Children's Books: Children's Picture Books

María la portaestandarte ISBN/Cat.# 9562600807
Bandeira, Pedro
Chile, 1996
26 pages
$11.95
Maria the Flag Bearer is a festively illustrated hardcover storybook about a little girl who wants to carry the flag in her town's annual samba carnival. Third grade level.
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Maravillosa silla de mi abuela, La ISBN/Cat.# 9706291369
Martínez Blanco, Enrique
Mexico, 1996
24 pages
$8.95
Grandma's Amazing Chair. A fanciful picture book with an environmentally conscious theme. This book features vivid color illustrations without text for the "reader" or storyteller to create his/her own imaginative tale based on the extraordinary, artful, pictures. A great addition to storytime. Color illustrated. Preschool to second grade levels.
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**Marita no sabe dibujar ISBN/Cat.# 9681651863
Zepeda, Monique
Mexico, 1997
36 pages
$20.95
In Marita Can't Draw, evocative black and white photographs tell one story (that of a young aspiring artist and her uncle) while another is narrated through text and vivid color illustration. What's more the reader is invited to offer her/his own versions. Hardcover edition. First to third grade level.
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**Me voy de viaje ISBN/Cat.# 8495150018
Mets, Alan
Spain, 1998
36 pages
$11.95
I Am Going on a Trip!, exclaims the black tomcat boy as he jumps onto a boat, flies to the moon to catch a mouse and lands in the arms of a white kitty girl. Young children will enjoy the lovely, full-page illustrations with bright colors. Perfect for preschool to first grade level.
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*Mis primeras 1000 en inglés ISBN/Cat.# 8476307039
Ferrándiz, Elena
Spain, 1998
72 pages
$14.95
A durable and beautifully illustrated, full-color, hardcover text with My First 1000 English Words. Preschool to first grade level. Organized by subject matter: the family, the kitchen, pets, clothes, etc. Fun-filled and instructive.
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*Mis primeras 1000 palabras ISBN/Cat.# 8476307020
Ferrándiz, Elena
Spain, 1998
72 pages
$14.95
My First 100 Words offers the most important words for small children to learn in Spanish. Organized thematically, a durable, color-illustrated, hardcover book which is made to be fun and instructive. Preschool to first grade level.
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Misterios del señor Burdick, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9681651146
Van Allsburg, Chris
Mexico, 1996
30 pages
$16.95
Chris Van Allsburg's magnificently illustrated The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Hardcover edition.
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Niño que buscaba a ayer, El ISBN/Cat.# 9684940726
Alegría, Claribel
Mexico, 1995
23 pages
$10.95
The Boy Who Looked for Yesterday contains beautiful paper-cut illustrations. The story helps children come to terms with the idea that time cannot be recovered. Approriate for second to fourth grade levels.
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Odio leer! ISBN/Cat.# 8426436951
Delessert, E. & Marshall, R.
Argentina, 1996
32 pages
$20.95
I Hate to Read! Victor feeds books to his dog. He would rather sit on them while watching television than read them. But a visit by a host of fantastic creatures convinces Victor that reading is fun. Color illustrations. Hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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Orejas del niño Raúl, Las ISBN/Cat.# 9684940688
Cela, Camilo José
Mexico, 1994
27 pages
$10.95
Little Raul's Ears is by the Nobel-Prize-winning Spanish writer Cela, best known for his vast body of adult literature. Beautiful watercolor paintings illustrate this story about a boy who thinks he has mismatched ears. Appropriate for second to fourth grade levels.
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Otrariana ISBN/Cat.# 9684940718
Valenzuela, Luisa
Mexico, 1995
27 pages
$10.95
This handsomely illustrated story of a girl who confronts her fears is the first children's book written by this celebrated Argentine author. Second to fourth grade levels.
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Pájaro del alma, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681640594
Snunit, Mijal
Mexico, 1993
22 pages
$16.95
Originally written in Hebrew, this beautiful, brightly illustrated book tells the story of The Bird of the Soul, a little creature who shares with us its innermost feelings. Second grade level.
