡Hoy o hace papá!, 140 288 T t e Index La huerta de manzanas/The App e Orchard, 126 Humberto Horac o Herm n o BobtonTrent, 145 Idaho/Idaho, 109 If I Had a Dragon/S yo tuv era un dragón, 158 Iguanodonte/Iguanodon, 56 I no s/I no s, 109 Imag na un día, 251 Imag na una noche, 251 Los manes, 69 Los ncas, 104 Ind ana/Ind ana, 109 Los nd os de Norte de Amér ca, 104 Inés tres p es, 168 E ngen oso h da go don Qu ote de a Mancha, 95 Insectos comunes, 62 Insectos que traba an en equ po, 43 Insectos út es y dañ nos, 43 Introducc ón a Frank Zappa, 117 La nvenc ón de os caníba es, 108 Iowa/Iowa, 109 Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o, 259 La s a: Una h stor a cot d ana, 227 Israe /Pa est na: Paz o Guerra Santa, 111 E ardín de samura , 252 La ard nera, 203 E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I, 257 ¡Jonrón!, 119 E oven y e mar, 239 r .poemas, 97 Judy Moody, 235 Judy Moody ad v na e futuro, 235 Judy Moody sa va e p aneta, 235 ¡Judy Moody se vue ve famosa!, 235 Juego de azar, 205 Juego de co ores, 205 Juego de construcc ón, 205 Juego de dedos, 168, 205 Juego de formas, 205 E uego de as formas, 139 Juego de o os, 205 Juego de sombras, 205 Juego de c rco, 205 Júp ter, 47 Júp ter/Jup ter, 39 Justo a t empo, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Kansas/Kansas, 109 Kate She ey y e tren de med anoche, 102 Kentucky/Kentucky, 109 E koa a, 172 Landon Donovan, 116 LeBron James: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 La echera/The M kma d, 185 E eón de rega o, 186 León y Beto, 169 Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 Los eones, 67 Leopo do y Cas da, 174 La eyenda de as ba enas, 230 E bro de a pr mavera, 135 E bro de os 101 cuentos, 250 E bro de os ru dos, 138 E bro de oro de as fábu as, 30 E bro de nv erno, 135 E bro de otoño, 135 E bro de verano, 135 E bro tr ste, 243 Los bros de a se va, 232 Los bros no fueron s empre así, 103 La ebre y a tortuga, 36, 136 E ím te de os montes negros, 221 T t e Index La ínea, 17 L ons/Leones, 78 L sta para segundo grado, Ámbar Dorado, 152 La ave de oro y otros cuentos IV, 33 L egué de Ch na, 16 L egué de Co omb a, 18 L egué de Et opía, 16 L egué de Nepa , 18 L egué de Rus a, 16 L egué de Ucran a, 18 ¡Lo usto es usto!, 53 Lo que aprendí acerca de nov as y fútbo , 231 Lo que Eduardo sabe hacer, 161 E obo, 125, 172 E obo sent menta , 187 Los obos, 67 Locos por e fútbo , 102 Lo a con a as, 155 Lo o y Lor to son muy educados, 154 Look Out, K ndergarten, Here I Come/¡Prepárate, K ndergarten! ¡A á voy!, 143 E oro T co Tango, 209 Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 Lu s ana/Lou s ana, 109 La Luna, 39, 42 Luna nueva, 236 La uz, 75 Mach nes/Las máqu nas, 123 E magnet smo, 75 E mago de os co ores, 175 E mago y e escr tor: B ografía de J. R. R. To k en, 242 Ma ne/Ma ne, 109 Ma sy va a a b b oteca, 148 E maíz: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ma ory se muda, 226 ¡Mamá!, 191 289 Mamá no me contó . . . , 147 Mamá va e 10 came os, 247 Mamás a porr o, 156 Mamut anudo/Woo y Mammoth, 56 Mande a: E rebe de que d r g ó a su nac ón a a bertad, 113 Mantén as uces encend das, Abb e, 102 Mantenerse act vo/Be ng Act ve, 82 Mant s re g osas/Pray ng Mant ses, 59 Manua de cuerpo humano, 47 Las manzanas de Sr. Peabody, 176 Máqu nas de rescate/Rescue Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas duras/Tough Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas ráp das/Speedy Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas traba adoras/Busy Mach nes, 177 E mar de os Tro s, 225 E marc ano azu , 179 Marco Po o: E hombre que v a ó por e mundo med eva , 113 María va a a ped atra, 73 Mar e Cur e: La mu er que camb ó e curso de a c enc a, 114 La mar posa, 66 Mar posa, Mar posa, 468 Mar qu tas/Ladybugs, 59 Marta y a b c c eta, 212 Marte, 47 Marte/Mars, 39 Mart n Luther K ng Jr.: Una v da de determ nac ón, 113 Mart na una cucarach ta muy nda: Un cuento cubano, 29 Mary and/Mary and, 109 La más d vert da h stor a de Mozart n ño, 94 Mascotas, 195 Massachusetts/Massachusetts, 109 290 T t e Index Mastodonte amer cano/Amer can Mastodon, 56 La mater a, 75 Matías p erde su áp z, 177 Matías y a estre a, 138 Me gusto: Nunca v ene ma un poqu to de autoest ma, 152 Me amo Yoon, 192 ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 ¿Me qu eres o no me qu eres?, 183 Mega odonte/Mega odon, 56 La me or Nav dad, 144 E me or n do, 157 Los me ores am gos de Ma sy, 148 Las me ores fábu as de Esopo, 38 ¡Menuda bru a!, 230 Mercur o, 47 Mercur o/Mercury, 39 Una mer enda de h e o, 182 Mer endas sa udab es/Hea thy Snacks, 82 Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 La metamorfos s, 232 La metamorfos s: Cuerpos que camb an, 61 La meteoro ogía, 49 Méx co: Lo que todo c udadano qu s era (no) saber de su patr a, 106 La mezqu ta marav osa, 171 M barr o/My Ne ghborhood, 14 M casa/My House, 14 M escue a/My Schoo , 14 M fam a/My Fam y, 14 M gato Coque, 59 M herman ta es súper, 163 M mamá, 139 M m e , m du zura, 189 M mús ca/My Mus c, 15 M papá es de p ast na, 90 M perro Roque, 59 M p ngü no O ver, 172 M p aneta y yo, 75 M pr mer at as, 1 M tío Andy, 120 M v da con a o a, 149 M ch gan/M ch gan, 109 M entras se enfría e paste , 196 M gue uega a fútbo , 135 M gue Strogoff, 253, 254, 254 1001 datos sobre e espac o, 57 1001 datos sobre rocas y m nera es, 57 Las m y una noches . . . [o cas ], 246 M mus, 250 M nnesota/M nnesota, 109 ¡M ra cómo te has puesto!, 133 M rando fotografías, 131 M s abue tos son espec a es, 13 M s abue os/My Grandparents, 15 M s am gos/My Fr ends, 14 M s ba es/My Dances, 14 M s com das/My Foods, 15 M s cuentos de pr ncesas, 32 M s f estas/My Ce ebrat ons, 15 M s uegos/My Games, 15 M s pr meras etras de pa abras mex canas, 38 M s quehaceres/My Chores, 15 M sha, 249 M s s p /M ss ss pp , 109 E m ster o de a hab tac ón cerrada, 220 M sur /M ssour , 109 Mom as, 110 Monkeys/Monos, 75 E monstruo amar o, 179 Montana/Montana, 109 Moony Luna/Luna, un ta unera, 132 La mosca, 163 Muchos t pos de an ma es, 43 Una muñeca para e Día de Reyes, 197 T t e Index Mús ca, 88 The Mus c ans of Bremen/Los mús cos de Bremen, 128 ¡Muy b en, Fergus!, 165 My C ty/M C udad, 159 My Room/M Cuarto, 159 My Schoo /M Escue a, 159 My Way: A Margaret and Margar ta Story/A m manera: Un cuento de Margar ta y Margaret, 192 ¡Ñam! ¡Ñam! ¡Ñam!, 160 Napí, 190 La natura eza, 141 E naufrag o de Zéf ro, 206 Nave espac a , 50 La Nav dad a rededor de mundo, 21 Nebraska/Nebraska, 109 ¡ÑecÑec, r s-ras!, 167 Negros y b ancos, 179 Ne son Mande a, 118 Neptuno, 47 Neptuno/Neptune, 39 Néstor Te n , 18 Nevada/Nevada, 110 New Hampsh re/Nuevo Hampsh re, 110 New Jersey/Nueva Jersey, 110 New Mex co/Nuevo Méx co, 110 La n eve, 176 La n ña de as nueve estre as: La v da de a escr tora Rosar o Caste anos, 114 La n ña que od aba os bros, 187 La n ña que ponchó a Babe Ruth, 101 E n ño estre a, 165 Los n ños de a m na, 227 N ños va entes, 184 ¡No qu ero comer!, 193 ¡No qu ero hacer p pí en e or na !, 193 No s n m Mant ta, 203 Nochec ta, 180 291 Noches en a s a, 224 North Caro na/Caro na de Norte, 110 North Dakota/Dakota de Norte, 110 Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 Una nube, 182 Nueva York, 100 Nueva York/New York, 110 Nuevo Espasa ustrado, 6 Nuevo Méx co: T erra de encanto, 100 Nuevo Océano Uno: D cc onar o enc c opéd co co or, 6 Nuevos vec nos, 131 Los números, 51 Los números/Numbers, 147 Números traga dabas, 194 Nutr c ón y v da, 50 Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 E océano de O v a, 229 E ogro, e obo, a n ña y e paste , 147 ¡Oh!, está oscuro!, 133 ¡Oh, mús ca!, 85 Oh o/Oh o, 110 E oído, 70 Ok ahoma/Ok ahoma, 110 E o fato, 70 O v a Counts/Cuenta, 160 O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 11 de nov embre de 1918: Pr mera Guerra Mund a , 111 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 On y You/Só o tú, 208 Opuestos, 157 Oregon/Oregón, 110 Os to b anco, 165 Un os to se cae de a cama, 155 292 T t e Index E oso, 66 E oso de abue o, 129 Oso y barca, 210 Oso y ca a, 210 Oso y cometa, 210 Oso y pe ota, 210 Osos en a mente, 40 Owen, 166 Pab o D ab o y a bomba fét da, 246 Paca Lamar, 18 Paco y Á varo, 159 Pá aro, 123 Pa ancas, 76 Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza, 262 Pamp nas, 198 E pan de a guerra, 224 Papá, ¿qué es . . . ?, 178 E parque de atracc ones, 176 La Pascua en todo e mundo, 21 Pascua M dón, 18 Pas to, 169 Paste para enem gos, 180 Pat netas en acc ón, 90 E pat to feo, 215 E pat to feo/The Ug y Duck ng, 185 E pato, 66 Pato para pres dente, 150 Pau a en Nueva York, 206 Peces, 122 Pe ter, Peter y Peer y otros cuentos, 216 Pens van a/Pennsy van a, 110 Peop e/Las personas, 123 Pepa Pas, 18 La pequeña canguro, 162 La pequeña cer era, 131, 214 La pequeña cer era y otros cuentos, 26 Pequeña Tamaz gh, 19 Pequeño Águ a, 167 E pequeño Borges mag na e Qu ote, 28 Pequeño Bouye , 19 E pequeño Larousse ustrado, 6 Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 Perdí m sonr sa, 194 La perd da, 256 Perd da y encontrada, 13 Los perr tos de as praderas, 67 E perro verde, 40 ¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!, 164 Los perros abradores, 63 Persépo s 1, 263 Persépo s 2, 263 Persépo s 3, 263 Persépo s 4, 263 Peter Pan, 218 Peter Pan y Wendy, 218 Peyton Mann ng: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 E pez arco r s: co ores/Ra nbow F sh: Co ors, 189 E pez arco r s: números/Ra nbow F sh; Count ng, 189 Un pez, dos peces, pez ro o, pez azu , 200 Pez payaso/C own F sh, 65 Un p cn c con Monet, 88 P ece=Part=Port on/Pedazo=parte =porc ón: Fract ons=Dec ma s =Percents/Fracc ones=Dec ma es =Porcenta- es, 57 P e de Oso y otros cuentos III, 33 E p ntor de as neuronas: Ramón y Ca a , c entíf co, 118 P ntura y escu tura, 84 Las p nturas de W y, 86 P pp Ca zas argas, 234 La p raña ro a, 179 E p rata Bob, 175 Los p ratas, 125 P anes/Av ones, 78 E p aneta de a A a a Z, 158 P anos nc nados, 76 Las p antas de d st ntos háb tats, 61 T t e Index La p aya, 176 P utón/P uto, 39 P utón y Caronte, 47 Poems to Dream Together/Poemas para soñar untos, 96 Po eas, 76 Po ce Cars/Patru as, 23 ¡Po zón a bordo! E secreto de Co ón, 238 Po o con c rue as, 264 E pon ro o, 249 Un poqu to más, 141 ¿Por qué debo comer de forma sa udab e?, 81 ¿Por qué debo hacer e erc c o?, 81 ¿Por qué debo avarme os d entes?, 81 ¿Por qué debo avarme as manos?, 81 ¿Por qué tenemos que comer?, 73 ¿Por qué es tan guapo e pavo rea ? y otras estrateg as de os an ma es para tener h os, 48 Por quéééé, 206 ¿Por qué está trompudo e e efante? y otras cur os dades de os an ma es a a hora de comer, 48 ¿Por qué se rayó a cebra? y otras armas cur osas que t enen os an ma es para no ser devorados, 48 E porquer zo, 130 Porr stas en acc ón, 90 E porta de os e fos, 219 Pr mas, 129 La pr mera una ena de Gat ta, 166 La pr ncesa de ho a ata, 241 La pr ncesa hech zada y otros cuentosIII, 25 La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 145, 214 La pr ncesa y e gu sante/The Pr ncess and the Pea, 185 The Pr ncess and The Pea/La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 137 E Prínc pe de a N eb a, 244 E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 293 Las profes ones, 141 E profesor de mús ca, 229 E profesor Topo y sus máqu nas, 70 La prudenc a a tu a cance, 54 Pteranodonte/Pteranodon, 56 Púberman, 83 E puente de os cerezos, 214 Los puercoesp nes, 67 Puerto R co/Puerto R co, 110 Puerto R co y otras áreas per fér cas, 100 Pu garc ta, 186, 215 Pu garc to, 37 Los pu pos, 68 Pu pos/Octopuses, 65 Puss n Boots/E gato con botas, 137 Pyongyang, 257 ¿Qué es e re no an ma ?, 61 ¿Qué es a h bernac ón?, 51 ¿Qué es a m grac ón?, 52 ¿Qué es a v da?, 12 ¿Qué es un caba o?, 52 ¿Qué es un c c o de v da?, 62 ¿Qué es un d nosaur o?, 52 ¿Qué es un perro?, 52 ¿Qué es una const tuc ón?, 23 ¿Qué harías con una co a como ésta?, 60 ¡Qué horror!, 166 ¡Qué ocura por a ectura!, 202 ¿Qué son as p antas?, 51 ¿Qué son as redes y cadenas a mentar as?, 62 ¿Qué son os anf b os?, 52 ¿Qué son os b omas?, 61 ¿Qué son os murc é agos?, 52 ¿Qué son os rept es?, 51 ¿Que son os sent m entos?, 12 ¿Qué son os seres v vos?, 52 ¿Qué te p có a horm ga de os p es a a barr ga?, 168 ¡Qué v a e, Ámbar Dorado!, 152 294 T t e Index Quer da Sra. LaRue: Cartas desde a Academ a Can na, 204 Quer do Max, 228 ¿Qu én es cr m na ? Un recorr do por e de to, a ey, a ust c a y e cast go en Méx co, 15 Qu én es qu én en a c enc a, 5 ¿Qu én está detrás de esa casa?, 193 ¿Qu én ha v sto as t eras?, 174 ¿Qu én o ad v nará?, 136 ¿Qu én sa ta?, 153 ¿Qu eres ser pa eontó ogo?, 19 ¿Qu eres ser p oto de Fórmu a 1?, 19 ¡Qu ero una corona!, 190 Los qu n entos m ones de a Begun, 254 Qu n to s Ne ghborhood/E vec ndar o de Qu n to, 151 Qu úbo e con . . . tu cuerpo, e gue, tus cuates, e sexo, tu fam a, as drogas y todo o demás: Manua de superv venc a para hombres, 83 Rafae Márquez, 116 Ramón y su ratón, 194 La rana, 66 Ranas y otros anf b os, 43 Rapunze /Rapunze , 26 La rat ta, 172 La rat ta presum da/The Conce ted L tt e Rat, 185 D cc onar o panh spán co de dudas, 7 Rebeca, 194 Recamb os Luna, 252 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Redes: D cc onar o comb nator o de españo contemporáneo, 2 Refranero de Qu ote, 96 Refranero mex cano, 7 La Re na de as N eves, 130, 215 Re g ones de mundo, 9 Rept es, 122 Rept es de todo t po, 43 La revo uc ón mag nada, 89 E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa, 259 E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os, 231 Un rey de qu én sabe dónde, 128 Rey y rey, 164 Rhode Is and/Rhode Is and, 110 Un r ncón de Un verso, 235 R sa de cocodr os, 182 E rob e: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 E rock y yo, 262 Los romanos, 104 Rona d nho, 116 Rosa Parks: Una v da de va entía, 115 Ruedas y e es, 76 E ru señor, 186, 215 E ru señor y otros cuentos, 214 Rumbo sur, 213 Rumpe st tsk n/Rumpe st tsk n, 26 ¿Sabes contar hasta un googo ?, 77 ¿Sabes qu én?, 8 Sacagawea, 117 Sa tamontes/Grasshoppers, 59 Sa vador Da í: Píntame un sueño, 117 Sa var a a Campana de a L bertad, 101 Sana ran ta, sana, 194 Sap enc a y art mañas de B rba , e Ra á, 29 Sap enc a y art mañas de Nasredín, e oco que era sab o, 29 E sapo verde, 179 Saturno, 47 Saturno/Saturn, 39 ¡Scr c scrac b b b b ub!, 150 ¿Se habrán vue to ocos?, 183 Sea s/Focas, 75 Seasons and Weather/Las estac ones y e t empo, 123 T t e Index E secreto de as p antas, 15 Segundo grado es ncreíb e, Ámbar Dorado, 152 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 La Semana Santa cora, 107 E señor José Tom o y María Juana, 152 La señora Da oway, 256 Ser chavo no es fác : Trucos para sobrev v r, 84 Shakespeare: Su v da y su t empo, 114 Shaun A exander: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Sh ps/Barcos, 78 S fuera . . . ,134 S a una pud era hab ar, 133 S e haces una f esta a una cerd ta, 183 Los s ete me ores cuentos árabes, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos ce tas, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos eg pc os, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos escand navos, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos nd os, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos aponeses, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos mex canos, 27 Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 S n a sombra de as torres, 265 La s ren ta, 130, 215 La s ren ta y otros cuentos, 25 E s stema so ar, 50 Sobre ruedas, 125 E So , 47 E so dad to de p omo, 130 E so terón y a a ub a, 31 Somos adoptados, 126 E son do, 75 Sopa de cactus, 173 Sopa de zanahor a, 199 Una sorpresa para K k , 156 295 South Caro na/Caro na de Sur, 110 South Dakota/Dakota de Sur, 110 Soy demas ado pequeña para r a co eg o, 145 Span sh Id oms, 8 Sparky s Bark/E adr do de Sparky, 143 Sports and Games/Los deportes y os uegos, 123 Spr ng Is Here/L egó a pr mavera, 58 Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 Street B kes/Motos de ca e, 91 Stuart L tt e, 255 Submar nes/Submar nos, 78 Su-L n, a n ña abandonada, 255 Sueños, 194 Sueños de co ores, sueña con Ma sy, 148 Superabue o, 198 Superb kes, 91 Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 E tacto, 70 E ta ador de sueños, 146 Tam-tam co ores, 223 Tanks/Tanques, 78 Tanya y as zapat as ro as, 161 E tap z de seda y otras eyendas ch nas: Canc ones de nuestros ancestros. Vo . 2, 257 Té de pa ac o, 132 Teatro, 89, 124 La te araña de Car ota, 255 Tengo asma, 126 Tennessee/Tennessee, 110 Teo en a n eve, 154 La tetera, 131 Texas, 100 Texas/Texas, 110 Thomas Jefferson: Una v da de patr ot smo, 115 296 T t e Index Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 The Three L tt e P gs/Los tres cerd tos, 26 Thumbe na/Pu garc ta, 137 T burón, 123 T burones, 72 T burones/Sharks, 65 Los t burones b ancos, 67 T burones espectacu ares, 63 E t empo, 195 ¿T enes un secreto?, 13 La T erra/Earth, 39 La T erra, 47, 122 ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón, 240 La T erra de os Muertos: Cuentos de a Od sea, 94 T gre d entes de sab e/Sabertooth Cat, 56 T y e muro, 175 T ranosaur o rex/Tyrannosaurus Rex, 56 ¡Todo e mundo va!, 169 Todo o que hay que saber sobre e espac o, 53 Todo sobre bebé/A About Baby, 140 ¡Todos a tren!, 158 Tom tu gran am go: Juega a fútbo , 205 Tomando part do, 249 Torn os, 76 Tortugas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Un toque de Pesa , 14 ¡Tota mente c erto!, 215 Tow Trucks/Grúas, 23 Traba o, 76 E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 Las travesuras de Ness e, 156 Los tres band dos, 205 Las tres cerd tas, 202 Los tres cerd tos/The Three L tt e P gs, 185 Las tres erres: reut zar, reduc r, rec c ar, 126 Las tres preguntas, 181 Trevor e ngen oso, 40 Tr ceratops/Tr ceratops, 56 Tr cks w th B kes/Trucos con a moto, 91 Tu árbo genea óg co, 126 La tumba de Tutankamón, 106 The Ug y Duck ng/E pat to feo, 137 E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes, 224 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 Un, dos, tres e año se fue: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 1 2 3 en m casa, 157 Urano, 47 Urano/Uranus, 39 Utah/Utah, 110 Una vaca ocas ona , 229 E va ente so dad to de p omo, 131, 214 Vamos a ordenar por co ores/Sort ng by Co ors, 64 ¡Vamos a tener un bebé!, 73 E vamp ro y otros cuentos-IV, 25 La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 ¡Vaya susto!, 178 Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 22 de nov embre de 1963: Ases nato de Presídente Kennedy, 111 Ve oc raptor/Ve oc raptor, 56 Venus, 47 Venus/Venus, 39 Un verano en La Cañada de os osos, 230 Vermont/Vermont, 110 Los veter nar os cu dan a sa ud de os an ma es, 21 T t e Index V a e a a una, 179 V a e a centro de a T erra, 253 E v a e de a evo uc ón: E oven Darw n, 69, E v a e de Parvana, 224 La v da a tu a cance, 54 E v ento en os sauces, 226 Los v k ngos, 104 V rg n a/V rg n a, 110 La v sta, 70 ¡V van os nov os!, 156 Vue o a a bertad, 252 E vue o de as c güeñas, 237 La vue ta a mundo en 80 días, 253 La vue ta a mundo en 25 canc ones, 86 Wash ngton/Wash ngton, 110 West V rg n a/V rg n a Occ denta , 110 W y Orv, 102 W scons n/W scons n, 110 297 Wo fgang Amadeus Mozart, 120 Wyom ng/Wyom ng, 110 Y pensar que o v por a ca e Porven r, 200 “Ya sé hacer o todo so o”, d ce Lukas León, 209 Yo recuerdo, 13 Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 Zebras/Cebras, 78 E zoo, 125 E zoo óg co, 176 Los zorr os, 68 Zorro: Una nove a, 212 Sub ect Index ABANDONED CHILDREN—F ct on A onso, Rumbo sur, 213 V ar L ébana, Su-L n, a n ña abandonada, 255 ABILITY—F ct on W son, “Ya sé hacer o todo so o”, d ce Lukas León, 209 ABUSE—F ct on Cárdenas, Cartas a m mamá, 93 ACCIDENTS Wetterer, Kate She ey y e tren de med anoche, 102 ACTING Mann ng, Teatro, 124 Roca, Teatro, 89 ADAPTATION See a so HABITATS Ka man, ¿Cómo se adaptan os an ma es?, 52 ADDING See a so MATH DeRubert s, Una co ecc ón para Kate, 53 Tang, Un, dos, tres e año se fue: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 ADOLESCENCE See a so TEENAGERS Zepeda, Ser chavo no es fác : Trucos para sobrev v r, 84 ADOLESCENCE—F ct on Á varez, E puente de os cerezos, 214 ADOPTION See a so FAMILY Cana s, L egué de Et opía, 16 E fa, L egué de Rus a, 16 Fa p, L egué de Ucran a, 18 G bert, L egué de Ch na, 16 Montor o , L egué de Co omb a, 18 Moore-Ma nos, Somos adoptados, 126 Raventós, L egué de Nepa , 18 ADVENTURE—F ct on A ende, Zorro: Una nove a, 212 A son, E oso de abue o, 129 A onso, Corr endo tras e v ento, 213 Barr e, Peter Pan, 218 Barr e, Peter Pan y Wendy, 218 Browne, En e Bosque, 139 Doy e, E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes, 223 Doy e, E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes, 224 Ensenyat, A -Raz , e méd co de a ata aya, 225 299 300 Sub ect Index Gudu e, Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 Jones, La dama y e escudero, 231 L ndgren, P pp Ca zas argas, 234 Mo na, E vue o de as c güeñas, 237 P aza, ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón, 240 Pu man, La pr ncesa de ho a ata, 241 Row ng, Harry Potter y a Orden de Fén x, 244 S erra Fabra, Las m y una noches . . . [o cas ], 246 Tha , M mus, 250 Twa n, Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer, 223 Van A sburg, E naufrag o de Zéf ro, 206 Verne, C nco semanas en g obo, 253 Verne, V a e a centro de a T erra, 253 Verne, La vue ta a mundo en 80 días, 253 Wh te, Stuart L tt e, 255 ADVERBS J ménez Sor a, Arr ba y aba o/Up and Down, 170 AERONAUTICS See a so AIRPLANES Schu z, W y Orv, 102 AFFECTION See a so FEELINGS F denc o, Arru os y car c as, 181 AFGHANISTAN—F ct on E s, E pan de a guerra, 224 E s, E v a e de Parvana, 224 AFRICA See a so SOUTH AFRICA Cana s, L egué de Et opía, 16 Favret, A a sombra de o vo, 30 Ka man, Exp ora Afr ca, 99 Kramer, Mande a: E rebe de que d r g ó a su nac ón a a bertad, 113 Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 Mande a, Ne son Mande a, 118 AFRICA—F ct on Desnoëttes, Tam-tam co ores, 223 Krebs, Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 Ru er, ¡Hombre de co or!, 196 Verne, C nco semanas en g obo, 253 AFRICAN AMERICANS Gno ewsk , E Día de Mart n Luther K ng, Jr.: HonRamos a un hombre de paz, 20 K she , Rosa Parks: Una v da de va entía, 115 R vera, Mart n Luther K ng Jr.: Una v da de determ nac ón, 113 Sauré, Un bus en A abama, 264 AGRICULTURE See a so FOOD Hoena, La gran a/The Farm, 126 AIRPLANES See a so VEHICLES E s, P anes/Av ones, 78 Schu z, W y Orv, 102 AIRPLANES—F ct on K m ko, E av ón, 172 ALABAMA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, A abama/A abama, 109 K she , Rosa Parks: Una v da de va entía, 115 ALASKA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, A aska/A aska, 109 ALASKA—F ct on Joosse, ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 Sub ect Index ALEXANDER II, 1855–1881—F ct on See a so LITERATURE See a so RUSSIA Verne, M gue Strogoff, 253 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 ALGAE—F ct on Luke, E perro verde, 40 ALLOSAURUS See a so DINOSAURS Frost, A osaur o/A osaurus, 56 ALPHABET See a so SPANISH LANGUAGE ALPHABET Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Cr stóba Co ón, 150 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Don Qu ote, 151 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 Le Saux, Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 Pa omar de M gue , M s pr meras etras de pa abras mex canas, 38 Scarry, Best Word Book Ever/E me or bro de pa abras, 39 ALPHABET—F ct on G sbert, E abecedar o fantást co de Patam, e e efante, 162 APATOSAURUS See a so DINOSAURS L ndeen, Apatosaur o/Apatosaurus, 56 AMBULANCES See a so EMERGENCY VEHICLES Rando ph, Ambu ances/Ambu anc as, 22 AMERICA See GEOGRAPHY See LATIN AMERICA See SOUTH AMERICA See UNITED STATES 301 AMERICA—F ct on P aza, ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón, 240 AMERICAN—ART See a so ART Warho a, M tío Andy, 120 AMERICAN—LITERATURE See a so LITERATURE Barber, D ckens: Su v da y su t empo, 114 Poe, E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as, 241 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Twa n, Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer, 223 AMERICAN—MUSIC See a so MUSIC S erra Fabra, Buscando a Bob, 245 AMERICAN—POETRY See a so POETRY Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 S verste n, Batacazos: Poemas para reírse, 98 AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1775–1783 See a so WARS F g ey, Sa var a a Campana de a L bertad, 101 AMPHIBIANS See a so ANIMALS C arke, Anf b os, 122 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a rana, 42 Ka man, ¿Qué son os anf b os?, 52 Ka man, Ranas y otros anf b os, 43 L ewe yn, La rana, 66 AMPHIBIANS—F ct on Worme , Dos ranas, 210 302 Sub ect Index AMUSEMENT PARKS—F ct on Losantos, E parque de atracc ones, 176 ANATOMY B gram , An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 ANATOMY—HUMAN Berendes, Body/E cuerpo, 122 Ganer , E cuerpo humano, 124 Parker, Cuerpo humano, 122 T e mann, Conozcamos nuestro cuerpo, 73 Ze toun, E cuerpo humano, 49 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Gómez Espe osín, D cc onar o de térm nos de mundo ant guo, 5 ANDERSEN, HANS CHRISTIAN, 1805–1875—AUTHOR See a so FAIRY TALES Andersen, E árbo de Nav dad, 130 Andersen, La cer era, 130 Andersen, La cer era, 215 Andersen, Ch qu adas y otros cuentos, 26 Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Andersen, E compañero de v a e, 215 Andersen, La h a de Rey de os Pantanos, 215 Andersen, E pat to feo, 215 Andersen, Pe ter, Peter y Peer y otros cuentos, 216 Andersen, La pequeña cer era, 131 Andersen, La pequeña cer era, 214 Andersen, La pequeña cer era y otros cuentos, 26 Andersen, E porquer zo, 130 Andersen, La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 214 Andersen, Pu garc ta, 215 Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 130 Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 215 Andersen, E ru señor, 215 Andersen, E ru señor y otros cuentos, 214 Andersen, La s ren ta, 130 Andersen, La s ren ta, 215 Andersen, La s ren ta y otros cuentos, 25 Andersen, E so dad to de p omo, 130 Andersen, La tetera, 131 Andersen, ¡Tota mente c erto!, 215 Andersen, E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 131 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 214 ANIMAL BEHAVIORS See a so ANIMALS Baredes, ¿Por qué es tan guapo e pavo rea ? y otras estrateg as de os an ma es para tener h os, 48 Baredes, ¿Por qué está trompudo e e efante? y otras cur os dades de os an ma es a a hora de comer, 48 Baredes, ¿Por qué se rayó a cebra? y otras armas cur osas que t enen os an ma es para no ser devorados, 48 Cross ngham, ¿Qué es a h bernac ón?, 51 Ka man, ¿Qué es un caba o?, 52 ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE See a so ANIMALS See a so DINOSAURS Lessem, Los d nosaur os más nte gentes, 64 ANIMAL—PHYSIOLOGY Jenk ns, ¿Qué harías con una co a como ésta?, 60 Sub ect Index ANIMAL TRACKS—F ct on Penner, Osos en a mente, 40 ANIMALS See a so DINOSAURS See a so MARINE See a so NAMES OF ANIMALS See a so HABITATS A o an, Muchos t pos de an ma es, 43 Baredes, ¿Por qué es tan guapo e pavo rea ? y otras estrateg as de os an ma es para tener h os, 48 Baredes, ¿Por qué está trompudo e e efante? y otras cur os dades de os an ma es a a hora de comer, 48 Baredes, ¿Por qué se rayó a cebra? y otras armas cur osas que t enen os an ma es para no ser devorados, 48 Berendes, An ma s/Los An ma es, 122 B gram , An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 Burn e, Pá aro, 123 C arke, Anf b os, 122 Cross ngham, Cadenas a mentar as de a costa mar na, 40 Cross ngham, E c c o de v da de t burón, 41 Cross ngham, ¿Qué es a h bernac ón?, 51 Cross ngham, ¿Qué es a m grac ón?, 52 Cucú—¡Te veo!, 151 Cucú—¡Te veo! En a se va, 151 De va , ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda?, 154 Farndon, La enc c oped a de os háb tats, 56 Frost, A osaur o/A osaurus, 56 Frost, Estegosaur o/Stegosaurus, 56 Frost, Mamut anudo/Woo y Mammoth, 56 303 Frost, T gre d entes de sab e/ Sabertooth Cat, 56 Frost, T ranosaur o rex/ Tyrannosaurus Rex, 56 Frost, Tr ceratops/Tr ceratops, 56 Gu bert, Caba os y pon s, 125 Gu bert, E zoo, 125 Heens, M gato Coque, 59 Heens, M perro Roque, 59 Hoena, La gran a/The Farm, 126 Houghton, Búhos: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Houghton, Tortugas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Hume, Cuentos de Ch na y Tíbet, 35 Jenk ns, ¿Qué harías con una co a como ésta?, 60 Ka man, An ma es amados mamíferos, 43 Ka man, E c c o de v da de un eón, 42 Ka man, E c c o de v da de p ngü no emperador, 42 Ka man, C c os de v da de os an ma es: Crec m ento y camb os, 61 Ka man, Los cobayos, 62 Ka man, ¿Cómo encuentran a mento os an ma es?, 52 Ka man, ¿Cómo se adaptan os an ma es?, 52 Ka man, ¿Qué es e re no an ma ?, 61 Ka man, ¿Qué es un caba o?, 52 Ka man, ¿Qué es un perro?, 52 Ka man, ¿Qué son as redes y cadenas a mentar as?, 62 Ka man, ¿Qué son os anf b os?, 52 Ka man, ¿Qué son os murc é agos?, 52 Ka man, ¿Qué son os rept es?, 51 Ka man, Ranas y otros anf b os, 43 Ka man, T burones espectacu ares, 63 304 Sub ect Index Ka man, Los veter nar os cu dan a sa ud de os an ma es, 21 Krebs, Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más nte gentes, 64 L ndeen, Braqu osaur o/ Brach osaurus, 56 L ndeen, Caba tos de mar/Sea Horses, 65 L ndeen, Focas/Sea s, 65 L ndeen, Pu pos/Octopuses, 65 L ndeen, T burones/Sharks, 65 L ewe yn, Así nace un pato, 65 L ewe yn, E oso, 66 L ewe yn, E pato, 66 L ewe yn, La rana, 66 Losantos, E zoo óg co, 176 Lundb ad, An ma es amados peces, 43 MacAu ay, Los can ches o pood es, 62 MacAu ay, Los cocker span e , 62 MacAu ay, Los dá matas, 63 MacAu ay, Los perros abradores, 63 MacAu ay, Rept es de todo t po, 43 Macqu tty, T burón, 123 Mark e, Los bu tres, 66 Mark e, Los cocodr os, 67 Mark e, Los demon os de Tasman a, 66 Mark e, Los g otones, 66 Mark e, Los eones, 67 Mark e, Los obos, 67 Mark e, Los perr tos de as praderas, 67 Mark e, Los puercoesp nes, 67 Mark e, Los pu pos, 68 Mark e, Los t burones b ancos, 67 Mark e, Los zorr os, 68 McCarthy, Rept es, 122 Norman, D nosaur o, 123 Parker, Peces, 122 R us, ¡No qu ero comer!, 193 Roca, Cu demos a nuestro gat to nuevo, 71 S mon, T burones, 72 S onger, Aves de todo t po, 43 S onger, Los cachorros, 63 S onger, Los hámsters, 63 Sm th, En e mar, 72 Tw na, Bears/Osos, 74 Tw na, Cats of the W d/Gatos sa va es, 74 Tw na, Ducks/Patos, 74 Tw na, Horses/Caba os, 74 Tw na, Monkeys/Monos, 75 Tw na, Sea s/Focas, 75 Vandew e e, E obo, 125 Wa ker, Los gat tos, 63 Wa ker, ¿Qué es un d nosaur o?, 52 Worme , D entes, co as y tentácu os: Un bro de an ma es para contar, 77 Zumbusch, Cheetahs/Guepardos, 78 Zumbusch, E ephants/E efantes, 78 Zumbusch, G raffes/J rafas, 78 Zumbusch, H ppos/H popótamos, 78 Zumbusch, L ons/Leones, 78 Zumbusch, Zebras/Cebras, 78 ANIMALS—F ct on Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Brun-Cosme, ¡Hoy o hace papá!, 140 Canett , Un poqu to más, 141 Car e, Don Caba to de Mar, 142 Chen, Gu Gu , 144 Comotto, Nuevos vec nos, 131 Cous ns, ¡Cr ck-ras-f ash! Cuenta con Ma sy, 148 Cous ns, Ma sy va a a b b oteca, 148 Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Sub ect Index