Welcome to our Spanish children's literature page, featuring books, audio books, and picture books for children who speak or want to learn Spanish. If you have any questions or can't find what you need, please e-mail us at sales at multilingualbooks dot com.
Harry Potter in Spanish Volume Five is now out in both hardback and paperback! Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. Now your children (and why not yourself as well?) can read the best-selling, fly-off-the-bookshelf Harry Potter series in the language of your choice! The beloved series that enchants kids and keeps adults spellbound is now available in 24 languages. Five titles are available: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Harry Potter is rumored to be habit-forming, so don't read one unless you're ready to read them all! Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal 1 (hardbound) $46.95 Harry Potter y la cámara secreta 2 (hardbound) $48.95 Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban 3 (hardbound) $54.95 Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego 4 (hardbound) $62.95 Harry Potter y la orden del fénix 5 (hardbound) - now available! $79 All Five Volumes $275 More about the Harry Potter series...
Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. When J.R.R. Tolkien penned The Hobbit, which was published in 1937, he couldn't have known that he was beginning one of the most famous and beloved story cycles the world has ever known. Its initial popularity prompted his publisher to ask for a sequel and Tolkien started writing The Lord of the Rings, which turned out to be a huge opus requiring twelve years for completion - and history was in the making. By the time of Tolkien's death in 1973 The Lord of the Rings had a huge word-of-mouth cult following, with many popular editions, and was part of the cultural background for youth and adults of all ages. Peter Jackson's movie Ring cycle of the Tolkien series has made history again (and is in its own way an achievement in cinema much like Tolkien's in literature, but that is another story) - and has brought Tolkien's writings into a prominence that is perhaps at its peak. Happily, this means that the many foreign editions of Tolkien will probably remain in print for some time, and more may be brought to the fore. (Lord of the Rings) Senor De Los Anillos Obra Completa 3 volumes in one book - hardback $99.95 Senor De Los Anillos 1 - paperback $19.95 Senor De Los Anillos 2 - paperback $19.95 Senor De Los Anillos 3 - paperback $19.95 Set of all three volumes (in paperback) $57.95 (The Hobbit) El hobbit - hardback $45.95 El hobbit - paperback $17.95 More about Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions...
The Little Prince in Spanish Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. Equally loved by children and adults alike, The Little Prince is one of the most translated books on the planet - which is fortunate, as we are able to offer here editions in many languages for your (or your child's) enjoyment! With wonderful and whimsical illustrations by the author, this delightful tale straddles a world between adulthood and childhood, philosophy and fantasy, satire and fable, and reminds one not of great children's authors of the past, but of more unclassifiable writers like Carroll, Milne, and Tolkien, who seem to be writing as much for older as younger readers, and whose writings can be enjoyed on many levels. Written in 1943 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who disappeared shortly after in WWII during a flying mission for the Allies in Northern Africa, it became an instant cult classic and has remained so ever since. Enjoy The Little Prince in the language of your choice, and check regularly, as we will be adding new versions as they become available. El Principito (paperback) Translated by Bonifacio del Carril $22.95 More about The Little Prince...
Tintin in Spanish We now carry the original 22 titles of Tintin by Herge translated into Spanish. Follow Tintin and his dog, Snowy, as they ski through the Himalayas, visit opium dens in Hong Kong, explore ancient Aztec temples, and more. Captain Haddock and the blundering Mr. Dupont and the equally blundering Mr. Dupond join Tintin in these exciting detective adventures. The colorful illustrations in these comic-book-style adventures help you learn French as you read, and they are fun to look at, too! For kids and adults. Paperback. Shipping weight 2 lbs. each. $27.95 each $540 for the entire set (22 titles) - a savings of $74 More information and pricing for Tintin...
