Children's Books: Children's Picture Books

Abuela, La ISBN/Cat.# 9683911862
Blanco Arrestía, Dolores
Mexico, 1994
32 pages
$8.95
The Grandmother is a vividly illustrated story of an unforgettable grandmother and her influence on her family. Includes activities for the young reader. Third grade level.
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**Abuelita de arriba y la abuelita de abajo, La ISBN/Cat.# 9580414939
DePaola, Tomie
Colombia, 1998
28 pages
$10.95
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs is the story of little Tom and his two grannies living under the same roof. Colorful illustrated.
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Ahí viene el malvado topo! ISBN/Cat.# 9681644972
Waddell, Martin
Mexico, 1994
26 pages
$14.95
The Big Bad Mole Is Coming! A boy practices his reading and the barnyard animals are in an uproar! A hilarious hardbound book. Kindergarten to first grade levels.
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Al mar, al mar osito polar ISBN/Cat.# 1558585044
Beer, Hans de
USA, 1995
28 pages
$9.95
A young polar bear is caught in a fishing net, then brought to the city. Luckily, the ship's friendly cat helps him return home. First grade level.
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Alas de luz ISBN/Cat.# 9688901644
Lara Castilla, Alfonso
Mexico, 1996
53 pages
$10.95
Wings of Light. The amusing and uplifting story of an eagle raised on a chicken farm. Illustrated. Hardcover edition. Second to third grade level.
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**Amor de policarpo, El ISBN/Cat.# 9701802713
Forcada, Alberto
Mexico, 1997
24 pages
$6.95
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Angel de azúcar, El ISBN/Cat.# 9562600769
Fonsceca, M. Cristina Da
Chile, 1996
20 pages
$11.95
The Sugar Angel is a lovely color-illustrated children's book about the myth that certain wooden angels in a convent are inhabited by real dieties. Hardcover edition. Third grade level.
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**Bebé caído del cielo, Un ISBN/Cat.# 8495150107
Jacobs, N. y Hellings, C.
Spain, 1998
29 pages
$8.95
The Baby That Fell From the Sky is a little giraffe whose life thus begins in the African plains. She has to look out, though, for danger is lurking from behind the bushes! The richly illustrated color edition is intended for kindergarten and preschool children.
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Besos mágicos ISBN/Cat.# 9684940769
Machado, Ana María
Mexico, 1996
27 pages
$10.95
Magical Kisses. A tender story about the challenges faced by a young girl when her father's new girlfriend gets pregnant. Charmingly full-color illustrated. Third to fourth grade levels.
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Bety resuelve un misterio ISBN/Cat.# 9681645707
Morgan, Michaela
Mexico, 1996
32 pages
$6.95
Bety is a hippopotamus who likes to be useful. One day, while cleaning the jungle, she finds a magnifying glass and decides to becomes a detective. All she needs now is a mystery. Third grade level.
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Bruja Berta, La ISBN/Cat.# 9500810158
Paul, Korky; Thomas, Valerie
Argentina, 1998
25 pages
$13.95
This delightful, prize-winning children's tale, originally entitled Winnie the Witch, recounts the adventures of a friendly witch and her pet cat. Hardcover with colorful, full-page illustrations.
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**Cómo escalar un pastel ISBN/Cat.# X9701806476
Bautista, Ana Gabriela
Mexico, 1997
24 pages
$11.95
How to Climb a Cake a delicious guidebook for only the most adventurous of climbers. Pre-school to kindergarden grade level. Dramatically color illustrated.
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*Cómo se comporta una princesa ISBN/Cat.# 9706560084
Hokin, Ali
Mexico, 1997
24 pages
$5.95
This is one of a series of lively story books based on the movie, Anastasia. The original full-color illustrations included. Great for pre-schoolers and early readers alike.