Cron n, Dub Dub Muu, 149 Dav s, ¿Qu én sa ta?, 153 De va , Burr to escucha os ru dos, 154 Dodd, Grande o pequeña es m pe ota: E bro de os contrar os, 155 Eduar, ¡Todos a tren!, 158 Grahame, E v ento en os sauces, 226 Henkes, La pr mera una ena de Gat ta, 166 Hoff, Dan e to y e d nosaur o, 167 Ibbotson, ¡Menuda bru a!, 230 Jan sch, En casa, 170 Ketteman, Armad o e ch smoso, 171 K m ko, E cama eón, 172 K m ko, E cone o, 172 K m ko, E d nosaur o, 172 K m ko, E e efante, 172 K m ko, E gato, 172 K m ko, E koa a, 172 K m ko, E obo, 172 K p ng, Los bros de a se va, 232 Letr a, An ma es fantást cos, 93 Muth, Las tres preguntas, 181 Nesquens, Una nube, 182 Núñez, ¿Dónde está Juan Pero , e caraco ?, 168 O Leary, E profesor Topo y sus máqu nas, 70 Pennart, E obo sent menta , 187 Po ack, Ga nas de aquí para a á, 53 Ramos, ¡Mamá!, 191 Re che, Freddy, un hámster en pe gro, 242 R us, ¡No qu ero hacer p pí en e or na !, 193 Rodenas, Duerme, 182 Rodenas, R sa de cocodr os, 182 Ry ant, E caso de zorro nerv oso, 197 305 Scarry, Best Word Book Ever/E me or bro de pa abras, 39 Shannon, ¡Muy b en, Fergus!, 201 Shu man, E gato grande, 201 S erra, ¡Qué ocura por a ectura!, 202 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Teague, Detect ve LaRue: Cartas de a nvest gac ón, 204 Ward, Las me ores fábu as de Esopo, 38 W son, “Ya sé hacer o todo so o” , d ce Lukas León, 209 ANOREXIA NERVOSA—F ct on See a so EATING DISORDERS Muñoz Pue es, La foto de Portobe o, 238 ANTARCTIC See a so GEOGRAPHY A o an, E háb tat de a Antárt da, 44 Ka man, Exp ora a Antárt da, 99 ANTARCTIC— F ct on Verne, La esf nge de os h e os, 253 ANTHONY, SUSAN B., 1820–1906 See a so WOMEN POWERFUL Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 ANTONYMS Bosque, Redes: D cc onar o comb nator o de españo contemporáneo, 2 D cc onar o de s nón mos y antón mos, 3 D cc onar o práct co: S nón mos, antón mos y parón mos, 5 Eck, Opuestos, 157 Fa coner, O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 Guy, ¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!, 164 ANTS See a so INSECTS 306 Sub ect Index Ha , Horm gas/Ants, 59 Mark e, Los horm gas eg onar as, 66 ANTS—F ct on Isaías, ¿Qué te p có a horm ga de os p es a a barr ga?, 168 Or hue a, La c garra y a horm ga, 186 ANXIETY—F ct on He de, ¡Qué horror!, 166 APARTHEID See a so MANDELA, NELSON Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 APOIDEA See a so BEES G an, Abe as: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a abe a, 41 APPLES See a so FRUITS L ewe yn, Así nace un árbo , 65 Murphy, La huerta de manzanas/ The App e Orchard, 126 AQUATIC HABITATS See a so HABITATS See a so MARINE A o an, Háb tats acuát cos, 44 Parker, Peces, 122 ARAB See a so MIDDLE EAST Vargas L osa, Israe /Pa est na: Paz o Guerra Santa, 111 ARAB—F ct on Ensenyat, A -Raz , e méd co de a ata aya, 225 Hassan, E profesor de mús ca, 229 Worme , Dos ranas, 210 Sacco, Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza, 262 S erra Fabra, Las m y una noches . . . [o cas ], 246 ARAB—FOLKLORE See a so FOLKLORE Escobar, Los s ete me ores cuentos árabes, 27 Gudu e, Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 ARABIC— LANGUAGE Favret, A a sombra de o vo, 30 Favret, Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 ARCHITECTURE Le Duc, La c udad a tu a cance, 54 Root, La casa de Tomasa, 195 ARCTIC See a so GEOGRAPHY A o an, E háb tat de Árt co, 44 Joosse, ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 ARGENTINIAN See a so SOUTH AMERICA N k, Gaturro 4, 93 ARGENTINIAN—F ct on Cortázar, La autop sta de sur, 123 ARITHMETIC See a so COUNTING See a so MATH Posk tt, Esas mortíferas mates, 70 ARIZONA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES At as enc c opéd co nfant , 1 Becker, Ar zona, 100 Mart n, Ar zona: E estado de Gran Cañon, 101 ARKANSAS See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Arkansas/Arkansas, 109 ARMADILLOS—F ct on Ketteman, Armad o e ch smoso, 171 ARMENIAN—SHORT STORIES See a so SHORT STORIES C ouLacht ean, Cuentos y eyendas de Armen a, 28 Sub ect Index ARMORED VEHICLES See a so VEHICLES E s, Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 ART See a so MUSIC Abbado, Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 Andrews-Goebe , La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 Browne, Las p nturas de W y, 86 Doumerc, La ínea, 17 Fa we , Los d bu os de Dav d, 160 Juan, . . . De e as, 261 Kn ght, Char otte en París, 87 Le Saux, Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 Mason, E arte contemporáneo: en os t empos de Warho , 87 Mason, E arte contemporáneo: en os t empos de Warho , 87 Mason, E arte moderno: en os t empos de P casso, 88 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 Roca, C ne, 88 Roca, P ntura y escu tura, 84 Roca, Teatro, 89 ART—APPRECIATION Anto ne-Andersen, E arte para comprender e mundo, 85 B ake, Cuéntame un cuadro, 86 Browne, E uego de as formas, 139 Browne, Las p nturas de W y, 86 Mason, E arte renacent sta: en os t empos de M gue Ánge , 88 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 ART—DIDACTIC Mason, E arte contemporáneo: en os t empos de Warho , 87 ART—HISTORY Anto ne-Andersen, E arte para comprender e mundo, 85 ART—MEXICO V ch s, La revo uc ón mag nada, 89 307 ART—PAINTING See a so PAINTING B ake, Cuéntame un cuadro, 86 Browne, Las p nturas de W y, 86 García Ponce de León, Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 Kn ght, Char otte en París, 87 Lach, Con amor de bebé, 175 Le Saux, Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 Mason, E arte mpres on sta: en os t empos de Reno r, 88 Mason, E arte renacent sta: en os t empos de M gue Ánge , 88 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 Roca, P ntura y escu tura, 84 ART—SPANISH García Ponce de León, Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 ARTISTS G sbert, Sa vador Da í: Píntame un sueño, 117 Kn ght, Char otte en París, 87 Le Saux, Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 Ma am, Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 Mayhew, Car ota y os bañ stas, 178 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 Warho a, M tío Andy, 120 ASIA Ka man, Exp ora As a, 99 ASSASSINATIONS W ams, 22 de nov embre de 1963: Ases nato de Presídente Kennedy, 111 ASTEROIDS See a so ASTRONOMY See a so SOLAR SYSTEM As mov, Astero des, 47 ASTHMA—F ct on Moore-Ma nos, Tengo asma, 126 308 Sub ect Index ASTRONAUTS See a so SPACE TRAVEL Bredeson, Astronautas, 50 Bredeson, Nave espac a , 50 Dav s, Todo o que hay que saber sobre e espac o, 53 Stott, E espac o, 123 ASTRONAUTS—F ct on M bourne, V a e a a una, 179 ASTRONOMY See a so SOLAR SYSTEM Adamson, Júp ter/Jup ter, 39 Adamson, Marte/Mars, 39 Adamson, Mercur o/Mercury, 39 Adamson, Neptuno/Neptune, 39 Adamson, P utón/P uto, 39 Adamson, Saturno/Saturn, 39 Adamson, La T erra/Earth, 39 Adamson, Urano/Uranus, 39 Adamson, Venus/Venus, 39 As mov, Astero des, 47 As mov, Júp ter, 47 As mov, La Luna, 47 As mov, Marte, 47 As mov, Mercur o, 47 As mov, Neptuno, 47 As mov, P utón y Caronte, 47 As mov, Saturno, 47 As mov, E So , 47 As mov, La T erra, 47 As mov, Urano, 47 As mov, Venus, 47 Bredeson, La Luna, 50 Bredeson, E s stema so ar, 50 Dav s, Todo o que hay que saber sobre e espac o, 53 F rth, Astronomía, 56 Le thanh, Babayaga, 35 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 M ra Pons, E c e o a tu a cance, 54 Stee e, Ga eo: E gen o que se enfrentó a a Inqu s c ón, 113 Stott, 1001 datos sobre e espac o, 57 ATLASES See a so REFERENCE At as enc c opéd co nfant , 1 Da by, M pr mer at as, 1 D sney At as, 1 Farndon, La enc c oped a de os háb tats, 56 ATOMIC BOMB See a so WARS Ma am, 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 AUSTRALIA Ka man, Exp ora Austra a y Oceanía, 99 AUTHORS—MEXICO See a so LITERATURE See a so MEXICO Barrera, La n ña de as nueve estre as: La v da de a escr tora Rosar o Caste anos, 114 Pon atowska, Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 AUTISM E y, Cu dando a Lou s, 159 AUTOMOBILES See CARS AWARDS—F ct on Danz ger, ¡Qué v a e, Ámbar Dorado!, 152 Danz ger, Segundo grado es ncreíb e, Ámbar Dorado, 152 AXLES See a so TOOLS Wa ker, Ruedas y e es, 76 AZTECS See a so MEXICO—CENTRAL Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 C are, Los aztecas, 104 Johansson K., Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 Sub ect Index AZTECS—F ct on Barrera, D ar o de T auhquécho (1518), 218 BABIES Bebés d nám cos, 134 Bebés uguetones, 134 ¡Buenas noches, bebé!/Good N ght, Baby!, 140 ¡Buenos días, bebé!/Good Morn ng, Baby!, 140 Lach, Con amor de bebé, 175 T e mann, ¡Vamos a tener un bebé!, 73 Todo sobre bebé/A About Baby, 140 Zurav cky, Car tas de bebé, 157 BABIES—F ct on Jadou , ¡Todo e mundo va!, 169 Naumann-V em n, E chupete de G na, 181 O Ca aghan, ¿Se habrán vue to ocos?, 183 BACKYARDS MacAu ay, Háb tats de ardín, 45 Penner, Osos en a mente, 40 BAD WORDS Schre ber-W cke, ¡Cu dado! ¡Pa abra terr b e!, 197 BAKER, CHET, 1929–1988 See a so MUSICIANS Gav n, Deep n a Dream: La arga noche de Chet Baker, 226 BALLET—F ct on See a so DANCE Gauch, Tanya y as zapat as ro as, 161 BALLS Wr ght, Oso y pe ota, 210 BARRIO LIFE—F ct on Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 BASEBALL See a so SPORTS Hoffman, A ex Rodríguez: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 309 Bretón, Home s Everyth ng: The Lat no Baseba Story, 90 Dann, Bé sbo en acc ón, 91 Hoffman, Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 McGrath, Cuenta con e bé sbo , 68 Patr ck, La n ña que ponchó a Babe Ruth, 101 BASEBALL—F ct on Rodríguez, ¡Jonrón!, 119 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 BASEBALL PLAYERS Hoffman, A ex Rodríguez: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 Hoffman, Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 BASKETBALL See a so SPORTS Cross ngham, Basquetbo en acc ón, 91 Hoffman, Dwyane Wade: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, LeBron James: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 BASKETBALL—F ct on Soto, Tomando part do, 249 BATHROOM Kukso, E baño no fue s empre así, 103 BATHS Gust , La mosca, 163 BATHTIME Ashbé, La hora de baño, 132 BATS See a so ANIMALS Ka man, ¿Qué son os murc é agos?, 52 BATTLE OF MEXICO CITY, 1521— F ct on See a so WARS Barrera, D ar o de Bernardo (1519– 1521), 217 310 Sub ect Index BATTLE OF PUEBLA, MEXICO, 1862 See a so WARS Gno ewsk , C nco de Mayo: Se ce ebra e orgu o, 20 BATTLE OF PUEBLA, 1862—F ct on See a so WARS Mo na, D ar o de Sof a (1862), 218 BATTLES—F ct on See a so WARS Abad , Un rey de qu én sabe dónde, 128 BEACH See a so MARINE See a so OCEAN Losantos, La p aya, 176 BEARS See a so ANIMALS L ewe yn, E oso, 66 Tw na, Bears/Osos, 74 BEARS—F ct on A son, E oso de abue o, 129 Chen, La me or Nav dad, 144 Dona dson, Un os to se cae de a cama, 155 Penner, Osos en a mente, 40 Wadde , Duerme b en, Os to, 207 We s, On y You/Só o tú, 208 Wr ght, Oso y barca, 210 Wr ght, Oso y ca a, 210 Wr ght, Oso y cometa, 210 Wr ght, Oso y pe ota, 210 BECKHAM, DAVID, 1975– See a so SOCCER Obregón, Dav d Beckham, 116 BEDROOMS Ember ey, My Room/M Cuarto, 159 BEDTIME Ashbé, ¡Oh! , está oscuro!, 133 Banks, S a una pud era hab ar, 133 ¡Buenas noches, bebé!/Good N ght, Baby! Max, ¡Cuánto ru do!, 178 Mora es, Nochec ta, 180 O ten, N ños va entes, 184 Ormerod, Buenas noches, 186 Rathmann, 10 m nutos y a a cama, 192 Rodenas, Duerme, 182 Rohmann, C ara y Asha, 195 Ross, Hora de dorm r, 195 Voutch, Por quéééé, 206 Wadde , Duerme b en, Os to, 207 Weeks, Count ng Ove as, 207 BEEKEEPING G an, Abe as: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 BEES See a so INSECTS G an, Abe as: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a abe a, 41 BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN, 1770–1827 See a so COMPOSERS See a so MUSICIANS Wa cker, Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 BEETLES See a so INSECTS A o an, E c c o de v da de escaraba o, 41 BELIEFS See a so RELIGIONS Rotner, De muchas maneras: Cómo as fam as pract can sus creenc as y re g ones, 13 BERLIN WALL See a so GERMANY W ams, 10 de nov embre de 1989: La caída de muro de Ber ín, 112 BEST FRIENDS—F ct on See a so FRIENDSHIP Fr edman, Ma ory se muda, 226 Sub ect Index BICYCLES—F ct on Schwartz, Superabue o, 198 Zu o, Marta y a b c c eta, 212 BIKES See a so VEHICLES Dayton, Choppers, 91 Dayton, Coo B kes/Motos coo , 91 Dayton, D rt B kes, 91 Dayton, Street B kes/Motos de ca e, 91 Dayton, Superb kes, 91 Dayton, Tr cks w th B kes/Trucos con a moto, 91 BILINGUAL BOOKS—ENGLISH— SPANISH Abeyà, Hanse and Grete /Hanse y Grete , 128 Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 Adamson, Júp ter/Jup ter, 39 Adamson, Marte/Mars, 39 Adamson, Mercur o/Mercury, 39 Adamson, Neptuno/Neptune, 39 Adamson, P utón/P uto, 39 Adamson, Saturno/Saturn, 39 Adamson, La T erra/Earth, 39 Adamson, Urano/Uranus, 39 Adamson, Venus/Venus, 39 A arcón, Poems to Dream Together/Poemas para soñar untos, 96 Ancona, M barr o/My Ne ghborhood, 14 Ancona, M casa/My House, 14 Ancona, M escue a/My Schoo , 14 Ancona, M fam a/My Fam y, 14 Ancona, M mús ca/My Mus c, 15 Ancona, M s abue os/My Grandparents, 15 Ancona, M s am gos/My Fr ends, 14 311 Ancona, M s ba es/My Dances, 14 Ancona, M s com das/My Foods, 15 Ancona, M s f estas/My Ce ebrat ons, 15 Ancona, M s uegos/My Games, 15 Ancona, M s quehaceres/My Chores, 15 Argueta, Moony Luna/Luna, un ta unera, 132 Barron s Span sh-Eng sh D ct onary/D cc onar o Españo Ing és, 2 Berendes, An ma s/Los An ma es, 122 Berendes, Body/E cuerpo, 180 Berendes, Fee ngs/Las emoc ones, 123 Berendes, Food/La com da, 123 Berendes, Mach nes/Las máqu nas, 123 Berendes, Peop e/Las personas, 123 Berendes, Seasons and Weather/Las estac ones y e t empo, 123 Berendes, Sports and Games/Los deportes y os uegos, 123 B oom, Puss n Boots/E gato con botas, 137 Boada, The Pr ncess and The Pea/ La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 137 Bof , Rapunze /Rapunze , 26 Bretón, Home s Everyth ng: The Lat no Baseba Story, 90 Brown, A abama/A abama, 109 Brown, Ar zona/Ar zona, 109 Brown, Arkansas/Arkansas, 109 Brown, Connect cut/Connect cut, 109 Brown, De aware/De aware, 109 Brown, D str to de Co umb a/D str ct of Co umb a, 109 Brown, Georg a/Georg a, 109 Brown, Idaho/Idaho, 109 312 Sub ect Index Brown, I no s/I no s, 109 Brown, Ind ana/Ind ana, 109 Brown, Iowa/Iowa, 109 Brown, Kentucky/Kentucky, 109 Brown, Lu s ana/Lou s ana, 109 Brown, Mary and/Mary and, 109 Brown, M nnesota/M nnesota, 109 Brown, M s s p /M ss ss pp , 109 Brown, Montana/Montana, 109 Brown, New Jersey/Nueva Jersey, 110 Brown, North Dakota/Dakota de Norte, 110 Brown, Ok ahoma/Ok ahoma, 110 Brown, South Dakota/Dakota de Sur, 110 Brown, Tennessee/Tennessee, 110 ¡Buenas noches, bebé!/Good N ght, Baby!, 140 ¡Buenos días, bebé!/Good Morn ng, Baby!, 140 Car son, Look Out, K ndergarten, Here I Come/¡Prepárate, K ndergarten! ¡A á voy!, 143 Chapra, Ame a s Show-and-Te F esta/Ame a y a f esta de muestra y cuenta , 143 Chapra, Sparky s Bark/E adr do de Sparky, 143 Chr ste ow, C nco mon tos br ncando en a cama/F ve L tt e Monkeys Jump ng on the Bed, 146 Chr ste ow, En un árbo están os c nco mon tos/F ve L tt e Monkeys S tt ng n a Tree, 146 Co ns Span sh Conc se D ct onary, 2 Co ns Span sh D ct onary, 3 Los co ores/Co ors, 147 Contró, Cr st ano Rona do, 116 Contró, G an u g Buffon, 116 Contró, Landon Donovan, 116 Contró, Rafae Márquez, 116 Cump ano, Qu n to s Ne ghborhood/E vec ndar o de Qu n to, 151 Dayton, Choppers, 91 Dayton, Coo B kes/Motos coo , 91 Dayton, D rt B kes, 91 Dayton, Street B kes/Motos de ca e, 91 Dayton, Superb kes, 91 Dayton, Tr cks w th B kes/Trucos con a moto, 91 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m pe o/ Tak ng Care of My Ha r, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m p e / Tak ng Care of My Sk n, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s d entes/Tak ng Care of My Teeth, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s manos y p es/Tak ng Care of My Hands and Feet, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s o os/ Tak ng Care of My Eyes, 80 E ery, If I Had a Dragon/S yo tuv era un dragón, 158 E s, Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 E s, He copters/He cópteros, 78 E s, P anes/Av ones, 78 E s, Sh ps/Barcos, 78 E s, Submar nes/Submar nos, 78 E s, Tanks/Tanques, 78 Ember ey, My C ty/M C udad, 159 Ember ey, My Room/M Cuarto, 159 Ember ey, My Schoo /M Escue a, 159 Escardó Bas, The Three L tt e P gs/Los tres cerd tos, 26 Escardó Bas, The Ug y Duck ng/E pat to feo, 137 Sub ect Index Fa coner, O v a Counts/Cuenta, 160 Fa coner, O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 Las formas/Shapes, 147 Frost, A osaur o/A osaurus, 56 Frost, Estegosaur o/Stegosaurus, 56 Frost, Mamut anudo/Woo y Mammoth, 56 Frost, T gre d entes de sab e/Sabertooth Cat, 56 Frost, T ranosaur o rex/Tyrannosaurus Rex, 56 Frost, Tr ceratops/Tr ceratops, 56 Ga ano, Nebraska/Nebraska, 109 Ga ano, North Caro na/Caro na de Norte, 110 Ga ano, W scons n/W scons n, 110 Ga ano, Wyom ng/Wyom ng, 110 G fford, P ece=Part=Port on/ Pedazo=parte=porc ón: Fract ons=Dec ma s=Percents/ Fracc ones=dec ma es=porcenta es, 57 The Go den Age: Poems of the Span sh Rena ssance, 97 Gom , Spr ng Is Here/L egó a pr mavera, 58 Gran d cc onar o ng és/españo , españo / ng és: Larousse, 6 Guy, ¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!, 164 Ha , Arañas/Sp ders, 59 Ha , Gr os/Cr ckets, 59 Ha , Horm gas/Ants, 59 Ha , Mant s re g osas/Pray ng Mant ses, 59 Ha , Mar qu tas/Ladybugs, 59 Ha , Sa tamontes/Grasshoppers, 59 Hoena, La b b oteca/The L brary, 125 Hoena, La estac ón de bomberos/The F re Stat on, 125 313 Hoena, La gran a/The Farm, 126 Hoffman, A ex Rodríguez: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 Hoffman, Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 Hoffman, Dwyane Wade: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, LeBron James: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, Peyton Mann ng: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Hoffman, Shaun A exander: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 J ménez Sor a, Arr ba y aba o/Up and Down, 170 Le Saux, Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 L ndeen, Apatosaur o/Apatosaurus, 56 L ndeen, Braqu osaur o/ Brach osaurus, 56 L ndeen, Caba tos de mar/Sea Horses, 65 L ndeen, Cora es/Cora s, 65 L ndeen, Focas/Sea s, 65 L ndeen, Mastodonte amer cano/ Amer can Mastodon, 56 L ndeen, Pez payaso/C own F sh, 65 L ndeen, Pu pos/Octopuses, 65 L ndeen, T burones/Sharks, 65 L ndeen, Ve oc raptor/Ve oc raptor, 56 Máqu nas de rescate/Rescue Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas duras/Tough Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas ráp das/Speedy Mach nes, 177 314 Sub ect Index Máqu nas traba adoras/Busy Mach nes, 177 Murphy, La huerta de manzanas/ The App e Orchard, 126 Los números/Numbers, 147 Obregón, A aska/A aska, 109 Obregón, Ca forn a/Ca forn a, 109 Obregón, Co orado/Co orado, 109 Obregón, Dav d Beckham, 116 Obregón, F or da/F or da, 109 Obregón, Hawa /Hawa , 109 Obregón, Kansas/Kansas, 109 Obregón, Ma ne/Ma ne, 109 Obregón, Massachusetts/ Massachusetts, 109 Obregón, M ch gan/M ch gan, 109 Obregón, M sur /M ssour , 109 Obregón, Nevada/Nevada, 110 Obregón, New Mex co/Nuevo Méx co, 110 Obregón, Nueva York/New York, 110 Obregón, Puerto R co/Puerto R co, 110 Obregón, Rona d nho, 116 Obregón, Texas/Texas, 110 Obregón, Utah/Utah, 110 Or hue a, La Be a Durm ente/S eep ng Beauty, 185 Or hue a, Caperuc ta Ro a/L tt e Red R d ng Hood, 185 Or hue a, Cen c enta/C ndere a, 185 Or hue a, La echera/The M kma d, 185 Or hue a, E pat to feo/The Ug y Duck ng, 185 Or hue a, La pr ncesa y e gu sante/The Pr ncess and the Pea, 185 Or hue a, La rat ta presum da/The Conce ted L tt e Rat, 185 Or hue a, Los tres cerd tos/The Three L tt e P gs, 185 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: co ores/ Ra nbow F sh: Co ors, 189 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: números/ Ra nbow F sh, Count ng, 189 Rando ph, A about a Day/Los días, 70 Rando ph, A about a Month/Los meses, 70 Rando ph, A about a Season/Las estac ones, 71 Rando ph, A about an Hour/Las horas, 71 Rando ph, Ambu ances/Ambu anc as, 22 Rando ph, Coast Guard Boats/ Lanchas guardacostas, 22 Rando ph, Emergency He copters/ He cópteros de emergenc a, 22 Rando ph, F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 Rando ph, Po ce Cars/Patru as, 23 Rando ph, Tow Trucks/Grúas, 23 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Re ser, My Way: A Margaret and Margar ta Story/A m manera: Un cuento de Margar ta y Margaret, 192 R ehecky, D p odocus/D p odocus, 56 R ehecky, Iguanodonte/Iguanodon, 56 R ehecky, Mega odonte/Mega odon, 56 R ehecky, Pteranodonte/ Pteranodon, 56 Ros, Beauty and the Beast/La be a y a best a, 26 Ros, The Mus c ans of Bremen/Los mús cos de Bremen, 128 Seuss, E gato garabato, 199 Scarry, Best Word Book Ever/E me or bro de pa abras, 39 Sub ect Index Schuette, Cómo cu dar m s oídos/ Tak ng Care of My Ears, 80 Schuh, E agua potab e/Dr nk ng Water, 82 Schuh, E grupo de a eche/The M k Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as carnes y os fr o es/The Meat and Beans Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as frutas/The Fru t Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as verduras/ The Vegetab e Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de os cerea es/The Gra n Group, 82 Schuh, Mantenerse act vo/Be ng Act ve, 82 Schuh, Mer endas sa udab es/ Hea thy Snacks, 82 Scott, En as p ernas de mamá/On Mother s Lap, 198 Todo sobre bebé/A About Baby, 140 Tw na, Bears/Osos, 74 Tw na, Cats of the W d/Gatos sa va es, 74 Tw na, Ducks/Patos, 74 Tw na, Horses/Caba os, 74 Tw na, Monkeys/Monos, 75 Tw na, Sea s/Focas, 75 Va er , The Hare and the Torto se/ La ebre y a tortuga, 38 Va verdú, A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 38 Va r u, Thumbe na/Pu garc ta, 137 Way, New Hampsh re/Nuevo Hampsh re, 110 Way, Oh o/Oh o, 110 Way, Oregon/Oregón, 110 Way, Pens van a/Pennsy van a, 110 Way, Rhode Is and/Rhode Is and, 110 Way, South Caro na/Caro na de Sur, 110 315 Way, Vermont/Vermont, 110 Way, V rg n a/V rg n a, 110 Way, Wash ngton/Wash ngton, 110 Way, West V rg n a/V rg n a Occ denta , 110 Weeks, Count ng Ove as, 207 We s, On y You/Só o tú, 208 Zumbusch, Cheetahs/Guepardos, 78 Zumbusch, E ephants/E efantes, 78 Zumbusch, G raffes/J rafas, 78 Zumbusch, H ppos/H popótamos, 78 Zumbusch, L ons/Leones, 78 Zumbusch, Zebras/Cebras, 78 BIODIVERSITY See a so ENVIRONMENT Carr o Trueba, La d vers dad b o óg ca de Méx co, 50 BIOGRAPHIES Adams, A e andro: E oven que conqu stó e mundo, 113 Arno d, Esos sufr dos c entíf cos, 45 Barber, D ckens: Su v da y su t empo, 114 Barrera, La n ña de as nueve estre as: La v da de a escr tora Rosar o Caste anos, 114 Berme o, La más d vert da h stor a de Mozart n ño, 115 Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 Bretón, Home s Everyth ng: The Lat no Baseba Story, 90 Dragon , Qu én es qu én en a c enc a, 5 Erdr ch, Sacagawea, 117 G bert, ¿Qu eres ser pa eontó ogo?, 19 G sbert, Sa vador Da í: Píntame un sueño, 117 Gómez, Introducc ón a Frank Zappa, 117 Hoffman, A ex Rodríguez: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 316 Sub ect Index Hoffman, Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 Hoffman, Dwyane Wade: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, LeBron James: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, Peyton Mann ng: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Hoffman, Shaun A exander: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Kesse , Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 K she , Rosa Parks: Una v da de va entía, 115 K she , Thomas Jefferson: Una v da de patr ot smo, 115 Kramer, Mande a: E rebe de que d r g ó a su nac ón a a bertad, 113 Ma am, 12 de octubre de 1492: Co ón ega a Amér ca, 111 Ma am, Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 Mande a, Ne son Mande a, 118 McCarty, Marco Po o: E hombre que v a ó por e mundo med eva , 113 M dd eton, Shakespeare: Su v da y su t empo, 114 Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Muñoz Pue es, E p ntor de as neuronas: Ramón y Ca a , c entíf co, 118 Muñoz Pue es, E v a e de a evo uc ón: E oven Darw n, 69 Ne son, George Wash ngton: Una v da de derazgo, 115 Orozco L nares, Gobernantes de Méx co: Desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 11 Patr ck, La n ña que ponchó a Babe Ruth, 101 Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 Repún, E mago y e escr tor: B ografía de J. R. R. To k en, 242 R vera, Mart n Luther K ng Jr.: Una v da de determ nac ón, 113 ¿Sabes qu én?, 8 She a, Abraham L nco n: Una v da de respeto, 115 Stee e, Ga eo: E gen o que se enfrentó a a Inqu s c ón, 113 Stee e, Mar e Cur e: La mu er que camb ó e curso de a c enc a, 114 Suárez de So ar, Entre f ores de cactos: La v da de a b ó oga He a Bravo Ho s, 114 Us ar P etr , Gandh , 119 Wa cker, Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 Wa cker, Wo fgang Amadeus Mozart, 120 Warho a, M tío Andy, 120 BIOLOGISTS See a so SCIENTISTS Suárez de So ar, Entre f ores de cactos: La v da de a b ó oga He a Bravo Ho s, 114 BIOLOGY See a so SCIENCE At as v sua Océano de botán ca, 48 Carr o Trueba, La d vers dad b o óg ca de Méx co, 50 Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 Ka man, ¿Qué es un c c o de v da?, 62 Sub ect Index Ka man, ¿Qué son os seres v vos?, 52 BIOMES See a so HABITATS Ka man, ¿Qué son os b omas?, 61 BIRDS See a so ANIMALS Burn e, Pá aro, 123 Houghton, Búhos: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, E c c o de v da de p ngü no emperador, 42 Lessem, G gantes vo adores de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 L ewe yn, Así nace un pato, 65 L ewe yn, E pato, 66 Mark e, Los bu tres, 66 S onger, Aves de todo t po, 43 BIRDS— F ct on Berner, ¡Ay, no!, 134 Eastman, E me or n do, 157 Echevarría, Una am stad pe grosa, 157 Monrea , E cuervo negro, 179 Sepú veda, H stor a de una gav ota y de gato que e enseñó a vo ar, 245 BIRTH CONTROL See a so SEX EDUCATION Ochoa, Los ant concept vos exp cados a os óvenes, 82 BIRTHDAYS—F ct on See a so FESTIVALS See a so HOLIDAYS See a so PARTIES Danz ger, Justo a t empo, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Pomés Le z, Cump eaños fe z, 189 Rueda, M entras se enfría e paste , 196 BLANKETS—F ct on Henkes, Owen, 166 Stewart, No s n m Mant ta, 203 317 BLINDNESS—F ct on Morpurgo, La espada dorm da, 237 BLIZZARDS See a so WEATHER Wetterer, Cam nando ba o a n eve, 102 BOARD BOOKS Ashbé, ¡Es hora de recoger!, 132 Ashbé, La hora de baño, 132 Ashbé, ¡M ra cómo te has puesto!, 133 Ashbé, ¡Oh! , está oscuro!, 133 Berner, E bro de a pr mavera, 135 Berner, E bro de nv erno, 135 Berner, E bro de otoño, 135 Berner, E bro de verano, 135 Brav , E bro de os ru dos, 138 Chr ste ow, En un árbo están os c nco mon tos/F ve L tt e Monkeys S tt ng n a Tree, 146 Los co ores/Co ors, 147 Cous ns, Los me ores am gos de Ma sy, 148 Da Co , E señor José Tom o y María Juana, 152 Dav s, ¿Qu én sa ta?, 153 De va , A t gretón e gusta moverse, 154 De va , Burr to escucha os ru dos, 154 De va , ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda?, 154 De va , Lo o y Lor to son muy educados, 154 Dodd, Grande o pequeña es m pe ota: E bro de os contrar os, 155 Eck, Co ores en m casa, 157 Eck, Opuestos, 157 Eh ert, Cómo p antar un arco r s, 55 Ember ey, My Schoo /M Escue a, 159 318 Sub ect Index Fa coner, O v a Counts/Cuenta, 160 Fa coner, O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 Harte, 1 2 3 en m casa, 157 Isaías, ¿Qué te p có a horm ga de os p es a a barr ga?, 168 Las formas/Shapes, 147 K m ko, E av ón, 172 K m ko, E cama eón, 172 K m ko, E cerd to, 172 K m ko, E cone o, 172 K m ko, E d nosaur o, 172 K m ko, E e efante, 172 K m ko, E gato, 172 K m ko, E koa a, 172 K m ko, E obo, 172 K m ko, La rat ta, 172 Losantos, Los campamentos, 176 Losantos, E c rco, 176 Losantos, La n eve, 176 Losantos, E parque de atracc ones, 176 Losantos, La p aya, 176 Losantos, E zoo óg co, 176 Máqu nas de rescate/Rescue Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas duras/Tough Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas ráp das/Speedy Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas traba adoras/Busy Mach nes, 177 Max, ¡Cuánto ru do!, 178 Max, De excurs ón, 178 Max, Papá, ¿qué es . . . ?, 178 Max, ¡Vaya susto!, 178 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 Monrea , La araña v o eta, 179 Monrea , E cuervo negro, 179 Monrea , E fantasma b anco, 179 Monrea , E gusano naran a, 179 Monrea , E marc ano azu , 179 Monrea , E monstruo amar o, 179 Monrea , La p raña ro a, 179 Monrea , E sapo verde, 179 Nava, Arru os y car c as, 181 Nava, Una com da sorpresa, 181 Nava, Gotas y goterones, 182 Nava, Una mer enda de h e o, 182 Nesquens, Una nube, 182 Los números/Numbers, 147 Núñez, D me Trav esa, ¿qué fruta es ésa?, 168 Núñez, ¿Dónde está Juan Pero , e caraco ?, 168 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: co ores/ Ra nbow F sh: Co ors, 189 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: números/ Ra nbow F sh, Count ng, 189 Rathmann, 10 m nutos y a a cama, 192 R us, ¡No qu ero comer!, 193 R us, ¡No qu ero hacer p pí en e or na !, 193 Scott, En as p ernas de mamá/On Mother s Lap, 198 Serrano, Juego de dedos, 168 Shannon, ¡Dav d hue e!, 201 Shu man, E gato grande, 201 So n s, Inés tres p es, 168 So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 Todo sobre bebé/A About Baby, 140 Tu et, Juego de Azar, 205 Tu et, Juego de co ores, 205 Tu et, Juego de construcc ón, 205 Tu et, Juego de dedos, 205 Tu et, Juego de formas, 205 Tu et, Juego de o os, 205 Tu et, Juego de sombras, 205 Tu et, Juego de c rco, 205 W son, “Ya sé hacer o todo so o” , d ce Lukas León, 209 Wr ght, Oso y barca, 210 Wr ght, Oso y ca a, 210 Wr ght, Oso y cometa, 210 Wr ght, Oso y pe ota, 210 Sub ect Index Yo en, ¿Cómo aprenden os co ores os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo comen os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo cuentan hasta d ez os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo uegan os d nosaur os con sus am gos?