Siddhartha Herman Hesse This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahman's quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of ascetism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught - it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony and peace. Paperback. $8.95
La Ciudad de las Bestias (City of the Beasts) Isabel Allende from Publishers Weekly: "Adventure seekers will find plenty of thrills in Allende's first novel for young readers. When 15-year-old Alexander Cold is sent to stay with his eccentric, gruff grandmother, Kate, while his mother is being treated for cancer, he is more than a little reluctant to accompany Kate on a writing assignment in South America to search for a legendary nine-foot-tall "Beast." However, once the expedition down the Amazon begins, Alexander's doubts are pushed out of his mind by more immediate concerns, such as keeping an eye on two suspicious members of the party..." For ages 10 and up, paperback, 416 pp. $12.95
Buenas Noches Luna (Goodnight Moon) Margaret Wise Brown In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. "Goodnight stars, Goodnight air, Goodnight noises everywhere." This all-time classic goodnight story is bound to enchant every child who hears it. With gently rendered illustrations and lulling words, this is sure to become as much of a bedtime ritual as a kiss goodnight. $14.95
Eres Tu Mi Mama? (Are You My Mother?) P.D. Eastman A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen from his nest, he sets out to look for her and asks everyone he meets - including a dog, a cow, and a plane - "Are you my mother?" $6.95
La Pequeña Locomotora (The Little Engine That Could) Watty Piper Now Spanish readers can enjoy the bestselling story of The Little Engine That Could in this Spanish language edition, with all of the original illustrations and the complete story. Full-color illustrations. $14.95
Pulgarcita (Thumbelina) Hans Christian Andersen, Lisbeth Zwerger Hans Christian Andersen's story of a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb and her many animal friends is brought to life in a Spanish picture book edition with illustrations by Lisbeth Zwerger. $14.95
Los Vacaciones de Arturo (Arthur's Family Vacation) Marc Brown Arthur is not happy about the prospect of going on vacation with his family while his best friend Buster goes away to camp. When it looks like the trip is going to be a complete disaster, Arthur decides to do something about it, and the whole family ends up having a great time. $14.95
Alexander, Y El Dia Terrible, Horrible, Espantoso, Horroroso (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) Judith Viorst Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in his hair. His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV! Viorst's classic tale of a little boy who must accept the reality that "some days are like that", when everything he does goes awry, is one of her most popular works. $14.95
Ámbar Quiere Buenas Notas (Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit) Paula Danziger This new Amber Brown story finds the funny, fiesty girl dealing with unexpected changes in her own life and the lives of her parents. Her mom is dating a man named Max whom Amber calls "the gorilla." Yet just as she is deciding that maybe Max isn't a Gorilla face after all, Amber discovers her dad is dating someone new in Paris. Can Amber cope? $14.95
Donde Viven Los Monstruos (Where the Wild Things Are) Maurice Sendak In the forty years since Max first cried "Let the wild rumpus start," Maurice Sendak's classic picture book, winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey to where the wild things are - Maurice Sendak's classic children's book is now available in a newly revised Spanish edition. Spanish speakers and listeners will now be able to join Max as he sets sail and becomes king of all Wild Things. $14.95
El Gato en El Sombrero (The Cat in the Hat) Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss's most famous children's book is now in a bilingual edition! The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do-afternoon. His hilarious antics are presented here in Spanish and English. Ages 4-8. 72 pages. $14.95
Huevos Verdes Con Jamón (Green Eggs and Ham) Dr. Seuss In this classic children's story, Yo Soy Juan (Sam-I-Am) is determined to make a friend eat a plate of green eggs and ham. The rhymed translation captures the richness of Dr. Seuss's clever language. "Limited vocabulary but unlimited exuberance of illustration" - School Library Journal. $14.95
Un Pez, Dos Peces, Pez Rojo, Pez Azul (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish) Dr. Seuss This is one fish you can take a bath with! Dr. Seuss's all-time favorite One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is now a Bright and Early Bath Book. Four colorful spreads based on the original story let kids make a splash with funny fish from here to there! $14.95
Franklin en el Museo (Franklin's Class Trip) Paulette Bourgeois Franklin is excited about visiting the museum with his class, but apprehensive about coming face to face with a real dinosaur. When he finds out that the dinosaurs are no longer alive, Franklin is finally able to enjoy his visit. $14.95
