Palabra & Silencio

A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at...

El manga de más éxito del país ha saltado a la pequeña pantalla y su popularidad no deja de crecer.

El artista Matthew Forsythe, premio de honor del E.B. White Read Aloud, entrega un libro sobre un tambor mágico, un bosque esmeralda y una ranita que se atreve a hacer su propia música. El mayor error de los padres de Pokko fue darle el tambor. Cuando Pokko sale con su tambor a lo profundo del bosque, hay tanta pero tanta quietud que Pokko decide tocar. Y antes de darse cuenta, se le une una banda de animales—primero el mapache, luego el conejo, después el lobo—y pronto todo el bosque sigue a Pokko. ¿Escuchará la voz de su padre cuando la llame para que regrese a casa? Pokko y el...

Early readers will be delighted by this story about a boy who compares his growth to that of his pet dog, Fred. Learn about the concepts of growth and change with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will develop their reading skills as they use their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.