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo ordenan sus hab tac ones os d nosaur os?, 211 Zurav cky, Car tas de bebé, 157 BOATS See a so VEHICLES E s, Submar nes/Submar nos, 78 Rando ph, Coast Guard Boats/ Lanchas guardacostas, 22 BOATS—F ct on Van A sburg, E naufrag o de Zéf ro, 206 Wr ght, Oso y barca, 210 BODY See a so ANATOMY Arno d, Manua de cuerpo humano, 47 Berendes, Body/E cuerpo, 122 Ganer , E cuerpo humano, 124 Isaías, ¿Qué te p có a horm ga de os p es a a barr ga?, 168 Parker, Cuerpo humano, 122 T e mann, Conozcamos nuestro cuerpo, 73 Ze toun, E cuerpo humano, 49 BONES See a so ANATOMY See a so HUMAN B gram , An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 BOOKS MarsHa , De a dea a bro, 79 BOOKS—F ct on Cous ns, Ma sy va a a b b oteca, 148 319 Pawag , La n ña que od aba os bros, 187 S erra, ¡Qué ocura por a ectura!, 202 BOOKS—HISTORY G asman, Los bros no fueron s empre así, 103 BOTANY See a so PLANTS See a so SCIENCE A o an, E c c o de v da de a f or, 41 Ánge , E secreto de as p antas, 15 At as v sua Océano de botán ca, 48 H pp, E g raso : Por dentro y por fuera, 59 Ka man, ¿Qué son as p antas?, 51 BOUYANCY See a so WATER Ne son, F otar y hund rse, 69 BOXES—F ct on Wr ght, Oso y ca a, 210 BOYS—F ct on Dunbar, Azu , 155 Escud é, Paco y Á varo, 159 J ménez Sor a, Arr ba y aba o/Up and Down, 170 Munson, Paste para enem gos, 180 O Ca aghan Duch, E co or de a arena, 184 O ten, N ños va entes, 184 Pescett , Fr n, 239 S mon, Pab o D ab o y a bomba fét da, 246 Sp ne , M sha, 249 Ste nbeck, E pon ro o, 249 Van A sburg, E naufrag o de Zéf ro, 206 BRAVO-HOLLIS, HELIA, 1901–2001 See a so SCIENTISTS Suárez de So ar, Entre f ores de cactos: La v da de a b ó oga He a Bravo Ho s, 114 320 Sub ect Index BROTHERS—F ct on See a so FAMILY E ery, If I Had a Dragon/S yo tuv era un dragón, 158 James, Pas to, 169 Se d er, Hermanos ba o cero, 244 S erra Fabra, La guerra de m hermano, 246 BUGS See a so INSECTS A o an, E c c o de v da de os nsectos, 43 A o an, E c c o de v da de escaraba o, 41 A o an, E cuerpo de os nsectos, 43 A o an, Insectos que traba an en equ po, 43 A o an, Insectos út es y dañ nos, 43 Arno d, Esos asquerosos b chos, 47 Ha , Gr os/Cr ckets, 59 Ha , Horm gas/Ants, 59 Ha , Mant s re g osas/Pray ng Mant ses, 59 Ka man, E c c o de v da de mosqu to, 42 Ka man, Los hogares de os nsectos, 62 Ka man, Insectos comunes, 62 Mark e, Los horm gas eg onar as, 66 BUILDINGS Le Duc, La c udad a tu a cance, 54 Repún, ¿Qu én está detrás de esa casa?, 193 BULLIES—F ct on A bee, Trevor e ngen oso, 40 BURIAL Putnam, Mom as, 110 BUTTERFLIES See a so INSECTS Ka man, E c c o de v da de a mar posa, 41 L ewe yn, La mar posa, 66 BUTTERFLIES—F ct on Horácˇek, Mar posa, Mar posa, 168 Monrea , E gusano naran a, 179 CALIFORNIA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES De Capua, Ca forn a, 100 Obregón, Ca forn a/Ca forn a, 109 CALIFORNIA—F ct on A ende, Zorro: Una nove a, 212 F e schman, La Gran Rata de Sumatra, 31 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 CAMPING—F ct on Losantos, Los campamentos, 176 CANNIBALISM See a so HISTORY—LATIN AMERICA Navarrete, La nvenc ón de os caníba es, 108 CANDY—F ct on Dah , Char e y a fábr ca de choco ate, 223 CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS— CHARACTER P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a. parte: La noche de os Mocos V v entes, 239 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots, 240 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a fur a de a Supermu er Macroe ást ca, 240 CARIBBEAN—SALSA MUSIC See a so MUSIC Ancona, M mús ca/My Mus c, 15 Sub ect Index CARNIVORES See a so ANIMALS Ka man, ¿Cómo encuentran a mento os an ma es?, 52 CARROTS—F ct on See a so VEGETABLES Nava, Una com da sorpresa, 181 Sega , Sopa de zanahor a, 199 CARS See a so VEHICLES De a Rosa, ¿Qu eres ser p oto de Fórmu a 1?, 19 E s, Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 Rando ph, Po ce Cars/Patru as, 23 Vandew e e, Sobre ruedas, 125 CARTOONS See a so COMICS See a so GRAPHIC NOVELS P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a. parte: La noche de os Mocos V v entes, 239 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots, 240 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a fur a de a Supermu er Macroe ást ca, 240 CATERPILLARS—F ct on See a so BUTTERFLIES Monrea , E gusano naran a, 179 CATS See a so ANIMALS See a so PETS Frost, T gre d entes de sab e/ Sabertooth Cat, 56 Heens, M gato Coque, 59 Roca, Cu demos a nuestro gat to nuevo, 71 Wa ker, Los gat tos, 63 321 CATS—F ct on Andrea, E C ub de as S ete Gatas, 216 Ar spe, Té de pa ac o, 132 Henkes, La pr mera una ena de Gat ta, 166 K m ko, E gato, 172 N k, Gaturro 4, 93 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Poe, E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as, 241 Sepú veda, H stor a de una gav ota y de gato que e enseñó a vo ar, 245 Seuss, E gato garabato, 199 Shu man, E gato grande, 201 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Teague, Detect ve LaRue: Cartas de a nvest gac ón, 204 CATS—WILD See a so ANIMALS Tw na, Cats of the W d/Gatos sa va es, 74 CELTS—FOLKLORE Hoyos, Los s ete me ores cuentos ce tas, 27 CERAMICS—MEXICO See a so ART Andrews-Goebe , La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, MIGUEL DE, 1547–1616 Cervantes, La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño, 222 Pab o, E ngen oso h da go don Qu ote de a Mancha, 95 Torres, Refranero de Qu ote, 96 CHAMELEONS—F ct on K m ko, E cama eón, 172 CHEERLEADING See a so SPORTS Cross ngham, Porr stas en acc ón, 90 322 Sub ect Index CHEETAHS See a so ANIMALS Zumbusch, Cheetahs/Guepardos, 78 CHEMISTRY See a so SCIENCE Arno d, Esa caót ca quím ca, 45 Arno d, Esos exper mentos exp os vos, 46 CHICKENS—F ct on Berner, ¡Ay, no!, 134 Jan sch, En casa, 170 Po ack, Ga nas de aquí para a á, 53 Rueda, M entras se enfría e paste , 196 War ng, La ga na hambr enta, 207 CHILDBIRTH See a so BABIES T e mann, ¡Vamos a tener un bebé!, 73 CHILD LABOR Grégo re, Los n ños de a m na, 227 CHILDREN Burn ngham, Eduardo: E n ño más terr b e de mundo, 140 Cande , Los co ores, 51 Cande , Los contrar os, 51 Cande , Las formas, 51 Carva has, Cuando crezca qu ero ser . . . , 17 E y, Cu dando a Lou s, 159 Moore-Ma nos, Cuando m s padres se o v daron de ser am gos, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Somos adoptados, 126 Ross, F guras, 195 Ross, Hora de dorm r, 195 CHILDREN—F ct on B ume, Dob e Fudge, 218 Gr mm, Hanse y Grete , 34 Pawag , La n ña que od aba os bros, 187 CHILDREN—FOREIGN COUNTRIES Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 CHILDREN S LITERATURE See a so LITERATURE See a so FAIRY TALES Andersen, La pequeña cer era, 131 Eck, Co ores en m casa, 157 Gr mm, La ave de oro y otros cuentos IV, 33 Nesquens, ¿Dónde está Gus?, 182 Rodenas, Duerme, 182 Zurav cky, Car tas de bebé, 157 CHILDREN S POETRY See a so POETRY A arcón, Poems to Dream Together/ Poemas para soñar untos, 96 De Paso, Encuentra en cada cara o que t ene de rara, 97 Duerme, duerme, m n ño: Arru os, nanas y uegos de fa da, 30 S verste n, Batacazos: Poemas para reírse, 98 CHILDREN S SONGS Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 Favret, A a sombra de o vo, 30 G ménez, La vue ta a mundo en 25 canc ones, 86 Perrau t, E gran bro feroz de obo, 188 Favret, Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 CHILDREN S STORIES Andersen, La pequeña cer era y otros cuentos, 26 Andersen, E ru señor y otros cuentos, 214 Browne, M mamá, 139 Carrasco, Rumpe st tsk n/ Rumpe st tsk n, 26 Sub ect Index Carro , A c a a través de espe o, 221 Gardner, M s cuentos de pr ncesas, 32 Gr mm, La Be a Durm ente y otros cuentos II, 33 Gr mm, Caperuc ta Ro a y otros cuentos I, 33 Gr mm, E Enano Sa tarín, 131 Gr mm, P e de Oso y otros cuentos III, 33 Jones, E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os, 231 Lepr nce de Beaumont, Be a y a Best a, 36 L ndgren, P pp Ca zas argas, 234 Madonna, Las manzanas de Sr. Peabody, 176 Or hue a, Cen c enta/C ndere a, 185 Perrau t, E gran bro feroz de obo, 188 Pescett , Fr n, 239 Roca, Los 5 sent dos, 71 Ros, Beauty and the Beast/La be a y a best a, 26 S nger, Cuentos para n ños, 247 Va verdú, A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 38 CHILE— F ct on See a so SOUTH AMERICA Thomas, ¡Bravo, Ros na!, 250 CHILEAN POETRY See a so LITERATURE See a so POETRY See a so SOUTH AMERICA Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 CHINA Br dges, E deseo de Ruby, 138 C ements, Los ch nos, 104 323 G bert, L egué de Ch na, 16 CHINA—F ct on Á varez, E puente de os cerezos, 214 Ge s, Pequeño Bouye , 19 Or hue a, E ru señor, 186 Tsuk yama, E ardín de samura , 252 V ar L ébana, Su-L n, a n ña abandonada, 255 CHINA—FOLKLORE Atangan, E tap z de seda y otras eyendas ch nas: Canc ones de nuestros ancestros. Vo . 2, 257 Hong, Pequeño Águ a, 167 CHINA—LITERATURE Hume, Cuentos de Ch na y Tíbet, 35 CHOCOLATE Dah , Char e y a fábr ca de choco ate, 223 CHOICES See a so GOOD AND BAD See a so MORALS Burn ngham, Eduardo: E n ño más terr b e de mundo, 140 Tay or, Cuando nace un monstruo, 204 CHOPPERS See a so MOTORCYCLES Dayton, Choppers, 91 CHORES See a so OCCUPATIONS Ancona, M s quehaceres/My Chores, 15 CHRISTMAS See a so HOLIDAYS Andersen, E árbo de Nav dad, 130 Auster, E cuento de Nav dad de Augg e Wren, 217 Bo ger, Matías y a estre a, 138 E gran bro de a Nav dad, 10 Ke ey, La Nav dad a rededor de mundo, 21 324 Sub ect Index K mme , M p ngü no O ver, 172 Marzo o, Descubro a Nav dad: Un bro de ad v nanzas v sua es, 178 Sant ago, Una muñeca para e Día de Reyes, 197 CHRISTMAS CAROLS Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 CHRISTMAS—F ct on Chen, La me or Nav dad, 144 CHROMOSOMES See a so SCIENCE M ret, E genoma, 58 CINCO DE MAYO See a so FESTIVALS See a so HOLIDAYS Gno ewsk , C nco de Mayo: Se ce ebra e orgu o, 20 Mo na, D ar o de Sof a (1862), 218 CINEMATOGRAHY Cerdá, E c ne no fue s empre así, 103 Roca, C ne, 88 CIRCUS Comotto, Nuevos vec nos, 131 Losantos, E c rco, 176 Tu et, Juego de c rco, 205 CITIES AND TOWNS Ember ey, My C ty/M C udad, 159 CITY PLANNING Le Duc, La c udad a tu a cance, 54 CIVIL ENGINEERING Le Duc, La c udad a tu a cance, 54 CIVIL RIGHTS Gno ewsk , E Día de Mart n Luther K ng, Jr.: HonRamos a un hombre de paz, 20 K she , Rosa Parks: Una v da de va entía, 115 Kramer, Mande a: E rebe de que d r g ó a su nac ón a a bertad, 113 R vera, Mart n Luther K ng Jr.: Una v da de determ nac ón, 113 Sauré, Un bus en A abama, 264 Us ar P etr , Gandh , 119 CIVIL WAR See a so WARS She a, Abraham L nco n: Una v da de respeto, 115 CIVILIZATION—CHINA See a so CHINA C ements, Los ch nos, 104 CLEANLINESS See a so HYGIENE Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as manos?, 81 CLEANLINESS—F ct on Ashbé, ¡Es hora de recoger!, 132 Danz ger, ¡Qué v a e, Ámbar Dorado!, 152 Danz ger, Segundo grado es ncreíb e, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Yo en, ¿Cómo ordenan sus hab tac ones os d nosaur os?, 211 CLIMATE See a so WEATHER Ross, E t empo, 195 CLOCKS See a so TIME Rando ph, A about an Hour/Las horas, 71 CLONING See a so SCIENCE Gómez Ro g, La c onac ón, 58 CLOTHING—F ct on Andersen, E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 Or ev, E eón de rega o, 186 Sub ect Index CLOUDS—F ct on Nesquens, Una nube, 182 Va verde, Pau a en Nueva York, 206 COAL MINERS—F ct on Grégo re, Los n ños de a m na, 227 COAST GUARDS See a so EMERGENCY VEHICLES Rando ph, Coast Guard Boats/ Lanchas guardacostas, 22 COCKER SPANIELS See a so DOGS MacAu ay, Los cocker span e , 62 COCKROACHES—F ct on Deedy, Mart na una cucarach ta muy nda: Un cuento cubano, 29 COLD BLOODED See REPTILES COLD WAR See a so WARS W ams, 10 de nov embre de 1989: La caída de muro de Ber ín, 112 COLLECTIONS DeRubert s, Una co ecc ón para Kate, 53 COLOMBIA See a so SOUTH AMERICA Montor o , L egué de Co omb a, 18 COLORS Cande , Los co ores, 51 Los co ores/Co ors, 147 Eck, Co ores en m casa, 157 Eh ert, Cómo p antar un arco r s, 55 Marks, Vamos a ordenar por co ores/Sort ng by Co ors, 64 Nessmann, E co or, 49 Tu et, Juego de co ores, 205 Yo en, ¿Cómo aprenden os co ores os d nosaur os?, 211 325 COLORS—F ct on Cous ns, Sueños de co ores, sueña con Ma sy, 148 Da Co , E señor José Tom o y María Juana, 152 Dunbar, Lo a con a as, 155 Lobe , E mago de os co ores, 175 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: co ores/ Ra nbow F sh: Co ors, 189 Ru er, ¡Hombre de co or!, 196 Wr ght, Oso y ca a, 210 COLORADO See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES E as, Co orado: E estado de centenar o, 101 Obregón, Co orado/Co orado, 109 COLORED PENCILS—F ct on O Ca aghan Duch, E co or de a arena, 184 COLUMBUS, CHRISTOPHER, 1451–1506 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Cr stóba Co ón, 150 Landau, E Día de Co ón: Ce ebRamos a un exp orador famoso, 20 Ma am, 12 de octubre de 1492: Co ón ega a Amér ca, 111 Navarrete, La nvenc ón de os caníba es, 108 COLUMBUS, CHRISTOPHER— F ct on P aza, ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón, 240 COMICS See a so GRAPHIC NOVELS Abe , La perd da, 256 Atangan, E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I, 257 326 Sub ect Index Atangan, E tap z de seda y otras eyendas ch nas: Canc ones de nuestros ancestros. Vo . 2, 257 De s e, Pyongyang, 257 E sner, La consp rac ón: La h stor a secreta de os protoco os de os sab os de S ón, 258 Fontes, E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego, 259 Juan, . . . De e as, 261 Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 L mke, E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa, 259 L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 N k, Gaturro 4, 93 Sacco, Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza, 262 Sacco, E rock y yo, 262 Satrap , Persépo s 1, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 2, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 3, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 4, 263 Satrap , Po o con c rue as, 264 Sauré, Un bus en A abama, 264 Sm th, Bone, Le os de Bonev e, 264 Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 Storr e, Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego, 259 COMMUNICATION Schre ber-W cke, ¡Cu dado! ¡Pa abra terr b e!, 197 COMPOSERS—MUSIC See a so MUSIC Berme o, La más d vert da h stor a de Mozart n ño, 115 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 Wa cker, Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 Wa cker, Wo fgang Amadeus Mozart, 120 CONDUCT See a so MANNERS Burn ngham, Eduardo: E n ño más terr b e de mundo, 140 CONNECTICUT See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Connect cut/Connect cut, 109 CONQUERORS See a so KINGS AND RULERS Jo y, A e andro Magno, 228 CONSTITUTION See a so GOVERNMENT See a so POLITICS Thomas, ¿Qué es una const tuc ón?, 23 CONSTRUCTING Tu et, Juego de construcc ón, 205 CONSTRUCTION Berendes, Mach nes/Las máqu nas, 123 CONSTRUCTION —F ct on Repún, ¿Qu én está detrás de esa casa?, 193 Root, La casa de Tomasa, 195 CONTEMPORARY—ART See a so ART Mason, E arte contemporáneo: en os t empos de Warho , 87 COOKS Ge s, Néstor Te n , 18 CORALS See a so MARINE L ndeen, Cora es/Cora s, 65 CORN See a so FOOD H pp, E maíz: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Sub ect Index COSTUMES See a so HALLOWEEN Rob nson, Ha oween: D sfraces y go os nas en a Víspera de Todos os Santos, 20 COUNTING See a so MATH Cande , Los números, 51 Chr ste ow, C nco mon tos br ncando en a cama/F ve L tt e Monkeys Jump ng on the Bed, 146 Chr ste ow, En un árbo están os c nco mon tos/F ve L tt e Monkeys S tt ng n a Tree, 146 Cous ns, ¡Cr ck-ras-f ash! Cuenta con Ma sy, 148 Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Dona dson, Un os to se cae de a cama, 155 Eduar, ¡Todos a tren!, 158 Fa coner, O v a Counts/Cuenta, 160 Harte, 1 2 3 en m casa, 157 Knox, Ba o as o as: vamos a contar a v da mar na/Under the Sea: Count ng Ocean L fe, 64 Krebs, Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 Los números/Numbers, 147 McGrath, Cuenta con e bé sbo , 68 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: números/ Ra nbow F sh, Count ng, 189 Ramos, ¡Mamá!, 191 Rob eda, Números traga dabas, 194 Weeks, Count ng Ove as, 207 We s, ¿Sabes contar hasta un googo ?, 77 Worme , D entes, co as y tentácu os: Un bro de an ma es para contar, 77 Wr ght, Oso y barca, 210 Yo en, ¿Cómo cuentan hasta d ez os d nosaur os?, 211 327 COUNTRY LIFE—F ct on Grahame, E v ento en os sauces, 226 Horvath, Una vaca ocas ona , 229 Pardo Bazán, Un destr pador de antaño y otros cuentos, 239 COURAGE—F ct on O ten, N ños va entes, 184 COURTESY See a so MANNERS Bren f er, E b en y e ma ¿qué es eso?, 12 De va , Lo o y Lor to son muy educados, 154 COUSINS—F ct on See a so FAMILY Amado, Pr mas, 129 Horvath, Una vaca ocas ona , 229 Sm th, Bone, Le os de Bonev e, 264 COWS—F ct on Horvath, Una vaca ocas ona , 229 Zu o, Marta y a b c c eta, 212 CREATION STORIES Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 CRICKETS See a so INSECTS Ha , Gr os/Cr ckets, 59 CRIMINAL JUSTICE— MEXICO Speckman Guerra, ¿Qu én es cr m na ? Un recorr do por e de to, a ey, a ust c a y e cast go en Méx co, 15 CROCODILES See a so REPTILES Mark e, Los cocodr os, 67 CROCODILES—F ct on Chen, Gu Gu , 144 Chr ste ow, En un árbo están os c nco mon tos/F ve L tt e Monkeys S tt ng n a Tree, 146 Rodenas, R sa de cocodr os, 182 328 Sub ect Index CROWS—F ct on Monrea , E cuervo negro, 179 CRUZ, CELIA, 1929–2003— BIOGRAPHY See a so BIOGRAPHIES Da Co , ¡Azúcar!, 116 CUBA Ancona, M fam a/My Fam y, 14 CUBAN—AMERICAN—F ct on Vec ana-Suárez, Vue o a a bertad, 252 CUBAN—F ct on Cárdenas, Cartas a m mamá, 93 Chapra, Ame a s Show-and-Te F esta/Ame a y a f esta de muestra y cuenta , 143 Deedy, Mart na una cucarach ta muy nda: Un cuento cubano, 29 Jaraba, Campos de Cuba, 260 CUBAN—MUSIC See a so MUSIC Da Co , ¡Azúcar!, 116 CUBS See a so BEARS Tw na, Bears/Osos, 74 CULTURAL—DIVERSITY Abr , Co ores que se aman, 129 Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 CUSTOMS—CHINA See a so CHINA Br dges, E deseo de Ruby, 138 CUSTOMS—EGYPT See a so EGYPT Chr sp, A descub erto e Ant guo Eg pto, 103 Guy, Los eg pc os, 104 CUTTING—F ct on Krahn, ¿Qu én ha v sto as t eras?, 174 DADS See FATHERS DAIRY PRODUCTS See a so FOOD Schuh, E grupo de a eche/The M k Group, 82 DALÍ, SALVADOR, 1904–1989 See a so ARTISTS G sbert, Sa vador Da í: Píntame un sueño, 117 DALMATIONS See a so DOGS MacAu ay, Los dá matas, 63 DANCE Ancona, M s ba es/My Dances, 14 DANCE—F ct on Cron n, ¡A tu r tmo!, 150 Gauch, Tanya y as zapat as ro as, 161 DATING—F ct on Ivan er, Lo que aprendí acerca de nov as y fútbo , 231 L mb, Ch ca de 15: Encantadora pero oca, 234 DAYS See a so TIME Rando ph, A about a Day/Los días, 70 DAY OF THE DEAD See a so HOLIDAYS Gno ewsk , E Día de os Muertos: Una ce ebrac ón de a fam a y a v da, 20 Lowery, E Día de os Muertos, 21 DEATH Moore-Ma nos, Yo recuerdo, 13 DEATH—F ct on Henkes, E océano de O v a, 229 Ph br ck, E oven y e mar, 239 DECEPTION—F ct on Fuentes, E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 Tha , M mus, 250 DECIMALS See a so MATH G fford, P ece=Part=Port on/ Pedazo=parte=porc ón: Fract ons=Dec ma s=Percents/ Sub ect Index Fracc ones=dec ma es=porcenta es, 57 Posk tt, Esas mortíferas mates, 70 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE See a so UNITED STATES W ams, 4 de u o de 1776: La dec arac ón de Independenc a Amer cana, 111 DELAWARE See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, De aware/De aware, 109 DELINQUENCY—F ct on Va bona, Recamb os Luna, 252 DEMOCRACY See a so POLITICS Thomas, ¿Qué es una const tuc ón?, 23 DENTISTS See a so HYGIENE Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as d entes?, 81 DESSERTS See a so FOOD Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de des erto, 41 MacAu ay, Un háb tat de des erto, 45 O Ca aghan, Duch, E co or de a arena, 184 DETECTIVE—F ct on See a so MYSTERY Andrea, E C ub de as S ete Gatas, 216 Ca derón, E m ster o de a hab tac ón cerrada, 220 Doy e, E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes, 223 Doy e, E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes, 224 Lawrence, Los enem gos de Júp ter, 233 329 Pu man, La pr ncesa de ho a ata, 241 Ry ant, E caso de zorro nerv oso, 197 Stevenson, Noches en a s a, 224 Teague, Detect ve LaRue: Cartas de a nvest gac ón, 204 DI LODOVICO BUONARROTI SIMONI, MICHELANGELO, 1475–1564 See MICHAELANGELO DIARIES—F ct on Barrera, D ar o de Bernardo (1519–1521), 217 Barrera, D ar o de T auhquécho (1518), 218 B a r, D ar o de Lucía (1939), 218 Cázares, D ar o de Fernando (1912–14), 218 Cuesy, D ar o de E od a (1914–16), 218 Cuesy, D ar o de Mercedes (1844–48), 218 Leyva, D ar o de Cr st na (1857–51), 218 Mangue , D ar o de ecturas, 94 M che , D ar o de Lup ta (1821–24), 218 Rosas, D ar o de Aurora (1910–13), 217 Saucedo Zarco, D ar o de Mar ana (1692–1695), 217 Vec ana-Suárez, Vue o a a bertad, 252 V a pando, D ar o de C ara Eugen a (1864–67), 217 DIARY Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 DICKENS, CHARLES 1812–1870 See a so ENGLISH LITERATURE Barber, D ckens: Su v da y su t empo, 114 DICTIONARIES See a so ENCYCLOPEDIAS 330 Sub ect Index See a so REFERENCE Barron s Span sh-Eng sh D ct onary/D cc onar o Españo Ing és, 2 Bosque, Redes: D cc onar o comb nator o de españo contemporáneo, 2 Co ns Span sh Conc se D ct onary, 2 Co ns Span sh D ct onary, 3 D cc onar o de s nón mos y antón mos, 3 D cc onar o enc c opéd co 2004, 4 D cc onar o esco ar de a engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o genera de a engua españo a, 3 D cc onar o engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o práct co: S nón mos, antón mos y parón mos, 5 Dragon , Qu én es qu én en a c enc a, 5 Ferrera Cuesta, D cc onar o de h stor a de España, 5 Gómez Espe osín, D cc onar o de térm nos de mundo ant guo, 5 Gran d cc onar o ng és/españo , españo / ng és: Larousse, 6 Nuevo Espasa ustrado, 6 Nuevo Océano Uno: D cc onar o enc c opéd co co or, 6 E pequeño Larousse ustrado, 6 Pérez Martínez, Refranero mex cano, 7 Rea Academ a Españo a/Asoc ac ón de Academ as de a Lengua Españo a, D cc onar o panh spán co de dudas, 7 ¿Sabes qu én?, 8 Sava ano, Span sh Id oms, 8 Toboso Sánchez, D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 DINOSAURS See a so PREHISTORIC ANIMALS B gram , D nosaur os ncreíb es, 49 Frost, A osaur o/A osaurus, 56 Frost, Estegosaur o/Stegosaurus, 56 Frost, Mamut anudo/Woo y Mammoth, 56 Frost, T ranosaur o rex/Tyrannosaurus Rex, 56 Frost, Tr ceratops/Tr ceratops, 56 Lessem, D nosaur os con p umas, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más nte gentes, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más mortíferos, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más ráp dos, 64 Lessem, G gantes mar nos de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 Lessem, G gantes vo adores de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 L ndeen, Apatosaur o/Apatosaurus, 56 L ndeen, Braqu osaur o/ Brach osaurus, 56 L ndeen, Mastodonte amer cano/ Amer can Mastodon, 56 L ndeen, Ve oc raptor/Ve oc raptor, 56 Norman, D nosaur o, 123 R ehecky, D p odocus/D p odocus, 56 R ehecky, Iguanodonte/Iguanodon, 56 R ehecky, Pteranodonte/ Pteranodon, 56 Wa ker, ¿Qué es un d nosaur o?, 52 DINOSAURS—F ct on Duquennoy, Las travesuras de Ness e, 156 Sub ect Index Herman, Enterrado en e ardín, 40 Hoff, Dan e to y e d nosaur o, 167 K m ko, E d nosaur o, 172 Monrea , E gusano naran a, 179 Torres, Tom tu gran am go: Juega a fútbo , 205 Yo en, ¿Cómo aprenden os co ores os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo comen os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo cuentan hasta d ez os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo uegan os d nosaur os con sus am gos?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo ordenan sus hab tac ones os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo se curan os d nosaur os?, 211 DIPLODOCUS See a so DINOSAURS R ehecky, D p odocus/D p odocus, 56 DIRT BIKES See a so VEHICLES Dayton, D rt B kes, 91 DISTICT OF COLUMBIA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, D str to de Co umb a/D str ct of Co umb a, 109 DIVORCE See a so FAMILY Baumbach, Los f nes de semana veo a papá, 133 Moore-Ma nos, Cuando m s padres se o v daron de ser am gos, 13 DOCTORS T e mann, María va a a ped atra, 73 331 DOCTORS—F ct on McDona d, Doctora Judy Moody, 235 DOGS See a so ANIMALS See a so PETS Heens, M perro Roque, 59 Ka man, ¿Qué es un perro?, 52 MacAu ay, Los can ches o pood es, 62 MacAu ay, Los cocker span e , 62 MacAu ay, Los dá matas, 63 MacAu ay, Los perros abradores, 63 S onger, Los cachorros, 63 DOGS—F ct on Chapra, Sparky s Bark/E adr do de Sparky, 143 Cron n, ¡A tu r tmo!, 150 Dunbar, Azu , 155 Guy, ¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!, 164 Luke, E perro verde, 40 Rob eda, Rebeca, 194 Shannon, ¡Muy b en, Fergus!, 201 Teague, Detect ve LaRue: Cartas de a nvest gac ón, 204 Teague, Quer da Sra. LaRue: Cartas desde a Academ a Can na, 204 DOLLS—F ct on Rob eda, Sana ran ta, sana, 194 Sant ago, Una muñeca para e Día de Reyes, 197 DOMESTIC—F ct on Woo f, La señora Da oway, 256 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Ancona, M s am gos/My Fr ends, 14 Enc c oped a de a Repúb ca Dom n cana, 9 DONKEYS—F ct on De va , Burr to escucha os ru dos, 154 332 Sub ect Index DON QUIJOTE—CHARACTER See a so CERVANTES Pab o, E ngen oso h da go don Qu ote de a Mancha, 95 DRAGONS—F ct on See a so FANTASY E ery, If I Had a Dragon/S yo tuv era un dragón, 158 DRAMA See a so ACTING M dd eton, Shakespeare: Su v da y su t empo, 114 DRAWINGS—F ct on See a so ART Fa we , Los d bu os de Dav d, 160 O Ca aghan Duch, E co or de a arena, 184 DREAMS Max, ¡Vaya susto!, 178 DREAMS—F ct on Cohn, E ta ador de sueños, 146 Cous ns, Sueños de co ores, sueña con Ma sy, 148 Ramírez, Napí, 190 Rob eda, Sueños, 194 DRIVERS—F ct on Cortázar, La autop sta de sur, 123 DRUGS A cántara, E agu ón de D ab o, 212 Mechte , Enganchado, 236 DRY CLEANING See a so OCCUPATIONS Ge s, Pascua M dón, 18 DUCKS See a so ANIMALS L ewe yn, Así nace un pato, 65 L ewe yn, E pato, 66 Tw na, Ducks/Patos, 74 DUCKS—F ct on Andersen, E pat to feo, 215 Car e, 10 pat tos de goma, 142 Chen, Gu Gu , 144 Cron n, Pato para pres dente, 150 Escardó Bas, The Ug y Duck ng/E pat to feo, 137 James, Pas to, 169 Or hue a, E pat to feo/The Ug y Duck ng, 185 DYLAN, BOB, 1941–? See a so MUSIC S erra Fabra, Buscando a Bob, 245 EARS See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS Schuette, Cómo cu dar m s oídos/Tak ng Care of My Ears, 80 EARTH See a so ASTRONOMY See a so GEOLOGY Adamson, La T erra/Earth, 39 As mov, La T erra, 47 C aybourne, Enc c oped a de p aneta T erra, 51 Van Rose, La T erra, 122 EASTER See a so HOLIDAYS Knudsen, La Pascua en todo e mundo, 21 EASY A o an, Muchos t pos de an ma es, 43 Brav , E bro de os ru dos, 138 MacAu ay, Rept es de todo t po, 43 Moore-Ma nos, ¿T enes un secreto?, 13 Ne son, E gusto, 70 Ne son, E oído, 70 Ne son, E o fato, 70 Ne son, E tacto, 70 Ne son, La v sta, 70 Norac, ¿Me qu eres o no me qu eres?, 183 Roca, Los 4 e ementos, 71 Ross, F guras, 195 Ross, Hora de dorm r, 195 Sub ect Index Ross, Mascotas, 195 Ross, E t empo, 195 Rotner, De muchas maneras: Cómo as fam as pract can sus creenc as y re g ones, 13 S onger, Aves de todo t po, 43 Worme , D entes, co as y tentácu os: Un bro de an ma es para contar, 77 EASY—F ct on Abad , Un rey de qu én sabe dónde, 128 Ashbé, ¡Es hora de recoger!, 132 Ashbé, La hora de baño, 132 Ashbé, ¡M ra cómo te has puesto!, 133 Ashbé, ¡Oh!, está oscuro!, 133 Banks, S a una pud era hab ar, 133 B oom, Puss n Boots/E gato con botas, 137 Ch d, Soy demas ado pequeña para r a co eg o, 145 Corent n, E ogro, e obo, a n ña y e paste , 147 Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Denou, Teo en a n eve, 154 Dunbar, Azu , 155 Duran, Mamás a porr o, 156 Eduar, E p aneta de a A a a Z, 158 Escardó Bas, The Three L tt e P gs/Los tres cerd tos, 26 Fow es, E so terón y a a ub a, 31 Gauch, Tanya y as zapat as ro as, 161 Gom , Spr ng Is Here/L egó a pr mavera, 58 Gray, M herman ta es súper, 163 Gust , La mosca, 163 Gut érrez Serna, S fuera . . . , 134 Jäntt , ¡Cuánta gente! ¿qu énes son?, 170 333 K m ko, E av ón, 172 K m ko, E cama eón, 172 K m ko, E cerd to, 172 K m ko, E cone o, 172 K m ko, E d nosaur o, 172 K m ko, E e efante, 172 K m ko, E gato, 172 K m ko, E koa a, 172 K m ko, E obo, 172 K m ko, La rat ta, 172 K mme , Sopa de cactus, 173 M bourne, V a e a a una, 179 Monrea , E marc ano azu , 179 Monrea , E monstruo amar o, 179 Monrea , La p raña ro a, 179 Monrea , E sapo verde, 179 Numeroff, S e haces una f esta a una cerd ta, 183 O Ca aghan, ¿Se habrán vue to ocos?, 183 Or hue a, Las fresas, 186 Or hue a, Pu garc ta, 186 Or hue a, E ru señor, 186 Pérez Escr vá, ¡Ay!, 188 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Porte , ¡Qu ero una corona!, 190 Rathmann, 10 m nutos y a a cama, 192 Robberecht, Perdí m sonr sa, 194 Rob eda, Ramón y su ratón, 194 Rob eda, Rebeca, 194 Rob eda, Sana ran ta, sana, 194 Rob eda, Sueños, 194 Ry ant, E caso de zorro nerv oso, 197 Sega , Sopa de zanahor a, 199 Shannon, ¡Dav d hue e!, 201 Shannon, ¡Muy b en, Fergus!, 201 Stewart, No s n m Mant ta, 203 Todo sobre bebé/A About Baby, 140 Torres, Tom tu gran am go: Juega a fútbo , 205 Va r u, Thumbe na/Pu garc ta, 137 334 Sub ect Index War ng, La ga na hambr enta, 207 W son, “Ya sé hacer o todo so o”, d ce Lukas León, 209 Wo fe, Un deseo, 209 EATING See NUTRITION EATING —ANIMALS Baredes, ¿Por qué está trompudo e e efante? y otras cur os dades de os an ma es a a hora de comer, 48 Ka man, ¿Cómo encuentran a mento os an ma es?, 52 EATING—F ct on Ashbé, ¡M ra cómo te has puesto!, 133 EATING DISORDERS See a so HEALTH See a so NUTRITION Kaufer Horw tz, Asuntos de mucho peso: Un bro sobre ac ertos y errores en a a mentac ón, 81 Muñoz Pue es, La foto de Portobe o, 238 ECOLOGY See a so ENVIRONMENT See a so HABITATS See a so NATURE A o an, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque trop ca , 40 A o an, E c c o de v da de escaraba o, 41 Cross ngham, Cadenas a mentar as de a costa mar na, 40 Durand, E Bosque a tu a cance, 54 Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 Farndon, La enc c oped a de os háb tats, 56 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de os pantanos, 41 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque, 40 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de des erto, 41 Ka man, Las cadenas a mentar as y tú, 40 Ka man, Un háb tat de Bosque, 44 Ka man, Háb tats terrestres, 44 Ka man, Las p antas de d st ntos háb tats, 61 Ka man, ¿Qué son as redes y cadenas a mentar as?, 62 Ka man, ¿Qué son os b omas?, 61 M che , La eco ogía a tu a cance, 54 Stern, E desarro o sosten b e a tu a cance, 54 Va sman, M p aneta y yo, 75 EDUCATION See a so SCHOOLS Ancona, M escue a/My Schoo , 14 EDUCATION—CHINA—F ct on See a so CHINA See a so SCHOOLS Br dges, E deseo de Ruby, 138 EGYPT Chr sp, A descub erto e Ant guo Eg pto, 103 Green, La tumba de Tutankamón, 106 Guy, Los eg pc os, 104 EGYPT—FOLKLORE Escobar, Los s ete me ores cuentos eg pc os, 27 EGYPT—MYTHOLOGY L mke, Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o, 259 ELECTIONS See a so POLITICS Cron n, Pato para pres dente, 150 Thomas, ¿Cómo e eg mos a nuestros íderes?, 23 ELECTRICITY See a so SCIENCE Arno d, Esos exper mentos exp os vos, 46 Wa ker, La e ectr c dad, 75 Sub ect Index ELEMENTS See a so SCIENCE Roca, Los 4 e ementos, 71 ELEPHANTS See a so ANIMALS Zumbusch, E ephants/E efantes, 78 ELEPHANTS—F ct on Canett , Un poqu to más, 141 G sbert, E abecedar o fantást co de Patam, e e efante, 162 K m ko, E e efante, 172 McKee, Negros y b ancos, 179 EMBALMING Putnam, Mom as, 110 EMERGENCY—VEHICLES See a so VEHICLES Máqu nas de rescate/Rescue Mach nes, 177 Rando ph, Ambu ances/Ambu anc as, 22 Rando ph, Coast Guard Boats/Lanchas guardacostas, 22 Rando ph, Emergency He copters/He cópteros de emergenc a, 22 Rando ph, F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 Rando ph, Po ce Cars/Patru as, 23 Rando ph, Tow Trucks/Grúas, 23 EMOTIONS See a so FEELINGS Berendes, Fee