Flor negra

In China during the Han Dynasty, young Ping, doubting that she is the true dragonkeeper, struggles to care for the baby dragon, Kai, in the mountains of Tai Shan, until fate leads her back to the Imperial Palace and the Garden of the Purple Dragon, but even there, enemies abound.

Anuncios de neón, pantallas y altavoces dominan la ciudad: ventas, órdenes y entretenimiento son el paisaje sonoro. La urbe es tan inmensa como hostil, pero no lo es todo. Hay algo más allá. Es cuestión de franquear el muro, la barrera entre la miseria de Andrés y su libertad. Él, que en otro tiempo habría sido un joven, vive para trabajar, paliar su enfermedad y abandonarse a las alucinaciones que le induce un aparato. Hasta que empieza a ver los conejos azules...

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a young boy that celebrates his birthday and receives a pet dragon as a gift. The two play and become the best of friends. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or...

Some things are close -- cerca. Others are far -- lejos. With sweet simplicity, this charming dual-language board book and its companion volume, Lejos/Far, engage young children. Mi cuarto está cerca de la cocina. My bedroom is close to the kitchen. As she walks from her kitchen through a daisy-filled yard to the house next door, a little girl notices things that are close to each other -- just as the little boy she goes to visit is close to her.