La sorpresa del jardinero (The Gardener's Surprise)

What better place to learn about light and dark than in art class? Children will love learning about opposites in this charming book set in a familiar location. Readers follow along as a relatable narrator and his classmates paint pictures and learn about contrasting colors. Bright illustrations and accessible text reinforce the understanding of this important aspect of early elementary curricula. Beginning readers and young listeners alike will enjoy and learn from this entertaining book.

Numbers from one to ten are used to tell how members of a family shop and work together to prepare a meal.

In book 2, Katy and Daemon are now linked through his alien powers. She has decided to try and resist him, but its hard. Now the Defense Department is in town and they know about him. To complicate matters, there is a new kid at school that appears to be keeping some kind of a secret. Can anyone be trusted?

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 ...