ngs/Las emoc ones, 123 Bren f er, ¿Que son os sent m entos?, 12 Dunbar, Lo a con a as, 155 Robberecht, Perdí m sonr sa, 194 Zurav cky, Car tas de bebé, 157 EMOTIONS—F ct on Andruetto, E árbo de as, 216 Dautremer, Enamorados, 153 De va , ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda?, 154 Henkes, E océano de O v a, 229 335 McDona d, Judy Moody, 235 Rob eda, Rebeca, 194 Rosen, E bro tr ste, 243 Tan, E árbo ro o, 203 EMPERORS—F ct on See a so KINGS AND RULERS Andersen, E ru señor, 215 Andersen, E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 ENCYCLOPEDIAS See a so DICTIONARIES See a so REFERENCE C aybourne, Enc c oped a de p aneta T erra, 51 Enc c oped a de a Repúb ca Dom n cana, 9 Enc c oped a h spán ca, 9 Rogers, Re g ones de mundo, 9 ENERGY See a so SCIENCE Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 Ka man, Las cadenas a mentar as y tú, 40 Ne son, Cómo se mueven as cosas, 69 Ne son, Empu ar y a ar, 69 ENGLAND—F ct on Grahame, E v ento en os sauces, 226 Jones, E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os, 231 ENGLISH—LITERATURE See a so LITERATURE D ckens: Su v da y su t emp M dd eton, Shakespeare: Su v da y su t empo, 114 Repún, E mago y e escr tor: B ografía de J. R. R. To k en, 242 Woo f, Un cuarto prop o, 96 Woo f, La señora Da oway, 256 ENVIRONMENT See a so NATURE Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 336 Sub ect Index Ka man, ¿Qué son os b omas?, 61 Mar , Las estac ones, 177 M che , La eco ogía a tu a cance, 54 Roca, Las tres erres: reut zar, reduc r, rec c ar, 126 Stern, E desarro o sosten b e a tu a cance, 54 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION M che , La eco ogía a tu a cance, 54 Va sman, M p aneta y yo, 75 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION— F ct on McDona d, Judy Moody sa va e p aneta, 235 EPIDEMICS—F ct on Lawrence, Los enem gos de Júp ter, 233 ETHICS See a so MORALS Bren f er, E b en y e ma ¿qué es eso?, 12 Muth, Las tres preguntas, 181 ETHIOPIA See a so AFRICA Cana s, L egué de Et opía, 16 ETIQUETTE—F ct on See a so MANNERS Yo en, ¿Cómo comen os d nosaur os?, 211 EUROPE See a so MAPS See a so TRAVEL A o an, Exp ora Europa, 99 Fa p, L egué de Ucran a, 18 EUROPEAN INTERVENTION, 1861–1867—F ct on See a so HISTORICAL FICTION See a so MEXICO—HISTORY V a pando, D ar o de C ara Eugen a (1864–67), 217 EVOLUTION See a so SCIENCE M ret, La evo uc ón, 58 Muñoz Pue es, E v a e de a evo uc ón: E oven Darw n, 69 EXERCISE See a so HEALTH See a so NUTRITION Bapt ste, M papá es de p ast na, 90 Cross ngham, Porr stas en acc ón, 90 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo hacer e erc c o?, 81 Schuh, Mantenerse act vo/Be ng Act ve, 82 EXPERIMENTS—SCIENCE See a so SCIENCE Arno d, Esa caót ca quím ca, 45 Arno d, Esos exper mentos exp os vos, 46 Bernhard, La meteoro ogía, 49 Mann ng, C enc as, 124 Nessmann, E co or, 49 Roca, Los 5 sent dos, 71 Roca, Los 4 e ementos, 71 Torok, C enc a extravagante, 74 Wa ker, E magnet smo, 75 EXPLORERS—F ct on Muñoz Pue es, ¡Po zón a bordo! E secreto de Co ón, 238 P aza, ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón, 240 Verne, V a e a centro de a T erra, 253 EXTRATERRESTRIAL—F ct on See a so SCIENCE FICTION Monrea , E marc ano azu , 179 We s, La guerra de os mundos, 254 EYES See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s o os/Tak ng Care of My Eyes, 80 Tu et, Juego de o os, 205 Sub ect Index FABLES See a so FAIRY TALES See a so FOLKLORE See a so LITERATURE Auster, E cuento de Nav dad de Augg e Wren, 217 B oom, La ebre y a tortuga, 136 E bro de oro de as fábu as, 30 Or hue a, La c garra y a horm ga, 186 Or hue a, La echera/The M kma d, 185 Va er , The Hare and the Torto se/ La ebre y a tortuga, 38 Ward, Las me ores fábu as de Esopo, 38 FACES Zurav cky, Car tas de bebé, 157 FAIRIES Brennan, E porta de os e fos, 219 Shannon, A c a e hada, 201 FAIRY TALES Abeyà, Hanse and Grete /Hanse y Grete , 128 Andersen, E árbo de Nav dad, 130 Andersen, La cer era, 130 Andersen, La cer era, 215 Andersen, Ch qu adas y otros cuentos, 26 Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Andersen, E compañero de v a e, 215 Andersen, E pat to feo, 215 Andersen, Pe ter, Peter y Peer y otros cuentos, 216 Andersen, La pequeña cer era, 131 Andersen, La pequeña cer era, 214 Andersen, La pequeña cer era y otros cuentos, 26 Andersen, E porquer zo, 130 Andersen, La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 214 337 Andersen, Pu garc ta, 215 Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 130 Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 215 Andersen, E ru señor, 215 Andersen, E ru señor y otros cuentos, 214 Andersen, La s ren ta, 130 Andersen, La s ren ta, 215 Andersen, La s ren ta y otros cuentos, 25 Andersen, E so dad to de p omo, 130 Andersen, La tetera, 131 Andersen, ¡Tota mente c erto!, 215 Andersen, E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 131 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 214 Barr e, Peter Pan, 218 B oom, Puss n Boots/E gato con botas, 137 Boada, The Pr ncess and The Pea/ La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 137 Bof , Rapunze /Rapunze , 26 Carrasco, Rumpe st tsk n/ Rumpe st tsk n, 26 Carro , A c a a través de espe o, 221 Carro , A c a en e país de as marav as, 221 Ch d, La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 145 Escardó Bas, The Ug y Duck ng/E pat to feo, 137 Gardner, M s cuentos de pr ncesas, 32 Got bowsk , La Caperuc ta Ro a, 162 Gr mm, La Be a Durm ente y otros cuentos II, 33 338 Sub ect Index Gr mm, Caperuc ta Ro a y otros cuentos I, 33 Gr mm, E Enano Sa tarín, 131 Gr mm, Hanse y Grete , 34 Gr mm, La ave de oro y otros cuentos IV, 33 Gr mm, P e de Oso y otros cuentos III, 33 Gudu e, Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 Lepr nce de Beaumont, Be a y a Best a, 36 Or hue a, La Be a Durm ente/S eep ng Beauty, 185 Or hue a, Caperuc ta Ro a/L tt e Red R d ng Hood, 185 Or hue a, Cen c enta/C ndere a, 185 Or hue a, Las fresas, 186 Or hue a, La echera/The M kma d, 185 Or hue a, E pat to feo/The Ug y Duck ng, 185 Or hue a, La pr ncesa y e gu sante/The Pr ncess and the Pea, 185 Or hue a, Pu garc ta, 186 Or hue a, La rat ta presum da/The Conce ted L tt e Rat, 185 Or hue a, E ru señor, 186 Or hue a, Los tres cerd tos/The Three L tt e P gs, 185 Pennart, E obo sent menta , 187 Percy, La ebre y a tortuga, 36 Perrau t, Cuentos de Char es Perrau t, 37 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Perrau t, Pu garc to, 37 Poo e, B ancan eves, 190 Ros, Beauty and the Beast/La be a y a best a, 26 Ros, The Mus c ans of Bremen/Los mús cos de Bremen, 128 Stehr, Las tres cerd tas, 202 Str ch, E bro de os 101 cuentos, 250 Tan, E árbo ro o, 203 Va verdú, A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 32 Va r u, Thumbe na/Pu garc ta, 137 FAIRY TALES—ARAB Escobar, Los s ete me ores cuentos árabes, 27 FAIRY TALES— ARABIAN PENINSULA S erra Fabra, Las m y una noches . . . [o cas ], 246 FAIRY TALES—ENGLAND Jones, E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os, 231 FAIRY TALES—FRANCE See a so FOLKLORE See a so FRANCE Perrau t, Cuentos de Char es Perrau t, 37 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Perrau t, Pu garc to, 37 FAIRY TALES—JAPAN See a so JAPAN Atangan, E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I, 257 FAIRY TALES—RUSSIA See a so RUSSIA Afanás ev, E an o mág co y otros cuentos-II, 25 Afanás ev, La bru a Yagá y otros cuentos-I, 25 Afanás ev, La pr ncesa hech zada y otros cuentos-III, 25 Afanás ev, E vamp ro y otros cuentos-IV, 25 FALL See a so SEASONS Berner, E bro de otoño, 135 Sub ect Index FAME—F ct on McDona d, ¡Judy Moody se vue ve famosa!, 235 FAMILY Ancona, M fam a/My Fam y, 14 Berendes, Peop e/Las personas, 123 Cana s, L egué de Et opía, 16 E fa, L egué de Rus a, 16 Fa p, L egué de Ucran a, 18 Ge s, Pascua M dón, 18 G bert, L egué de Ch na, 16 Montor o , L egué de Co omb a, 18 Moore-Ma nos, M s abue tos son espec a es, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Cuando m s padres se o v daron de ser am gos, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Somos adoptados, 126 Raventós, L egué de Nepa , 18 Roca, Tu árbo genea óg co, 126 FAMILY—F ct on A cántara, E agu ón de D ab o, 212 Amado, Pr mas, 129 Baumbach, Los f nes de semana veo a papá, 133 Berner, M gue uega a fútbo , 135 B ume, Dob e Fudge, 218 Browne, En e Bosque, 139 Brun-Cosme, ¡Hoy o hace papá!, 140 Chen, Gu Gu , 144 Ch d, Humberto Horac o Herm n o Bobton-Trent, 145 Danz ger, Es día de fer a, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Duran, Mamás a porr o, 156 E s, E pan de a guerra, 224 Fr edman, Ma ory se muda, 226 Ga man, E día que camb é a m padre por dos peces de co ores, 260 339 H cks, ¡Ñec-Ñec, r s-ras!, 167 Horvath, Una vaca ocas ona , 229 Jäntt , ¡Cuánta gente! ¿qu énes son?, 170 Kaufman, Gr tar os go es, 261 Ku ot, Leopo do y Cas da, 174 L mb, Ch ca (de cas ) 16: Una autént ca tortura, 234 Losantos, Los campamentos, 176 Losantos, E c rco, 176 Mart n, Un r ncón de Un verso, 235 Max, ¡Cuánto ru do!, 178 Max, De excurs ón, 178 Mayhew, Car ota y os bañ stas, 178 Naumann-V em n, E chupete de G na, 181 Norac, ¿Me qu eres o no me qu eres?, 183 O Ca aghan, ¿Se habrán vue to ocos?, 183 Ormerod, Buenos días, 186 Pardo Bazán, Un destr pador de antaño y otros cuentos, 239 P quema , M m e , m du zura, 189 Ramírez, Napí, 190 Sant ago, Una muñeca para e Día de Reyes, 197 Se d er, Hermanos ba o cero, 244 S erra Fabra, La guerra de m hermano, 246 Sort and, Mamá va e 10 came os, 247 Stewart, La ard nera, 203 Thomas, ¡Bravo, Ros na!, 250 V amuza, M rando fotografías, 131 W ems, E cone to Knuff e: Un cuento a ecc onador, 208 FAMILY TREE Roca, Tu árbo genea óg co, 126 340 Sub ect Index FANTASY—F ct on See a so SCIENCE FICTION Brennan, E porta de os e fos, 219 Carro , A c a a través de espe o, 221 Carro , A c a en e país de as marav as, 221 E ery, If I Had a Dragon/S yo tuv era un dragón, 158 Farmer, E mar de os Tro s, 225 Jones, E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os, 231 Morpurgo, La espada dorm da, 237 Pérez Escr vá, ¡Ay!, 188 Sepú veda, H stor a de una gav ota y de gato que e enseñó a vo ar, 245 Shannon, A c a e hada, 201 Va verdú, A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 32 FARMS See a so ANIMALS Hoena, La gran a/The Farm, 126 FARMS—F ct on Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Cron n, Dub Dub Muu, 149 Hoena, La gran a/The Farm, 126 Jan sch, En casa, 170 Wh te, La te araña de Car ota, 255 FAST We s, ¿Hay a go más ráp do que un guepardo?, 76 FATHERS See a so FAMILY A onso, Rumbo sur, 213 Baumbach, Los f nes de semana veo a papá, 133 B gram , D nosaur os ncreíb es, 49 Browne, En e Bosque, 139 Car e, Don Caba to de Mar, 142 Ga man, E día que camb é a m padre por dos peces de co ores, 260 Jäntt , ¡Cuánta gente! ¿qu énes son?, 170 L mb, Ch ca (de cas ) 16: Una autént ca tortura, 234 Ph br ck, E oven y e mar, 239 Pomés Le z, Cump eaños fe z, 189 R us, ¡No qu ero hacer p pí en e or na !, 193 FEARS— F ct on Argueta, Moony Luna/Luna, un ta unera, 132 Baumbach, Los f nes de semana veo a papá, 133 Crowther, ¡Scr c scrac b b b b ub!, 150 He de, ¡Qué horror!, 166 H cks, ¡Ñec-Ñec, r s-ras!, 167 Moore-Ma nos, Tengo asma, 126 Nesquens, ¿Dónde está Gus?, 182 FEELINGS See a so EMOTIONS Berendes, Fee ngs/Las emoc ones, 123 Bren f er, ¿Que son os sent m entos?, 12 Nava, Arru os y car c as, 181 Rosen, E bro tr ste, 243 Schre ber-W cke, ¡Cu dado! ¡Pa abra terr b e!, 197 FEET See a so HYGIENE DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s manos y p es/Tak ng Care of My Hands and Feet, 80 So n s, Inés tres p es, 168 FELIDAE See a so CATS Tw na, Cats of the W d/Gatos sa va es, 74 FEMINISTS See a so WOMEN POWERFUL Sub ect Index Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 FESTIVALS See a so BIRTHDAYS See a so HOLIDAYS See a so PARTIES Ancona, M s f estas/My Ce ebrat ons, 15 Gno ewsk , E Día de os Muertos: Una ce ebrac ón de a fam a y a v da, 20 Lowery, E Día de os Muertos, 21 FICTION A onso, Corr endo tras e v ento, 213 Banks, La gran casa azu , 133 Brennan, E porta de os e fos, 219 Ca derón, Cont núan os crímenes en Roma, 219 Carro , A c a a través de espe o, 221 Carro , A c a en e país de as marav as, 221 Doy e, E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes, 223 Doy e, E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes, 224 Ensenyat, A -Raz , e méd co de a ata aya, 225 Gudu e, Cuentos y eyendas de amor, 228 Jo y, A e andro Magno, 228 Jones, La dama y e escudero, 231 Lawrence, Los doce traba os de F av a Gém na, 232 Lawrence, Los enem gos de Júp ter, 233 L ndgren, P pp Ca zas argas, 234 Meyer, Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso, 236 Meyer, Ec pse, 236 Morpurgo, La espada dorm da, 237 Pescett , Fr n, 239 341 Rayó, E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 S erra Fabra, La guerra de m hermano, 246 Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 Verne, Los qu n entos m ones de a Begun, 254 W nter, La b b otecar a de Basora: Una h stor a rea de Iraq, 256 FIGURES See a so GAMES Tu et, Juego de Azar, 205 FINANCES—F ct on Duss ng, ¡Lo usto es usto!, 53 FINGER PUPPETS See a so GAMES Tu et, Juego de dedos, 205 FIRE FIGHTERS See a so OCCUPATIONS Hoena, La estac ón de bomberos/The F re Stat on, 125 Ka man, Bomberos a rescate, 21 Rando ph, F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 Vandew e e, Los bomberos, 125 FIRE TRUCKS See a so EMERGENCY VEHICLES Hoena, La estac ón de bomberos/The F re Stat on, 125 Rando ph, F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL—F ct on See a so SCHOOLS Car son, Look Out, K ndergarten, Here I Come/¡Prepárate, K ndergarten! ¡A á voy!, 143 Ch d, Soy demas ado pequeña para r a co eg o, 145 Danz ger, L sta para segundo grado, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Recorv ts, Me amo Yoon, 192 342 Sub ect Index FISH See a so MARINE L ndeen, Pez payaso/C own F sh, 65 Lundb ad, An ma es amados peces, 43 Macqu tty, T burón, 123 Mark e, Los t burones b ancos, 67 Parker, Peces, 122 S mon, T burones, 72 Sm th, En e mar, 72 FISH—F ct on Car e, Don Caba to de Mar, 142 Duquennoy, Una sorpresa para K k , 156 Ga man, E día que camb é a m padre por dos peces de co ores, 260 Ge s, Paca Lamar, 18 Monrea , La p raña ro a, 179 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: co ores/ Ra nbow F sh: Co ors, 189 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: números/ Ra nbow F sh; Count ng, 189 Ph br ck, E oven y e mar, 239 Rohmann, C ara y Asha, 195 Seuss, Un pez, dos peces, pez ro o, pez azu , 200 FISHING—F ct on See a so RECREATION Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Rayó, E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 FLEA MARKETS O Ne , Este a en e mercado de pu gas, 184 FLOATING See a so SCIENCE Ne son, F otar y hund rse, 69 FLORIDA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Ancona, M fam a/My Fam y, 14 Bredeson, F or da, 100 Obregón, F or da/F or da, 109 FLOWERS See a so PLANTS A o an, E c c o de v da de a f or, 41 H pp, E g raso : Por dentro y por fuera, 59 FLIES—F ct on Gust , La mosca, 163 FLYING See a so AIRPLANES Schu z, W y Orv, 102 FOLK DANCE See a so DANCE Ancona, M s ba es/My Dances, 14 FOLK MUSIC See a so MUSIC G ménez, La vue ta a mundo en 25 canc ones, 86 FOLKLORE See a so FAIRY TALES Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 Andersen, La cer era, 130 Andersen, La cer era, 215 B oom, La ebre y a tortuga, 136 Br ceño, Ad v na esta cosa n ño: Ad v nanzas mayas yucatecas, 24 Cañeque, E pequeño Borges mag na e Qu ote, 28 Eh ert, Cómo p antar un arco r s, 55 Escardó Bas, The Three L tt e P gs/Los tres cerd tos, 26 Gr mm, La Be a Durm ente y otros cuentos II, 33 Sub ect Index Gr mm, Caperuc ta Ro a y otros cuentos I, 33 Gr mm, P e de Oso y otros cuentos III, 33 Or hue a, La Be a Durm ente/S eep ng Beauty, 185 Or hue a, Caperuc ta Ro a/L tt e Red R d ng Hood, 185 Or hue a, Cen c enta/C ndere a, 185 Or hue a, La pr ncesa y e gu sante/The Pr ncess and the Pea, 185 Percy, La ebre y a tortuga, 36 Poo e, B ancan eves, 190 Ros, Beauty and the Beast/La be a y a best a, 26 Shua, Este pícaro mundo, 37 Str ch, E bro de os 101 cuentos, 250 Va er , The Hare and the Torto se/ La ebre y a tortuga, 38 Va verdú, A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 38 Ward, Las me ores fábu as de Esopo, 38 FOLKLORE—AFRICA See a so AFRICA Ru er, ¡Hombre de co or!, 196 FOLKLORE—ARAB See a so ARAB Escobar, Los s ete me ores cuentos árabes, 27 Gudu e, Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 FOLKLORE—CELTIC Hoyos, Los s ete me ores cuentos ce tas, 27 FOLKLORE—CUBA See a so CUBA Deedy, Mart na una cucarach ta muy nda: Un cuento cubano, 29 343 FOLKLORE—EGYPT See a so EGYPT L mke, Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o, 259 Escobar, Los s ete me ores cuentos eg pc os, 27 FOLKLORE—FRANCE See a so FRANCE B oom, Puss n Boots/E gato con botas, 137 K mme , Sopa de cactus, 173 Perrau t, Cuentos de Char es Perrau t, 37 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Perrau t, Pu garc to, 37 FOLKLORE—GERMANY See a so GERMANY Abeyà, Hanse and Grete /Hanse y Grete , 128 Bof , Rapunze /Rapunze , 26 Carrasco, Rumpe st tsk n/ Rumpe st tsk n, 26 Gr mm, E Enano Sa tarín, 131 Gr mm, La ave de oro y otros cuentos IV, 33 Ros, The Mus c ans of Bremen/Los mús cos de Bremen, 128 FOLKLORE—INDIA See a so INDIA Favaro, Sap enc a y art mañas de B rba , e Ra á, 29 Hoyos, Los s ete me ores cuentos nd os, 27 FOLKLORE—JAPAN See a so JAPAN Manosa va, Los s ete me ores cuentos aponeses, 27 FOLKLORE—JEWISH See a so JEWISH Fow es, E so terón y a a ub a, 31 So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 FOLKLORE—LATIN AMERICA See a so LITERATURE 344 Sub ect Index Campoy, Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 Garra ón, Cuentos y eyendas h spanoamer canos, 32 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 FOLKLORE—MAYA See a so MAYA Monte o, B anca F or: Una pr ncesa maya, 36 FOLKLORE—MEXICO See a so RIDDLES See a so LITERATURE Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 Caba ero, Los s ete me ores cuentos mex canos, 27 Campoy, Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 F ores Farfán, Ad v nanzas mex canas, 24 Gerson, F esta femen na: Ce ebrando a as mu eres a través de h stor as trad c ona es mex canas, 33 Pérez Martínez, Refranero mex cano, 7 FOLKLORE— MOROCCO See a so MOROCCO Fow es, E so terón y a a ub a, 31 FOKLORE—MUSLIM See a so MUSLIM Darw che, Sap enc a y art mañas de Nasredín, e oco que era sab o, 29 FOLKLORE—PERU See a so PERU Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 FOLKLORE— RUSSIA See a so RUSSIA Afanás ev, E an o mág co y otros cuentos-II, 25 Afanás ev, La bru a Yagá y otros cuentos-I, 25 Afanás ev, La pr ncesa hech zada y otros cuentosIII, 25 Afanás ev, E vamp ro y otros cuentos-IV, 25 Le thanh, Babayaga, 35 FOLKLORE—SCANDINAVIA See a so NORSE Caba ero, Los s ete me ores cuentos escand navos, 27 FOLKLORE—SOUTH AMERICA See a so SOUTH AMERICA Knutson, Amor y po o asado: Un cuento and no de enredos y engaños, 173 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 FOLKLORE—TAINO INDIANS See a so NATIVE AMERICANS Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 FOOD Ancona, M s com das/My Foods, 15 Berendes, Food/La com da, 123 Bourges R., Nutr c ón y v da, 50 Cana es, La com d a: Un brorev sta de a mentac ón, 79 Cano Gu arro, Los a mentos, 141 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo comer de forma sa udab e?, 81 Ge s, Néstor Te n , 18 Ge s, Paca Lamar, 18 Ge s, Pepa Pas, 18 H pp, E árbo de o vo: Por dentro y por fuera, 59 Ka man, ¿Cómo encuentran a mento os an ma es?, 52 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de des erto, 41 Sub ect Index Kaufer Horw tz, Asuntos de mucho peso: Un bro sobre ac ertos y errores en a a mentac ón, 81 MacAu ay, Un háb tat de des erto, 45 Murphy, La huerta de manzanas/ The App e Orchard, 126 Nava, Una com da sorpresa, 181 O Ca aghan Duch, E co or de a arena, 184 Schuh, E grupo de a eche/The M k Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as carnes y os fr o es/The Meat and Beans Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as frutas/The Fru t Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as verduras/ The Vegetab e Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de os cerea es/The Gra n Group, 82 Schuh, Mer endas sa udab es/ Hea thy Snacks, 82 Yo en, ¿Cómo comen os d nosaur os?, 211 FOOD CHAINS A o an, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque trop ca , 40 Baredes, ¿Por qué se rayó a cebra? y otras armas cur osas que t enen os an ma es para no ser devorados, 48 Cross ngham, Cadenas a mentar as de a costa mar na, 40 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de os pantanos, 41 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque, 40 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de des erto, 41 Ka man,Las cadenas a mentar as y tú, 40 Ka man, ¿Qué son as redes y cadenas a mentar as?, 62 345 FOOD HABITS Baredes, ¿Por qué está trompudo e e efante? y otras cur os dades de os an ma es a a hora de comer, 48 Ka man, ¿Qué son as redes y cadenas a mentar as?, 62 R us, ¡No qu ero comer!, 193 T e mann, ¿Por qué tenemos que comer?, 73 FOOTBALL See a so SPORTS Cross ngham, Fútbo Amer cano en acc ón, 90 Hoffman, Peyton Mann ng: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Hoffman, Shaun A exander: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 FORCE See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 Ne son, Empu ar y a ar, 69 Ne son, La gravedad, 69 Ne son, Los manes, 69 Wa ker, P anos nc nados, 76 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS—F ct on Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 FORESTS See a so HABITATS See a so TREES Durand, E Bosque a tu a cance, 54 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque, 40 Ka man, E c c o de v da de árbo , 42 Ka man, Un háb tat de Bosque, 44 FOREST ANIMALS—F ct on See a so ANIMALS Carman, E ím te de os montes negros, 221 346 Sub ect Index FORM PERCEPTION See a so COLORS See a so OPPOSITES See a so SHAPES Cande , Las formas, 51 FOXES—F ct on Brun-Cosme, ¡Hoy o hace papá!, 140 Echevarría, Una am stad pe grosa, 157 War ng, La ga na hambr enta, 207 FRACTIONS See a so MATH G fford, P ece=Part=Port on/ Pedazo=parte=porc ón: Fract ons=Dec ma s=Percents/ Fracc ones=dec ma es=porcenta es, 57 FRANCE—F ct on B oom, Puss n Boots/E gato con botas, 137 K mme , Sopa de cactus, 173 Grégo re, Los n ños de a m na, 227 Jones, La dama y e escudero, 231 K mme , Sopa de cactus, 173 Kn ght, Char otte en París, 87 Perrau t, Cuentos de Char es Perrau t, 37 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Perrau t, Pu garc to, 37 FRANK, ANNE, 1929–1945 See a so GERMANY See a so HOLOCAUST See a so JEWISH Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 FRIENDSHIP Ancona, M s am gos/My Fr ends, 14 FRIENDSHIP—F ct on A bee, Trevor e ngen oso, 40 A onso, Corr endo tras e v ento, 213 Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Andersen, E compañero de v a e, 215 B oom, Un am go de veras marav oso, 137 Cous ns, Los me ores am gos de Ma sy, 148 Cowan, M v da con a o a, 149 Cump ano, Qu n to s Ne ghborhood/E vec ndar o de Qu n to, 151 Danz ger, Es día de fer a, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Danz ger, Justo a t empo, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Echevarría, Una am stad pe grosa, 157 Escud é, Paco y Á varo, 159 Fa we , Los d bu os de Dav d, 160 Fr edman, Ma ory se muda, 226 Gebhard, Lo que Eduardo sabe hacer, 161 Grahame, E v ento en os sauces, 226 Gr nd ey, Quer do Max, 228 Hobb e, Chon y Chano: En a c ma de mundo, 167 Hoff, Dan e to y e d nosaur o, 167 Ibbotson, ¡Menuda bru a!, 230 James, León y Beto, 169 Ku ot, Leopo do y Cas da, 174 Lawrence, Los g ad adores de Capua, 233 L mb, Ch ca de 15: Encantadora pero oca, 234 Mart n, Un r ncón de Un verso, 235 Martínez, Matías p erde su áp z, 177 Munson, Paste para enem gos, 180 Nava, Arru os y car c as, 181 Re ser, My Way: A Margaret and Margar ta Story/A m manera: Un cuento de Margar ta y Margaret, 192 Root, La casa de Tomasa, 195 Ross, La Dama de Cobre, 102 Sub ect Index Schre ber-W cke, ¡Cu dado! ¡Pa abra terr b e!, 197 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Twa n, Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer, 223 Wh te, Stuart L tt e, 255 Wh te, La te araña de Car ota, 255 Yo en, ¿Cómo uegan os d nosaur os con sus am gos?, 211 FROGS See a so AMPHIBIANS Ka man, E c c o de v da de a rana, 42 Ka man, ¿Qué son os anf b os?, 52 Ka man, Ranas y otros anf b os, 43 L ewe yn, La rana, 66 Monrea , E sapo verde, 179 FROGS—F ct on Crowther, ¡Scr c scrac b b b b ub!, 150 Voutch, Por quéééé, 206 Worme , Dos ranas, 210 FRUITS See a so FOOD Murphy, La huerta de manzanas/ The App e Orchard, 126 Núñez, D me Trav esa, ¿qué fruta es ésa?, 168 Schuh, E grupo de as frutas/The Fru t Group, 82 GAMES See a so SPORTS Ancona, M s uegos/My Games, 15 Cross ngham, Basquetbo en acc ón, 91 Cross ngham, Fútbo Amer cano en acc ón, 90 Dann, Bé sbo en acc ón, 91 Nava, Una mer enda de h e o, 182 Tu et, Juego de Azar, 205 Tu et, Juego de dedos, 205 347 Wa ker, Fútbo en acc ón, 91 GANDHI, MAHATMA, 1869–1948 See a so CIVIL RIGHTS Us ar P etr , Gandh , 119 GARDENING—F ct on See a so ENVIRONMENT See a so FLOWERS See a so NATURE See a so PLANTS Eh ert, Cómo p antar un arco r s, 55 F em ng, ¡Ñam!¡Ñam!¡Ñam!, 160 Sega , Sopa de zanahor a, 199 Stewart, La ard nera, 203 GEESE—F ct on B oom, Un am go de veras marav oso, 137 GENEALOGY See a so FAMILY Roca, Tu árbo genea óg co, 126 GENETIC ENGINEERING See a so SCIENCE Gómez Ro g, La c onac ón, 58 GENETICS See a so SCIENCE M ret, E genoma, 58 GEOGRAPHY See a so ATLASES See a so MAPS A o an, Exp ora Amér ca de Norte, 99 A o an, Exp ora Amér ca de Sur, 99 A o an, Exp ora Europa, 99 At as enc c opéd co nfant , 1 Becker, Ar zona, 100 Bredeson, F or da, 100 Bredeson, Texas, 100 Brown, A abama/A abama, 109 Brown, Ar zona/Ar zona, 109 Brown, Arkansas/Arkansas, 109 Brown, Connect cut/Connect cut, 109 Brown, De aware/De aware, 109 348 Sub ect Index Brown, D str to de Co umb a/D str ct of Co umb a, 109 Brown, Georg a/Georg a, 109 Brown, Idaho/Idaho, 109 Brown, I no s/I no s, 109 Brown, Ind ana/Ind ana, 109 Brown, Iowa/Iowa, 109 Brown, Kentucky/Kentucky, 109 Brown, Lu s ana/Lou s ana, 109 Brown, Mary and/Mary and, 109 Brown, M nnesota/M nnesota, 109 Brown, M s s p /M ss ss pp , 109 Brown, Montana/Montana, 109 Brown, New Jersey/Nueva Jersey, 110 Brown, North Dakota/Dakota de Norte, 110 Brown, Ok ahoma/Ok ahoma, 110 Brown, South Dakota/Dakota de Sur, 110 Brown, Tennessee/Tennessee, 110 Burgan, Puerto R co y otras áreas per fér cas, 100 Da by, M pr mer at as, 1 De Capua, Ca forn a, 100 De Capua, Nueva York, 100 D sney At as, 1 E as, Co orado: E estado de centenar o, 101 Ga ano, Nebraska/Nebraska, 109 Ga ano, North Caro na/Caro na de Norte, 110 Ga ano, W scons n/W scons n, 110 Ga ano, Wyom ng/Wyom ng, 110 Ka man, Exp ora Afr ca, 99 Ka man, Exp ora As a, 99 Ka man, Exp ora Austra a y Oceanía, 99 Ka man, Exp ora a Antárt da, 99 Obregón, A aska/A aska, 109 Obregón, Ca forn a/Ca forn a, 109 Obregón, Co orado/Co orado, 109 Obregón, F or da/F or da, 109 Obregón, Hawa /Hawa , 109 Obregón, Kansas/Kansas, 109 Obregón, Ma ne/Ma ne, 109 Obregón, Massachusetts/ Massachusetts, 109 Obregón, M ch gan/M ch gan, 109 Obregón, M sur /M ssour , 109 Obregón, Nevada/Nevada, 110 Obregón, New Mex co/Nuevo Méx co, 110 Obregón, Nueva York/New York, 110 Obregón, Puerto R co/Puerto R co, 110 Obregón, Texas/Texas, 110 Obregón, Utah/Utah, 110 Way, New Hampsh re/Nuevo Hampsh re, 110 Way, Oh o/Oh o, 110 Way, Oregon/Oregón, 110 Way, Pens van a/Pennsy van a, 110 Way, Rhode Is and/Rhode Is and, 110 Way, South Caro na/Caro na de Sur, 110 Way, Vermont/Vermont, 110 Way, V rg n a/V rg n a, 110 Way, Wash ngton/Wash ngton, 110 Way, West V rg n a/V rg n a Occ denta , 110 GEOLOGY Fu er, 1001 datos sobre Rocas y m nera es, 57 M che , La geo ogía a tu a cance, 54 Van Rose, La T erra, 122 GEORGIA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Georg a/Georg a, 109 GERMANY See a so FOLKLORE See a so HITLER See a so HOLOCAUST Sub ect Index Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 Wa cker, Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 W ams, 10 de nov embre de 1989: La caída de muro de Ber ín, 112 GHOSTS—F ct on Duquennoy, Las cataratas de N ágara, 156 Duquennoy, Los fantasm as, 156 Duquennoy, Una sorpresa para K k , 156 Duquennoy, Las travesuras de Ness e, 156 Duquennoy, ¡V van os nov os!, 156 Monrea , E fantasma b anco, 179 O ten, N ños va entes, 184 Ru z Zafón, E Prínc pe de a N eb a, 244 GIANTS—F ct on L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 Mora, Doña F or: Un cuento de una mu er g gante con un gran corazón, 180 Perrau t, Pu garc to, 37 GIFTS—F ct on Bo ger, Matías y a estre a, 138 Chen, La me or Nav dad, 144 K mme , M p ngü no O ver, 172 Or ev, E eón de rega o, 186 Sant ago, Una muñeca para e Día de Reyes, 197 GIRL—F ct on See a so TEENAGERS Ge s, Pequeña Tamaz gh, 19 Le thanh, Babayaga, 35 Ormerod, Buenos días, 186 GIRAFFES See a so ANIMALS Zumbusch, G raffes/J rafas, 78 GIRAFFES—F ct on Eduar, E p aneta de a A a a Z, 158 349 GLADIATORS—F ct on See a so HEROES Lawrence, Los g ad adores de Capua, 233 GOOD AND BAD See a so CHOICES See a so MORALS Bren f er, E b en y e ma ¿qué es eso?, 12 Moore-Ma nos, ¿T enes un secreto?, 13 GOOD DEEDS Curt s, Me gusto: Nunca v ene ma un poqu to de autoest ma, 152 GOOD MORNING Ormerod, Buenos días, 186 GOSSIP—F ct on Andersen, ¡Tota mente c erto!, 215 Ketteman, Armad o e ch smoso, 171 Madonna, Las manzanas de Sr. Peabody, 176 GOTHIC—F ct on Ru z Zafón, E Prínc pe de a N eb a, 244 GOVERNMENT See a so POLITICS Burgan, Puerto R co y otras áreas per fér cas, 100 Dresser, Méx co: Lo que todo c udadano qu s era (no) saber de su patr a, 106 Mande a, Ne son Mande a, 118 Orozco L nares, Gobernantes de Méx co: Desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 11 Thomas, ¿Cómo e eg mos a nuestros íderes?, 23 Thomas, ¿Cuá es son as partes de gob erno?, 23 W ams, 4 de u o de 1776: La dec arac ón de Independenc a Amer cana, 111 350 Sub ect Index GRAIN See a so FOOD H pp, E maíz: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Schuh, E grupo de os cerea es/The Gra n Group, 82 GRAMMAR—SPANISH See a so REFERENCE Co ns Span sh Conc se D ct onary, 2 GRAND CANYON See a so ARIZONA Mart n, Ar zona: E estado de Gran Cañon, 101 GRANDCHILDREN See a so FAMILY Moore-Ma nos, M s abue tos son espec a es, 13 GRANDFATHERS See a so FAMILY Schwartz, Superabue o, 198 Thomas, ¡Bravo, Ros na!, 250 GRANDMOTHERS See a so FAMILY Browne, En e Bosque, 139 Buck ey, Las hermanas Gr mm, 219 Desnoëttes, Tam-tam co ores, 223 Got bowsk , La Caperuc ta Ro a, 162 Mayhew, Car ota y os bañ stas, 178 P quema , M m e , m du zura, 189 GRANDPARENTS See a so FAMILY Amado, Pr mas, 129 Ancona, M s abue os/My Grandparents, 15 Mayhew, Car ota y os bañ stas, 178 MooreMa nos, M s abue tos son espec a es, 13 GRAND PRIX See a so VEHICLES De a Rosa, ¿Qu eres ser p oto de Fórmu a 1?, 19 GRAPHIC METHODS See a so ART Duss ng, ¡Lo usto es usto!, 53 GRAPHIC NOVELS See a so COMICS Abe , La perd da, 256 Atangan, E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I, 257 Atangan, E tap z de seda y otras eyendas ch nas: Canc ones de nuestros ancestros. Vo . 