Lectorum Catalog 2024

151 • prices in red reflect a 20% discount • Authentic Literature LA FÁBRICA DE MONSTRUOS The Monster Factory Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK The Foster Monsters are the hottest toys. Oscar dreams of having one. When he finally gets one, an accident in his father’s workshop leads him to discover the sinister truth of what goes on at the Foster Factory. Together with his friends and their Foster Monsters, they set out to remedy the situation. A section at the back of the book provides questions and activities to reinforce the concept of primary and secondary colors. Sp. PB (GS40265) 9788467871203 $13.99/ 11.20 LA PRINCESA ESCRITORA The Princess Writer Ana Alonso (Spain) CHAPTER BOOK/ Grades 2-4 WRITING ENCOURAGEMENT Because many students at the Verne school like to write, Pat, the librarian turtle, takes the kids on a trip back in time to meet Princess Enheduanna, the first female writer in history. Since she feels quite alone in her work, Sebas and Daniela introduce her to other woman authors who followed in her footsteps, including Sappho, Sei Shonagon, and Jane Austen. Information on the authors and suggested activities are included. Sp. PB (GS46565) 9788414335376 $13.99/ 11.20 COLIBRÍ Y EL ÁRBOL DE LOS GR:N CONCIERTOS Hummingbird and the Concert Tree Luis Darío Bernal Pinilla (Colombia) Grades 2-4 NATURE A poet composes verses and music inspired by nature and the sound of the birds. Much to his surprise, the birds come and accompany him, turning a tree near his home into the concert tree. Sp. HC (PV46008) 9789583061431 $10.99/ 8.80 OSVALDO, EL ELEFANTE MUSICAL Oswald, the Musical Elephant GR: L Txus Fernández i Montolí (Spain) Grades 2-4 PERSEVERANCE Osvaldo wants to be a musician. He moves to a big city and enrolls in the conservatory. He discovers he is no good at piano, flute or drums, but, just as he is about to lose hope, he realizes he is not as clumsy as he thought. Sp. PB (GS45784) 9788469885789 $13.99/ 11.20 LA MENSAJERA DEL MAR The Messenger from the Sea Christel Guczka (Mexico) Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK Rutilia goes to the post office every morning to read the letters children write about what they would like for their birthdays. One day, a girl sends a letter asking for a hippo! How will Ruti handle this request? Sp. PB (PRG47036) 9786075675312 $11.99/ 9.60 New New LAS BAHAMAS NO ESTÁN TAN LEJOS The Bahamas Is Not That Far Eleonora Guerrero (Colombia) Grades 2-4 BIRDS Mr. Buenaventura buys two birds, Lelo and Lalo, as a birthday present for his wife. Lelo and Lalo have other ideas because their dream is to live in the Bahamas. After a few attempts to reach the island para-dise, they realize they should stay put. Advanced vocabulary words that appear in orange throughout the text are explained in the margins. Sp. PB (ENL45792) 9789585159822 $13.99/ 11.20 UN LARGO VIAJE GR: K A Long Journey Daniel Hernández Chambers (Spain) Grades 2-4 REFUGEE This moving picture book parallels the migra- tion of geese in the winter with a family that must leave a war-torn region. Both must go away for survival, even though the journey could be dangerous in parts. It conveys the important message that everyone and every- thing needs a safe place to live. Sp. HC (KA43397) 9788484644118 $19.99/ 16.00 ME LLAMO MILLARAY My Name Is Millaray Viviana Huiliñir Curío & Claudio Fuentes Saavedra (Chile) Grades 2-4 CHILEAN INTEREST Millaray, who lives in the city, invites her friend Catalina to visit her family in the Mapuche community of Curarrehue in Southern Chile. Readers will get the chance to learn about this indigenous culture and history along with Catalina. A glossary is included. Sp. HC (EK46730) 9788412592948 $19.99/ 16.00 ¿DE DÓNDE VIENEN LOS PERROS? Where Did the Dogs Come From? GR:O Francisco Leal Quevedo (Colombia) Grades 2-4 PETS/HOMELESSNESS A little boy always sees a group of dogs walking in perfect formation behind a homeless man. His curiosity gets the better of him and he asks the man where the dogs came from. In this touching story, the man tells him how they all ended up living with each other. Sp. HC (PV41499) 9789583050602 $10.99/ 8.80 New LA ESTRELLA QUE LE PERDIÓ GR:O/ EL MIEDO A LA NOCHE 800L The Star that No Longer Fears the Night Pilar Lozano (Colombia) Illustrated by Olga Cuéllar Grades 2-4 OVERCOMING FEARS Juanito, a little boy from a fishing village, used to love the water until a giant wave capsized his canoe. While dreaming one night, he meets a star named Maria Luisa that is scared of the night. Together they both overcome their fears. Sp. PB (PV45068) 9789583060403 $12.99/ 10.40 LA LISTA DE CUMPLEAÑOS My Birthday List Anna Manso (Spain) Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK/IMAGINATION Each year for her birthday, the narrator of this story writes a list of the presents she would like. This year, however, her parents ask her to only pick things that cannot be owned. This edition has been adapted from the original to make it easier to read. Sp. PB (SM44415) 9788467595871 $14.99/ 12.00 BAÚL DE SUEÑOS Chest of Dreams Zandra Montañez Carreño (Colombia) Grades 2-4 POETRY The chest of dreams is filled with magical characters, happiness syrup, and flying shoes. This lovely collection of poems will encourage children to use their own imaginations. Sp. HC (PV46102) 9789583065170 $10.99/ 8.80 SILBO DEL DROMEDARIO GR:W QUE NUNCA MUERE The Sound of the Eternal Dromedary Gonzalo Moure (Spain) MULTICULTURAL/ Grades 2-4 READING ENCOURAGEMENT Under an acacia tree, right next to the skeleton of a dromedary, a boy named Kinti finds a leather bag containing a slingshot, a copy of the Koran, and a book of poetry in a foreign language. As he grows up, he learns the power of words and is determined to pass on the gifts he received. Sp. HC (LG42615) 9788494705229 $21.99/ 17.60 RICARDO Y EL GATO CON MOTAS Ricardo and the Spotted Cat GR: M Vicente Muñoz Puelles (Spain) Grades 2-4 PETS After Ricardo and his family move to the country, his cat starts acting strangely. He often disappears and comes back with a series of gifts. What could he be up to? Sp. PB (GS43884) 9788469848272 $13.99/11.20