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**Palabras dulces, Las ISBN/Cat.# 8495150050
Norac, Carl & Dubois, Claude
Spain, 1998
24 pages
$7.95
Lola woke up with Sweet Words in her mouth. Thus begins the story of an exciting day in the life of a little hamster girl. The endearing color pictures of her splendid adventures at home and at school are accompanied with simple lines of text. A laminated paperback edition. Preschool to first grade level.
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*Piedra arde, La ISBN/Cat.# 8485334078
Galleano, Eduardo
Spain, 1993
25 pages
$14.95
The Burning Rock is a delightful children's book written by the famed Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano. Contains enchanting color illustrations. For second to fifth grade level.
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Polvoriento el cuervo ISBN/Cat.# 958601472X
Stammler, Annie
Colombia, 1994
26 pages
$19.95
In a huge tree, three crows emerge from their eggs. Oh my! Why is this crow so grey in color? This is the story of Dusty the beautiful grey crow. Strikingly attractive illustrations. Fourth grade level. Hardcover edition.
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*Pooka de pobres a ricos ISBN/Cat.# 9706560092
Lundell, Margo
Mexico, 1997
24 pages
$5.95
Another in the series of entertaining story books based on the movie, Anastasia. Features the original illustrations in full color. Fun for early readers and preschoolers.
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**Porque te quiero.... ISBN/Cat.# 8495150115
Teulade, Pascal , et al.
Spain, 1998
24 pages
$8.95
The lovely picture story of an elephant baby and his curious mum in Because I Love You is provided with beautiful, full-page color illustrations and simple accompanying text. Preschool and kindergarten children will love the lustrous colors of this edition.
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Princesa y el pirata, La ISBN/Cat.# 9681636546
Gómez Cerda, Alfredo/ Teo P
Mexico, 1991
35 pages
$19.95
The Princess and the Pirate. A beautiful, hardbound edition of a delightful children's tale. Contains colorful illustrations on glossy paper. Third to fourth grade level.
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Puñado de semillas, Un ISBN/Cat.# 9802571970
Hughes, Mónica
Venezuela, 1996
33 pages
$15.95
A Handful of Seeds. When Concepción's grandma dies, she must fend for herself, applying her knowledge of gardening to keep hope and herself alive. An enchanting, inspiring story. Full-color illustrated. Hardcover edition. Second to third grade level.
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Pulga Cecilia, La ISBN/Cat.# 9684940742
Carreño, Mada
Mexico, 1996
27 pages
$10.95
Cecilia the Flea portrays the brief but exciting life of a silly, jumpy, pearl-wearing insect for whom soap poses a major problem. Full-color illustrated. Third to fourth grade levels.
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Ratón y Vampiro en el castillo ISBN/Cat.# X980008815
Pantin, Yolanda
Venezuela, 1994
36 pages
$8.95
Mouse and Vampire in the Castle describes the ongoing antics of this entertaining little team in the castle. Color illustrated. Third grade level.
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Ratón y Vampiro se conocen ISBN/Cat.# 9800104801
Pantin, Yolanda
Venezuela, 1995
32 pages
$8.95
The Rat and the Vampire Meet. The adventures of a rat who wants to fly and a vampire who needs glasses to read. This picture book is excellent bedtime material for little children. First grade level.
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**Ratoncito Pérez, El ISBN/Cat.# 8495150034
Lecaye, Olga
Spain, 1998
36 pages
$11.95
The colorful adventures of The Little Mouse Pérez and the Carrot rabbit family who have problems with their teeth are narrated both through a simple text and full-page color illustrations on lustrous paper and make exciting reading for children of first grade and kindergarten age.
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Regreso de las hadas, El ISBN/Cat.# 9501111482
Mariño, Ricardo
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$9.95
Return of the Fairies. The fairies join with the gnomes to save a princess from the evil intentions of a wicked witch. Wonderfully full-color illustrated. Third to fourth grade level.
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Relatos mazahuas ISBN/Cat.# 968390694X
Sosa Dini, Mario
Mexico, 1992
31 pages
$8.95
A selection of indigenous short stories with vivid, color illustrations. Second grade level.