2, 257 De s e, Pyongyang, 257 Duquennoy, Las cataratas de N ágara, 156 Duquennoy, Los fantasm as, 156 Duquennoy, Una sorpresa para K k , 156 Duquennoy, Las travesuras de Ness e, 156 Duquennoy, ¡V van os nov os!, 156 E sner, La consp rac ón: La h stor a secreta de os protoco os de os sab os de S ón, 258 E sner, Fag n e udío, 258 Fontes, E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego, 259 Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 L mke, E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa, 259 L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 Sacco, E rock y yo, 262 Satrap , Persépo s 1, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 2, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 3, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 4, 263 Satrap , Po o con c rue as, 264 Sauré, Un bus en A abama, 264 Sub ect Index Sm th, Bone, Le os de Bonev e, 264 Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 Storr e, Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego, 259 GRASSHOPPERS See a so INSECTS Ha , Sa tamontes/Grasshoppers, 59 GRASSHOPPERS—F ct on Or hue a, La c garra y a horm ga, 186 GRASSLANDS See a so HABITATS A o an, Un háb tat de pantano, 44 GRAVITY See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Ne son, La gravedad, 69 GREAT-AUNTS—F ct on See a so FAMILY Horvath, Un verano en La Cañada de os osos, 230 GREECE Adams, A e andro: E oven que conqu stó e mundo, 113 Deary, Esos supergen a es gr egos, 105 Jo y, A e andro Magno, 228 Osborne, La T erra de os Muertos: Cuentos de a Od sea, 94 GREECE—CIVILIZATION to 146 B.C. Guy, Los gr egos, 104 GREED—F ct on W tte, E oro T co Tango, 209 Osborne, La T erra de os Muertos: Cuentos de a Od sea, 94 GREEK MYTHOLOGY Fontes, E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego, 259 Osborne, La T erra de os Muertos: Cuentos de a Od sea, 94 Storr e, Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego, 259 351 GRIEF Moore-Ma nos, Yo recuerdo, 13 GRIEF—F ct on Ph br ck, E oven y e mar, 239 GROOMING DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m pe o/Tak ng Care of My Ha r, 80 Schuette, Cómo cu dar m s oídos/Tak ng Care of My Ears, 80 GROUP THEORY See a so COLORS See a so MATH Marks, Vamos a ordenar por co ores/Sort ng by Co ors, 64 GROWING—DUCK See a so ANIMALS L ewe yn, Así nace un pato, 65 GROWING—TREE See a so TREES H pp, E rob e: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 L ewe yn, Así nace un árbo , 65 GROWTH—F ct on Andersen, E porquer zo, 130 Barr e, Peter Pan y Wendy, 218 Escardó Bas, The Ug y Duck ng/E pat to feo, 137 Genechten, La pequeña canguro, 162 GUINEA PIGS See a so ANIMALS Ka man, Los cobayos, 62 GUINEA PIGS—F ct on Knutson, Amor y po o asado: Un cuento and no de enredos y engaños, 173 GUYANA—CHILDREN See a so SOUTH AMERICA Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 HABITATS See a so ANIMALS 352 Sub ect Index A o an, E háb tat de a Antárt da, 44 A o an, Un háb tat de pantano, 44 A o an, E háb tat de Árt co, 44 A o an, Un háb tat de Bosque trop ca , 44 A o an, Háb tats acuát cos, 44 A o an, Háb tats subterráneos, 44 Ka man, Un háb tat de Bosque, 44 Ka man, Háb tats terrestres, 44 Ka man, Un háb tat de sabana, 44 Ka man, Los hogares de os nsectos, 62 Ka man, Las p antas de d st ntos háb tats, 61 L ewe yn, E oso, 66 MacAu ay, Un háb tat de des erto, 45 MacAu ay, Un háb tat de past za , 45 MacAu ay, Háb tats de ardín, 45 HAIR See a so HYGIENE DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m pe o/Tak ng Care of My Ha r, 80 HALLOWEEN See a so HOLIDAYS Farmer, Ca abazas, 55 Kesse , Ha oween, 21 Rob nson, Ha oween: D sfraces y go os nas en a Víspera de Todos os Santos, 20 HAMSTERS See a so ANIMALS Rathmann, 10 m nutos y a a cama, 192 S onger, Los hámsters, 63 HAMSTERS—F ct on Norac, ¿Me qu eres o no me qu eres?, 183 Re che, Freddy, un hámster en pe gro, 242 HANDBOOKS García Ponce de León, Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 E gran bro de a Nav dad, 10 Orozco L nares, Fechas h stór cas de Méx co: Las efemér des más destacadas desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 10 Orozco L nares, Gobernantes de Méx co: Desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 11 HANDS See a so HYGIENE DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s manos y p es/Tak ng Care of My Hands and Feet, 80 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as manos?, 81 HAPPINESS See a so EMOTIONS Rob eda, Rebeca, 194 HARRY POTTER—CHARACTER Row ng, Harry Potter y e m ster o de prínc pe, 243 Row ng, Harry Potter y a Orden de Fén x, 244 HAUNTED HOUSES See a so GHOSTS Andrea, E C ub de as S ete Gatas, 216 Ru z Zafón, E Prínc pe de a N eb a, 244 HAWAII See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, Hawa /Hawa , 109 HEALTH See a so EXERCISE See a so HYGIENE See a so NUTRITION Bourges R., Nutr c ón y v da, 50 Sub ect Index Cana es, La com d a: Un brorev sta de a mentac ón, 79 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo comer de forma sa udab e?, 81 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo hacer e erc c o?, 81 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as d entes?, 81 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as manos?, 81 Kaufer Horw tz, Asuntos de mucho peso: Un bro sobre ac ertos y errores en a a mentac ón, 81 Moore-Ma nos, Tengo asma, 126 Ochoa, Los ant concept vos exp cados a os óvenes, 82 Schuh, E agua potab e/Dr nk ng Water, 82 Schuh, E grupo de a eche/The M k Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as carnes y os fr o es/The Meat and Beans Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as frutas/The Fru t Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as verduras/ The Vegetab e Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de os cerea es/The Gra n Group, 82 Schuh, Mantenerse act vo/Be ng Act ve, 82 Schuh, Mer endas sa udab es/ Hea thy Snacks, 82 T e mann, ¿Por qué tenemos que comer?, 73 Vargas de Gonzá ez Carbone , Qu úbo e con . . . tu cuerpo, e gue, tus cuates, e sexo, tu fam a, as drogas y todo o demás: Manua de superv venc a para hombres, 83 HEALTH—F ct on Rob eda, Sana ran ta, sana, 194 353 Yo en, ¿Cómo se curan os d nosaur os?, 211 HEARING See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS Ne son, E oído, 70 HEAT See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Wa ker, E ca or, 75 HEBREW—CHILDREN S SONGS See a so CHILDREN S SONGS See a so JEWISH Favret, Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 HELICOPTERS See a so VEHICLES E s, He copters/He cópteros, 78 Rando ph, Emergency He copters/He cópteros de emergenc a, 22 HELPING Ancona, M s quehaceres/My Chores, 15 Canett , Un poqu to más, 141 HENS—F ct on See a so CHICKENS War ng, La ga na hambr enta, 207 HERBIVORES See a so ANIMALS Ka man, ¿Cómo encuentran a mento os an ma es?, 52 HEROES—F ct on Cervantes, La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño, 222 Lawrence, Los g ad adores de Capua, 233 Monrea , Las espadas de C d, 237 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 253 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 HIBERNATION See a so ANIMALS 354 Sub ect Index Cross ngham, ¿Qué es a h bernac ón?, 51 HIGH SCHOOLS—F ct on See a so SCHOOLS See a so TEENAGERS Meyer, Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso, 236 Meyer, Ec pse, 236 Meyer, Luna nueva, 236 Soto, Tomando part do, 249 HIKING—F ct on See a so RECREATION Max, De excurs ón, 178 HIPPOPOTAMUSES See a so ANIMALS Zumbusch, H ppos/H popótamos, 78 HIPPOPOTAMUSES—F ct on W d, ¡Beso, beso!, 208 HIROSHIMA See a so JAPAN See a so WARS Ma am, 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 HISTORICAL FICTION Barrera, D ar o de T auhquécho (1518), 218 B a r, D ar o de Lucía (1939), 218 Cázares, D ar o de Fernando (1912–14), 218 Cuesy, D ar o de E od a (1914–16), 218 Cuesy, D ar o de Mercedes (1844–48), 218 Leyva, D ar o de Cr st na (1857–51), 218 M che , D ar o de Lup ta (1821–24), 218 Mo na, D ar o de Sof a (1862), 218 Rosas, D ar o de Aurora (1910–13), 217 Saucedo Zarco, D ar o de Mar ana (1692–1695), 217 V a pando, D ar o de C ara Eugen a (1864–67), 217 HISTORY See a so WORLD HISTORY Deary, Caba eros, 154 Deary, Esa bárbara edad med a, 105 Deary, Esos supergen a es gr egos, 105 Deary, La horr b e h stor a de mundo, 105 Gómez Espe osín, D cc onar o de térm nos de mundo ant guo, 5 Guy, Los eg pc os, 104 Guy, Los gr egos, 104 Kesse , Ha oween, 21 Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 Navarrete, Grandes nventos, 79 Putnam, Mom as, 110 Toboso Sánchez, D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 HISTORY—ANCIENT EGYPT See a so EGYPT Chr sp, A descub erto e Ant guoEg pto, 85 Green, La tumba de Tutankamón, 106 Guy, Los eg pc os, 104 Putnam, Mom as, 110 HISTORY—ART See a so ART Anto ne-Andersen, E arte para comprender e mundo, 85 García Ponce de León, Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 Ma am, Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 HISTORY—BATHS See a so BATHS Kukso, E baño no fue s empre así, 103 Sub ect Index HISTORY—CHINA See a so CHINA C ements, Los ch nos, 104 HISTORY—CUBA—F ct on See a so CUBA Jaraba, Campos de Cuba, 260 HISTORY—GREECE See a so GREECE Guy, Los gr egos, 104 HISTORY—ITALY Ma am, Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 McCarty, Marco Po o: E hombre que v a ó por e mundo med eva , 113 Stee e, Ga eo: E gen o que se enfrentó a a Inqu s c ón, 113 HISTORY—LATIN AMERICA See a so LATIN AMERICA Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 C are, Los aztecas, 104 Drew, Los ncas, 104 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 Navarrete, La nvenc ón de os caníba es, 108 HISTORY—MEXICO See a so MEXICO Cortés Hernández, E hombre que se conv rt ó en toro y otras h stor as de a Inqu s c ón, 15 Labast da, La Semana Santa cora, 107 López, Hemos camb ado: Educac ón, conqu stas y deseos de as n ñas en e s g o XIX, 15 Navarrete, La nvenc ón de os caníba es, 108 Orozco L nares, Fechas h stór cas de Méx co: Las efemér des más destacadas desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 10 355 Speckman Guerra, ¿Qu én es cr m na ? Un recorr do por e de to, a ey, a ust c a y e cast go en Méx co, 15 V ch s, La revo uc ón mag nada, 89 HISTORY—MUSIC See a so MUSIC Abbado, Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 A k , ¡Oh, mús ca!, 85 Roca, Mús ca, 88 HISTORY—NATURAL See a so ENVIRONMENT See a so NATURE See a so SCIENCE Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 HISTORY OF BOOKS G asman, Los bros no fueron s empre así, 103 HISTORY—PAINTING See a so ART See a so PAINTING García Ponce de León, Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 HISTORY— PIRATES Gu bert, Los p ratas, 125 HISTORY—POPULAR CITIES Le Duc, La c udad a tu a cance, 54 HISTORY—ROME See a so ROME Guy, Los romanos, 104 HISTORY—SCIENCE See a so SCIENCE Arno d, Esos sufr dos c entíf cos, 45 HISTORY—SPAIN See a so SPAIN Ferrera Cuesta, D cc onar o de h stor a de España, 5 The Go den Age: Poems of the Span sh Rena ssance, 97 Monrea , Las espadas de C d, 237 HISTORY— UNITED STATES See a so UNITED STATES 356 Sub ect Index Br , A en Jay y e ferRocarr subterráneo, 101 Br , Bronco Char e y e Pony Express, 101 Burgan, Nuevo Méx co: T erra de encanto, 100 E as, Co orado: E estado de centenar o, 101 F g ey, Sa var a a Campana de a L bertad, 101 Landau, E Día de Co ón: Ce ebRamos a un exp orador famoso, 20 Ma am, 12 de octubre de 1492: Co ón ega a Amér ca, 111 Mart n, Ar zona: E estado de Gran Cañon, 101 Wetterer, Cam nando ba o a n eve, 102 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 HITLER, ADOLF, 1889–1945 See a so GERMANY Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 HOLIDAYS See a so FESTIVALS Ancona, M s f estas/My Ce ebrat ons, 15 Andersen, E árbo de Nav dad, 130 Auster, E cuento de Nav dad de Augg e Wren, 217 Bo ger, Matías y a estre a, 138 Farmer, Ca abazas, 55 Gno ewsk , C nco de Mayo: Se ce ebra e orgu o, 20 Gno ewsk , E Día de os Muertos: Una ce ebrac ón de a fam a y a v da, 20 Gno ewsk , E Día de Mart n Luther K ng, Jr.: HonRamos a un hombre de paz, 20 Gno ewsk , E Día de San Va entín: Carame os, amor y corazones, 20 E gran bro de a Nav dad, 10 Ke ey, La Nav dad a rededor de mundo, 21 Kesse , Ha oween, 21 Knudsen, La Pascua en todo e mundo, 21 Labast da, La Semana Santa cora, 107 Landau, E Día de Acc ón de Grac as: Un momento para agradecer, 20 Landau, E Día de Co ón: Ce ebRamos a un exp orador famoso, 20 Lowery, E Día de os Muertos, 21 Marzo o, Descubro a Nav dad: Un bro de ad v nanzas v sua es, 178 Rob nson, Ha oween: D sfraces y go os nas en a Víspera de Todos os Santos, 20 So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 HOLOCAUST—JEWISH, 1939–1945 See a so HITLER See a so GERMANY Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 HOLOCAUST—JEWISH, 1939–1945—F ct on Hausfater-Douïeb, E n ño estre a, 165 Sp ne , M sha, 249 Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 HOLY WEEK—MEXICO See a so HOLIDAYS Labast da, La Semana Santa cora, 107 Sub ect Index HOME FURNISHINGS Ember ey, My Room/M Cuarto, 159 HOMES—F ct on Eastman, E me or n do, 157 HOMOSEXUALITY Haan, Rey y rey, 164 HOMESICKNESS Chapra, Sparky s Bark/E adr do de Sparky, 143 HOPE See a so FEELINGS Hausfater-Douïeb, E n ño estre a, 165 HORROR—F ct on Poe, E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as, 241 HORSES See a so ANIMALS Gu bert, Caba os y pon s, 125 Ka man, ¿Qué es un caba o?, 52 Tw na, Horses/Caba os, 74 HOSPITALS—F ct on McDona d, Doctora Judy Moody, 235 HOT AIR BALLOONS— F ct on See a so ADVENTURE Verne, C nco semanas en g obo, 253 HOUSE CONSTRUCTION See a so OCCUPATIONS Repún, ¿Qu én está detrás de esa casa?, 193 Root, La casa de Tomasa, 195 HOUSES—F ct on Banks, La gran casa azu , 133 De va , Burr to escucha os ru dos, 154 HUMAN See a so ANATOMY Arno d, Manua de cuerpo humano, 47 Berendes, Body/E cuerpo, 122 Ganer , E cuerpo humano, 124 357 Parker, Cuerpo humano, 122 T e mann, Conozcamos nuestro cuerpo, 73 Ze toun, E cuerpo humano, 49 HUMAN-ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Carman, E ím te de os montes negros, 221 HUMAN BEHAVIOR Dautremer, Enamorados, 153 Muth, Las tres preguntas, 181 HUMOR—F ct on Browne, M mamá, 139 Carva has, Cuando crezca qu ero ser . . . , 17 Ch d, Humberto Horac o Herm n o Bobton-Trent, 145 Corent n, E ogro, e obo, a n ña y e paste , 147 Dah , Char e y a fábr ca de choco ate, 223 Ibbotson, ¡Menuda bru a!, 230 Ketteman, Armad o e ch smoso, 171 L ndgren, P pp Ca zas argas, 234 Porte , ¡Qu ero una corona!, 190 Ramos, ¡Mamá!, 191 Seuss, E gato garabato, 199 Seuss, ¡Hay un mo o en m bo s o!, 199 S nger, Cuentos para n ños, 247 Teague, Quer da Sra. LaRue: Cartas desde a Academ a Can na, 204 HUMOROUS—POETRY See a so POETRY De Paso, Encuentra en cada cara o que t ene de rara, 97 S verste n, Batacazos: Poemas para reírse, 98 HYDRODYNAMICS See a so SCIENCE Ne son, F otar y hund rse, 69 358 Sub ect Index HYDROLOGIC CYCLE See a so SCIENCE Ka man, E c c o de agua, 61 HYGIENE See a so HEALTH DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m pe o/Tak ng Care of My Ha r, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m p e /Tak ng Care of My Sk n, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s d entes/Tak ng Care of My Teeth, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s manos y p es/Tak ng Care of My Hands and Feet, 80 DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s o os/Tak ng Care of My Eyes, 80 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as d entes?, 81 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as manos?, 81 Nava, Gotas y goterones, 182 Schuette, Cómo cu dar m s oídos/Tak ng Care of My Ears, 80 IDAHO See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Idaho/Idaho, 109 IDEAS MarsHa , De a dea a bro, 79 IDENTITY Abr , Co ores que se aman, 129 Gu oppé, ¿Cuá es m co or?, 163 Rotner, De muchas maneras: Cómo as fam as pract can sus creenc as y re g ones, 13 ILLINOIS See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, I no s/I no s, 109 IMAGINARY COMPANIONS James, León y Beto, 169 IMAGINATION Barr e, Peter Pan, 218 Barr e, Peter Pan y Wendy, 218 Cañeque, E pequeño Borges mag na e Qu ote, 28 Dunbar, Azu , 155 Dunbar, Lo a con a as, 155 Gebhard, Lo que Eduardo sabe hacer, 161 James, León y Beto, 169 Max, ¡Vaya susto!, 178 Rohmann, C ara y Asha, 195 Sc eszka, Pamp nas, 198 Seuss, Y pensar que o v por a ca e Porven r, 200 Shannon, A c a e hada, 201 Thomson, Imag na un día, 251 Thomson, Imag na una noche, 251 Wo fe, Un deseo, 209 IMMIGRATION—F ct on Vec ana-Suárez, Vue o a a bertad, 252 IMPRESSIONISM-PAINTING See a so ART Kn ght, Char otte en París, 87 Mason, E arte mpres on sta: en os t empos de Reno r, 88 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 INCLINE See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Wa ker, P anos nc nados, 76 INDIA—F ct on Favaro, Sap enc a y art mañas de B rba , e Ra á, 29 K p ng, Los bros de a se va, 232 INDIA—FOKLORE Hoyos, Los s ete me ores cuentos nd os, 27 INDIA—HISTORY Us ar P etr , Gandh , 119 INDIANA See a so GEOGRAPHY Sub ect Index See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Ind ana/Ind ana, 109 INDIANS See NATIVE AMERICANS INDIVIDUALITY Re ser, My Way: A Margaret and Margar ta Story/A m manera: Un cuento de Margar ta y Margaret, 192 INFANTS See a so BABIES Bebés d nám cos, 134 Bebés uguetones, 134 ¡Buenas noches, bebé!/Good N ght, Baby!, 140 ¡Buenos días, bebé!/Good Morn ng, Baby!, 140 Lach, Con amor de bebé, 175 INFANTS—F ct on Gray, M herman ta es súper, 163 Jadou , ¡Todo e mundo va!, 169 INQUISITION—NEW SPAIN— MEXICO See a so MEXICO Cortés Hernández, E hombre que se conv rt ó en toro y otras h stor as de a Inqu s c ón, 15 INSECTS A o an, E c c o de v da de os nsectos, 43 A o an, E c c o de v da de escaraba o, 41 A o an, E cuerpo de os nsectos, 43 A o an, Insectos que traba an en equ po, 43 A o an, Insectos út es y dañ nos, 43 Arno d, Esos asquerosos b chos, 47 G an, Abe as: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ha , Arañas/Sp ders, 59 Ha , Gr os/Cr ckets, 59 Ha , Horm gas/Ants, 59 359 Ha , Mant s re g osas/Pray ng Mant ses, 59 Ha , Mar qu tas/Ladybugs, 59 Ha , Sa tamontes/Grasshoppers, 59 Houghton, Arañas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a abe a, 41 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a araña, 42 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a ombr z de t erra, 41 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a mar posa, 41 Ka man, E c c o de v da de mosqu to, 42 Ka man, Los hogares de os nsectos, 62 Ka man, Insectos comunes, 62 L ewe yn, La mar posa, 66 Mark e, Los horm gas eg onar as, 66 INSECTS—F ct on Dav s, ¿Qu én sa ta?, 153 Horácˇek, Mar posa, Mar posa, 168 Kafka, La metamorfos s, 232 Monrea , La araña v o eta, 179 Or hue a, La c garra y a horm ga, 186 INSTRUMENTS—MUSIC See a so MUSIC Abbado, Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 Roca, Mús ca, 88 INNUIT—F ct on See a so ALASKA See a so NATIVE AMERICANS Joosse, ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 INVENTIONS See a so SCIENCE Navarrete, Grandes nventos, 79 Torok, C enc a extravagante, 74 INVENTORS See a so SCIENTISTS 360 Sub ect Index Ma am, Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 INVENTORS—F ct on O Leary, E profesor Topo y sus máqu nas, 70 IOWA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Iowa/Iowa, 109 Wetterer, Kate She ey y e tren de med anoche, 102 IRAN Satrap , Persépo s 1, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 2, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 3, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 4, 263 Satrap , Po o con c rue as, 264 IRAQ WAR—F ct on See a so WARS W nter, La b b otecar a de Basora: Una h stor a rea de Iraq, 256 ISLANDS—F ct on Greder, La s a: Una h stor a cot d ana, 227 Stevenson, Noches en a s a, 224 ISRAEL Sacco, Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza, 262 Vargas L osa, Israe /Pa est na: Paz o Guerra Santa, 111 ITALY— HISTORY Ma am, Leonardo Da V nc : E gen o que def n ó e Renac m ento, 113 McCarty, Marco Po o: E hombre que v a ó por e mundo med eva , 113 Stee e, Ga eo: E gen o que se enfrentó a a Inqu s c ón, 113 JAPAN Ma am, 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 JAPAN—CHILDREN Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 JAPAN—F ct on Atangan, E arrón amar o: Dos re atos de a trad c ón aponesa. Vo . I, 257 Manosa va, Los s ete me ores cuentos aponeses, 27 Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 Tsuk yama, E ardín de samura , 252 JAPAN—FOLKLORE Manosa va, Los s ete me ores cuentos aponeses, 27 JAZZ See a so MUSIC Gav n, Deep n a Dream: La arga noche de Chet Baker, 226 JEFFERSON, THOMAS, 1743–1826 See a so UNITED STATES K she , Thomas Jefferson: Una v da de patr ot smo, 115 JESTERS—F ct on Tha , M mus, 250 JEWISH See a so HOLOCAUST E sner, La consp rac ón: La h stor a secreta de os protoco os de os sab os de S ón, 258 E sner, Fag n e udío, 258 Fow es, E so terón y a a ub a, 31 Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 Favret, Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 JEWISH ARTISTS Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 JEWISH FOLKLORE Fow es, E so terón y a a ub a, 31 So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 JEWS—HOLLAND Poo e, Ana Frank, 119 Sub ect Index JEWS—POLAND—F ct on Sp ne , M sha, 249 Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 JIMÉNEZ, JUAN RAMÓN, 1881–1958 C r a, Jr .poemas, 97 J. R. R. TOLKIEN, 1892–1973 See a so ENGLISH LITERATURE Repún, E mago y e escr tor: B ografía de J. R. R. To k en, 242 JUDAISM So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 JUDY MOODY—CHARACTER McDona d, Doctora Judy Moody, 235 McDona d, Judy Moody, 235 McDona d, Judy Moody ad v na e futuro, 235 McDona d, Judy Moody sa va e p aneta, 235 McDona d, ¡Judy Moody se vue ve famosa!, 235 JUNGLES—F ct on K p ng, Los bros de a se va, 232 JUPITER See a so ASTRONOMY See a so PLANETS Adamson, Júp ter/Jup ter, 39 As mov, Júp ter, 47 KANGAROOS—F ct on Genechten, La pequeña canguro, 162 KANSAS See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, Kansas/Kansas, 109 KENNEDY, JOHN FITZGERALD, 1917–1963 See a so UNITED STATES 361 W ams, 22 de nov embre de 1963: Ases nato de Presídente Kennedy, 111 KENTUCKY See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Kentucky/Kentucky, 109 KIDNAPPING—F ct on Cameron, Ann. Co brí, 220 KINDERGARTEN—F ct on See a so SCHOOLS Car son, Look Out, K ndergarten, Here I Come/¡Prepárate, K ndergarten! ¡A á voy!, 143 KING ARTHUR—F ct on L mke, E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa, 259 Morpurgo, La espada dorm da, 237 KING, MARTIN LUTHER JR., 1929–1968 See a so CIVIL RIGHTS See a so UNITED STATES Gno ewsk , E Día de Mart n Luther K ng, Jr.: HonRamos a un hombre de paz, 20 R vera, Mart n Luther K ng Jr.: Una v da de determ nac ón, 113 KINGS AND RULERS Adams, A e andro: E oven que conqu stó e mundo, 113 Green, La tumba de Tutankamón, 106 Jo y, A e andro Magno, 228 KINGS, QUEENS, AND RULERS— F ct on Abad , Un rey de qu én sabe dónde, 128 Andersen, E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 Ar spe, Té de pa ac o, 132 Favaro, Sap enc a y art mañas de B rba , e Ra á, 29 362 Sub ect Index Haan, Rey y rey, 164 Or hue a, E ru señor, 186 KISSES—F ct on See a so LOVE W d, ¡Beso, beso!, 208 KNIGHTS Deary, Caba eros, 154 Jones, La dama y e escudero, 231 L mke, E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa, 259 Pab o, E ngen oso h da go don Qu ote de a Mancha, 95 KOALAS See a so ANIMALS K m ko, E koa a, 172 KOREA—NORTH—F ct on De s e, Pyongyang, 257 KOREAN— AMERICAN Recorv ts, Me amo Yoon, 192 KUNG FU See a so SPORTS Hong, Pequeño Águ a, 167 LABRADOR RETRIEVERS See a so DOGS MacAu ay, Los perros abradores, 63 LADYBUGS See a so INSECTS Ha , Mar qu tas/Ladybugs, 59 LANGUAGE LEARNING—F ct on Chapra, Sparky s Bark/E adr do de Sparky, 143 LATIN AMERICA See a so HISTORY See a so LITERATURE See a so POETRY See a so SPECIFIC COUNTRIES Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 Bretón, Home s Everyth ng: The Lat no Baseba Story, 90 Drew, Los ncas, 104 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 LATIN AMERICA—AUTHORS See a so LITERATURE See a so SPECIFIC COUNTRIES Cortázar, La autop sta de sur, 123 Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 Fuentes, E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 LATIN AMERICA—DANCE See a so DANCE Ancona, M s ba es/My Dances, 14 LATIN AMERICA—F ct on Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 LATIN AMERICA—FOLKLORE See a so FOLKLORE Campoy, Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 LATIN AMERICA— FOODS See a so FOODS Ancona, M s com das/My Foods, 15 LATIN AMERICA—HISTORY See HISTORY—LATIN AMERICA LATINO AUTHORS See a so LITERATURE Cortázar, La autop sta de sur, 123 Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 Fuentes, E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Sub ect Index Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 Soto, Tomando part do, 249 LATINO CHILDREN Ancona, M s uegos/My Games, 15 LATINO POETRY See a so LITERATURE See a so POETRY Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 LAUGHTER—F ct on Rodenas, R sa de cocodr os, 182 LAUNDRY—F ct on W ems, E cone to Knuff e: Un cuento a ecc onador, 208 LEGENDS See a so FOLKLORE A ende, Zorro: Una nove a, 212 Campoy, Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 Gudu e, Cuentos y eyendas de amor, 228 Mora, Doña F or: Un cuento de una mu er g gante con un gran corazón, 180 Str ch, E bro de os 101 cuentos, 250 LEGENDS—ARMENIA C ouLacht ean, Cuentos y eyendas de Armen a, 28 LEGENDS—EGYPT See a so EGYPT Escobar, Los s ete me ores cuentos eg pc os, 27 LEGENDS—INDIA See a so INDIA Favaro, Sap enc a y art mañas de B rba , e Ra á, 29 363 LEGENDS—LATIN AMERICA See a so FOLKLORE See a so LATIN AMERICA See a so LITERATURE Garra ón, Cuentos y eyendas h spanoamer canos, 32 LEGENDS—MUSLIM Darw che, Sap enc a y art mañas de Nasredín, e oco que era sab o, 29 LEGENDS—PUERTO RICO Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 LEGENDS—SPAIN Monrea , Las espadas de C d, 237 LEOPARDS—F ct on Ge s, Pequeño Bouye , 19 LETTERS—F ct on Desnoëttes, Tam-tam co ores, 223 Gr nd ey, Quer do Max, 228 Stewart, La ard nera, 203 Teague, Quer da Sra. LaRue: Cartas desde a Academ a Can na, 204 LEVERS See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Wa ker, Pa ancas, 76 LIBERTY BELL See a so UNITED STATES HISTORY F g ey, Sa var a a Campana de a L bertad, 101 LIBRARIES Hoena, La b b oteca/The L brary, 125 LIBRARIES—F ct on Cous ns, Ma sy va a a b b oteca, 148 S erra, ¡Qué ocura por a ectura!, 202 W nter, La b b otecar a de Basora: Una h stor a rea de Iraq, 256 364 Sub ect Index LIFE Bren f er, ¿Qué es a v da?, 12 Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 Ka man, ¿Qué son os seres v vos?, 52 LIFE—F ct on Andersen, E árbo de Nav dad, 130 Cowan, M v da con a o a, 149 LIFE CYCLE See a so NATURE See a so SCIENCE Ka man, ¿Qué es un c c o de v da?, 62 LIFE S MYSTERIES Co e, Mamá no me contó . . . , 147 LIGHT See a so SCIENCE Ka man, La fotosíntes s: De a uz de so a a mento, 61 Nessmann, E co or, 49 Roop, Mantén as uces encend das, Abb e, 102 Wa ker, La uz, 75 LIGHTHOUSES Roop, Mantén as uces encend das, Abb e, 102 LINCOLN, ABRAHAM, 1809–1865— BIOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES She a, Abraham L nco n: Una v da de respeto, 115 LINE ART See a so ART Doumerc, La ínea, 17 LIONS See a so ANIMALS Ka man, E c c o de v da de un eón, 42 Mark e, Los eones, 67 Zumbusch, L ons/Leones, 78 LIONS—F ct on Or ev, E eón de rega o, 186 W son, “Ya sé hacer o todo so o”, d ce Lukas León, 209 LITERATURE See a so BOARD BOOKS See a so CHILDREN S LITERATURE See a so EASY See a so FABLES See a so FAIRY TALES See a so FOLKLORE See a so POETRY Se a so SHORT STORIES Browne, M mamá, 139 Campoy, Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 Cervantes, La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño, 222 Poe, E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as, 241 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Torres, Refranero de Qu ote, 96 Twa n, Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer, 223 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 253 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 Woo f, Un cuarto prop o, 96 Woo f, La señora Da oway, 256 LITERATURE— COLLECTIONS E bro de oro de as fábu as, 30 LITERATURE—LATIN AMERICA Campoy, Cuentos que contaban nuestras abue as, 28 Cortázar, La autop sta de sur, 123 Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 Fuentes, E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 Garra ón, Cuentos y eyendas h spanoamer canos, 32 Knutson, Amor y po o asado: Un cuento and no de enredos y engaños, 173 Sub ect Index Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Monte o, B anca F or: Una pr ncesa maya, 36 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 LITERATURE—LATINO Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 9 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 Soto, Tomando part do, 249 LITERATURE—MEXICO Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 Barrera, La n ña de as nueve estre as: La v da de a escr tora Rosar o Caste anos, 114 Caba ero, Los s ete me ores cuentos mex canos, 27 Gerson, F esta femen na: Ce ebrando a as mu eres a través de h stor as trad c ona es mex canas, 33 Gut érrez Ná era, Cuentos, 228 Ramírez, Napí, 190 Pon atowska, Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 365 LITERATURE—SOUTH AMERICA See a so SOUTH AMERICA Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 LITERATURE—SPAIN Cervantes, La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño, 222 LIVING THINGS See a so LIFE See a so NATURE Ka man, ¿Qué son os seres v vos?, 52 LOCOMOTION See a so TOOLS See a so VEHICLES Roca, ¿Cómo nos movemos?, 126 LONDON Ca derón, E m ster o de a hab tac ón cerrada, 220 LONGEVITY We s, ¿Hay a go más v e o que una tortuga g gante?, 76 LOSS See a so EMOTIONS See a so FEELINGS Moore-Ma nos, Yo recuerdo, 13 LOST AND FOUND See a so MISSING Martínez, Matías p erde su áp z, 177 Moore-Ma nos, Perd da y encontrada, 13 Sega , Sopa de zanahor a, 199 W ems, E cone to Knuff e: Un cuento a ecc onador, 208 LOUISIANA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Lu s ana/Lou s ana, 109 LOVE See a so EMOTIONS 366 Sub ect Index See a so FEELINGS Dautremer, Enamorados, 153 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 LOVE—F ct on Gno ewsk , E Día de San Va entín: Carame os, amor y corazones, 20 Gudu e, Cuentos y eyendas de amor, 228 Joosse, ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 Ku ot, Leopo do y Cas da, 174 Mo na, E vue o de as c güeñas, 237 Rayó, E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 Tsuk yama, E ardín de samura , 252 LULLABIES See a so NURSERY RHYMES See a so RHYMES Duerme, duerme, m n ño: Arru os, nanas y uegos de fa da, 30 