Cupido Es un Murcielago

When it is time for the swallow to migrate for the winter, her good friend, the turtle, is afraid of forgetting her even though she promises to return, no matter what she suggests could serve as a reminder.

A little girl catches a cold from her seatmate at school, chickenpox from her little brother, and other illnesses from other people, but there is one contagion she really does want to catch.

Follows two children as their family adopts a leopard gecko, offering information on terrariums, handling, diet, moulting, breeding, and other matters necessary to making a good home for a gecko.

Boni and Mr. Mimos do everything together, so when Boni is planning her party she knows Mr. Mimos will be there, too, but when Mr. Mimos goes missing, even a magician can't magic away Boni's distress.

Listen to all the animal noises around the barn! First, read the story in Spanish. Then, flip to the next page and read it again in English. Comparing words in both languages helps early readers with comprehension and literacy. Plus, bright animal illustrations encourage a love of storytime.

It can be difficult to talk to little ones about migrants fleeing persecution, misery, and war. This is a beautiful book with simple but evocative text that provides words to explain often complicated facts.