Lectorum Catalog 2024

148 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Authentic Literature EL RÍO DE LOS COCODRILOS GR:M The Crocodile River Gustavo Roldán (Argentina) Grades 1-3 HUMOR One day, a man in a red suit comes to inform the crocodiles that he has purchased the river in which they live and, because he paid cash on the barrel, they have to vacate. Readers will love seeing how the oldest of the crocodiles gets the message across that there are some things his money cannot buy. Sp. HC (ABP40479) 9788494407666 $11.99/9.60 LOS TRES ERIZOS AR:2.9/GR:K/AD380L The Three Hedgehogs Javier Sáez (Spain) Grades 1-3 ART/THEATER/NATURE This two-act play follows the three porcupines who stole apples from a neighbor’s farm just before hibernating. All winter, the town looks forward to spring when they can convict and punish the porcupines. Peppered with Latin and French phrases, this book, introduces young readers to the format of plays . Sp. HC (EK36400) 9788493306007 $14.99/ 12.00 EL DRAGÓN DE LA MONTAÑA The Dragon of the Mountain Silvia Schujer (Argentina) Grades 1-3 FANTASY One day, the dragon of the mountain eats the Sun. Immediately, everything freezes. The wizard’s son returns from a quest and realizes he must save his village. His successful mission ends up changing his life in a most unexpected way. Sp. PB (QU46930) 9789875044937 $16.99/13.60 EL MURO The Wall Javier Sobrino (Spain) Grades 1-3 CHARACTER EDUCATION During the months of drought, the small- eared elephants blame the large-eared elephants for the lack of food. They decide to build a wall without thinking about the consequences for the animals and the land. Once the rainy season starts, the other species band together and take action. Sp. HC (JV40408) 9788426142412 $22.99/18.40 New YO NO SOY NATALIA, GR:M YO SOY CAMILA I’m Not Natalie, I’m Camille Clarita Spitz (Mexico) Grades 1-3 HUMOR Who is who? Having an identical twin sister can be so much fun! Twins can play tricks on others by pretending to be the other, but what happens when the game backfires? Sp. PB (PV37367) 9789583034107 $7.99/ 6.40 EL MONO AZUL GR: N The Blue Monkey Gabriela Sverdlick (Argentina) Grades 1-3 SELF-ESTEEM Tomas, the blue monkey, is so in love with Esmeralda, the green monkey, that he thinks he has to do amazing feats to win her heart. After a while, he realizes he should just be himself. Sp. PB (PRG44339) 9786077467939 $11.99/9.60 UN DÍA CON PAPÁ Y DADA A Day with Papa and Dadda José Ignacio Valenzuela (Chile) Grades 1-3 FAMILY LIFE/LGTBQ A little girl named Leonora describes a fun- filled day with her two dads. This picture book offers a loving look at today’s diverse families. Sp. PB (SN46805) 9781543382204 $14.99/ 12.00 LA JOVEN MAESTRA Y LA GR: L GRAN SERPIENTE The Young Teacher and the Great Serpent Irene Vasco (Colombia) Grades 1-3 LEGENDS A young teacher is sent deep into the Amazon for her first job. Her prize possessions are her books. One morning, her students tell her that the Great Serpent is upset and she must go to higher ground. She dismisses this as just a legend, but heeds their advice. Later on, she learns the importance of legends and sees how the community comes together to help her recoup what she has lost. Sp. HC (JV44121) 9788426145987 $19.99/ 16.00 2020 Premio Fundación Cuatro Gatos LETRAS AL CARBÓN GR:M/690L Letters in Charcoal Irene Vasco (Colombia) Grades 1-3 READING ENCOURAGEMENT In the village of Palenque, hardly anyone knows how to read. When Gina begins to receive letters that she imagines are filled with pledges of love, her younger sister decides to learn how to read to be able to tell Gina what the letters say. With the help of Mr. Velandia, the shopkeeper, she discovers the magic of reading. Sp. HC (JV40550) 9788426142436 $19.99/ 16.00 New ATCHÚS, EL SEMÁFORO RESFRIADO Achoo, the Traffic Light with a Cold José Vicente Rojo (Spain) Grades 1-3 BEGINNING READER/CHAPTER BOOK A traffic light is finally installed at a busy intersection and keeps all the townsfolk safe until winter. Once it gets a cold, things go a little haywire. A little boy named Alex come up with a brilliant solution. Sp. PB (LAB43462) 9788484832430 $11.99/9.60 ¡CHAO, FAMILIA! Ciao, Family! Sergio Andricaín (Cuban-American) Grades 2-3 BEGINNING READER/FAMILY LIFE Everyone in Pablo’s family is angry with him because he is very messy and careless with their things. He decides he should go in search of a new family, but, after some consideration, he realizes the one he has isn’t so bad. Sp. PB (ENL46765) 9786287506718 $12.99/ 10.40 EL LIBRO DE ANTÓN PIRULERO GR:I/ The Book of Antón Pirulero NP Sergio Andricaín & Antonio Orlando Rodriguez (Cuban-American) Illustrated by Ivar Da Coll Grades 2-3 RIDDLES/POETRY Antón Pirulero collects rhymes, riddles, traditional songs and verses, and other tidbits, and writes them on little pieces of colored paper. Charming illustrations by well- known author/illustrator Ivar Da Coll make this lively collection especially attractive. Sp. HC (PV41414) 9789583051630 $10.99/ 8.80 EL REY MOCHO AR: 3.6/GR: L The One-Eared King Carmen Berenguer (Chile) Illustrated by Carmen Salvador Grades 2-3 FOLKTALE After the old palace barber dies, the king must find a new one, and he ends up revealing his long-kept secret: he only has one ear. Sp. HC (EK36655) 9788493721206 $14.99/ 12.00 EL DÍA DE MUERTOS GR: K/AD640 The Day of the Dead Ivar Da Coll (Colombia) Grades 2-3 DAY OF THE DEAD/POETRY Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special. Sp. PB (LC35328) 9781933032436 $9.99/ 8.00 New