MAGIC—F ct on Afanás ev, La bru a Yagá y otros cuentos-I, 25 Andrea, E C ub de as S ete Gatas, 216 Carman, E ím te de os montes negros, 221 Monte o, B anca F or: Una pr ncesa maya, 36 Monrea , E fantasma b anco, 179 Pérez Escr vá, ¡Ay!, 188 Repún, E mago y e escr tor: B ografía de J. R. R. To k en, 242 Row ng, Harry Potter y e m ster o de prínc pe, 243 Row ng, Harry Potter y a Orden de Fén x, 244 Shannon, A c a e hada, 201 MAGICIANS— F ct on Lobe , E mago de os co ores, 175 MAGNETISM See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Ne son, Los manes, 69 Wa ker, E magnet smo, 75 MAINE See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, Ma ne/Ma ne, 109 Roop, Mantén as uces encend das, Abb e, 102 MAINE—F ct on Horvath, Un verano en La Cañada de os osos, 230 MAISY—F ct on Cous ns, ¡Cr ck-ras-f ash! Cuenta con Ma sy, 148 Cous ns, Ma sy va a a b b oteca, 148 Cous ns, Los me ores am gos de Ma sy, 148 Cous ns, Sueños de co ores, sueña con Ma sy, 148 MAMMALS See a so ANIMALS Ka man, ¿Qué son os murc é agos?, 52 Tw na, Cats of the W d/Gatos sa va es, 74 MANDELA, NELSON See a so POLITICS See a so SOUTH AFRICA Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 Mande a, Ne son Mande a, 118 MANNERS De va , Lo o y Lor to son muy educados, 154 Yo en, ¿Cómo comen os d nosaur os?, 211 MANUFACTURERS Moore-Ma nos, ¿De qué están hechas as cosas?, 126 Sub ect Index MAORI—F ct on Ih maera, La eyenda de as ba enas., 230 MAPS See a so ATLASES At as enc c opéd co nfant , 1 Da by, M pr mer at as, 1 De Capua, Ca forn a, 100 D sney At as, 1 MARINE See a so ANIMALS Cross ngham, Cadenas a mentar as de a costa mar na, 40 Cross ngham, E c c o de v da de t burón, 41 Ka man, T burones espectacu ares, 63 Knox, Ba o as o as: vamos a contar a v da mar na/Under the Sea: Count ng Ocean L fe, 64 Lessem, G gantes mar nos de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 L ndeen, Caba tos de mar/Sea Horses, 65 L ndeen, Cora es/Cora s, 65 L ndeen, Focas/Sea s, 65 L ndeen, Pez payaso/C own F sh, 65 L ndeen, T burones/Sharks, 65 Lundb ad, An ma es amados peces, 43 Macqu tty, T burón, 123 Mark e, Los t burones b ancos, 67 Parker, Peces, 122 S mon, T burones, 72 Sm th, En e mar, 72 Sm thyman, E b oma mar no, 63 Tw na, Sea s/Focas, 75 MARINE—F ct on Pf ster, E pez arco r s: co ores/ Ra nbow F sh: Co ors, 189 Pf ster, E pez arco r s: números/ Ra nbow F sh; Count ng, 189 MARS—F ct on We s, La guerra de os mundos, 254 367 MARTIANS—F ct on See a so EXTRATERRESTIAL See a so SCIENCE FICTION Monrea , E marc ano azu , 179 Sc eszka, Pamp nas, 198 MATERIALS Moore-Ma nos, ¿De qué están hechas as cosas?, 126 MATH Cande , Los números, 51 Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Eduar, ¡Todos a tren!, 158 G fford, P ece=Part=Port on/ Pedazo=parte=porc ón: Fract ons=Dec ma s=Percents/ Fracc ones=dec ma es=porcenta es, 57 Knox, Ba o as o as: vamos a contar a v da mar na/Under the Sea: Count ng Ocean L fe, 64 McGrath, Cuenta con e bé sbo , 68 Posk tt, Esas mortíferas mates, 70 Rob eda, Números traga dabas, 194 Tang, Come una y cuenta 20: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 Tang, Un, dos, tres e año se fue: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 Weeks, Count ng Ove as, 207 We s, ¿Sabes contar hasta un googo ?, 77 Worme , D entes, co as y tentácu os: Un bro de an ma es para contar, 77 MARYLAND See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Mary and/Mary and, 109 MASS See a so SCIENCE Wa ker, La mater a, 75 368 Sub ect Index MASSACHUSETTS See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, Massachusetts/ Massachusetts, 109 MATTER See a so SCIENCE Wa ker, La mater a, 75 MAYA See a so NATIVE AMERICANS Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 Br ceño, Ad v na esta cosa n ño: Ad v nanzas mayas yucatecas, 24 Monte o, B anca F or: Una pr ncesa maya, 36 MAYA—F ct on Cameron, Ann. Co brí, 220 MAZATEC—F ct on See a so LITERATURE—MEXICO Ramírez, Napí, 190 MEASUREMENTS See a so MATH Po ack, Ga nas de aquí para a á, 53 MEDICAL EXAM T e mann, María va a a ped atra, 73 MEDICINAL PLANTS-MEXICO See a so PLANTS Ánge , E secreto de as p antas, 15 MEGALODON See a so DINOSAURS R ehecky, Mega odonte/Mega odon, 56 MENTAL DISABILITIES—F ct on Mart n, Un r ncón de Un verso, 235 MERMAIDS—F ct on Andersen, La s ren ta, 130 Andersen, La s ren ta, 215 METAMORPHOSIS See a so ANIMALS See a so INSECTS Ka man, La metamorfos s: Cuerpos que camb an, 61 METEOROLOGY See a so ASTRONOMY See a so SOLAR SYSTEM Bernhard, La meteoro ogía, 49 MEXICAN-AMERICAN Abe , La perd da, 256 Ancona, M casa/My House, 14 MEXICAN-AMERICAN— CALIFORNIA —F ct on O Ne , Este a en e mercado de pu gas, 184 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 MEXICAN-AMERICAN POETRY See a so LITERATURE See a so POETRY A arcón, Poems to Dream Together/Poemas para soñar untos, 96 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR, 1846–1848 See a so WARS L bura, Ecos de a guerra entre Méx co y os Estados Un dos, 108 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR— F ct on Cuesy, D ar o de Mercedes (1844– 48), 218 F e schman, La Gran Rata de Sumatra, 31 MEXICAN—CHILDREN S RIDDLES See a so FOLKLORE See a so RIDDLES F ores Farfán, Ad v nanzas mex canas, 24 Sub ect Index MEXICAN PROVERBS Pérez Martínez, Refranero mex cano, 7 MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1910–1920 See a so WARS V ch s, La revo uc ón mag nada, 89 MEXICAN REVOLUTION—F ct on Cázares, D ar o de Fernando (1912–14), 218 Cuesy, D ar o de E od a (1914–16), 218 K mme , Sopa de cactus, 173 Rosas, D ar o de Aurora (1910–13), 217 MEXICO Carr o Trueba, La d vers dad b o óg ca de Méx co, 50 Cortés Hernández, E hombre que se conv rt ó en toro y otras h stor as de a Inqu s c ón, 15 L bura, Ecos de a guerra entre Méx co y os Estados Un dos, 108 López, Hemos camb ado: Educac ón, conqu stas y deseos de as n ñas en e s g o XIX, 15 Navarrete, La nvenc ón de os caníba es, 108 Orozco L nares, Fechas h stór cas de Méx co: Las efemér des más destacadas desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 10 Orozco L nares, Gobernantes de Méx co: Desde a época preh spán ca hasta nuestros días, 11 MEXICO—AUTHORS See a so LITERATURE Barrera, La n ña de as nueve estre as: La v da de a escr tora Rosar o Caste anos, 114 369 Pon atowska, Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 MEXICO—CENTRAL Barrera, D ar o de T auhquécho (1518), 218 Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 C are, Los aztecas, 104 Johansson K., Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 MEXICO CITY—F ct on Fuentes, E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 MEXICO—CRIMINAL JUSTICE Speckman Guerra, ¿Qu én es cr m na ? Un recorr do por e de to, a ey, a ust c a y e cast go en Méx co, 15 MEXICO—HISTORY—F ct on See a so HISTORY V a pando, D ar o de C ara Eugen a (1864–67), 217 MEXICO—LITERATURE See LITERATURE MEXICO-MYTHOLOGY Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 Labast da, La Semana Santa cora, 107 MEXICO—POLITICS—HUMOR Dresser, Méx co: Lo que todo c udadano qu s era (no) saber de su patr a, 106 MEXICO— POTTERY See a so ART Andrews-Goebe , La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 MEXICO—SHORT STORIES See a so LITERATURE See a so SHORT STORIES Caba ero, Los s ete me ores cuentos mex canos, 27 Gut érrez Ná era, Cuentos, 228 370 Sub ect Index Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 Pon atowska, Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 MICE—F ct on Cous ns, ¡Cr ck-ras-f ash! Cuenta con Ma sy, 148 Cous ns, Ma sy va a a b b oteca, 148 Cous ns, Los me ores am gos de Ma sy, 148 Cous ns, Sueños de co ores, sueña con Ma sy, 148 K m ko, La rat ta, 172 L onn , T y e muro, 175 Or hue a, La rat ta presum da/The Conce ted L tt e Rat, 185 Rob eda, Ramón y su ratón, 194 Wh te, Stuart L tt e, 255 MICHAELANGELO, 1475–1564 See a so ART Mason, E arte renacent sta: en os t empos de M gue Ánge , 88 MICHIGAN See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, M ch gan/M ch gan, 109 MIDDLE AGES Deary, Caba eros, 154 Deary, Esa bárbara edad med a, 105 MIDDLE AGES—F ct on Tha , M mus, 250 MIDDLE EAST See a so ARAB Vargas L osa, Israe /Pa est na: Paz o Guerra Santa, 111 MIDDLE EAST—F ct on S erra Fabra, La guerra de m hermano, 246 MIDDLE EAST—VIOLENCE—F ct on Sacco, Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza, 262 MIGRATION See a so ANIMALS Cross ngham, ¿Qué es a m grac ón?, 52 MILITARY—F ct on Rapaport, 10 so dados, 191 MILITARY VEHICLES See a so VEHICLES E s, Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 E s, He copters/He cópteros, 78 E s, P anes/Av ones, 78 E s, Sh ps/Barcos, 78 E s, Tanks/Tanques, 78 MILKMAIDS—F ct on Or hue a, La echera/The M kma d, 185 MINERALS See a so NATURE Fu er, 1001 datos sobre Rocas y m nera es, 57 MISCHIEF—F ct on Krahn, ¿Qu én ha v sto as t eras?, 174 S mon, Pab o D ab o y a bomba fét da, 246 MINNESOTA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, M nnesota/M nnesota, 109 MISSING CHILDREN Moore-Ma nos, Perd da y encontrada, 13 MISSING CHILDREN— F ct on Danz ger, Es día de fer a, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Va verde, Pau a en Nueva York, 206 MISSING PERSONS—F ct on E s, E v a e de Parvana, 224 Pu man, La pr ncesa de ho a ata, 241 Verne, La esf nge de os h e os, 253 MISSISSIPPI See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, M s s p /M ss ss pp , 109 Sub ect Index MISSOURI See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, M sur /M ssour , 109 MODERN—ART See a so ART Mason, E arte mpres on sta: en os t empos de Reno r, 88 Mason, E arte moderno: en os t empos de P casso, 88 MONET, CLAUDE, 1840–1926 See a so ART Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 MONEY—F ct on Duss ng, ¡Lo usto es usto!, 53 MONKEYS See a so ANIMALS Tw na, Monkeys/Monos, 75 MONKEYS—F ct on Chr ste ow, C nco mon tos br ncando en a cama/F ve L tt e Monkeys Jump ng on the Bed, 146 MONSTERS—F ct on Argueta, Moony Luna/Luna, un ta unera, 132 Buck ey, Las hermanas Gr mm, 219 Corent n, E ogro, e obo, a n ña y e paste , 147 H cks, ¡Ñec-Ñec, r s-ras!, 167 Monrea , E monstruo amar o, 179 Tay or, Cuando nace un monstruo, 204 MONTANA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, Montana/Montana, 109 MONTHS See a so TIME Rando ph, A about a Month/Los meses, 70 MONUMENTS Ross, La Dama de Cobre, 102 371 MOON See a so ASTRONOMY See a so SOLAR SYSTEM As mov, La Luna, 47 Bredeson, La Luna, 50 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 MOON—F ct on Banks, S a una pud era hab ar, 133 Henkes, La pr mera una ena de Gat ta, 166 M bourne, V a e a a una, 179 MORALS Burn ngham, Eduardo: E n ño más terr b e de mundo, 140 Bren f er, E b en y e ma ¿qué es eso?, 12 Dah , Char e y a fábr ca de choco ate, 223 Moore-Ma nos, ¿T enes un secreto?, 13 Muth, Las tres preguntas, 181 Tay or, Cuando nace un monstruo, 204 MOROCCO— CHILDREN Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 MOROCCO—F ct on Fow es, E so terón y a a ub a, 31 Ge s, Pequeña Tamaz gh, 19 P quema , M m e , m du zura, 189 MOSQUES Jungman, La mezqu ta marav osa, 171 MOSQUITOS See a so INSECTS Ka man, E c c o de v da de mosqu to, 42 MOTIVATION Bren f er, ¿Qué es a v da?, 12 MOTORCYCLES See a so VEHICLES Dayton, Choppers, 91 372 Sub ect Index Dayton, Coo B kes/Motos coo , 91 Dayton, D rt B kes, 91 Dayton, Street B kes/Motos de ca e, 91 Dayton, Superb kes, 91 Dayton, Tr cks w th B kes/Trucos con a moto, 91 MOTORCYCLES—F ct on Va bona, Recamb os Luna, 252 MOTHERS See a so FAMILY Browne, M mamá, 139 MOTHERS—F ct on Cárdenas, Cartas a m mamá, 93 Duran, Mamás a porr o, 156 Joosse, ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 Lach, Con amor de bebé, 175 Mora es, Nochec ta, 180 Naumann-V em n, E chupete de G na, 181 Ramos, ¡Mamá!, 191 R us, ¡No qu ero comer!, 193 Rob eda, Sueños, 194 Scott, En as p ernas de mamá/On Mother s Lap, 198 We s, On y You/Só o tú, 208 W d, ¡Beso, beso!, 208 MOTION See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS See a so VEHICLES Ne son, Cómo se mueven as cosas, 69 Ne son, Empu ar y a ar, 69 Roca, ¿Cómo nos movemos?, 126 We s, ¿Hay a go más ráp do que un guepardo?, 76 MOTION PICTURES Cerdá, E c ne no fue s empre así, 103 Roca, C ne, 88 MOVEMENT Roca, ¿Cómo nos movemos?, 126 MOVIES Cerdá, E c ne no fue s empre así, 103 Roca, C ne, 88 MOVING AWAY—F ct on Fr edman, Ma ory se muda, 226 MOWGLI—CHARACTER K p ng, Los bros de a se va, 232 MOZART, JOHANN CHRYSOSTOM WOLFGANG AMADEUS, 1756–1791 See a so COMPOSERS See a so MUSIC Berme o, La más d vert da h stor a de Mozart n ño, 115 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 Wa cker, Wo fgang Amadeus Mozart, 120 MUMMIES Putnam, Mom as, 110 MURDER—F ct on Ca derón, E m ster o de a hab tac ón cerrada, 220 Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 MUSEUMS B gram , An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 B ake, Cuéntame un cuadro, 86 Browne, E uego de as formas, 139 Hoff, Dan e to y e d nosaur o, 167 MUSIC Abbado, Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 A k , ¡Oh, mús ca!, 85 Ancona, M mús ca/My Mus c, 15 Berme o, La más d vert da h stor a de Mozart n ño, 115 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 Da Co , ¡Azúcar!, 116 Sub ect Index Gav n, Deep n a Dream: La arga noche de Chet Baker, 226 G ménez, La vue ta a mundo en 25 canc ones, 86 Roca, Mús ca, 88 Sacco, E rock y yo, 262 S erra Fabra, Buscando a Bob, 245 Wa cker, Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 Wa cker, Wo fgang Amadeus Mozart, 120 MUSIC BOXES—F ct on O Ne , Este a en e mercado de pu gas, 184 MUSIC—CARIBBEAN Da Co , ¡Azúcar!, 116 MUSIC—F ct on Hassan, E profesor de mús ca, 229 MUSIC—HISTORY Abbado, Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 MUSIC—OPERA Thomas, ¡Bravo, Ros na!, 250 MUSIC—ROCK Gómez, Introducc ón a Frank Zappa, 117 Sacco, E rock y yo, 262 S erra Fabra, Buscando a Bob, 245 MUSICIANS A k , ¡Oh, mús ca!, 85 Berme o, La más d vert da h stor a de Mozart n ño, 115 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 Gav n, Deep n a Dream: La arga noche de Chet Baker, 226 Gómez, Introducc ón a Frank Zappa, 117 Wa cker, Ludw g van Beethoven, 120 Wa cker, Wo fgang Amadeus Mozart, 120 373 MUSICIANS—F ct on Ros, The Mus c ans of Bremen/Los mús cos de Bremen, 128 MUSLIM—F ct on Gu oppé, ¿Cuá es m co or?, 163 Jungman, La mezqu ta marav osa, 171 MUSLIM—FOLKLORE Darw che, Sap enc a y art mañas de Nasredín, e oco que era sab o, 29 MYSTERY—F ct on Andrea, E C ub de as S ete Gatas, 216 Ca derón, Cont núan os crímenes en Roma, 219 Ca derón, E m ster o de a hab tac ón cerrada, 220 Doy e, E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes, 223 Doy e, E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes, 224 Lawrence, Los de f nes de Laurentum, 232 Lawrence, Los enem gos de Júp ter, 233 Ry ant, E caso de zorro nerv oso, 197 Satrap , Po o con c rue as, 264 Stevenson, Noches en a s a, 224 MYTH Letr a, An ma es fantást cos, 93 MYTHOLOGY—AZTEC Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 MYTHOLOGY—EGYPT L mke, Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o, 259 MYTHOLOGY—F ct on Farmer, E mar de os Tro s, 225 MYTHOLOGY—GREEK See a so GREEK Osborne, La T erra de os Muertos: Cuentos de a Od sea, 94 374 Sub ect Index MYTHOLOGY—MEXICO Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 Labast da, La Semana Santa cora, 107 MYTHOLOGY—NORSE See a so SCANDINAVIA See a so VIKINGS Guy, Los v k ngos, 104 L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 NAHUAS Johansson K., Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 NAHUATL LANGUAGE Johansson K., Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 NAMES—PERSONAL Recorv ts, Me amo Yoon, 192 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, LONDON See a so ART See a so MUSEUMS B ake, Cuéntame un cuadro, 86 NATIONAL SONGS We ch, La Bandera de Estre as Cente eantes: E H mno Nac ona , 102 NATIONALISM—F ct on Verne, Los qu n entos m ones de a Begun, 254 NATIVE AMERICANS—CENTRAL AMERICA Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 NATIVE AMERICANS—CENTRAL AMERICA—F ct on Cameron, Ann. Co brí, 220 NATIVE AMERICANS—INNUIT— F ct on See a so ALASKA Joosse, ¿Me qu eres, mamá?, 171 NATIVE AMERICANS—MEXICO Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 C are, Los aztecas, 104 Johansson K., Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 NATIVE AMERICANS—SOUTH AMERICA Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 Drew, Los ncas, 104 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 NATIVE AMERICANS—NORTH AMERICA C are, Los nd os de Norte de Amér ca, 104 Erdr ch, Sacagawea, 117 Kesse , Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 NATIVE AMERICANS— WAMPANOAG Kesse , Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 NATIVE—PUERTO RICO—TAINO Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 NATURAL HISTORY Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 NATURAL RESOURCES Stern, E desarro o sosten b e a tu a cance, 54 NATURAL SELECTION M ret, La evo uc ón, 58 Muñoz Pue es, E v a e de a evo uc ón: E oven Darw n, 69 NATURE A o an, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque trop ca , 40 A o an, E c c o de v da de a f or, 41 A o an, E c c o de v da de os nsectos, 43 Sub ect Index A o an, E cuerpo de os nsectos, 43 A o an, E háb tat de a Antárt da, 44 A o an, Un háb tat de pantano, 44 A o an, E háb tat de Árt co, 44 A o an, Un háb tat de Bosque trop ca , 44 A o an, Háb tats acuát cos, 44 A o an, Háb tats subterráneos, 44 A o an, Insectos que traba an en equ po, 43 A o an, Insectos út es y dañ nos, 43 Arno d, Esos asquerosos b chos, 47 At as v sua Océano de botán ca, 48 Cano Gu arro, La natura eza, 141 C arke, Anf b os, 122 Durand, E Bosque a tu a cance, 54 Durand, La v da a tu a cance, 54 Fu er, 1001 datos sobre Rocas y m nera es, 57 Gay, Este a, pr ncesa de a noche, 161 Ge s, Pequeña Tamaz gh, 19 G an, Abe as: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ha , Arañas/Sp ders, 59 H pp, E árbo de o vo: Por dentro y por fuera, 59 H pp, E g raso : Por dentro y por fuera, 59 H pp, E maíz: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Houghton, Arañas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 J ménez Sor a, Arr ba y aba o/Up and Down, 170 Ka man, An ma es amados mamíferos, 43 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de os pantanos, 41 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque, 40 375 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de des erto, 41 Ka man, Las cadenas a mentar as y tú, 40 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a abe a, 41 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a araña, 42 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a ombr z de t erra, 41 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a mar posa, 41 Ka man, E c c o de v da de un eón, 42 Ka man, E c c o de v da de árbo , 42 Ka man, E c c o de v da de p ngü no emperador, 42 Ka man, C c os de v da de os an ma es: Crec m ento y camb os, 61 Ka man, Un háb tat de Bosque, 44 Ka man, Háb tats terrestres, 44 Ka man, Un háb tat de sabana, 44 Ka man, Insectos comunes, 62 Ka man, La metamorfos s: Cuerpos que camb an, 61 Ka man, Las p antas de d st ntos háb tats, 61 Ka man, ¿Qué son as p antas?, 51 Ka man, ¿Qué son os b omas?, 61 L ewe yn, Así nace un árbo , 65 Lundb ad, An ma es amados peces, 43 MacAu ay, Camb os de estado de t empo: Las tormentas, 61 MacAu ay, Un háb tat de des erto, 45 MacAu ay, Un háb tat de past za , 45 MacAu ay, Háb tats de ardín, 45 Mett er, Á bum V sua de a Natura eza y sus camb os mes a mes, 68 376 Sub ect Index M che , La eco ogía a tu a cance, 54 S onger, Aves de todo t po, 43 Sm thyman, E b oma mar no, 63 NEBRASKA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Ga ano, Nebraska/Nebraska, 109 NEIGHBORHOOD Ancona, M barr o/My Ne ghborhood, 14 NEIGHBORS—F ct on Comotto, Nuevos vec nos, 131 Cump ano, Qu n to s Ne ghborhood/E vec ndar o de Qu n to, 151 Escud é, Paco y Á varo, 159 NEPAL Raventós, L egué de Nepa , 18 NEPHEWS See a so FAMILY Kaufman, Gr tar os go es, 261 NESTS—F ct on Eastman, E me or n do, 157 NEUROLOGY See a so SCIENCE Muñoz Pue es, E p ntor de as neuronas: Ramón y Ca a , c entíf co, 118 NEVADA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, Nevada/Nevada, 110 NEW HAMPSHIRE See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Way, New Hampsh re/Nuevo Hampsh re, 110 NEW JERSEY See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, New Jersey/Nueva Jersey, 110 NEW MEXICO See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Burgan, Nuevo Méx co: T erra de encanto, 100 Obregón, New Mex co/Nuevo Méx co, 110 NEW YORK See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Ancona, M barr o/My Ne ghborhood, 14 Ancona, M s am gos/My Fr ends, 14 De Capua, Nueva York, 100 Obregón, Nueva York/New York, 110 Wetterer, Cam nando ba o a n eve, 102 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 NEW YORK—F ct on Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 Va verde, Pau a en Nueva York, 206 NEW ZEALAND—F ct on Ih maera, La eyenda de as ba enas., 230 NIAGARA FALLS—F ct on Duquennoy, Las cataratas de N ágara, 156 NIGHT— F ct on Banks, S a una pud era hab ar, 133 Gay, Este a, pr ncesa de a noche, 161 Mora es, Nochec ta, 180 Thomson, Imag na una noche, 251 NIGHTINGALE—F ct on Andersen, E ru señor, 215 Andersen, E ru señor y otros cuentos, 214 Or hue a, E ru señor, 186 Sub ect Index NOISE—F ct on Crowther, ¡Scr c scrac b b b b ub!, 150 Max, ¡Cuánto ru do!, 178 NORSE—MYTHOLOGY See a so MYTHOLOGY See a so SCANDINAVIA Guy, Los v k ngos, 104 L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 NORTH AMERICA See a so NATIVE AMERICANS A o an, Exp ora Amér ca de Norte, 99 C are, Los nd os de Norte de Amér ca, 104 NORTH CAROLINA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Ga ano, North Caro na/Caro na de Norte, 110 Schu z, W y Orv, 102 NORTH DAKOTA See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Brown, North Dakota/Dakota de Norte, 110 NOVELISTS Barber, D ckens: Su v da y su t empo, 114 NUMBERS See a so MATH Cande , Los números, 51 Fa coner, O v a Counts/Cuenta, 160 Los números/Numbers, 147 Rob eda, Números traga dabas, 194 Tang, Un, dos, tres e año se fue: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 We s, ¿Sabes contar hasta un googo ?, 77 377 NURSERY RHYMES See a so RHYMES See a so RIDDLES Canett , Un poqu to más, 141 Chr ste ow, C nco mon tos br ncando en a cama/F ve L tt e Monkeys Jump ng on the Bed, 146 Duerme, duerme, m n ño: Arru os, nanas y uegos de fa da, 30 Favret, A a sombra de o vo, 30 Favret, Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 NUTRITION See a so EXERCISE See a so HEALTH Bourges R., Nutr c ón y v da, 50 Cana es, La com d a: Un brorev sta de a mentac ón, 79 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo comer de forma sa udab e?, 81 H pp, E maíz: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Kaufer Horw tz, Asuntos de mucho peso: Un bro sobre ac ertos y errores en a a mentac ón, 81 Schuh, E grupo de a eche/The M k Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as carnes y os fr o es/The Meat and Beans Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as frutas/The Fru t Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de as verduras/ The Vegetab e Group, 82 Schuh, E grupo de os cerea es/The Gra n Group, 82 Schuh, Mer endas sa udab es/ Hea thy Snacks, 82 T e mann, ¿Por qué tenemos que comer?, 73 OAKS See a so TREES 378 Sub ect Index H pp, E rob e: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 OAXACA—MEXICO—F ct on See a so MEXICO Cohn, E ta ador de sueños, 146 Ramírez, Napí, 190 OBESITY See a so EATING DISORDERS See a so HEALTH See a so NUTRITION Kaufer Horw tz, Asuntos de mucho peso: Un bro sobre ac ertos y errores en a a mentac ón, 81 OCCUPATIONS Bapt ste, M papá es de p ast na, 90 Berendes, Peop e/Las personas, 123 Bredeson, Astronautas, 50 Cano Gu arro, Las profes ones, 141 Carva has, Cuando crezca qu ero ser . . . , 17 Hoena, La estac ón de bomberos/The F re Stat on, 125 Ka man, Bomberos a rescate, 21 Ka man, Los veter nar os cu dan a sa ud de os an ma es, 21 Vandew e e, Los bomberos, 125 OCCUPATIONS—F ct on Cump ano, Qu n to s Ne ghborhood/E vec ndar o de Qu n to, 151 Ge s, Pascua M dón, 18 Krahn, ¿Qu én ha v sto as t eras?, 174 Repún, ¿Qu én está detrás de esa casa?, 193 OCEAN—F ct on Henkes, E océano de O v a, 229 Lasky, E p rata Bob, 175 OCEAN WAVE Cowan, M v da con a o a, 149 OCEANS Gu bert, Los p ratas, 125 O Ca aghan Duch, E co or de a arena, 184 OCTUPUSES See a so MARINE L ndeen, Pu pos/Octopuses, 65 Mark e, Los pu pos, 68 ODYSSEY Osborne, La T erra de os Muertos: Cuentos de a Od sea, 94 OHIO Way, Oh o/Oh o, 110 OKLAHOMA Brown, Ok ahoma/Ok ahoma, 110 OLIVES See a so FOOD H pp, E árbo de o vo: Por dentro y por fuera, 59 OPPOSITES See a so COLORS See a so SHAPES Cande , Los contrar os, 51 Dodd, Grande o pequeña es m pe ota: E bro de os contrar os, 155 Eck, Opuestos, 157 Fa coner, O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 OPTICS See a so LIGHT Wa ker, La uz, 75 OPTIMISM —F ct on L onn , T y e muro, 175 ORCHESTRAS See a so MUSIC Abbado, Yo seré d rector de orquesta, 84 OREGON Way, Oregon/Oregón, 110 ORPHANS See a so ADOPTION Cárdenas, Cartas a m mamá, 93 ORPHANS—F ct on Buck ey, Las hermanas Gr mm, 219 Hong, Pequeño Águ a, 167 Ungerer, Los tres band dos, 205 Sub ect Index ORTIZ, DAVID, 1975– See a so BASEBALL Hoffman, Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 OUTER SPACE See a so ASTRONOMY See a so SOLAR SYSTEM See a so SPACE TRAVEL As mov, Astero des, 47 Bredeson, Astronautas, 50 Bredeson, Despegue, 50 Bredeson, Nave espac a , 50 Bredeson, E s stema so ar, 50 F rth, Astronomía, 56 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 Stott, E espac o, 123 Stott, 1001 datos sobre e espac o, 57 OWLS See a so BIRDS Houghton, Búhos: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 PACIFIERS—F ct on See a so BABIES Naumann-V em n, E chupete de G na, 181 PAINTING See a so ART B ake, Cuéntame un cuadro, 86 Browne, Las p nturas de W y, 86 Kn ght, Char otte en París, 87 Lach, Con amor de bebé, 175 Le Saux, Pequeño museo/L tt e Museum, 87 Mason, E arte mpres on sta: en os t empos de Reno r, 88 Mason, E arte moderno: en os t empos de P casso, 88 Mason, E arte renacent sta: en os t empos de M gue Ánge , 88 Merberg, Un p cn c con Monet, 88 Roca, P ntura y escu tura, 84 379 PAINTING—HISTORY See a so ART García Ponce de León, Breve h stor a de a p ntura, 10 PALEONTOLOGY See a so PREHISTORIC ANIMALS G bert, ¿Qu eres ser pa eontó ogo?, 19 Norman, D nosaur o, 123 PALESTINE Sacco, Pa est na en a Fran a de Gaza, 262 Vargas L osa, Israe /Pa est na: Paz o Guerra Santa, 111 PANDA BEARS—F ct on De va , ¿Cómo estás, Pequeño Panda?, 154 PARK, ROSA, 1935–2005 See a so CIVIL RIGHTS See a so UNITED STATES K she , Rosa Parks: Una v da de va entía, 115 PARKS—F ct on De va , A t gretón e gusta moverse, 154 PARROTS—F ct on De va , Lo o y Lor to son muy educados, 154 W tte, E oro T co Tango, 209 PARTIES See a so HOLIDAYS Ancona, M s f estas/My Ce ebrat ons, 15 Numeroff, S e haces una f esta a una cerd ta, 183 Pomés Le z, Cump eaños fe z, 189 Rueda, M entras se enfría e paste , 196 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 PASSOVER See a so HOLIDAYS So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 380 Sub ect Index PEACE—F ct on S erra Fabra, La guerra de m hermano, 246 PEDIATRICIANS T e mann, María va a a ped atra, 73 PENCILS Martínez, Matías p erde su áp z, 177 PENGUINS See a so BIRDS Ka man, E c c o de v da de p ngü no emperador, 42 PENGUINS—F ct on K mme , M p ngü no O ver, 172 PENNSYLVANIA See a so UNITED STATES Way, Pens van a/Pennsy van a, 110 PENTAGON See a so UNITED STATES Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 PERCENTAGES See a so MATH G fford, P ece=Part=Port on/ Pedazo=parte=porc ón: Fract ons=Dec ma s=Percents/ Fracc ones=dec ma es=porcenta es, 57 PERRAULT, CHARLES, 1628– 1703—AUTHOR See a so FAIRY TALES Perrau t, Cuentos de Char es Perrau t, 37 Perrau t, E gato con botas, 188 Perrau t, Pu garc to, 37 PERSEVERANCE—F ct on E s, E v a e de Parvana, 224 L onn , T y e muro, 175 Rodríguez, ¡Jonrón!, 119 PERSPECTIVES J ménez Sor a, Arr ba y aba o/Up and Down, 170 PERU—FOLKLORE See a so LITERATURE See a so SOUTH AMERICA Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 PETROLOGY See a so GEOLOGY See a so NATURE Fu er, 1001 datos sobre Rocas y m nera es, 57 M che , La geo ogía a tu a cance, 54 PETS See a so ANIMALS See a so CATS See a so DOGS Ka man, Los cobayos, 62 Ka man, ¿Qué es un perro?, 52 Luke, E perro verde, 40 MacAu ay, Los can ches o pood es, 62 MacAu ay, Los cocker span e , 62 MacAu ay, Los dá matas, 63 Roca, Cu demos a nuestro gat to nuevo, 71 Ross, Mascotas, 195 S onger, Los cachorros, 63 S onger, Los hámsters, 63 Wa ker, Los gat tos, 63 PETS— F ct on Teague, Quer da Sra. LaRue: Cartas desde a Academ a Can na, 204 PHILOSOPHY Bren f er, E b en y e ma ¿qué es eso?, 12 Bren f er, ¿Qué es a v da?, 12 Bren f er, ¿Que son os sent m entos?, 12 Sub ect Index PHOTOGRAPHS V amuza, M rando fotografías, 131 PHOTOSYNTHESIS See a so PLANTS See a so SCIENCE Ka man, La fotosíntes s: De a uz de so a a mento, 61 PHYSICAL FITNESS See a so EXERCISE See a so HEALTH Gaff, ¿Por qué debo hacer e erc c o?, 81 Schuh, Mantenerse act vo/Be ng Act ve, 82 PHYSICS See a so SCIENCE Mann ng, C enc as, 124 PICASSO, PABLO RUIZ, 1881–1973 See a so ART See a so PAINTING Mason, E arte moderno: en os t empos de P casso, 88 PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Hoff, Dan e to y e d nosaur o, 167 K m ko, E av ón, 172 K m ko, E cama eón, 172 K m ko, E cerd to, 172 K m ko, E cone o, 172 K m ko, E d nosaur o, 172 K m ko, E e efante, 172 K m ko, E gato, 172 K m ko, E koa a, 172 K m ko, E obo, 172 K m ko, La rat ta, 172 Losantos, E c rco, 176 Losantos, La n eve, 176 Losantos, E parque de atracc ones, 176 Losantos, E zoo óg co, 176 Ormerod, Buenas noches, 186 Ormerod, Buenos días, 186 Ramírez, Napí, 190 381 Thomson, Imag na un día, 251 Thomson, Imag na una noche, 251 PIES—F ct on Munson, Paste para enem gos, 180 PIGMENTS See a so COLORS Nessmann, E co or, 49 PIGS—F ct on Escardó Bas, The Three L tt e P gs/Los tres cerd tos, 26 Ge s, Pequeño Bouye , 19 Hobb e, Chon y Chano: En a c ma de mundo, 167 K m ko, E cerd to, 172 Numeroff, S e haces una f esta a una cerd ta, 183 Or hue a, Los tres cerd tos/The Three L tt e P gs, 185 Stehr, Las tres cerd tas, 202 Wh te, La te araña de Car ota, 255 PILGRIMS Kesse , Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 PIRATES—F ct on Ensenyat, A -Raz , e méd co de a ata aya, 225 F e schman, La Gran Rata de Sumatra, 31 Lasky, E p rata Bob, 175 PIRATES— HISTORY Gu bert, Los p ratas, 125 PLANETS See a so ASTRONOMY See a so SOLAR SYSTEM Adamson, Júp ter/Jup ter, 39 Adamson, Marte/Mars, 39 Adamson, Mercur o/Mercury, 39 Adamson, Neptuno/Neptune, 39 Adamson, P utón/P uto, 39 Adamson, Saturno/Saturn, 39 Adamson, La T erra/Earth, 39 Adamson, Urano/Uranus, 39 Adamson, Venus/Venus, 39 382 Sub ect Index As mov, Júp ter, 47 As mov, Marte, 47 As mov, Mercur o, 47 As mov, Neptuno, 47 As mov, P utón y Caronte, 47 As mov, Saturno, 47 As mov, La T erra, 47 As