Huida Al Canada (Runaway to Freedom: A Story of the Underground Railroad) Barbara Smucker Two young slave girls escape from a plantation in Mississippi and wind a hazardous route toward freedom in Canada via the Underground Railroad. "There's a place the slaves been whisperin' around called Canada," Mammy tells her daughter one night. "The law don't allow no slavery there." The very next morning, a ruthless slave trader separates Julilly from her mother, taking Julilly to a plantation in the dreaded Deep South. The slave quarters there are crowded and filthy, and the slaves are as frail and thin as shadows. The cruel overseer lashes out with his whip at every opportunity. So when Julilly gets a chance to escape, she and her crippled friend Liza don't hesitate, despite their terror of what will happen if they are caught. They go disguised as boys, hiding by day and running by night. Along the way they are helped by courageous people who hide them in secret "stations" of the Underground Railway - and they are pursued constantly by slave hunters and bloodhounds. Each close brush with danger brings them a step closer to Canada ... and freedom. $14.95
Jorge El Curioso (Curious George) Margret Rey, H.A. Rey In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat. "This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious." With these words, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. $19.95
Sapo Enamorado (Frog in Love) Max Velthujis Frog is head-over-heels in love with Duck but, too shy to tell her, so he paints her a picture, sends her flowers, and jumps the high jump to demonstrate his affection. "...An excellent selection for read aloud or for independent reading." - Children's Book Review Service. $19.95
Stellaluna Janell Cannon Knocked from her mother's safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird's nest. This adorable baby fruit bat's world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. "Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut." - Kirkus Reviews $39.95
Strega Nona Tomie De Paola Now even the youngest readers can enjoy this award-winning story about Strega Nona, the beloved Italian "Grandma Witch, " and her magic pasta-making pot. In this slightly abridged version of the original, author/illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor and warmth as he builds the story to a hilarious climax. Full color. $14.95
The M & M's Brand Chocolate Candies Counting Book A fun way of learn Spanish numbers from the people who brought you M & M's. Pour out the candies. Get ready. Get Set. This counting book is tastiest yet! This yummy little counting book teaches the numbers 1 - 12, six colors of the "M&M's" Chocolate Candies, including the new blue and three primary shapes: the circle, square, and triangle. Beginning scholars also learn the sets of twelve. What's more, children are introduced to simple math! Hungry learners are rewarded in the last section of the book, where they learn simple subtraction by eating the learning tools, twelve "M&M's" Chocolate Candies! The review page at the end ties it all together and reinforces newly learned concepts and skills. $6.95
Amelia Bedelia Peggy Parish Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut almost 30 years ago, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper who never fails to confound the Rogers family. Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper with a literal mind, merrily upsets the household when she "dresses" the chicken and "trims" the steak with ribbons and lace. $14.95
Una Arruga En El Tiempo (A Wrinkle in Time) Madeleine L'Engle Meg Murray, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course, and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract," which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time-travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father? $19.95
La Casa De La Pradera (Little House on the Prairie) Laura Ingalls Wilder The second and best known book of the classic Laura Ingalls Wilder series. A family travels from the big woods of Wisconsin to a new home on the prairie where they build a house, meet neighboring Indians, build a well, and fight a prairie fire. $14.95
El Largo Invierno (The Long Winter) Laura Ingalls Wilder The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Pa, Ma, Laura, Mary, Carrie, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left. so voting Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little house books. $14.95
Charlie Y La Fabrica De Chocolate (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Roald Dahl What happens when the five luckiest children in the entire world walk through the doors of Willy Wonka's famous, mysterious chocolate factory? What happens when, one by one, the children disobey Mr. Wonka's orders? In Dahl's most popular story, the nasty are punished and the good are deliciously, sumptuously rewarded. Each of five children is lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way. $14.95
Charlie Y El Gran Ascensor De Cristal (Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator) Roald Dahl The adventure continues as Charlie, now the owner of the chocolate factory, tours his plant. He's transported to his new property via a glass elevator and encounters new dangers and surprises. $14.95
Hablemos Del Racismo (Racism) Angela Grunsell In this sensitive work, the author examines the problems of racism, prejudice, and stereotyping, both today and throughout history. She offers several pages of advice on how to cope with bias incidents. $14.95