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Caimana, La ISBN/Cat.# 9562600777
Fonsceca, M. Cristina Da
Chile, 1996
18 pages
$11.95
The Alligator is the heartwarming true story of a small-town dentist who raised a pet alligator. Color illustrated, hardcover, second grade level.
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Cama de Isabella, La ISBN/Cat.# 9802571180
Lester, Alison
Venezuela, 1995
32 pages
$19.95
+Isabella's Bed. The delightful, bestselling story of the magical bed at Grandmother's house. Vivid color illustrations. Hardcover edition. Third to fourth grade level.
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Cama de mamá, La ISBN/Cat.# 9802571679
Carlin, Jodi
Venezuela, 1995
24 pages
$9.95
Mommy's Bed Is Best for building an explorer's tent, jumping on the trampoline, and setting up a space station. Isn't it? Rhythmic text and warm watercolor illustrations make this happy reading for kindergarteners and first graders.
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Cambios ISBN/Cat.# 9681642708
Browne, Anthony
Mexico, 1993
28 pages
$16.95
Changes is a fascinatingly illustrated account of one day in a boy's life when everything seems to be changing around him. Full color. First to second grade reading level.
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Canto de las ballenas, El ISBN/Cat.# 9802571393
Sheldon, Dyan
Venezuela, 1993
28 pages
$24.95
Originally The Whale's Song, this is the heart-warming story of Lily and her grandmother's incredible encounter with an ocean filled with whales... whales who later seem to call Lily by name. Full-color, oil based illustrations on semi-gloss paper is impressively realistic. Hardcover edition. First through third grade level.
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**Carabola ISBN/Cat.# 9681653424
Corbinos, Rosa Anna
Mexico, 1997
24 pages
$16.95
Carabola is a poetic, cosmic, travel adventure. This masterfully written Latin American story exposes children to new worlds with each turn of the page. Contains beautiful, woodcut-like, color illustrations. Third to fifth grade level.
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*Caracol de las mariposas, El ISBN/Cat.# CARACOLD
Suaréz de la Prida, Isabel
Mexico, 1996
20 pages
$10.95
Snail of the Butterflies. Set in a pre-Colombian culture, this is the story of two children who, with the help of a snail and some butterflies, try to save their civilization from invaders. Color illustrated.
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**Chico valiente como yo, Un ISBN/Cat.# 8426126588
Wilhelm, Hans
Spain, 1997
27 pages
$8.95
Originally titled A Cool Kid - Like Me! is a story of a boy whom everyone believes to be perfect but whose life is reality the same as every other kid's: he too has to struggle with his fears and everyday obstacles. This encouraging tale for every child is vividly illustrated in bright colors. Hardcover edition. First to second grade level.
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*Coco ISBN/Cat.# COCOCUENTO
Jung, Brigitte
Nicaragua, 1996
26 pages
$7.95
Coconut is a delightful Central American folktale with simple, evocative, full-color illustrations. Hardcover edition.
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Colección: Cuentos del bosque (4 títulos) ISBN/Cat.# COLCUENT
Mariño, Ricardo
Argentina, 1997
128 pages
$36.95
Collection: Stories of the Forest contains four vibrantly illustrated books about the forest. Titles include The Jaguar is in Love, The Festival of the Elves, The Elves' Train, and The Return of the Fairies.
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**Coplitas para la luna ISBN/Cat.# COPLITAS
Montenegro, Mario
Nicaragua, 1997
38 pages
$13.95
Couplets for the Moon contains a delightful variety of celestial stories, poems, and songs. Features splendid, watercolor illustrations.
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Diego y los limones mágicos ISBN/Cat.# 9802571318
Uribe, Verónica
Venezuela, 1994
32 pages
$7.95
Diego and The Magic Lemons is the hilarious tale of two kids who find a witch's house. Soon some very strange things start to happen and the kids have their work cut out for them. Imaginatively illustrated in brilliant full color. Third grade reading level.