mov, Urano, 47 As mov, Venus, 47 Bredeson, E s stema so ar, 50 Van Rose, La T erra, 122 PLANTS A o an, E c c o de v da de a f or, 41 Ánge , E secreto de as p antas, 15 At as v sua Océano de botán ca, 48 Farmer, Ca abazas, 55 H pp, E g raso : Por dentro y por fuera, 59 Ka man, E c c o de v da de árbo , 42 Ka man, La fotosíntes s: De a uz de so a a mento, 61 Ka man, Las p antas de d st ntos háb tats, 61 Ka man, ¿Qué es un c c o de v da?, 62 Ka man, ¿Qué son as p antas?, 51 PLAY Cande , Los co ores, 51 Cande , Los contrar os, 51 Losantos, La p aya, 176 PLAY—F ct on De va , A t gretón e gusta moverse, 125 PLAYS—THEATER Pab o, E ngen oso h da go don Qu ote de a Mancha, 95 PLAYGROUND—F ct on A bee, Trevor e ngen oso, 40 POE, EDGAR ALLEN, 1809–1849 See a so LITERATURE Poe, E gato negro y otras narrac ones extraord nar as, 241 POETRY See a so CHILDREN S POETRY See a so LITERATURE Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 A arcón, Poems to Dream Together/Poemas para soñar untos, 96 C r a, Jr .poemas, 97 De Paso, Encuentra en cada cara o que t ene de rara, 97 Duerme, duerme, m n ño: Arru os, nanas y uegos de fa da, 30 The Go den Age: Poems of the Span sh Rena ssance, 97 Letr a, An ma es fantást cos, 93 Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 Red Hot Sa sa: B ngua Poems on Be ng Young and Lat no n the Un ted States, 98 S verste n, Batacazos: Poemas para reírse, 98 POETRY—FOLK—SPANISH See a so LITERATURE Ada, Merry Nav dad!: Chr stmas Caro s n Span sh and Eng sh/Merry Nav dad: V anc cos en españo e ng és, 24 POETRY—SPAIN See a so POETRY C r a, Jr .poemas, 97 POLAND Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 POLAND—JEWS—F ct on See a so HOLOCAUST Sp ne , M sha, 249 Sub ect Index Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 POLAR BEARS—F ct on B oom, Un am go de veras marav oso, 137 Harper, Os to b anco, 165 POLARITY See a so OPPOSITES Cande , Los contrar os, 51 Dodd, Grande o pequeña es m pe ota: E bro de os contrar os, 155 Eck, Opuestos, 157 Fa coner, O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 POLICE CARS See a so EMERGENCY VEHICLES Rando ph, Po ce Cars/Patru as, 23 POLITICAL—F ct on Fuentes, E pr s onero de Las Lomas, 124 POLITICS See a so GOVERNMENT Dresser, Méx co: Lo que todo c udadano qu s era (no) saber de su patr a, 106 Mande a, Ne son Mande a, 118 Thomas, ¿Cómo e eg mos a nuestros íderes?, 23 Thomas, ¿Cuá es son as partes de gob erno?, 23 W ams, 4 de u o de 1776: La dec arac ón de Independenc a Amer cana, 111 W ams, 10 de nov embre de 1989: La caída de muro de Ber ín, 112 POLLUTION See a so ENVIRONMENT Roca, Las tres erres: reut zar, reduc r, rec c ar, 126 POLO, MARCO, 1254–1323? See a so HISTORY 383 McCarty, Marco Po o: E hombre que v a ó por e mundo med eva , 113 PONIES See a so HORSES Gu bert, Caba os y pon s, 125 PONIES—F ct on Ste nbeck, E pon ro o, 249 PONY EXPRESS See a so UNITED STATES Br , Bronco Char e y e Pony Express, 101 POODLES See a so DOGS MacAu ay, Los can ches o pood es, 62 PORCUPINES See a so ANIMALS Mark e, Los puercoesp nes, 67 PORTUGAL—SOCCER See a so SOCCER Contró, Cr st ano Rona do, 116 POSTAL SERVICE Br , Bronco Char e y e Pony Express, 101 POTTERY—MEXICO See a so ART Andrews-Goebe , La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 POVERTY E sner, Fag n e udío, 258 POWER RESOURCES See a so TOOLS Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 Wa ker, La e ectr c dad, 75 PRAIRIE DOGS See a so ANIMALS Mark e, Los perr tos de as praderas, 67 PRAYING MANTISES See a so INSECTS Ha , Mant s re g osas/Pray ng Mant ses, 59 384 Sub ect Index PRE-COLUMBIAN SOCIETIES See a so HISTORY See a so LATIN AMERICA See a so SOUTH AMERICA Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 Drew, Los ncas, 104 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 PREDATORY ANIMALS Mark e, Los eones, 67 PREDICTING—F ct on McDona d, Judy Moody ad v na e futuro, 235 PREGNANCY See a so BABIES T e mann, ¡Vamos a tener un bebé!, 73 PREHISTORIC ANIMALS See a so DINOSAURS B gram , D nosaur os ncreíb es, 49 Frost, A osaur o/A osaurus, 56 Frost, Estegosaur o/Stegosaurus, 56 Frost, Mamut anudo/Woo y Mammoth, 56 Frost, T gre d entes de sab e/Sabertooth Cat, 56 Frost, T ranosaur o rex/Tyrannosaurus Rex, 56 Frost, Tr ceratops/Tr ceratops, 56 G bert, ¿Qu eres ser pa eontó ogo?, 19 Lessem, D nosaur os con p umas, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más nte gentes, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más mortíferos, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más ráp dos, 64 Lessem, G gantes mar nos de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 Lessem, G gantes vo adores de a época de os d nosaur os, 64 L ndeen, Apatosaur o/Apatosaurus, 56 L ndeen, Braqu osaur o/ Brach osaurus, 56 L ndeen, Mastodonte amer cano/ Amer can Mastodon, 56 L ndeen, Ve oc raptor/Ve oc raptor, 56 Norman, D nosaur o, 123 R ehecky, D p odocus/D p odocus, 56 R ehecky, Mega odonte/Mega odon, 56 R ehecky, Pteranodonte/ Pteranodon, 56 Wa ker, ¿Qué es un d nosaur o?, 52 PREJUDICES Abr , Co ores que se aman, 129 Cárdenas, Cartas a m mamá, 93 E sner, Fag n e udío, 258 Greder, La s a: Una h stor a cot d ana, 227 Hausfater-Douïeb, E n ño estre a, 165 McKee, Negros y b ancos, 179 MooreMa nos, Los co ores de arco r s, 13 PRESIDENT—F ct on Cron n, Pato para pres dente, 150 PRESIDENTS—UNITED STATES K she , Thomas Jefferson: Una v da de patr ot smo, 115 Ne son, George Wash ngton: Una v da de derazgo, 115 She a, Abraham L nco n: Una v da de respeto, 95 W ams, 22 de nov embre de 1963: Ases nato de Presídente Kennedy, 111 PRINCES—F ct on Haan, Rey y rey, 164 PRINCESSES—F ct on See a so FAIRY TALES Sub ect Index Andersen, La h a de Rey de os Pantanos, 215 Andersen, La pequeña cer era, 214 Andersen, La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 214 Boada, The Pr ncess and The Pea/ La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 137 Ch d, La pr ncesa y e gu sante, 145 Gardner, M s cuentos de pr ncesas, 32 Gr mm, La Be a Durm ente y otros cuentos II, 33 Lepr nce de Beaumont, Be a y a Best a, 36 Monte o, B anca F or: Una pr ncesa maya, 36 Or hue a, La Be a Durm ente/S eep ng Beauty, 185 Or hue a, Cen c enta/C ndere a, 185 Or hue a, La pr ncesa y e gu sante/The Pr ncess and the Pea, 185 Poo e, B ancan eves, 190 Porte , ¡Qu ero una corona!, 190 R ehecky, Iguanodonte/Iguanodon, 56 Ros, Beauty and the Beast/La be a y a best a, 26 Va verdú, A add n and the Mag c Lamp/A ad no y a ámpara marav osa, 38 PRINTING PRESS G asman, Los bros no fueron s empre así, 103 PRISONERS—MEXICO See a so MEXICO Speckman Guerra, ¿Qu én es cr m na ? Un recorr do por e de to, a ey, a ust c a y e cast go en Méx co, 15 PROFESSIONS See a so OCCUPATIONS Cano Gu arro, Las profes ones, 141 385 PROVERBS See a so LITERATURE Pérez Martínez, Refranero mex cano, 7 PRUDENCE G rardet, La prudenc a a tu a cance, 54 PSYCHOLOGY Moore-Ma nos, ¿T enes un secreto?, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Los co ores de arco r s, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Cuando m s padres se o v daron de ser am gos, 13 Moore-Ma nos, M s abue tos son espec a es, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Perd da y encontrada, 13 Moore-Ma nos, Yo recuerdo, 13 PTERANODON See a so DINOSAURS R ehecky, Pteranodonte/ Pteranodon, 56 PUBERTY See a so TEENAGERS Vargas de Gonzá ez Carbone , Qu úbo e con . . . tu cuerpo, e gue, tus cuates, e sexo, u fam a, as drogas y todo o demás: Manua de superv venc a para hombres, 83 V egas, Púberman, 83 PUBLISHING MarsHa , De a dea a bro, 79 PUERTO RICAN Ancona, M barr o/My Ne ghborhood, 14 PUERTO RICO Burgan, Puerto R co y otras áreas per fér cas, 100 Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 386 Sub ect Index Obregón, Puerto R co/Puerto R co, 110 PUERTO RICO—F ct on Sant ago, Una muñeca para e Día de Reyes, 197 PUERTO RICO—MYTHOLOGY Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 PULLEYS See a so TOOLS Wa ker, Po eas, 76 PUMPKINS See a so FOOD Farmer, Ca abazas, 55 PUPPETS Roca, Teatro, 89 PUPPIES See a so DOGS S onger, Los cachorros, 63 PUZZLES Cano Gu arro, E co eg o, 141 Cano Gu arro, La natura eza, 141 Marzo o, Descubro a Nav dad: Un bro de ad v nanzas v sua es, 178 Tang, Come una y cuenta 20: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 QUAKER Br , A en Jay y e ferRocarr subterráneo, 101 QUEENS—F ct on Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 130 Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 215 QUESTIONS Co e, Mamá no me contó . . . , 147 Max, Papá, ¿qué es . . . ?, 178 Voutch, Por quéééé, 206 QUEZADA, JUAN-ARTIST See a so ART Andrews-Goebe , La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 QUIJOTE, DON—CHARACTER See a so CERVANTES Cañeque, E pequeño Borges mag na e Qu ote, 28 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Don Qu ote, 151 Torres, Refranero de Qu ote, 96 QUOTES Torres, Refranero de Qu ote, 96 RABBITS —F ct on Berner, M gue uega a fútbo , 135 B oom, La ebre y a tortuga, 136 F em ng, ¡Ñam!¡Ñam!¡Ñam!, 160 K m ko, E cone o, 172 Nava, Gotas y goterones, 182 Nava, Una mer enda de h e o, 182 Percy, La ebre y a tortuga, 36 Sega , Sopa de zanahor a, 199 Stewart, No s n m Mant ta, 203 RACING See a so VEHICLES De a Rosa, ¿Qu eres ser p oto de Fórmu a 1?, 19 Schwartz, Superabue o, 198 Zu o, Marta y a b c c eta, 212 RACISM See a so PREJUDICES Abr , Co ores que se aman, 129 Cárdenas, Cartas a m mamá, 93 Hausfater-Douïeb, E n ño estre a, 165 Moore-Ma nos, Los co ores de arco r s, 13 RAILROAD ACCIDENTS Wetterer, Kate She ey y e tren de med anoche, 102 RAIN See a so WEATHER Nava, Gotas y goterones, 182 Sub ect Index RAIN FORESTS See a so FORESTS A o an, Cadenas a mentar as de Bosque trop ca , 40 A o an, Un háb tat de Bosque trop ca , 44 W tte, E oro T co Tango, 209 RANCH LIFE Ancona, M casa/My House, 14 Ste nbeck, E pon ro o, 249 RAPE—F ct on Cervantes, La fuerza de a sangre; E ce oso extremeño, 222 READING Hoena, La b b oteca/The L brary, 125 Mangue , D ar o de ecturas, 94 Pawag , La n ña que od aba os bros, 187 S erra, ¡Qué ocura por a ectura!, 202 REALITY Max, ¡Vaya susto!, 178 RECREATION See a so BIKES See a so EXERCISE See a so PHYSICAL FITNESS See a so SPORTS Berendes, Sports and Games/Los deportes y os uegos, 123 RECREATION—F ct on Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Losantos, Los campamentos, 176 Max, De excurs ón, 178 Rayó, E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 Van A sburg, E naufrag o de Zéf ro, 206 RECUPERATING See a so SICK Yo en, ¿Cómo se curan os d nosaur os?, 211 387 RECYCLING See a so ENVIRONMENT Roca, Las tres erres: reut zar, reduc r, rec c ar, 126 REFERENCE BOOKS See a so DICTIONARIES See a so ENCYCLOPEDIAS At as enc c opéd co nfant , 1 D cc onar o de s nón mos y antón mos, 3 D cc onar o enc c opéd co 2004, 4 D cc onar o esco ar de a engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o genera de a engua españo a, 3 D cc onar o engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o práct co: S nón mos, antón mos y parón mos, 5 D sney At as, 1 Enc c oped a de a Repúb ca Dom n cana, 9 Enc c oped a h spán ca, 9 Ferrera Cuesta, D cc onar o de h stor a de España, 5 Gómez Espe osín, D cc onar o de térm nos de mundo ant guo, 5 Gran d cc onar o ng és/españo , españo / ng és: Larousse, 6 Nuevo Espasa ustrado, 6 Nuevo Océano Uno: D cc onar o enc c opéd co co or, 6 E pequeño Larousse ustrado, 6 Rea Academ a Españo a/ Asoc ac ón de Academ as de a Lengua Españo a, D cc onar o panh spán co de dudas, 7 Rogers, Re g ones de mundo, 9 ¿Sabes qu én?, 8 Sava ano, Span sh Id oms, 8 Toboso Sánchez, D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 388 Sub ect Index RELATIONS Burn ngham, Eduardo: E n ño más terr b e de mundo, 140 RELIGION RELATIONS—F ct on Jungman, La mezqu ta marav osa, 171 Mo na, E vue o de as c güeñas, 237 RELIGIONS Rogers, Re g ones de mundo, 9 Rotner, De muchas maneras: Cómo as fam as pract can sus creenc as y re g ones, 13 So sh, Un toque de Pesa , 14 RELUCTANT READERS Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 C ouLacht ean, Cuentos y eyendas de Armen a, 28 Doumerc, La ínea, 17 Duquennoy, Las cataratas de N ágara, 156 Duquennoy, Los fantasm as, 156 Duquennoy, Una sorpresa para K k , 156 Duquennoy, Las travesuras de Ness e, 156 Duquennoy, ¡V van os nov os!, 156 E sner, Fag n e udío, 258 Fontes, E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego, 259 Gudu e, Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 Jaraba, Campos de Cuba, 260 L mke, Is s y Os r s, hasta e f n de mundo: Un m to eg pc o, 259 L mke, E Rey Arturo: La espada Exca bur desenva nada: Una eyenda ng esa, 259 L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 Ma am, 12 de octubre de 1492: Co ón ega a Amér ca, 111 Ma am, 11 de nov embre de 1918: Pr mera Guerra Mund a , 111 Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 Ma am, 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a. parte: La noche de os Mocos V v entes, 239 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots, 240 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a fur a de a Supermu er Macroe ást ca, 240 P aza, ¡T erra a a v sta!: La h stor a de Cr stóba Co ón, 240 Posk tt, Esas mortíferas mates, 70 ¿Sabes qu én?, 8 S mon, Pab o D ab o y a bomba fét da, 246 Storr e, Hércu es, os doce traba os: Un m to gr ego, 259 Toboso Sánchez, D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 W ams, 4 de u o de 1776: La dec arac ón de Independenc a Amer cana, 111 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 W ams, 22 de nov embre de 1963: Ases nato de Presídente Kennedy, 111 Sub ect Index RENAISSANCE—ART See a so ART Mason, E arte renacent sta: en os t empos de M gue Ánge , 88 RENOIR, PIERRE-AUGUSTE, 1841–1919 See a so ART Mason, E arte mpres on sta: en os t empos de Reno r, 88 REPRODUCTION—ANIMALS See a so ANIMALS Baredes, ¿Por qué es tan guapo e pavo rea ? y otras estrateg as de os an ma es para tener h os, 48 REPRODUCTION—HUMANS See a so SEX EDUCATION T e mann, ¡Vamos a tener un bebé!, 73 REPTILES See a so ANIMALS Houghton, Tortugas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, ¿Qué son os rept es?, 51 Lessem, D nosaur os con p umas, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más mortíferos, 64 Lessem, Los d nosaur os más ráp dos, 64 MacAu ay, Rept es de todo t po, 43 Mark e, Los cocodr os, 67 McCarthy, Rept es, 122 RESCUE See a so EMERGENCY VEHICLES See a so HEROES Ka man, Bomberos a rescate, 21 Vandew e e, Los bomberos, 125 RESCUE—F ct on Andersen, La Re na de as N eves, 130 RESTAURANTS—F ct on Ge s, Néstor Te n , 18 389 Ge s, Paca Lamar, 18 Ge s, Pepa Pas, 18 REVOLUTIONARY WAR See a so WARS Roop, Botones para e genera Wash ngton, 102 RHODE ISLAND See a so UNITED STATES Way, Rhode Is and/Rhode Is and, 110 RHYMES See a so FOLKLORE See a so NURSERY RHYMES See a so RIDDLES See a so STORIES IN RHYME Andrews-Goebe , La vas a que Juan fabr có, 85 Andruetto, E árbo de as, 216 Cano Gu arro, Las profes ones, 141 Carva has, Cuando crezca qu ero ser . . . , 17 Cron n, ¡A tu r tmo!, 150 Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Duerme, duerme, m n ño: Arru os, nanas y uegos de fa da, 30 Isaías, ¿Qué te p có a horm ga de os p es a a barr ga?, 168 Lach, Con amor de bebé, 175 Marzo o, Descubro a Nav dad: Un bro de ad v nanzas v sua es, 178 Núñez, ¿Dónde está Juan Pero , e caraco ?, 168 Rob eda, Números traga dabas, 194 RIDDLES See a so RHYMES Besora, ¿Qu én o ad v nará?, 136 Br ceño, Ad v na esta cosa n ño: Ad v nanzas mayas yucatecas, 24 Cano Gu arro, Los a mentos, 141 Cano Gu arro, La natura eza, 141 Carva has, Cuando crezca qu ero ser . . . , 17 390 Sub ect Index F ores Farfán, Ad v nanzas mex canas, 24 Johansson K., Zazan , a pa abra en gma: Acert os y ad v nanzas de os ant guos nahuas, 107 Marzo o, Descubro a Nav dad: Un bro de ad v nanzas v sua es, 178 Tang, Come una y cuenta 20: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 RIDDLES—MEXICO See a so FOLKLORE See a so RHYMES F ores Farfán, Ad v nanzas mex canas, 24 RINGS—F ct on Ge s, Paca Lamar, 18 ROCKETS See a so ASTRONOMY See a so SPACE TRAVEL Bredeson, Despegue, 50 ROCKS See a so GEOLOGY See a so NATURE Fu er, 1001 datos sobre Rocas y m nera es, 57 ROLLER COASTERS—F ct on Losantos, E parque de atracc ones, 176 ROMANCE See a so AFFECTION See a so LOVE Jaraba, Campos de Cuba, 260 ROMAN EMPIRE Guy, Los romanos, 104 ROME Guy, Los romanos, 104 Lawrence, Los g ad adores de Capua, 233 ROME—F ct on Ca derón, Cont núan os crímenes en Roma, 219 Lawrence, Los de f nes de Laurentum, 232 Lawrence, Los doce traba os de F av a Gém na, 232 RONALDO, CRISTIANO, 1985– See a so SOCCER Contró, Cr st ano Rona do, 116 RUMORS Madonna, Las manzanas de Sr. Peabody, 176 RUSSIA E sner, La consp rac ón: La h stor a secreta de os protoco os de os sab os de S ón, 258 E fa, L egué de Rus a, 16 RUSSIA—F ct on Afanás ev, E an o mág co y otros cuentos-II, 25 Afanás ev, La bru a Yagá y otros cuentos-I, 25 Afanás ev, La pr ncesa hech zada y otros cuentos-III, 25 Afanás ev, E vamp ro y otros cuentos-IV, 25 Le thanh, Babayaga, 35 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 253 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 Verne, M gue Strogoff, 254 SABERTOOTH CAT See a so ANIMALS Frost, T gre d entes de sab e/Sabertooth Cat, 56 SADNESS—F ct on See a so EMOTIONS Rosen, E bro tr ste, 243 SAILING—F ct on See a so RECREATION Muñoz Pue es, ¡Po zón a bordo! E secreto de Co ón, 238 Van A sburg, E naufrag o de Zéf ro, 206 Sub ect Index SAFARI—F ct on Krebs, Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 SAFETY EDUCATION G rardet, La prudenc a a tu a cance, 54 MooreMa nos, Perd da y encontrada, 13 SANITATION See a so HYGIENE Kukso, E baño no fue s empre así, 103 SAVANNA ECOLOGY See a so HABITATS Ka man, Un háb tat de sabana, 44 SAWYER, TOM—CHARACTER Twa n, Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer, 223 SCANDINAVIA See a so NORSE Guy, Los v k ngos, 104 L mke, Thor y Lok en a t erra de os g gantes: Un m to escand navo, 259 SCANDINAVIA—TALES Caba ero, Los s ete me ores cuentos escand navos, 27 SCHOOLS See a so HIGH SCHOOLS Ancona, M escue a/My Schoo , 14 Cano Gu arro, E co eg o, 141 E y, Cu dando a Lou s, 159 Ember ey, My Schoo /M Escue a, 159 SCHOOLS—F ct on Argueta, Moony Luna/Luna, un ta unera, 132 Car son, Look Out, K ndergarten, Here I Come/¡Prepárate, K ndergarten! ¡A á voy!, 143 Ch d, Soy demas ado pequeña para r a co eg o, 145 391 Danz ger, L sta para segundo grado, Ámbar Dorado, 152 Danz ger, ¡Qué v a e, Ámbar Dorado!, 152 Danz ger, Segundo grado es ncreíb e, Ámbar Dorado, 152 DeRubert s, Una co ecc ón para Kate, 53 Fa we , Los d bu os de Dav d, 160 Henkes, Owen, 166 McDona d, Doctora Judy Moody, 235 McDona d, Judy Moody, 235 McDona d, Judy Moody ad v na e futuro, 235 McDona d, Judy Moody sa va e p aneta, 235 McDona d, ¡Judy Moody se vue ve famosa!, 235 Meyer, Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso, 236 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 1a. parte: La noche de os Mocos V v entes, 239 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a feroz bata a contra e N ño Mocob ón co, 2a. parte: La venganza de os r dícu os mocorobots, 240 P key, E Cap tán Ca zonc os y a fur a de a Supermu er Macroe ást ca, 240 Robberecht, Perdí m sonr sa, 194 Row ng, Harry Potter y e m ster o de prínc pe, 243 Sc eszka, Pamp nas, 198 Soto, Tomando part do, 249 SCIENCE Arno d, Esa caót ca quím ca, 45 Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 Arno d, Esos exper mentos exp os vos, 46 392 Sub ect Index Arno d, Esos sufr dos c entíf cos, 45 Arno d, Manua de cuerpo humano, 47 At as v sua Océano de botán ca, 48 Bredeson, Despegue, 50 Carr o Trueba, La d vers dad b o óg ca de Méx co, 50 C aybourne, Enc c oped a de p aneta T erra, 51 F rth, Astronomía, 56 Ganer , E cuerpo humano, 124 Gómez Ro g, La c onac ón, 58 Ka man, E c c o de agua, 61 Ka man, C c os de v da de os an ma es: Crec m ento y camb os, 61 Ka man, La fotosíntes s: De a uz de so a a mento, 61 Ka man, Un háb tat de Bosque, 44 Ka man, La metamorfos s: Cuerpos que camb an, 61 Ka man, ¿Qué es e re no an ma ?, 61 Ka man, ¿Qué son os seres v vos?, 52 MacAu ay, Camb os de estado de t empo: Las tormentas, 61 Mann ng, C enc as, 124 M che , La geo ogía a tu a cance, 54 M ra Pons, E c e o a tu a cance, 54 M ret, La evo uc ón, 58 M ret, E genoma, 58 Moore-Ma nos, ¿De qué están hechas as cosas?, 126 Muñoz Pue es, E p ntor de as neuronas: Ramón y Ca a , c entíf co, 118 Ne son, Cómo se mueven as cosas, 69 Ne son, La gravedad, 69 Ne son, Los manes, 69 Parker, Cuerpo humano, 122 Po ack, Ga nas de aquí para a á, 53 Roca, Los 4 e ementos, 71 Sm thyman, E b oma mar no, 63 Stern, E desarro o sosten b e a tu a cance, 54 Stott, E espac o, 123 Torok, C enc a extravagante, 74 Wa ker, E ca or, 75 Wa ker, La e ectr c dad, 75 Wa ker, La uz, 75 Wa ker, E magnet smo, 75 Wa ker, La mater a, 75 Wa ker, Pa ancas, 76 Wa ker, P anos nc nados, 76 Wa ker, Po eas, 76 Wa ker, E son do, 75 Wa ker, Torn os, 76 We s, ¿Hay a go más v e o que una tortuga g gante?, 76 Ze toun, E cuerpo humano, 49 SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS See EXPERIMENTS SCIENCE— F ct on Luke, E perro verde, 40 Verne, Los qu n entos m ones de a Begun, 254 We s, La guerra de os mundos, 254 Verne, V a e a centro de a T erra, 253 SCIENTISTS Arno d, Esos sufr dos c entíf cos, 45 Dragon , Qu én es qu én en a c enc a, 5 G bert, ¿Qu eres ser pa eontó ogo?, 19 Muñoz Pue es, E p ntor de as neuronas: Ramón y Ca a , c entíf co, 118 Stee e, Mar e Cur e: La mu er que camb ó e curso de a c enc a, 114 Sub ect Index Suárez de So ar, Entre f ores de cactos: La v da de a b ó oga He a Bravo Ho s, 114 SCISSORS—F ct on Krahn, ¿Qu én ha v sto as t eras?, 174 SCREWS See a so TOOLS Wa ker, Torn os, 76 SCULPTURE See a so ART Roca, P ntura y escu tura, 84 SEA HORSES See a so MARINE L ndeen, Caba tos de mar/Sea Horses, 65 SEA HORSES—F ct on See a so MARINE Car e, Don Caba to de Mar, 142 SEA SHORE Wo fe, Un deseo, 209 SEA STORIES—F ct on Lasky, E p rata Bob, 175 SEAGULLS—F ct on See a so BIRDS Sepú veda, H stor a de una gav ota y de gato que e enseñó a vo ar, 245 SEALS See a so ANIMALS See a so MARINE L ndeen, Focas/Sea s, 65 Tw na, Sea s/Focas, 75 SEASONS See a so WEATHER Banks, La gran casa azu , 133 Berendes, Seasons and Weather/Las estac ones y e t empo, 123 Berner, E bro de a pr mavera, 135 Berner, E bro de nv erno, 135 Berner, E bro de otoño, 135 Berner, E bro de verano, 135 393 Gom , Spr ng Is Here/L egó a pr mavera, 58 Mar , Las estac ones, 177 Mett er, Á bum V sua de a Natura eza y sus camb os mes a mes, 68 Rando ph, A about a Season/Las estac ones, 71 SECOND GRADE—F ct on See a so SCHOOLS Danz ger, L sta para segundo grado, Ámbar Dorado, 152 SECURITY—F ct on Henkes, Owen, 166 Stewart, No s n m Mant ta, 203 SECRETS Moore-Ma nos, ¿T enes un secreto?, 13 SEEING See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s o os/Tak ng Care of My Eyes, 80 Ne son, La v sta, 70 SELF CONFIDENCE Genechten, La pequeña canguro, 162 Or hue a, La rat ta presum da/The Conce ted L tt e Rat, 185 SELF DISCOVERY Abe , La perd da, 256 SELF ESTEEM Curt s, Me gusto: Nunca v ene ma un poqu to de autoest ma, 152 Se d er, Hermanos ba o cero, 244 SELF RELIANCE—F ct on Wadde , Duerme b en, Os to, 207 SENSES AND SENSATIONS Jenk ns, ¿Qué harías con una co a como ésta?, 60 Ne son, E gusto, 70 Ne son, E oído, 70 394 Sub ect Index Ne son, E o fato, 70 Ne son, E tacto, 70 Ne son, La v sta, 70 Roca, Los 5 sent dos, 71 Shannon, ¡Dav d hue e!, 201 SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 See a so UNITED STATES Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 SEUSS, DR. Seuss, E gato garabato, 199 Seuss, ¡Hay un mo o en m bo s o!, 199 Seuss, Un pez, dos peces, pez ro o, pez azu , 200 Seuss, Y pensar que o v por a ca e Porven r, 200 SEX EDUCATION Co e, Mamá no me contó . . . , 147 Ochoa, Los ant concept vos exp cados a os óvenes, 82 V egas, Púberman, 83 SHADOWS Tu et, Juego de sombras, 205 SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM, 1564–1616 See a so ENGLISH LITERATURE M dd eton, Shakespeare: Su v da y su t empo, 114 SHAPES Browne, E uego de as formas, 139 Cande , Las formas, 51 Doumerc, La ínea, 17 Las formas/Shapes, 147 Max, Papá, ¿qué es . . . ?, 178 Po ack, Ga nas de aquí para a á, 53 Ross, F guras, 195 Shu man, E gato grande, 201 Tu et, Juego de formas, 205 SHARKS See a so ANIMALS See a so MARINE Cross ngham, E c c o de v da de t burón, 41 Ka man, T burones espectacu ares, 63 L ndeen, T burones/Sharks, 65 Macqu tty, T burón, 123 Mark e, Los t burones b ancos, 67 R ehecky, Mega odonte/Mega odon, 56 S mon, T burones, 72 SHERLOCK—F ct on Doy e, E arch vo de Sher ock Ho mes, 223 Doy e, E ú t mo sa udo de Sher ock Ho mes, 224 SHIPS See a so VEHICLES E s, Sh ps/Barcos, 78 E s, Submar nes/Submar nos, 78 SHOES—F ct on Gebhard, Lo que Eduardo sabe hacer, 161 SHORT STORIES See a so LITERATURE Andersen, La cer era, 130 Andersen, La cer era, 215 Andersen, Ch qu adas y otros cuentos, 26 Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Andersen, E compañero de v a e, 215 Andersen, La h a de Rey de os Pantanos, 215 Andersen, E pat to feo, 215 Andersen, Pu garc ta, 215 C ouLacht ean, Cuentos y eyendas de Armen a, 28 Cortázar, La autop sta de sur, 123 Gut érrez Ná era, Cuentos, 228 Jones, E rey ato ondrado y otros cuentos estrafa ar os, 231 Sub ect Index Pardo Bazán, Un destr pador de antaño y otros cuentos, 239 Pon atowska, Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 Ru fo, ¡D es que no me maten!, 124 Shua, Este pícaro mundo, 37 S mon, Pab o D ab o y a bomba fét da, 246 S nger, Cuentos para n ños, 247 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 SHORT STORIES—ARMENIAN C ouLacht ean, Cuentos y eyendas de Armen a, 28 SHORT STORIES—LATIN AMERICA See a so LATIN AMERICA Cuentos h spanoamer canos de s g o XX, 222 SHOSHONE See a so NATIVE AMERICANS Erdr ch, Sacagawea, 117 SHOWAND-TELL Chapra, Ame a s Show-and-Te F esta/Ame a y a f esta de muestra y cuenta , 143 SHOWS Mann ng, Teatro, 124 SIBLINGS—F ct on See a so FAMILY B ume, Dob e Fudge, 218 Buck ey, Las hermanas Gr mm, 219 Ch d, Soy demas ado pequeña para r a co eg o, 145 Gauch, Tanya y as zapat as ro as, 161 Gay, Este a, pr ncesa de a noche, 161 Gray, M herman ta es súper, 163 Herman, Enterrado en e ardín, 40 James, Pas to, 169 McDona d, Doctora Judy Moody, 235 395 McDona d, Judy Moody sa va e p aneta, 235 Mechte , Enganchado, 236 O Ca aghan, ¿Se habrán vue to ocos?, 183 Scott, En as p ernas de mamá/On Mother s Lap, 198 SICK—F ct on See a so HEALTH Rob eda, Sana ran ta, sana, 194 Yo en, ¿Cómo se curan os d nosaur os?, 211 SINGLE PARENT FAMILY—F ct on See a so DIVORCE Soto, Tomando part do, 249 SISTERS—F ct on Stehr, Las tres cerd tas, 202 SIZE We s, ¿Hay a go más v e o que una tortuga g gante?, 76 SKATEBOARDING See a so SPORTS Cross ngham, Pat netas en acc ón, 90 SKELETONS See a so ANATOMY B gram , An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 SKIING—F ct on See a so SPORTS Losantos, La n eve, 176 SKIN CARE See a so HYGIENE DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m p e /Tak ng Care of My Sk n, 80 SKUNKS See a so ANIMALS Mark e, Los zorr os, 68 SKUNKS—F ct on Ry ant, E caso de zorro nerv oso, 197 SKY—F ct on Gay, Este a, pr ncesa de a noche, 161 396 Sub ect Index SLAVERY Br , A en Jay y e ferRocarr subterráneo, 101 SLAVERY—F ct on Lawrence, Los de f nes de Laurentum, 232 SLEEP—F ct on Rodenas, Duerme, 182 SMELLING See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS Ne son, E o fato, 70 SMILES See a so EMOTIONS See a so FEELINGS Robberecht, Perdí m sonr sa, 194 SNAILS—F ct on Ge s, Pepa Pas, 18 Núñez, ¿Dónde está Juan Pero , e caraco ?, 168 SNOW—F ct on See a so WEATHER Denou, Teo en a n eve, 154 Harper, Os to b anco, 165 Losantos, La n eve, 176 SOCCER See a so SPORTS Contró, Cr st ano Rona do, 116 Contró, G an u g Buffon, 116 Contró, Landon Donovan, 116 Contró, Rafae Márquez, 116 G fford, La enc c oped a de fútbo , 91 Mort mer, Locos por e fútbo , 102 Obregón, Dav d Beckham, 116 Obregón, Rona d nho, 116 Wa ker, Fútbo en acc ón, 91 SOCCER—F ct on Berner, M gue uega a fútbo , 135 Ivan er, Lo que aprendí acerca de nov as y fútbo , 231 Torres, Tom tu gran am go: Juega a fútbo , 205 SOCCER FANS Kaufman, Gr tar os go es, 261 SOCIAL Ancona, M s am gos/My Fr ends, 14 Moore-Ma nos, Los co ores de arco r s, 13 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY—F ct on A bee, Trevor e ngen oso, 40 Kafka, La metamorfos s, 232 SOLAR SYSTEM See a so ASTRONOMY Adamson, Júp ter/Jup ter, 39 Adamson, Marte/Mars, 39 Adamson, Mercur o/Mercury, 39 Adamson, Neptuno/Neptune, 39 Adamson, P utón/P uto, 39 Adamson, Saturno/Saturn, 39 Adamson, La T erra/Earth, 39 Adamson, Urano/Uranus, 39 Adamson, Venus/Venus, 39 As mov, Astero des, 47 As mov, Júp ter, 47 As mov, La Luna, 47 As mov, Marte, 47 As mov, Mercur o, 47 As mov, Neptuno, 47 As mov, P utón y Caronte, 47 As mov, Saturno, 47 As mov, E So , 47 As mov, La T erra, 47 As mov, Urano, 47 As mov, Venus, 47 Bredeson, La Luna, 50 Bredeson, E s stema so ar, 50 M ra Pons, E c e o a tu a cance, 54 Stott, 1001 datos sobre e espac o, 57 Van Rose, La T erra, 122 SOLDIERS—F ct on Andersen, E so dad to de p omo, 130 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 131 Sub ect Index Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 214 Ca derón, Cont núan os crímenes en Roma, 219 Rapaport, 10 so dados, 191 SONGS G ménez, La vue ta a mundo en 25 canc ones, 86 SORTING See a so MATH Marks, Vamos a ordenar por co ores/Sort ng by Co ors, 64 SOTO, GARY, 1952– Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 Soto, Chato y os am gos pachangueros, 202 Soto, Cruzando e Pacíf co, 248 Soto, Tomando part do, 249 SOUNDS See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS Brav , E bro de os ru dos, 138 Cucú—¡Te veo!, 151 Cucú—¡Te veo! En a se va, 151 Wa ker, E son do, 75 SOUPS See a so FOOD Ge s, Néstor Te n , 18 SOUTH AFRICA Kramer, Mande a: E rebe de que d r g ó a su nac ón a a bertad, 113 Ma am, 11 de febrero de 1990: La berac ón de Ne son Mande a, 112 Mande a, Ne son Mande a, 118 SOUTH AMERICA A o an, Exp ora Amér ca de Sur, 99 Montor o , L egué de Co omb a, 18 N k, Gaturro 4, 93 397 SOUTH AMERICA—F ct on Thomas, ¡Bravo, Ros na!, 250 SOUTH AMERICA LITERATURE See a so LITERATURE Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 SOUTH AMERICA FOLKLORE See a so FOLKLORE Knutson, Amor y po o asado: Un cuento and no de enredos y engaños, 173 Rocha V vas, Los s ete me ores cuentos peruanos, 27 SOUTH AMERICA—NATIVE AMERICANS See a so NATIVE AMERICANS Baquedano, Aztecas, ncas y mayas, 122 Drew, Los ncas, 104 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 SOUTH AMERICA POETRY Montec no Agu rre, Luc a se ama Gabr e a, 15 Neruda, Ve nte poemas de amor y una canc ón desesperada, 124 SOUTH CAROLINA Way, South Caro na/Caro na de Sur, 110 SOUTH DAKOTA Brown, South Dakota/Dakota de Sur, 110 SPACE SHUTTLES See a so ASTRONOMY Bredeson, Despegue, 50 Bredeson, Nave espac a , 50 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 Stott, E espac o, 123 398 Sub ect Index SPACE TRAVEL See a so ASTRONAUTS Bredeson, Astronautas, 50 Bredeson, Despegue, 50 