La Historia Del Doctor Dolittle (The Story of Doctor Dolittle) Hugh Lofting When a swallow arrives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with the news that the monkeys of Africa are ill and only the doctor who talks with animals can save them, Doctor Dolittle and such good friends as Jip, his loyal dog, and Dab-Dab, his housekeeper duck, face their greatest challenge. Together they must sail to Africa, battle a band of cutthroat pirates, flee across a gorge on a bridge made of acrobatic apes, and convince the king of the beasts that even he must help an animal in need. $14.95
Los Incursores (The Borrowers) Mary Norton Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's striking cover illustrations capture these little people with a larger-than-life appeal. $14.95
El Jardin Secreto (The Secret Garden) Frances Hodgson Burnett When orphaned Mary Lennox, lonely and sad, comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can charm and talk to animals. Then, one day, with the help of a friendly robin, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all - a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been completely forgotten for years and years. Is everything in the graden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life? $19.95
Josefina Aprende Una Lección (Josefina Learns a Lesson) Valerie Tripp Josefina and her sisters distrust learning to read and write, as well as other changes their Tia Dolores is bringing to the household, because they fear they will lose their memories of their mother. $14.95
Jugo De Pecas (Freckle Juice) Judy Blume More than anything in the world, Andrew wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles -- they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. (Once sitting behind him in class, Andrew counted eighty-six of them, and that was just a start! One day after school, Andrew screws up enough courage to ask Nicky where he got his freckles. And, as luck would have it, who should overhear him but giggling, teasing Sharon (who makes frog faces at everybody!) Sharon offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe -- for fifty cents. That's a lot of money to Andrew -- five whole weeks allowance! He spends a sleepless night, torn between his desire for freckles and his reluctance to part with such a substantial sum of money. Finally, the freckles win, and Andrew decides to accept Sharon's offer. After school, Andrew rushes home (with the recipe tucked into his shoe for safekeeping). He carefully begins to mix the strange combination of ingredients -- and immediately runs into some unforeseen problems. How Andrew finally manages to achieve a temporary set of freckles -- and then isn't sure he really wants them -- makes a warm and hilarious story. $14.95
El País De Las Sombras (The Land of Shadows) Leticia Herrera Alvarez One summer morning Erendira and Aurelio were playing in the park when, suddenly, Aurelio felt a very strange sensation and saw something upsetting. He ran to Erendira and yelled, "Don't move! You've lost your shadow. Everyone's lost their shadow! It's an epidemic...! There is a mysterious place where shadows go to hide when the sun is much too bright. Erendira and Aurelio are about to discover it. $14.95
Pateando Lunas (Kick up Your Heels) Roy Berocay Maite wants to play soccer. Her parents and classmates think she should be playing with dolls instead. The boys in her class soon realize they are wrong when she helps them win a soccer game. $14.95
Ramona La Valiente (Ramona the Brave) Beverly Cleary In this touching and funny story, the ebullient Ramona, feeling brave and grown-up, enters first grade. Quickly she finds that her new teacher, Mrs. Griggs, appears perplexed by pupils who like to be different. Since Ramona cannot help being different, clearly the two are incompatible. Nevertheless, Ramona can be counted on to keep things lively. Enraged when Susan copies her wise old owl prepared for Parents' Night and receives praise for it, Ramona rebels. Overcome by guilt and no longer brave, she tries mightily thereafter to please her teacher, but still Mrs. Griggs infuriatingly reports home that Ramona lacks self-control. Only because she is a girl with spunk, to use her father's word, does Ramona's courage return, earning her at last an uneasy truce with the teacher. Beverly Cleary draws here a portrait of a little girl discovering with astonishment that the way others see her is not always the way she sees herself. In the contrast lie moments of emerging self-knowledge for Ramona and of delicious hilarity for the reader. $14.95
20,000 Leguas De Viaje Submarino (20,000 Leagues under the Sea) Jules Verne If thrills are your fancy, set sail on the Nautilus with Captain Nemo, who will tell you of the wonderful secrets and untold riches hidden in the ocean's depths. Abridged version of the Jules Verne classic. $14.95
La Vuelta Al Mundo En 80 Días (Around the World in 80 Days) Jules Verne A wager leads Phileas Fogg on a thrilling journey of challenge around the world in only 80 days. Accompanied by his faithful Passpartout and the beautiful Aouda, their adventures will amaze and entertain you. Abridged version of the Jules Verne classic. $14.95