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Disfraz de los duendes, El ISBN/Cat.# 9501111490
Mariño, Ricardo
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$9.95
The Elves' Disguise. A friendly Olympic competition is spoiled by the unsportsmanlike conduct of some little mutants. So the elves take some creative retaliatory measures to even things up. Delightfully illustrated in full color. Third to fourth grade levels.
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Dos son más que uno ISBN/Cat.# 9706291350
Martínez Blanco, Enrique
Mexico, 1996
24 pages
$8.95
Two Are More Than One. An enchanting picture book in which a boy learns that living creatures are not meant to live alone. Full-color illustrations. Pre-school to kindergarten levels.
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Dueño de la luz: Cuento warao ISBN/Cat.# 9802571040
Rivas, Ivonne
Venezuela, 1994
36 pages
$9.95
The Lord of Light is a hauntingly illustrated retelling of an indigenous Venezuelan creation myth. Kindergarten to third grade levels.
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Duende del mar, El ISBN/Cat.# 9684940734
Perera, Hilda
Mexico, 1995
27 pages
$10.95
The Sea Goblin is a beautifully illustrated storybook by this esteemed Cuban author. Second to fourth grade levels.
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**En casa antes de anochecer ISBN/Cat.# 8426130445
Beck, Ian
Spain, 1997
30 pages
$14.95
The endearing teddy bear has to be Home Before Dark, but his owner, little Lilly, has left him behind in the park and he has to find his way back. This splendid hardcover edition with full-page color illustrations on glossy paper brings exciting adventure to children. First to second grade level.
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**En el coche: En el fondo del jardín/En la rama ISBN/Cat.# 8495150085
Ponti, Claude
Spain, 1998
28 pages
$7.95
In the Car, In the Bottom of a Garden, On a Branch is a splendid book with playful color illustrations depicting the adventures of a rabbit family trip, a morning in a vegetable garden and a day in life of a bird family nesting on a branch. An enchanting laminated edition. Preschool to first grade level.
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*Encuentra a Drácula ISBN/Cat.# 8426436927
Ambrus, Victor G.
Argentina, 1997
24 pages
$6.95
In Find Dracula the reader will join a group of tourists searching for the famous count. after touring all the rooms in the castle, and surrounding areas, Dracula (who is hidden on each page) finally appears and the tourists are scared away. Color illustrations.
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*Estoy triste ISBN/Cat.# 9502406389
Moses, Brian
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$6.95
I'm Sad uses fun pictures and simple text to teach children about feelings. Illustrated in full color. Contains information for parents and educators. Preschool to second grade level.
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Fantasma del Río Escondido, El ISBN/Cat.# ELFANTASMADELRI
Sandoval, Betty
Nicaragua, 1995
128 pages
$17.95
The Ghost of Hidden River is a collection of Nicaraguan children's stories, with color illustrations and a glossary of less common words. Appropriate for fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Frederick ISBN/Cat.# 8426446515
Lionni, Leo
Argentina, 1998
32 pages
$13.95
The endearing story of Frederick, a little mouse who would rather gather rays of sun for the winter, than stock up on food. Colorful, full-page, illustrations on glossy paper. Second to fourth grade level.
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Gatico-Gatico ISBN/Cat.# 9684940629
Sarduy, Severo y Gómez, Pat.
Mexico, 1994
24 pages
$10.95
From the collection En Cuento (In Story) for children, comes the new book Gatico-Gatico, the fun-filled story of a cat and a parrot. Severo Sarduy is one of Cuba's most esteemed writers. Vivid color illustrations. Third grade level.
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Gorila ISBN/Cat.# LSF879
Browne, Anthony
Mexico, 1995
32 pages
$14.95
Gorilla. The engaging story of Ana, a young girl who loves gorillas. Her birthday wishes come true when her father gives her a magical toy ape. Third grade level.
