La Gallinita Roja

Pygmalion, una de las obras más conocidas de George Bernard Shaw, fue un gran éxito en los escenarios de Londres y Nueva York, una película entretenida y un gran éxito con su versión musical, My Fair Lady. Una versión actualizada y considerablemente revisada de la antigua leyenda griega de Pigmalión y Galatea, la historia del siglo XX se burla del anticuado sistema de clases británico.En la inteligente adaptación de Shaw, el profesor Henry Higgins, un experto en lingüística, apuesta a que puede transformar a una torpe vendedora de flores de cockney en una joven refinada simplemente ...

More than 3,500 years ago, one of Antiquity s most remarkable civilizations arose in the Aegean Sea: the Minoans. According to the writings of ancient Greek historians, the mythical king Minos governed from his splendid palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Cretan civilization has inspired a countless number of adventure stories, such as that of Hector, a young sponge-diver with dreams of setting sail on mercantile ship like the one his father captains. This is an unforgettable tale of adventure and discovery that blends history with legend."

Emily Elizabeth is starting kindergarten and she's a little nervous. Good thing that the teacher sent a note home that says each child can bring something from home to make the transition a little easier. But the teacher didn't bet on a child bringing something -- or someone -- as big as Clifford! Emily Elizabeth est� a punto de comenzar Kindergarten y se siente un poco nerviosa. Pero la maestra manda una nota a las casas de sus estudiantes pidi�ndoles que traigan a la escuela algo especial para que no se sientan mal el primer d�a de clases. La maestra nunca imagin� que uno ni�o...

Today is a special day for Hakura. She is bringing her koinobori, or carp-shaped kite, to show the other children at school. But will she make it to class in time? Readers of this charming story will follow Hakura through the streets of Japan. They'll see blooming cherry trees, watch theater performers and Sumo wrestlers, and learn about the festival called Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day. Readers will learn about the food, music, clothing, etiquette, games, and religion of Japan through this endearing story. Gorgeous illustrations will enchant even reluctant readers and encourage an interest ...