El Leon, La Bruja Y El Ropero (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) C. S. Lewis The Spanish language edition of Lewis's classic first volume of the Tales of Narnia. Four English school children enter the magic land of Narnia through the back of a wardrobe and assist Aslan, the golden lion, in defeating the White Witch who has cursed the land with eternal winter. $14.95
Davy Crockett Anonymous The fabulous adventures of Davy Crockett: the most famous bear hunter in America, a great soldier, representative in Congress, and hero of the Alamo, who was also made a popular figure in the 1950's by a series of American television shows that inspired a craze for coonskin hat amongst children all over the world. $14.95
La Maldicion De La Momia (The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb) R. L. Stine When Gabe and his cousin Sari get trapped in a pyramid while on a visit to Egypt, it's not exactly a case of Mummy Dearest in this middle grade thriller. Refusing to believe that his good luck charm has any real power, Gabe is forced to revise his opinion when the charm becomes his only protection against an evil mummy's curse. $14.95
¡No Bajes Al Sotano! (Stay out of the Basement!) R. L. Stine Margaret and Casey Brewer become increasingly concerned when their father spends more and more time conducting experiments with plant life in the basement, and their horror is complete when their dad transforms into a strange plant-monster. $14.95
La Guerra del Chocolate (The Chocolate War) Robert Cormier Jerry Renault, refuses to be bullied into selling chocolates for his school's annual fund-raising event. He becomes a hero, but his defiance is a threat to the Vigils, a secret school society. He is also a threat to the leader of the Vigils, whose skill at intimidation turns Jerry from hero to vulnerable outcast and victim. $19.95
Heidi Johanna Spyri This beautiful, stirring novel tells of five-year-old Heidi, an orphan sent to live high up in the mountains with her cantankerous grandfather. Sweet-natured Heidi soon wins her grandfather's heart. Her new-found happiness ends quickly, however, when Heidi's aunt, Dete, takes her off to the city of Frankfurt to be a companion to a sickly child. Abridged version of the Johanna Spyri classic. $14.95
Tom Sawyer Mark Twain An amusing, nostalgic look at boyhood on the Mississippi River in the mid-19th century, based on Mark Twain's memories of his youth in the river town of Hannibal, Missouri. Many of the story's characters and episodes are constructed from the author's early adventures, and Tom Sawyer is probably Mark Twain in mufti. Abridged version of the Mark Twain classic. $14.95
Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain Cordially hated and dreaded by all the mothers of the town because he was idle, and lawless, vulgar, and bad - and because all their children admired him so, Huckleberry Finn, the fourteen year-old son of the town drunkard, joins runaway slave Jim on an exciting journey down the mighty Mississippi River on a raft. Abridged version of the Mark Twain classic. $14.95
La Isla Del Tesoro (Treasure Island) Robert Louis Stevenson "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest, ho, ho, ho!" This refrain will be your introduction to the pirate world of young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver. One of the great classics for children and adults by one of the best story-tellers of all time. Abridged version of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic. $14.95
Ivanhoe Walter Scott Accompany brave Ivanhoe as he restores justice to England. Enter a world of knights jousting in castle courtyards, monks who are gluttons . . . and ride beside Robin Hood and the mysterious "Black Knight." Abridged version of the Walter Scott classic. $14.95
Julie Y Los Lobos (Julie and the Wolves) Jean Craighead George A runaway girl learns to survive the Alaskan wilderness. Beautiful imagery and descriptions of animal behavior enhance this engrossing tale of survival. 1973 Newberry Medal Winner. $14.95
El Profesor Zíper Y La Fabulosa Guitarra Eléctrica (Professor Ziper and the Fabulous Electric Guitar) J. Villoro Cremallerus the terrible scientist, jealous of the fame of absent-minded professor Ziper, undertakes a ferocious fight against him. The future of Liquid Cloud, a popular and amusing rock group depends on the outcome because their artistic career is in jeopardy. $14.95
Un Puente Hasta Terabithia (Bridge to Terabithia) Katherine Paterson Jess and Leslie have invented a secret place, Terabithia, an imaginary kingdom where they are rulers. But tragically, Leslie is killed in an accident, and Jess must learn to cope without her. This story provides a superb treatment of a vast array of emotions and conflicts. 1978 Newberry Medal. $14.95
Rebeldes (The Outsiders) S. E. Hinton Events in the lives of two teens from the suburbs of New York are described here that trace their traumatic passage from lawless aggressiveness to manhood. According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers - until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser. This classic, written by S. E. Hinton when she was 16 years old, is as profound today as it was when it was first published in 1967. $19.95
Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe Shipwrecks, pirates, cannibals, unexplored, exotic lands. All of these are found in the life of Robinson Crusoe who for twenty-eight years lived on an uninhabited island and learned to tame his wild surroundings. Abridged version of the Daniel Defoe classic. $14.95
