Mi papá es el mejor

Experts agree that the first sentence of a book is fundamental. It provokes intrigue and curiosity, promises mysteries to be solved and hours of entertainment. If it works, it hooks us. In this book, the author writes 22 stories that start with the first sentences of famous novels, such as Rayuela, David Copperfield, El perfume, and La silla de plata, among others. Additionally, it reveals to the reader that words are not enough by themselves, but that, on occasion, they inspire more words.

There’s no place like home when it’s time for bed. When Bear can’t sleep, he goes on an adventure and discovers the wonders of New York City—a parade, Central Park, hot dogs, and more! But when he finally gets tired and looks for a place to rest . . . he learns why it’s called the city that never sleeps. What’s a bear to do? Caroline Nastro’s gentle adventure and Vanya Nastanlieva’s engaging illustrations, available now in Spanish, are sure to comfort and delight!

Did you think Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after, or that the three little pigs outsmarted the wolf? Think again! Master storyteller Roald Dahl adds his own darkly comic twists to six favorite tales, complete with rambunctious rhymes and hilarious surprise endings. Included in the ELA Common Core Text Exemplar list.

Cleo nunca imaginó viajar a un futuro con gatos parlantes, momias robot, esfinges voladoras y... ¿deberes de mates? Llega la primera aventura de Cleopatra en el espacio. CLEO (sí, la famosa Cleopatra) es transportada a un remotísimo futuro y descubre una antigua profecia según la cual está destinada a salvar la galaxia de la tiranía de Xayo Octaviano. Pronto ingresa en la Academia de Yasiro, una escuela llena de tecnología,en la que se enseña álgebra, biología y lenguas alienígenas (para aburrimiento de Cleo) y donde los alumnos aprenden el arte de la lucha (cosa que, en cambio,...