El repartidor de pesadillas

Children use their hands for all kinds of things when they prepare for and go to a birthday party. Reprint.

As her grandmother's health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.

The three gibbons play together. They are named Ibon, Nibon, and Sabon. Their faces are round and thanks to their long arms they can perform any acrobatics. We follow them when they come down the hill when they escape the crocodile, and we watch as they eat and sing on the way home. Share with them the pleasure of simple discoveries.

Allie's world is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she's desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie's reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis. Fully translated Spanish text.