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(Not) Home for Christmas
When Andy and Tito learn that they'll be spending Christmas away from home (...in Peru!) they brace for the worst. "How is Santa Claus going to find me?!" asks Andy. He desperately uses every trick under his sleeve to stay home. However, Mom can see through all of his schemes. Now Andy is determined to let Santa Claus know which way he's headed...Imagine his disappointment when he finds out it isn't even winter time in Peru! But when the brothers meet their family in Peru, they find a special surprise, and learn that there is more to Christmas than just presents and cookies.(NOT)Home for Christmas is a tenderly fun story of love and family. A tale for the whole family!
Run, Little Chaski!
In this tale set in the ancient Inka (sometimes spelled Inca) empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King’s newest royal messenger. On his first day delivering messages he stops to help several creatures in need along the way, causing him to nearly miss his sunset deadline. But the kindness he bestowed on these animals winds up helping him in surprising ways. Descriptive language and bold illustrations give readers insight into Little Chaski’s nervousness and excitement as he runs the Inka Trail, working earnestly to fulfill the responsibilities of his new role.
No Birthday for Mara
The day that Mara waited for all year long has finally arrived! It's her birthday: a perfect day, the best day of them all. Oh, yes! Mara is sure that great things will take place today! But, instead, something strange happens. Everyone acts as if it were just an ordinary day. Mom doesn't even give Mara a birthday hug! Have they all forgotten about Mara's birthday? Will someone, anyone, remember it's her special day? And most importantly... will she get the polka-dotted baby elephant she asked for as a present?Mara's story explores emotions and feelings through the eyes of a child. A brief "The Way We Feel" section is included at the end of the story, where children, guided by a teacher or parent, can learn to identify some of the emotions that the main character in the story goes through.This fun book includes four coloring pages with writing prompts.
The Staircase on Pine Street
Recommended for readers 9 and up. The Staircase on Pine Street is a story that will touch your heart with its tenderness, humor, sensitivity and page-turning narrative. Mariana Llanos has once again, crafted a beautiful story of family love to share with readers of all ages. Ten-year-old Lilly has to learn to live with her grandfather's diagnose of Alzheimer's disease. Lilly and Grandpa Leo have a close, loving bond but ever since he's been diagnosed, things have drastically changed. Alzheimer's is taking away her grandpa's memory. Lilly feels that there is nothing she can do to help. Until one day, Grandpa Leo gives Lilly an important assignment: to find a long-forgotten treasure. Lilly- with the help of her best friend, Mei Ling- goes on an exciting quest where she discovers more than she could have ever imagine.
The Wanting Monster
Tito is sure that something happens to his little brother, Andy, around Christmas time. Andy turns into a Wanting Monster! He wants everything he sees—from toys, cars and even garden hoses! But this time, Tito is afraid, the Wanting Monster is going too far. He wants to stay late and talk to Santa Claus!Will the Wanting Monster carry out his plan? Will he get everything he wants? Will he ruin Christmas for everyone else?Find out in this amusing and charming story! The Wanting Monster, a new Christmas favorite for the whole family.ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH: EL MONSTRUO QUIERELOTODO
Eunice and Kate
Can an astronaut and a ballet dancer be best friends?
Benita and the Night Creatures
Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures’ disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she’s not the least bit scared of them. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading puts a global twist on taking the “scary” out of monsters.
Privatization and Democracy in Argentina
A new appraisal of the relationship between the Presidency and Congress in Argentina over the first two decades of its democratic regime. Mariana Llanos uses the processes of privatization and state reform in Argentina to re-assess the performance, functions and stature of these institutions as the country embarked on the programme of change. A valuable contribution to the debate on the development of political institutions in Latin America.
Luca's Bridge/el Puente de Luca
Why must Luca leave the only country he's ever known?