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Retablillo de navidad ISBN/Cat.# 9802570672
Nazoa, Aquiles
Venezuela, 1995
24 pages
$14.95
In this Retelling of the Nativity, Mary and her husband go from door to door until a kind stranger gives them shelter in a barn. Set in Latin America. Lovingly illustrated. Kindergarten to fourth grade level.
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Rosaura en bicicleta ISBN/Cat.# 9802570559
Barbot, Daniel
Venezuela, 1997
24 pages
$9.95
Nominated for the California Young Reader Medal,A Bicycle for Rosaura takes place in a small town in Venezuela. Señora Amelia gives her handsome hen Rosaura his birthday wish. Morella Fuenmayor provides the warm color pencil illustrations. Appropriate for second grade readers.
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*Sapo hechizado, El ISBN/Cat.# 9687791209
Diego, Rapi
Mexico, 1997
64 pages
$7.95
A sweet, singing frog falls deeply in love. Through a terrible mistake, he turns into... (you guessed it) a prince, who is then expected to marry a princess. Just what will miss frog do to get her sweet frog back? Magnificent full-color illustrations by the author. Third grade level.
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Sapo tiene miedo ISBN/Cat.# 9802571857
Velthuijs, Max
Venezuela, 1994
28 pages
$19.95
Frog is afraid is another brightly illustrated tale of Frog and his friends. Do ghosts and monsters exist? Frog, Duck, Pig, and Hare help second and third grade readers bring their fears into the light of day.
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Sapo y el forastero ISBN/Cat.# 9802571407
Velthuijs, Max
Venezuela, 1994
28 pages
$19.95
Frog and the Stranger is another colorful and popular tale by Max Velthuijs. Hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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**Señora regañona, La ISBN/Cat.# 9681652126
Sanromán, Susana
Mexico, 1997
18 pages
$16.95
The Scolding Woman is a charming bedtime story for pre-school age children. The simple, large font, one-line text, explores the world of dreams. Contains superb, full-page, watercolor illustrations. Hardcover edition.
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**Señorita sálvese quien pueda ISBN/Cat.# 849515000X
Corentin, Philippe
Spain, 1998
23 pages
$10.95
Little Miss Menace is a redhead girl who rides a pig, pulls the animals by their tails and even scares the wolf at her grandmother's house to tears. The charmingly hilarious story with lustrous color illustrations will make first grade and preschool children laugh.
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**Secreto de Mili, El ISBN/Cat.# 8426130860
Glitz, Angelika, et al.
Spain, 1998
24 pages
$14.95
Splendid full-page color illustrations stand out in this lovely and exciting story. Encounters with an elephant, octopus, giant snake and a sympathetic lake monster take place when Pablo intents to uncover the truth about Mili's Secret. The splendid hardcover edition will enchant even very small children. Preschool to second grade level.
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Seis cachorros revoltosos ISBN/Cat.# 1858543150
Lazell, Hilary
USA, 1993
28 pages
$7.95
Six Mischievous Puppies wreak havoc on the farm until Papa Goat has an idea. Ideal for first readers. Large print, bold text and bright illustrations. Appropriate for kindergarten through second grade level.
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Sembrando chocolates ISBN/Cat.# 9706291229
Robleda Monguel, Margarita
Mexico, 1996
19 pages
$5.95
Planting Chocolates is the story of Paco, who buries a chocolate bar and wonders why, when he later tries to unearth it, there's is no sign of it. First and second grade levels.
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Si los dinosaurios regresaran ISBN/Cat.# 9706291245
Most, Bernard
Mexico, 1996
32 pages
$8.95
If the Dinosaurs Came Back. A little boy speculates about the myriad uses to which dinosaurs could be put if they were around today. Vividly color illustrated. First to second grade levels.
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*Taller de las mariposas, El ISBN/Cat.# ELTALLER
Belli, Gioconda
Nicaragua, 1996
40 pages
$20.95
The Butterfly's Workshop. A beautifully illustrated, large-sized children's story by the renowned Nicaraguan author Gioconda Belli. Oversized edition.
