Lorena Alvarez
1) Nightlights
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Nightlights volume 1
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Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in little Sandy's bedroom. She catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in the whimsical drawings. When a mysterious new girl appears at school, Sandy's drawings are noticed for the first time, but Morfie's fascination with Sandy's talent soon turns into something far more sinister.
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Nightlights volume 2
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"On a school field trip to the local wetlands, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking into the shell, she suddenly finds herself within a magical new dimension. Filled with sculptures, paintings and books, the turtle's shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the shell's mystery inhabitant needs Sandy's help to finish it..." -- Back cover.
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Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book...
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"An anthology of six original Last Kids short stories, designed to bridge the gap between books 6 and 7, features contributions by prominent graphic artists and finds Jack and his friends spinning yarns about their over-the-top post-apocalyptic adventures."--Provided by publisher.
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En una excursión escolar a un pantano, Sandy se aleja de sus compañeras y descubre un caparazón de tortuga vacio. Al mirar a través del agujero negro, de repente se encuentra dentro de una nueva dimensión mágica,llena de esculturas, pinturas y libros:el caparazón de la tortuga Hicotea es un museo de la naturaleza.
On a school field trip to the local wetlands, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking...
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Todas las noches aparecen luces diminutas en el cuarto de Sandy. Las atrapa y crea criaturas maravillosas con las que juega hasta que se duerme, y por la mañana les devuelve la vida en sus extravagantes dibujos. En el colegio de monjas donde estudia, Sandy se aburre: le cuesta prestar atención en clase y se pasa el tiempo llenando sus cuadernos de dibujos; en el recreo, en vez de jugar con las demás niñas, prefiere aislarse y seguir dibujando....
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy volume 3
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English
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"Ophelia is excited to go on the fairy field trip to Atlantica so she can visit the Wishing Whirlpool. There is only one problem: Ophelia can't help being helpful! Every time she is about to go off on her own, she gets distracted by someone who needs her assistance. But when she runs into her sea witch cousin, Octavia, Ophelia might learn what true help means"--
10) Starring Carmen!
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OBD Find Your Voice! Summer Reading 2023 - YOUTH
RLG Diverse Stories
Unidos: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage (kids)
RLG Diverse Stories
Unidos: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage (kids)
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Singer, dancer, actress, and costume designer Carmen puts on a show every night for her exhausted parents, who would like Carmen to share the stage with her biggest fan, her little brother Eduardo.
12) The noon balloon
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"Over the city, high above the sea, into a storm, and through a sky full of airplanes, the Noon Balloon is off on a magical journey. Fly away with the boy, girl, and their little dog for a truly magical adventure!"--Page 4 of cover
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El Globo Aventurero va a emprender un viaje mágico: sobrevolara una ciudad, cruzara el mar, atravesara una tormenta ¡y hasta un cielo lleno de avionetas! ¡Acompaña a un niño, una niña y sus perrito en una aventura realmente mágica! Este cuento se ha rescatado de entre las magníficas historias que escribió Margaret Wise Brown, autora de los clásicos infantiles Buenas noches, luna.
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"When a tornado hits Dorothy's home in the Kansas prairies, she and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. To return home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and seek help from the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. So, accompanied by the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets out on a wild and magical adventure. This classic children's novel has been described as the first American...
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"Jack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. . .What happens next changes Jack's life forever. The classic fairy tale, brought right up to date for a modern audience with beautiful illustrations and fine laser-cut holes and cutaways which add depth and drama to the story"--Amazon.com.
19) Cinderella
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This beautiful book brings the classic fairy tale to life, with magical pops and delightful illustrations. Marvel as the pumpkin become a fabulous golden carriage, see Cinderella's glass slipper sparkling on the palace steps and enjoy the moment her rags transform into a glittering ballgown.