Las Telarañas De Carlota Charlotte's Web E.B. White Spanish translation of E.B White's famed and touching story about the friendship between a young pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. A children's classic for all times. $14.95
Albertina Goes Up: An Alphabet Book (Albertina anda arriba: El abecedario) Written and illustrated by Nancy Maria Grande Tabor Join Albertina, Sefiora Ciguefia and a wild assortment of funny animals on a journey through the Spanish alphabet. Each page is dedicated to a single letter and an English translation is presented alongside the Spanish test. A great way to develop new vocabulary and concepts whiile having fun! $7.95
We are a Rainbow (Somos un arco iris) Written and illustrated by Nancy Maria Grande Tabor Are we as different as we think? I say "Sol", you say "Sun". But not matter how we say it, it is the same one. We are a Rainbow helps young readers begin building the cultural bridges of common human understanding through simple comparisons of culture from breakfast foods to legends, colorful cut-paper art and gentle language deliver this universal message eloquently. A Childreach Champion book. $7.95
See What You Say (Ve lo que dices) Written and illustrated by Nancy Maria Grande Tabor There is more than one way to say what you mean. And this colorful new bilingual book illustrates this idea in an unusual way. After explaining the concept of an idiorm, the book compares twelve pairs of idioms. Each pair has the same meaning, even though the words they use and the images they evoke are quite different. "This book is a great starting place for understanding figures of speech that cross language barriers" - School Library Journal, April 2000 $7.95
Fifty on the Zebra: Counting with the animals (Cincuenta en la cebra: Contando con los animals) Written and illustrated by Nancy Maria Grande Tabor "There is much more here than learning numbers. Each page with a separate column of text in English and Spanish, asks the reader short questions about the picture. The format develops math and language skills and is informative and fun" - Boston Globe, Summer 1994 $7.95
At Home in the Rain Forest (Dentro de la selva tropical) "Towering kapok trees shade howler monkeys and toucans while passionflower butterflies flit softly through the shadows. Meet the creatures that inhabit the dark, dewy realm of the rain forest in Diane Willow's well-written book. Brilliant paintings illustrate the colors and camouflage in this exciting introduction to the large and small animals of the Amazon rain forest." - The Mailbox, June/July 1999. 32 pages 8x10 full color illustrations. $6.95
Bilingual Series - facing page format (for beginner and intermediate learners) These beautiful softcover or hardcover bilingual books, tell entertaining stories that are illustrated by talented artists. Learning in context is an effective way to improve your (or your child's) Spanish. This series makes that possible with the English words close by if you need them. The following titles are available: Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes/Los perros magicos de Los Volcanes, The Adventures of Connie and Diego/Las Aventuras de Connie y Diego, The Invisible Hunters/Los cazadores Invisibles, Angel’s Kite/La estrella de Angel, and Friends from the other side/Amigos del otro lado. Hardcover editions $14.95 Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes - Los perros magicos de Los Volcanes The Adventures of Connie and Diego - Las Aventuras de Connie y Diego The Invisible Hunters - Los cazadores Invisibles Angel’s Kite - La estrella de Angel Friends from the other side - Amigos del otro lado
World Classics in Spanish (on CD and Cassette) Get these transcriptions of the classics of the world into Spanish on cassette and CD! Includes The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Moby Dick, Kafka's Metamorphosis, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast (including Robin Hood, Hansel and Gretel, and many more), and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (with Sinbad the Sailor, Alice in Wonderland, and more.) $24.95 Aventuras de Tom Sawyer - Cassette Aventuras de Tom Sawyer - CD Huckleberry Finn - Cassette Huckleberry Finn - CD Moby Dick - Cassette Moby Dick - CD La Metamorfosis (Kafka) - CD Dracula - CD Frankenstein - CD El Mago de Oz - CD La Bella y la Bestia - CD Blanca Nieves y Los Siete Enanitos - CD
Spanish Book and Cassette Packs Each title in this series includes a bilingual book and cassette of a classic children's story in Spanish and English. Los maravillosos cuentos de esta coleccion seran de gran utilidad para los ninos de una edad comprendida entre 2 y 6 anos. Los mas pequenos seran capaces de interpretar los cuentos unicamente viendo sus atractivas ilustraciones, los mayores las veran complemendadas con la lectura de los textos. Coleccione todo los titulos: Los Tres Cabritillos Traviesos, Little Red Riding Hood, The Tsar’s Three Sons, The Princess and the Lion, Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, The Nightingale of China, Hansel and Gretel, Isis and Osiris, Aztec Legend, The Stork Caliph. $14.95 Los Tres Cabritillos Traviesos Little Red Riding Hood The Tsar’s Three Sons The Princess and the Lion Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves The Nightingale of China Hansel and Gretel Isis and Osiris Aztec Legend The Stork Caliph