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*Tengo celos ISBN/Cat.# 9502406400
Moses, Brian
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$6.95
I'm Jealous uses simple text and attractive color illustrations to teach children about jealousy. Advice for parents and teachers included. Preschool to second grade level.
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*Tengo miedo ISBN/Cat.# 9502406397
Moses, Brian
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$6.95
I'm Afraid uses attractive color illustrations and simple text to teach children about emotions in a way they will understand. Includes information for parents and teachers. Preschool to second grade level.
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*Tengo rabia ISBN/Cat.# 9502406419
Moses, Brian
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$6.95
I'm Mad uses attractive color illustrations and simple text to teach children about emotions in a way they will understand. Includes advice to parents and teachers. Preschool to second grade level.
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Tesoro escondido del Capitán Tifón, El ISBN/Cat.# 9500812568
Paul, K & Carter, P.
Argentina, 1997
26 pages
$18.95
Captain Teachum's Buried Treasure is an enchanting tale, full of beautiful and elaborate illustrations. Hardbound edition. First to third grade level.
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**Tomás aprende a leer ISBN/Cat.# 8426130666
Bogart, Jo Ellen, et al.
Spain, 1998
29 pages
$14.95
The engaging tale, originally titled Jeremiah Learns to Read, tells the story of an old man and his adventures at school, where he shares his life knowledge with the children and the teacher while learning to read. Beautiful, full-page color pictures on glossy paper and easily understood text. Hardcover edition. First to third grade level.
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Tren de los gnomos, El ISBN/Cat.# 9501111474
Mariño, Ricardo
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$9.95
The Gnome Train. A delightful story that explores the creativity and ingenuity of gnomes in making use of normal everyday objects in practical and entertaining ways. Full-color illustrated. Third to fourth grade levels.
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Vaca querida, Una ISBN/Cat.# 9684940777
Antillano, Laura
Mexico, 1996
27 pages
$10.95
A Beloved Cow. The charming story of Lisbeth, who escapes from the slaughterhouse and is taken in by neighborhood children, much to the chagrin of the butcher. Full-color illustrated. Third to fourth grade levels.
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Vamos a cazar un oso ISBN/Cat.# 9802571075
Rosen, Michael
Venezuela, 1993
36 pages
$24.95
Originally entitled We're Going on a Bear Hunt, this is the story of a family that goes "hunting" for a bear (no guns, of course) and actually finds one. They scare themselves much more than the bear. Vivid color illustrations. Fourth grade level. Hardcover edition.
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Willy el campeón ISBN/Cat.# 968163909X
Browne, Anthony
Mexico, 1992
28 pages
$15.95
Willy the Champion. A tale about a timid chimpanzee who, against all expectations, takes on the local bully and does quite well. Full-color illustrated. Hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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*Willy el mago ISBN/Cat.# 9681650220
Browne, Anthony
Mexico, 1996
32 pages
$15.95
Willy the Wizard. Willy the Chimpanzee's venture into the soccer world is satisfyingly fruitful. Full-color illustrated. Hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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Willy el tímido ISBN/Cat.# 9681636538
Browne, Anthony
Mexico, 1991
30 pages
$14.95
Willy the timid chimpanzee is scared of everything from flies to local bullies until he dedicates himself to becoming strong and brave. Full-color illustrated. Hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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**Y si... ISBN/Cat.# 0892365420
Perry, Sarah
USA, 1999
44 pages
$16.95
And If... poses a world of entertaining possibilities to children: "if cats flew," "if worms had wheels," "if kids had tails," "if whales floated in space," "if hummingbirds told us their secrets..." Hardcover edition. First to second grade level. "The game is called imagination and Sarah Perry plays it with elegance." Booklist
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Zapaticos de rosa, Los ISBN/Cat.# 1880507331
Martí, José
USA, 1997
32 pages
$12.95
The Little Pink Shoes. A charming story about selflessness by one of Cuba's most famous writers and patriots. Full-color illustrated. Hardcover edition. Second grade level.
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