Bredeson, Nave espac a , 50 Dav s, Todo o que hay que saber sobre e espac o, 53 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 Stott, E espac o, 123 Stott, 1001 datos sobre e espac o, 57 SPACE TRAVEL—F ct on M bourne, V a e a a una, 179 SPAIN—CHILDREN P quema , M m e , m du zura, 189 Mc aren, Así es m día, 22 SPAIN—F ct on A onso, Corr endo tras e v ento, 213 A onso, Rumbo sur, 213 Gu oppé, ¿Cuá es m co or?, 163 Mo na, E vue o de as c güeñas, 237 Pab o, E ngen oso h da go don Qu ote de a Mancha, 95 Pardo Bazán, Un destr pador de antaño y otros cuentos, 239 Rayó, E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 SPAIN—HISTORY See a so HISTORY Ferrera Cuesta, D cc onar o de h stor a de España, 5 The Go den Age: Poems of the Span sh Rena ssance, 97 Monrea , Las espadas de C d, 237 SPAIN—POETRY See a so LITERATURE See a so POETRY C r a, Jr .poemas, 97 SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARIES See a so DICTIONARIES Barron s Span sh-Eng sh D ct onary/D cc onar o Españo Ing és, 2 Co ns Span sh Conc se D ct onary, 2 Co ns Span sh D ct onary, 3 Gran d cc onar o ng és/españo , españo / ng és: Larousse, 6 SPANISH GRAMMAR Co ns Span sh Conc se D ct onary, 2 SPANISH IDIOMS Bosque, Redes: D cc onar o comb nator o de españo contemporáneo, 2 Rea Academ a Españo a/Asoc ac ón de Academ as de a Lengua Españo a, D cc onar o panh spán co de dudas, 7 Sava ano, Span sh Id oms, 8 SPANISH LANGUAGE ALPHABET Pa omar de M gue , M s pr meras etras de pa abras mex canas, 38 SPANISH LANGUAGE ALPHABET—F ct on G sbert, E abecedar o fantást co de Patam, e e efante, 132 SPANISH LANGUAGE DICTIONARIES See a so DICTIONARIES Bosque, Redes: D cc onar o comb nator o de españo contemporáneo, 2 D cc onar o de s nón mos y antón mos, 3 D cc onar o enc c opéd co 2004, 4 D cc onar o esco ar de a engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o genera de a engua españo a, 3 D cc onar o engua españo a, 4 D cc onar o práct co: S nón mos, antón mos y parón mos, 5 Sub ect Index Enc c oped a h spán ca, 9 Ferrera Cuesta, D cc onar o de h stor a de España, 5 Nuevo Espasa ustrado, 6 Nuevo Océano Uno: D cc onar o enc c opéd co co or, 6 E pequeño Larousse ustrado, 6 Rea Academ a Españo a/Asoc ac ón de Academ as de a Lengua Españo a, D cc onar o panh spán co de dudas, 7 Sava ano, Span sh Id oms, 8 Toboso Sánchez, D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 SPEED See a so VEHICLES Máqu nas ráp das/Speedy Mach nes, 177 We s, ¿Hay a go más ráp do que un guepardo?, 76 SPIDERS See a so INSECTS Ha , Arañas/Sp ders, 59 Houghton, Arañas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, E c c o de v da de a araña, 42 SPIDERS—F ct on Monrea , La araña v o eta, 179 Wh te, La te araña de Car ota, 255 SPIES Roop, Botones para e genera Wash ngton, 102 SPORTS Berendes, Sports and Games/Los deportes y os uegos, 123 Bretón, Home s Everyth ng: The Lat no Baseba Story, 90 Contró, Cr st ano Rona do, 116 Contró, G an u g Buffon, 116 Contró, Landon Donovan, 116 Contró, Rafae Márquez, 116 399 Cross ngham, Basquetbo en acc ón, 91 Cross ngham, Fútbo Amer cano en acc ón, 90 Cross ngham, Pat netas en acc ón, 90 Cross ngham, Porr stas en acc ón, 90 Dann, Bé sbo en acc ón, 91 G fford, La enc c oped a de fútbo , 91 Hoffman, A ex Rodríguez: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 Hoffman, Dav d Ort z: Baseba Star/Estre a de bé sbo , 92 Hoffman, Dwyane Wade: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, LeBron James: Basketba Star/Estre a de ba oncesto, 92 Hoffman, Peyton Mann ng: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Hoffman, Shaun A exander: Footba Star/Estre a de fútbo amer cano, 92 Hong, Pequeño Águ a, 167 Kaufman, Gr tar os go es, 261 Mort mer, Locos por e fútbo , 102 N k, Gaturro 4, 93 Obregón, Dav d Beckham, 116 Obregón, Rona d nho, 116 Patr ck, La n ña que ponchó a Babe Ruth, 101 Wa ker, Fútbo en acc ón, 91 SPORTS—F ct on Berner, M gue uega a fútbo , 135 Ivan er, Lo que aprendí acerca de nov as y fútbo , 231 Rodríguez, ¡Jonrón!, 119 Soto, Bé sbo en abr y otros cuentos, 248 Torres, Tom tu gran am go: Juega a fútbo , 205 400 Sub ect Index SPRING See a so SEASONS Berner, E bro de a pr mavera, 135 Gom , Spr ng Is Here/L egó a pr mavera, 58 STAR-SPANGLED BANNER See a so UNITED STATES We ch, La Bandera de Estre as Cente eantes: E H mno Nac ona , 102 STARS See a so ASTRONOMY M ra Pons, E c e o a tu a cance, 54 STARS—F ct on Bo ger, Matías y a estre a, 138 Gut érrez Serna, S fuera . . . , 134 STATUE OF LIBERTY See a so UNITED STATES — HISTORY Ross, La Dama de Cobre, 102 STEALING—F ct on Ungerer, Los tres band dos, 205 Va bona, Recamb os Luna, 252 STEGOSAURUS See a so DINOSAURS Frost, Estegosaur o/Stegosaurus, 56 STEPDAUGHTERS Or hue a, Las fresas, 186 STEPMOTHERS Lawrence, Los doce traba os de F av a Gém na, 232 Or hue a, Las fresas, 186 STORIES IN RHYME See a so RHYMES Cano Gu arro, E co eg o, 141 Cano Gu arro, La natura eza, 141 Chr ste ow, En un árbo están os c nco mon tos/F ve L tt e Monkeys S tt ng n a Tree, 146 Cron n, C c, c ac, p f, p af: una aventura de contar, 149 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Cr stóba Co ón, 150 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Don Qu ote, 151 Cruz-Contar n , De a A a a Z con Mozart y a mús ca, 151 Curt s, Me gusto: Nunca v ene ma un poqu to de autoest ma, 152 Da Co , E señor José Tom o y María Juana, 152 Dona dson, Un os to se cae de a cama, 155 Eastman, E me or n do, 157 Isaías, ¿Qué te p có a horm ga de os p es a a barr ga?, 168 McGrath, Cuenta con e bé sbo , 68 Núñez, D me Trav esa, ¿qué fruta es ésa?, 168 Núñez, ¿Dónde está Juan Pero , e caraco ?, 168 Rob eda, Ramón y su ratón, 194 Rob eda, Rebeca, 194 Ru er, ¡Hombre de co or!, 196 Serrano, Juego de dedos, 168 Seuss, E gato garabato, 199 Seuss, ¡Hay un mo o en m bo s o!, 199 Seuss, Un pez, dos peces, pez ro o, pez azu , 200 Seuss, Y pensar que o v por a ca e Porven r, 200 S erra, ¡Qué ocura por a ectura!, 202 So n s, Inés tres p es, 168 W tte, E oro T co Tango, 209 Yo en, ¿Cómo aprenden os co ores os d nosaur os?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo uegan os d nosaur os con sus am gos?, 211 Yo en, ¿Cómo ordenan sus hab tac ones os d nosaur os?, 211 Sub ect Index Yo en, ¿Cómo se curan os d nosaur os?, 211 STORIES WITHOUT WORDS See a so PICTURE BOOKS Losantos, E c rco, 176 Losantos, La n eve, 176 Mar , Las estac ones, 177 Ormerod, Buenas noches, 186 Ormerod, Buenos días, 186 STORMS See a so WEATHER MacAu ay, Camb os de estado de t empo: Las tormentas, 61 STRAWBERRIES—F ct on Or hue a, Las fresas, 186 STUFFED ANIMALS—F ct on W ems, E cone to Knuff e: Un cuento a ecc onador, 208 SUBMARINES See a so VEHICLES E s, Submar nes/Submar nos, 78 SUFFERING— F ct on Hausfater-Douïeb, E n ño estre a, 165 SUFFRAGISTS Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 SUMMER See a so SEASONS Berner, E bro de verano, 135 SUMMER—F ct on Horvath, Un verano en La Cañada de os osos, 230 SUN See a so SOLAR SYSTEM As mov, E So , 47 Ka man, La fotosíntes s: De a uz de so a a mento, 61 Labast da, Los c nco so es, 107 SURREALISM See a so ART G sbert, Sa vador Da í: Píntame un sueño, 117 401 SURVIVAL See a so HABITATS Ka man, ¿Cómo se adaptan os an ma es?, 52 SWAHILI—F ct on See a so AFRICA Krebs, Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 SWANS—F ct on Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Andersen, E pat to feo, 215 Escardó Bas, The Ug y Duck ng/E pat to feo, 137 SWIMMING—F ct on See a so RECREATION Rayó, E cementer o de cap tán Nemo, 242 SYMBOLISM Tan, E árbo ro o, 203 SYNONYMS Bosque, Redes: D cc onar o comb nator o de españo contemporáneo, 2 D cc onar o de s nón mos y antón mos, 3 D cc onar o práct co: S nón mos, antón mos y parón mos, 5 Eck, Opuestos, 157 Fa coner, O v a s Oppos tes/O v a y os opuestos, 160 Guy, ¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!, 164 TADPOLES See a so AMPHIBIANS See a so FROGS Ka man, E c c o de v da de a rana, 42 TAILORS—F ct on See a so OCCUPATIONS Krahn, ¿Qu én ha v sto as t eras?, 174 402 Sub ect Index TAINO INDIANS Jaffe, La f or de oro: Un m to taíno de Puerto R co, 35 TALENT SHOWS—F ct on Cron n, Dub Dub Muu, 149 TALES See a so FAIRY TALES Shua, Este pícaro mundo, 37 TALES—CHINA, TIBET See a so CHINA Hume, Cuentos de Ch na y Tíbet, 35 TALES—GREAT BRITAIN See a so ENGLISH LITERATURE Hoyos, Los s ete me ores cuentos ce tas, 27 TALES—LATIN AMERICA See a so LATIN AMERICA Garra ón, Cuentos y eyendas h spanoamer canos, 32 TALES—MEXICO See a so MEXICO Gerson, F esta femen na: Ce ebrando a as mu eres a través de h stor as trad c ona es mex canas, 33 TALES—SPAIN See a so SPAIN Monrea , Las espadas de C d, 237 TANKS See a so VEHICLES E s, Tanks/Tanques, 78 TANZANIA—F ct on See a so AFRICA Krebs, Nos fu mos todos de safar , 174 TASMANIAN DEVILS See a so ANIMALS Mark e, Los demon os de Tasman a, 66 TASTE See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS Ne son, E gusto, 70 TEA—F ct on Ar spe, Té de pa ac o, 132 TEACHERS See a so SCHOOLS G bert, ¿Qu eres ser pa eontó ogo?, 19 TEACHERS—F ct on Hassan, E profesor de mús ca, 229 TEAPOT—F ct on Andersen, La tetera, 131 TEASING—F ct on Robberecht, Perdí m sonr sa, 194 TECHNOLOGY Navarrete, Grandes nventos, 79 TEENAGERS Zepeda, Ser chavo no es fác : Trucos para sobrev v r, 84 TEENAGERS—BOYS Vargas de Gonzá ez Carbone , Qu úbo e con . . . tu cuerpo, e gue, tus cuates, e sexo, tu fam a, as drogas y todo o demás: Manua de superv venc a para hombres, 83 V egas, Púberman, 83 TEENAGERS—BOYS—F ct on Ivan er, Lo que aprendí acerca de nov as y fútbo , 231 S erra Fabra, Buscando a Bob, 245 Va bona, Recamb os Luna, 252 TEENAGERS—DRUG USE A cántara, E agu ón de D ab o, 212 Mechte , Enganchado, 236 TEENAGERS—F ct on Mo na, E vue o de as c güeñas, 237 TEENAGERS—GIRLS L mb, Ch ca (de cas ) 16: Una autént ca tortura, 234 L mb, Ch ca de 15: Encantadora pero oca, 234 Muñoz Pue es, La foto de Portobe o, 238 Sub ect Index TEENAGERS—GIRLS—F ct on E s, E v a e de Parvana, 224 TEETH See a so HYGIENE DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s d entes/Tak ng Care of My Teeth, 80 Gaff, ¿Por qué debo avarme as d entes?, 81 TENNESSEE Brown, Tennessee/Tennessee, 110 TENOCHTITLÁN—F ct on See a so AZTEC See a so NAHUATL Barrera, D ar o de Bernardo (1519–1521), 217 TEXAS See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Bredeson, Texas, 100 Obregón, Texas/Texas, 110 THANKSGIVING See a so HOLIDAYS Kesse , Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 Landau, E Día de Acc ón de Grac as: Un momento para agradecer, 20 THEATER Mann ng, Teatro, 124 Roca, Teatro, 89 THERMODYNAMICS See a so SCIENCE See a so TOOLS Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 THIEVES—F ct on Ungerer, Los tres band dos, 205 Va bona, Recamb os Luna, 252 THIRST See a so HEALTH Schuh, E agua potab e/Dr nk ng Water, 82 THOUGHT AND THINKING Berner, ¡Ay, no!, 134 403 TIBET—LITERATURE See a so CHINA Hume, Cuentos de Ch na y Tíbet, 35 TIGERS—F ct on De va , A t gretón e gusta moverse, 125 TIME Rando ph, A about a Day/Los días, 70 Rando ph, A about a Month/Los meses, 70 Rando ph, A about a Season/Las estac ones, 71 Rando ph, A about an Hour/Las horas, 71 TIME—F ct on Danz ger, Justo a t empo, Ámbar Dorado, 152 TOADS—F ct on Andersen, La h a de Rey de os Pantanos, 215 TOILET TRAINING—F ct on Jadou , ¡Todo e mundo va!, 169 R us, ¡No qu ero hacer p pí en e or na !, 193 TOLERANCE Escud é, Paco y Á varo, 159 TOOLS Arno d, Esa poderosa energía, 46 Wa ker, Pa ancas, 76 Wa ker, Po eas, 76 Wa ker, Ruedas y e es, 76 Wa ker, Torn os, 76 Wa ker, Traba o, 76 TOUCHING See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS Ne son, E tacto, 70 TOW TRUCKS See a so VEHICLES Rando ph, Tow Trucks/Grúas, 23 TOY AND MOVABLE BOOKS Ashbé, ¡Es hora de recoger!, 132 404 Sub ect Index Ashbé, La hora de baño, 132 Ashbé, ¡M ra cómo te has puesto!, 133 Ashbé, ¡Oh! , está oscuro!, 133 Bebés d nám cos, 134 Bebés uguetones, 134 Car e, 10 pat tos de goma, 142 Cous ns, ¡Cr ck-ras-f ash! Cuenta con Ma sy, 148 Cucú—¡Te veo!, 151 Cucú—¡Te veo! En a se va, 151 Dodd, Grande o pequeña es m pe ota: E bro de os contrar os, 155 Green, La tumba de Tutankamón, 106 Harper, Os to b anco, 165 Heens, M gato Coque, 59 Heens, M perro Roque, 59 Horácˇek, Mar posa, Mar posa, 168 K m ko, E av ón, 172 K m ko, E cama eón, 172 K m ko, E cerd to, 172 K m ko, E cone o, 172 K m ko, E d nosaur o, 172 K m ko, E e efante, 172 K m ko, E gato, 172 K m ko, E koa a, 172 K m ko, E obo, 172 K m ko, La rat ta, 172 O Leary, E profesor Topo y sus máqu nas, 70 Shu man, E gato grande, 201 Sm th, En e mar, 72 Tu et, Juego de Azar, 205 Tu et, Juego de co ores, 205 Tu et, Juego de construcc ón, 205 Tu et, Juego de dedos, 205 Tu et, Juego de formas, 205 Tu et, Juego de o os, 205 Tu et, Juego de sombras, 205 Tu et, Juego de c rco, 205 TOYS—F ct on A son, E oso de abue o, 129 Andersen, E so dad to de p omo, 130 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 131 Andersen, E va ente so dad to de p omo, 214 Ashbé, ¡Es hora de recoger!, 132 Car e, 10 pat tos de goma, 142 TRACTORS See a so VEHICLES Máqu nas duras/Tough Mach nes, 177 TRADITIONS Burgan, Nuevo Méx co: T erra de encanto, 100 Ke ey, La Nav dad a rededor de mundo, 21 Knudsen, La Pascua en todo e mundo, 21 TRAINS—F ct on Eduar, ¡Todos a tren!, 158 TRAVEL A o an, Exp ora Amér ca de Norte, 99 A o an, Exp ora Amér ca de Sur, 99 A o an, Exp ora Europa, 99 Ka man, Exp ora Afr ca, 99 Ka man, Exp ora As a, 99 Ka man, Exp ora Austra a y Oceanía, 99 Ka man, Exp ora a Antárt da, 99 Mangue , D ar o de ecturas, 94 McCarty, Marco Po o: E hombre que v a ó por e mundo med eva , 113 Muñoz Pue es, E v a e de a evo uc ón: E oven Darw n, 69 TRAVEL— F ct on A onso, Rumbo sur, 213 Andersen, Los c snes sa va es, 215 Andersen, E compañero de v a e, 215 Desnoëttes, Tam-tam co ores, 223 Sub ect Index Eduar, E p aneta de a A a a Z, 158 Gudu e, Cuentos de Las m y una noches, 34 Hobb e, Chon y Chano: En a c ma de mundo, 167 Kafka, La metamorfos s, 232 Muñoz Pue es, ¡Po zón a bordo! E secreto de Co ón, 238 S erra Fabra, Las m y una noches . . . [o cas ], 246 Ungerer, Los tres band dos, 205 Verne, C nco semanas en g obo, 253 Verne, La esf nge de os h e os, 253 Verne, La vue ta a mundo en 80 días, 253 TREES See a so FORESTS Andruetto, E árbo de as, 216 Durand, E Bosque a tu a cance, 54 H pp, E árbo de o vo: Por dentro y por fuera, 59 H pp, E rob e: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 Ka man, E c c o de v da de árbo , 42 L ewe yn, Así nace un árbo , 65 Mar , Las estac ones, 177 TRICKSTERS Knutson, Amor y po o asado: Un cuento and no de enredos y engaños, 173 TROJAN WAR—F ct on Fontes, E caba o de Troya: La caída de Troya: Un m to gr ego, 259 TROLLS—F ct on See a so FANTASY Farmer, E mar de os Tro s, 225 TRUCKS See a so VEHICLES E s, Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 405 Máqu nas duras/Tough Mach nes, 177 Rando ph, F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 Rando ph, Tow Trucks/Grúas, 23 Vandew e e, Sobre ruedas, 125 TURTLES See a so ANIMALS Houghton, Tortugas: Por dentro y por fuera, 60 We s, ¿Hay a go más v e o que una tortuga g gante?, 76 TURTLES —F ct on B oom, La ebre y a tortuga, 136 Percy, La ebre y a tortuga, 36 TUTANKHAMEN See a so EGYPT Green, La tumba de Tutankamón, 106 UKRAINE See a so EUROPE Fa p, L egué de Ucran a, 18 UNCLES See a so FAMILY Mart n, Un r ncón de Un verso, 235 Warho a, M tío Andy, 120 UNDERGROUND ECOLOGY See a so HABITATS A o an, Háb tats subterráneos, 44 UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Br , A en Jay y e ferRocarr subterráneo, 101 UNITED STATES See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so NAMES OF STATES See a so PRESIDENTS Becker, Ar zona, 100 Bredeson, F or da, 100 Bredeson, Texas, 100 Brown, A abama/A abama, 109 Brown, Ar zona/Ar zona, 109 Brown, Arkansas/Arkansas, 109 406 Sub ect Index Brown, Connect cut/Connect cut, 109 Brown, De aware/De aware, 109 Brown, D str to de Co umb a/D str ct of Co umb a, 109 Brown, Georg a/Georg a, 109 Brown, Idaho/Idaho, 109 Brown, I no s/I no s, 109 Brown, Ind ana/Ind ana, 109 Brown, Iowa/Iowa, 109 Brown, Kentucky/Kentucky, 109 Brown, Lu s ana/Lou s ana, 109 Brown, Mary and/Mary and, 109 Brown, M nnesota/M nnesota, 109 Brown, M s s p /M ss ss pp , 109 Brown, Montana/Montana, 109 Brown, New Jersey/Nueva Jersey, 110 Brown, North Dakota/Dakota de Norte, 110 Brown, Ok ahoma/Ok ahoma, 110 Brown, South Dakota/Dakota de Sur, 110 Brown, Tennessee/Tennessee, 110 De Capua, Ca forn a, 100 De Capua, Nueva York, 100 Ga ano, Nebraska/Nebraska, 109 Ga ano, North Caro na/Caro na de Norte, 110 Ga ano, W scons n/W scons n, 110 Ga ano, Wyom ng/Wyom ng, 110 Ga ano, Nebraska/Nebraska, 109 Ga ano, North Caro na/Caro na de Norte, 110 Ga ano, W scons n/W scons n, 110 Ga ano, Wyom ng/Wyom ng, 110 Obregón, A aska/A aska, 109 Obregón, Ca forn a/Ca forn a, 109 Obregón, Co orado/Co orado, 109 Obregón, F or da/F or da, 109 Obregón, Hawa /Hawa , 109 Obregón, Kansas/Kansas, 109 Obregón, Ma ne/Ma ne, 109 Obregón, Massachusetts/ Massachusetts, 109 Obregón, M ch gan/M ch gan, 109 Obregón, M sur /M ssour , 109 Obregón, Nevada/Nevada, 110 Obregón, New Mex co/Nuevo Méx co, 110 Obregón, Nueva York/New York, 110 Obregón, Puerto R co/Puerto R co, 110 Obregón, Texas/Texas, 110 Obregón, Utah/Utah, 110 Way, New Hampsh re/Nuevo Hampsh re, 110 Way, Oh o/Oh o, 110 Way, Oregon/Oregón, 110 Way, Pens van a/Pennsy van a, 110 Way, Rhode Is and/Rhode Is and, 110 Way, South Caro na/Caro na de Sur, 110 Way, Vermont/Vermont, 110 Way, V rg n a/V rg n a, 110 Way, Wash ngton/Wash ngton, 110 Way, West V rg n a/V rg n a Occ denta , 110 UNITED STATES—HISTORY See a so HISTORY See a so PRESIDENTS Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 Br , Bronco Char e y e Pony Express, 101 C are, Los nd os de Norte de Amér ca, 104 E as, Co orado: E estado de centenar o, 101 F g ey, Sa var a a Campana de a L bertad, 101 K she , Thomas Jefferson: Una v da de patr ot smo, 115 Landau, E Día de Acc ón de Grac as: Un momento para agradecer, 20 Sub ect Index L bura, Ecos de a guerra entre Méx co y os Estados Un dos, 108 Ma am, 12 de octubre de 1492: Co ón ega a Amér ca, 111 Ma am, 21 de u o de 1969: E hombre ega a a Luna, 111 Ne son, George Wash ngton: Una v da de derazgo, 115 R vera, Mart n Luther K ng Jr.: Una v da de determ nac ón, 113 Roop, Botones para e genera Wash ngton, 102 Ross, La Dama de Cobre, 102 Sauré, Un bus en A abama, 264 She a, Abraham L nco n: Una v da de respeto, 115 Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 Thomas, ¿Cómo e eg mos a nuestros íderes?, 23 Thomas, ¿Cuá es son as partes de gob erno?, 23 Thomas, ¿Qué es una const tuc ón?, 23 We ch, La Bandera de Estre as Cente eantes: E H mno Nac ona , 102 W ams, 4 de u o de 1776: La dec arac ón de Independenc a Amer cana, 111 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 URBAN ECOLOGY See a so HABITATS MacAu ay, Háb tats de ardín, 45 UTAH See a so GEOGRAPHY See a so UNITED STATES Obregón, Utah/Utah, 110 VACATIONS—F ct on Horvath, Un verano en La Cañada de os osos, 230 407 Sort and, Mamá va e 10 came os, 247 VALENTINE S DAY See a so HOLIDAYS Gno ewsk , E Día de San Va entín: Carame os, amor y corazones, 20 VAMPIRES—F ct on Meyer, Crepúscu o: Un amor pe groso, 236 Meyer, Ec pse, 236 Meyer, Luna nueva, 236 VANITY—F ct on Andersen, E tra e nuevo de emperador, 130 VEGETABLES See a so FOOD F em ng, ¡Ñam!¡Ñam!¡Ñam!, 160 Ge s, Pepa Pas, 18 Schuh, E grupo de as verduras/ The Vegetab e Group, 82 VEHICLES See a so NAMES OF VEHICLE TYPES Berendes, Mach nes/Las máqu nas, 123 Dayton, Choppers, 91 Dayton, Coo B kes/Motos coo , 91 Dayton, D rt B kes, 91 Dayton, Street B kes/Motos de ca e, 91 Dayton, Superb kes, 91 Dayton, Tr cks w th B kes/Trucos con a moto, 91 De a Rosa, ¿Qu eres ser p oto de Fórmu a 1?, 19 E s, Cars and Trucks/Autos y cam ones, 78 E s, He copters/He cópteros, 78 E s, P anes/Av ones, 78 E s, Sh ps/Barcos, 78 E s, Submar nes/Submar nos, 78 E s, Tanks/Tanques, 78 408 Sub ect Index Máqu nas de rescate/Rescue Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas duras/Tough Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas ráp das/Speedy Mach nes, 177 Máqu nas traba adoras/Busy Mach nes, 177 Rando ph, Ambu ances/Ambu anc as, 22 Rando ph, Coast Guard Boats/Lanchas guardacostas, 22 Rando ph, Emergency He copters/He cópteros de emer Rando ph, F re Trucks/Cam ones de bomberos, 22 Rando ph, Po ce Cars/Patru as, 23 Rando ph, Tow Trucks/Grúas, 23 Vandew e e, Sobre ruedas, 125 VERMONT See a so UNITED STATES Way, Vermont/Vermont, 110 VERTEBRATES See a so ANIMALS B gram , An ma es ncreíb es: L bro de esque etos mág cos, 49 VETERINARIANS See a so ANIMALS Ka man, Los veter nar os cu dan a sa ud de os an ma es, 21 VIKINGS See a so NORSE Guy, Los v k ngos, 104 VIKINGS—F ct on Farmer, E mar de os Tro s, 225 VIOLENCE Deary, La horr b e h stor a de mundo, 105 VIOLENCE—F ct on Soto, Cebo as enterradas, 248 VIOLINS—F ct on See a so MUSIC Hassan, E profesor de mús ca, 229 VIRGINIA See a so UNITED STATES Way, V rg n a/V rg n a, 110 VISION See a so SENSES AND SENSATIONS DeGeze e, Cómo cu dar m s o os/Tak ng Care of My Eyes, 80 Ne son, La v sta, 70 VOCABULARY Berendes, An ma s/Los An ma es, 122 Berendes, Body/E cuerpo, 122 Berendes, Fee ngs/Las emoc ones, 123 Berendes, Food/La com da, 123 Berendes, Peop e/Las personas, 123 Berendes, Seasons and Weather/Las estac ones y e t empo, 123 Berendes, Sports and Games/Los deportes y os uegos, 123 Besora, ¿Qu én o ad v nará?, 136 Eduar, E p aneta de a A a a Z, 158 Ember ey, My C ty/M C udad, 159 Ember ey, My Room/M Cuarto, 159 Ember ey, My Schoo /M Escue a, 159 Pa omar de M gue , M s pr meras etras de pa abras mex canas, 38 Scarry, Best Word Book Ever/E me or bro de pa abras, 39 Seuss, ¡Hay un mo o en m bo s o!, 199 VOLUME—MEASURE Wa ker, La mater a, 75 VULTURES See a so BIRDS Mark e, Los bu tres, 66 WAMPANOAG—NATIVE AMERICANS See a so NATIVE AMERICANS Sub ect Index Kesse , Squanto y e pr mer Día de Acc ón de Grac as, 21 WAR OF INDEPENDENCE, MEXICO, 1810–1821—F ct on M che , D ar o de Lup ta (1821–24), 218 WARHOL, ANDY, 1928–1987 See a so ART See a so ARTISTS Mason, E arte contemporáneo: en os t empos de Warho , 87 Warho a, M tío Andy, 120 WARS Barrera, D ar o de Bernardo (1519–1521), 217 F g ey, Sa var a a Campana de a L bertad, 101 Gno ewsk , C nco de Mayo: Se ce ebra e orgu o, 20 L bura, Ecos de a guerra entre Méx co y os Estados Un dos, 108 Ma am, 11 de nov embre de 1918: Pr mera Guerra Mund a , 111 Ma am, 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 Roop, Botones para e genera Wash ngton, 102 W ams, 10 de nov embre de 1989: La caída de muro de Ber ín, 112 WARS—F ct on Barrera, D ar o de Bernardo (1519–1521), 217 E s, E pan de a guerra, 224 Gauch, Tanya y as zapat as ro as, 161 Gno ewsk , C nco de Mayo: Se ce ebra e orgu o, 20 McKee, Negros y b ancos, 179 M che , D ar o de Lup ta (1821–24), 218 409 Mo na, D ar o de Sof a (1862), 218 Rapaport, 10 so dados, 191 S erra Fabra, La guerra de m hermano, 246 W nter, La b b otecar a de Basora: Una h stor a rea de Iraq, 256 WARSAW—F ct on See a so POLAND Kubert, Yosse : 19 de abr de 1943: H stor a de a sub evac ón de gueto de Varsov a, 262 WASHINGTON STATE Way, Wash ngton/Wash ngton, 110 WASHINGTON, GEORGE, 1732–1799—BIOGRAPHY See a so PRESIDENTS Ne son, George Wash ngton: Una v da de derazgo, 115 Roop, Botones para e genera Wash ngton, 102 WATER See a so NATURE Ne son, F otar y hund rse, 69 Schuh, E agua potab e/Dr nk ng Water, 82 WATER—CYCLE See a so SCIENCE Ka man, E c c o de agua, 61 WATER—DRINKING See a so HEALTH Schuh, E agua potab e/Dr nk ng Water, 82 WATER—F ct on Nesquens, Una nube, 182 WEALTH Ch d, Humberto Horac o Herm n o Bobton-Trent, 145 WEATHER See a so SEASONS Berendes, Seasons and Weather/Las estac ones y e t empo, 123 Bernhard, La meteoro ogía, 49 Cross ngham, ¿Qué es a m grac ón?, 52 410 Sub ect Index MacAu ay, Camb os de estado de t empo: Las tormentas, 61 Ross, E t empo, 195 WEDDINGS—F ct on Duquennoy, ¡V van os nov os!, 156 WEST VIRGINIA Way, West V rg n a/V rg n a Occ denta , 110 WETLANDS See a so HABITATS A o an, Un háb tat de pantano, 44 Ka man, Cadenas a mentar as de os pantanos, 41 WEREWOLVES—F ct on Meyer, Ec pse, 236 Meyer, Luna nueva, 236 WHALES—F ct on Ih maera, La eyenda de as ba enas., 230 WHEELS See a so TOOLS Vandew e e, Sobre ruedas, 125 Wa ker, Ruedas y e es, 76 WILDLIFE See a so ANIMALS See a so HABITATS Farndon, La enc c oped a de os háb tats, 56 WINTER See a so SEASONS Berner, E bro de nv erno, 135 Losantos, La n eve, 176 WINTER—F ct on Denou, Teo en a n eve, 154 WISCONSIN Ancona, M s abue os/My Grandparents, 15 Ga ano, W scons n/W scons n, 110 WISEMAN—F ct on Darw che, Sap enc a y art mañas de Nasredín, e oco que era sab o, 29 WISHES—F ct on Fr edman, Ma ory se muda, 226 WITCHES—F ct on Abeyà, Hanse and Grete /Hanse y Grete , 128 Gr mm, Hanse y Grete , 34 Ibbotson, ¡Menuda bru a!, 230 Monrea , E cuervo negro, 179 WIZARDS—F ct on Lobe , E mago de os co ores, 175 Row ng, Harry Potter y e m ster o de prínc pe, 243 WOLVERINES Mark e, Los g otones, 66 WOLVES See a so ANIMALS Mark e, Los obos, 67 Vandew e e, E obo, 125 WOLVES—F ct on Escardó Bas, The Three L tt e P gs/Los tres cerd tos, 26 Got bowsk , La Caperuc ta Ro a, 162 K m ko, E obo, 172 Naumann-V em n, E chupete de G na, 181 Or hue a, Los tres cerd tos/The Three L tt e P gs, 185 Pennart, E obo sent menta , 187 Perrau t, E gran bro feroz de obo, 188 Stehr, Las tres cerd tas, 202 Vandew e e, E obo, 125 WOMEN AUTHORS See a so LITERATURE Barrera, La n ña de as nueve estre as: La v da de a escr tora Rosar o Caste anos, 114 Gerson, F esta femen na: Ce ebrando a as mu eres a través de h stor as trad c ona es mex canas, 33 Pon atowska, Obras reun das I: Narrat va breve, 95 Satrap , Persépo s 1, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 2, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 3, 263 Sub ect Index Satrap , Persépo s 4, 263 Woo f, Un cuarto prop o, 96 WOMEN—BASEBALL See a so BASEBALL Patr ck, La n ña que ponchó a Babe Ruth, 101 WOMEN—COMIC BOOKS Juan, . . . De e as, 261 Satrap , Persépo s 1, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 2, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 3, 263 Satrap , Persépo s 4, 263 WOMEN POWERFUL Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 Gerson, F esta femen na: Ce ebrando a as mu eres a través de h stor as trad c ona es mex canas, 33 WOMEN POWERFUL—F ct on Á varez, E puente de os cerezos, 214 V ar L ébana, Su-L n, a n ña abandonada, 255 WOMEN S RIGHTS Boothroyd, Susan B. Anthony: Una v da de gua dad, 115 WOMEN S RIGHTS—MEXICO— HISTORY See a so HISTORY López, Hemos camb ado: Educac ón, conqu stas y deseos de as n ñas en e s g o XIX, 15 WOMEN SCIENTISTS See a so SCIENTISTS Stee e, Mar e Cur e: La mu er que camb ó e curso de a c enc a, 114 WOOD CARVING Cohn, E ta ador de sueños, 146 WOOLF, VIRGINIA, 1882– 1941 See a so LITERATURE Woo f, Un cuarto prop o, 96 Woo f, La señora Da oway, 256 411 WOOLLY MAMMOTH See a so ANIMALS See a so PREHISTORIC ANIMALS Frost, Mamut anudo/Woo y Mammoth, 56 Herman, Enterrado en e ardín, 40 WORD PROBLEMS See a so MATH Tang, Come una y cuenta 20: Acert os matemát cos para despertar a mente, 72 WORK See a so OCCUPATIONS Wa ker, Traba o, 76 WORLD TRAVEL See a so ATLASES See a so MAPS See a so TRAVEL Verne, La vue ta a mundo en 80 días, 253 WORLD HISTORY Deary, Esa bárbara edad med a, 105 Deary, Esos supergen a es gr egos, 105 Deary, La horr b e h stor a de mundo, 105 Gómez Espe osín, D cc onar o de térm nos de mundo ant guo, 5 Ma am, 11 de nov embre de 1918: Pr mera Guerra Mund a , 111 Toboso Sánchez, D cc onar o de h stor a de mundo actua , 8 WORLD TRADE CENTER See a so UNITED STATES Sp ege man, S n a sombra de as torres, 265 W ams, 11 de sept embre de 2001: Ataque a as Torres Geme as, 112 WORLD WAR I, 1914–1918 Ma am, 11 de nov embre de 1918: Pr mera Guerra Mund a , 111 412 Sub ect Index WORLD WAR II, 1939–1945 Ma am, 1 de sept embre de 1939: H t er nvade Po on a, 111 Ma am, 6 de agosto de 1945: La bomba de H rosh ma, 111 WORMS Ka man, E c c o de v da de a ombr z de t erra, 41 WORRY IN CHILDREN—F ct on He de, ¡Qué horror!, 166 WRIGHT BROTHERS See a so AIRPLANES Schu z, W y Orv, 102 WRITING Gr nd ey, Quer do Max, 228 Henkes, E océano de O v a, 229 MarsHa , De a dea a bro, 79 Re che, Freddy, un hámster en pe gro, 242 WYOMING Ga ano, Wyom ng/Wyom ng, 110 XENOPPHOBIA See a so PREJUDICES See a so RACISM Greder, La s a: Una h stor a cot d ana, 227 YELLOW See a so COLORS Monrea , E monstruo amar o, 179 YIDDISH See a so HEBREW See a so JEWISH Favret, Canc onc as de ardín de Edén, 31 YOGA See a so EXERCISE Bapt ste, M papá es de p ast na, 90 ZEBRAS See a so ANIMALS Zumbusch, Zebras/Cebras, 78 ZEBRAS— F ct on Eduar, E p aneta de a A a a Z, 158 ZOOLOGY See a so ANIMALS A o an, Muchos t pos de an ma es, 43 Gu bert, E zoo, 125 Ka man, ¿Qué es e re no an ma ?, 61 Losantos, E zoo óg co, 176 ZORRO—CHARACTER A ende, Zorro: Una nove a, 212 About the Author Dr. Isabe Schon was born n Mex co C ty. She came to the Un ted States n 1972, where she obta ned a doctorate n ph osophy from the Un vers ty of Co orado n 1974. She has rece ved severa nat ona and nternat ona awards, nc ud ng the 2006 D st ngu shed A umn Ach evement Award from M nnesota State Un vers ty, Mankato, for “profess ona success and the pos t ve mpact made to the profess on and the commun ty”; the 2005 Dorothy C. McKenz e Award for D st ngu shed Contr but on to the F e d of Ch dren s L terature presented by the Ch dren s L terature Counc of Southern Ca forn a; the 1992 U.S. Ro e Mode n Educat on Award presented by the U.S.– Méx co Foundat on; the 1992 Dena Press Award from the Reference and Adu t Serv ces D v s on of the Amer can L brary Assoc at on for “ach evement n creat ng reference works that are outstand ng n qua ty and s gn f cance and prov de nformat on spec f ca y about ethn c and m nor ty groups n the U.S.”; the 1987 Women s Nat ona Book Award, “One of 70 women who have made a d fference n the wor d of books”; the 1986 Amer can L brary Assoc at on s Gro er Foundat on Award for “un que and nva uab e contr but ons to the st mu at on and gu dance of read ng by ch dren and young peop e”; and the 1979 Herbert W. Putnam Honor Award presented by the Amer can L brary Assoc at on, “to study the effects of books on students percept ons of Mex can Amer can peop e.” She s the author of twenty-four books and more than four hundred research and terary art c es n the areas of b teracy/mu t cu tura educat on and terature for Lat no ch dren and ado escents. Dr. Schon has been a consu tant on b ngua /b cu tura educat ona mater a s to schoo s, brar es, and m n str es of educat on n Mex co, Co omb a, 413 414 About the Author Guatema a, Argent na, Venezue a, Ch e, Spa n, Ita y, Ecuador, and the Un ted States. From 1989 to 2008 she was found ng d rector of the Barahona Center for the Study of Books n Span sh for Ch dren and Ado escents and a professor and found ng facu ty at Ca forn a State Un vers ty San Marcos. Current y, she s d rector of the Isabe Schon Internat ona Center for Span sh Books for Youth, San D ego Pub c L brary, San D ego, Ca forn a.

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