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Hamamelis, Miosotis y el Señor Sorpresa ISBN/Cat.# 980257113X
Da Coll, Ivar
Venezuela, 1993
24 pages
$9.95
Another great adventure with Hamamelis, Miosotis, and Mr. Surprise. These two odd little creatures are the best of friends, so naturally they think of each other when writing to Mr. Surprise for presents. From Venezuela. Appropriate for second and third grade readers.
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**Hasta la tarde ISBN/Cat.# 8495150026
Ashbé, Jeanne
Spain, 1998
25 pages
$10.95
See You in the Afternoon says a mom to her daughter as she leaves her at kindergarten, where the adventures of the day begin. Lustrous color illustrations and easy text make this lovely book suitable for very small readers. Preschool to first grade level.
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**Hay algo más pequeño que una musaraña ISBN/Cat.# 8426130313
Wells, Robert E.
Spain, 1997
26 pages
$12.95
Originally titled What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew?, this enchanting story of comparisons starts with the smallest mammal and ends with the minutest atomic particles. Endearing color illustrations accompany the easy-to-understand text that makes a great source of enjoyment and education for children of various ages. Third to fourth grade level. Hardcover edition.
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Hermanas, Las ISBN/Cat.# 9684940580
Paz, Senel
Mexico, 1993
27 pages
$10.95
Tender and imaginative, The Sisters is the simple yet evocative story of three sisters, written by one of Cuba's most celebrated contemporary authors. Contains color illustrations. Second grade level.
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Higo más dulce, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681646193
Van Allsburg, Chris
Mexico, 1995
32 pages
$14.95
The Sweetest Fig is a stunning combination of story telling and magnificent color illustration. Hardcover edition. Third grade level.
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Huevos de pascua ISBN/Cat.# 9681648668
Kasparavicius
Mexico, 1995
28 pages
$16.95
Easter Eggs is an hilarious, illustrated romp through a world of eggs and bunnies where odd ovarian events like the egg-lympics and egg-ball become commonplace. Hardcover edition. Pre-school to first grade levels.
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Jaguar enamorado, El ISBN/Cat.# 9501111466
Mariño, Ricardo
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$9.95
The Jaguar in Love. The jungle animals succeed in playing matchmaker for Galileo, a lonely, grumpy, spotted feline, but danger and adventure await the the pair! Delightfully illustrated in full color. Third to fourth grade level.
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Juan y sus zapatos ISBN/Cat.# 9706291326
Pellicier López, Carlos
Mexico, 1996
20 pages
$8.95
Juan and His Shoes. The delightful story of a boy and his magical footwear. Full-color illustrated. First grade level.
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Jumanji ISBN/Cat.# 968163666X
Van Allsburg, Chris
Mexico, 1995
32 pages
$14.95
Caldecott Award-winner Chris Van Allsburg's inspired story, now a Hollywood movie starring Robin Williams. Hardcover edition. Fourth grade level.
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Leche de la vaca al envase, La ISBN/Cat.# 8426127576
Brandenberg, Aliki
Spain, 1993
32 pages
$12.95
In Milk From Cow to Carton, two children visit a farm and learn all about how milk products are processed. Color-illustrated, hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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Mambrú se fue a la guerra ISBN/Cat.# 9802571660
Calderón, Gloria
Venezuela, 1996
28 pages
$6.95
Mambrú Went to War. Elegant, intricate woodcuts illustrate this bittersweet song about love and loss in full color. Includes complete words and music. For third and fourth graders.
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Manchas aprende a ladrar ISBN/Cat.# 1858543142
Pirotta, Saviour
USA, 1995
28 pages
$7.95
Spot Learns to Bark with the help of his farm friends and a bright green smiling frog! Intended for first-time readers (kindergarten through second grade). Set in larger print with engaging illustrations.
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Manuela, color canela ISBN/Cat.# 9681645723
Dreser, Elena
Mexico, 1994
28 pages
$15.95
Manuela is a beautiful cinnamon-colored doll who goes about her day very much like you or me. Second grade level. Hardcover edition. Vivid color illustrations.
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