Lectorum Catalog 2024

152 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Authentic Literature LA GATA DE LOS PINTORES GR: J The Painters’ Cat Antonio Orlando Rodríguez (Cuban American) Grades 2-4 PETS This is the touching story how a pair of painters wins over an abused cat they discover in their backyard. Sp. HC (PV45475) 9789583060717 $10.99/ 8.80 EL LORITO PELÓN AR:2.7/GR: N/540L The Featherless Parrot Hilda Perera (Cuban-American) Illustrated by Rapi Diego & Martha Flores Grades 2-4 IMAGINATION/PROTECTING WILDLIFE This uplifting story about a parrot from the tropics that lives in a Chicago apartment shows the difficulties of moving to a new place and the importance of community. The cheerful ending can also be used to discuss the benefits of protecting wildlife. Sp. PB (LC41056) 9781632456380 $11.99/ 9.60 LOS SUPERMINIS GR: L The Super Minis Melina Pogorelsky (Argentina) Grades 2-4 ADVENTURE You might think that the Super Minis are just two kids playing in costumes, but they will surprise everyone when they actually find a super villain! Sp. PB (LV44174) 9788414017838 $12.99/10.40 LOS SUPERMINIS 2. EL GR: M CONCURSO DE HISTORIETAS The Super Minis 2: The Comic Book Contest Melina Pogorelsky (Argentina) Grades 2-4 ADVENTURE Our famous little superheroes are in search of adventures to save the world. At the same time, they are determined to win a comic book contest. They will just have to defeat their rivals to achieve this goal. Sp. PB (LV44149) 9788414016008 $13.99/11.20 VILLA POLILLA Mothville José Rabelo (Puerto Rico) Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK The poor inhabitants of Mothville are being terrorized by a horrible giant who won’t let them speak Spanish and a monster with six trunks who wants to steal their water. Good thing they can count on the wise dog Wicket. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension. Sp. PB (LV46342) 9788414041260 $12.99/10.40 HISTORIAS DE CONEJO Y GR:P ELEFANTE The Stories of Rabbit and Elephant Gustavo Roldán (Argentina) Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK/FRIENDSHIP Rabbit and Elephant are the best of friends. The dialog between the two is always presented in green (Rabbit) and red (Elephant), making each chapter great for reading aloud or acting out. Sp. HC (ABP39763) 9788493803636 $17.99/14.40 EL GUSANITO INVESTIGADOR The Inquisitive Little Worm Celso Román (Colombia) Grades 2-4 FAMILY LIFE Morfy is a little worm that lives in a flower pot inside a family’s home. He notices that sometimes the family members are happy, but other times, they are sad. He decides to find out why and learns that anger, bad moods, and bullying can set off a chain reaction. He is determined to help the family find love, peace, harmony, understanding, and forgiveness. Sp. PB (PV42736) 9789583054877 $10.99/ 8.80 ¿Y TÚ, QUÉ HAS HECHO? 950L And You? What Have You Done? Eusebio Delfín (Cuba) Illustrated by Imapla Grades 2-5 CARIBBEAN INTEREST/MUSIC In this well-known Cuban bolero, a little girl carves her name in a tree trunk. The tree, both hurt and moved, gives her a flower, but wonders if she will forget him. The lyrics, combined with the creative illustrations, convey the depth of emotions associated with love. The unique fold-out format adds another element of originality to this beloved song. Sp. HC (EK35681) 9788493650421 $5.99/ 4.80 DESAFÍO LUNAR Lunar Challenge Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 3-4 PHASES OF THE MOON/CHAPTER BOOK Lucas is a superhero that has to rescue Leonor, a superhero that lives on the Moon. But it will not be easy at all! Children will appreciate this book that explains the different phases of the moon and their connection to the Earth’s rotation. Sp. PB (GS38421) 9788467829471 $14.99/12.00 BABUR, EL GIGANTE POETA 760L Babur, the Poetic Giant Blanca Álvarez (Spain) Grades 3-4 FRIENDSHIP/TOLERANCE Babur wants to learn to read and write and make new friends, but everyone is scared of him because he’s a giant. His loneliness increases when he sees the children playing and having fun until he meets little Isabel. She becomes his first friend in this touching story of friendship and self-esteem. Sp. PB (NGP37704) 9788408098966 $9.99/8.00 LA CALLE ES LIBRE AR:3.7/GR:P/560L The Streets Are Free Carmen Diana Dearden (Venezuela) Grades 3-4 MAKING A DIFFERENCE This story of courage and self-reliance takes place in a barrio in Caracas. The children have no place to play, and ask City Hall to build them a playground in an empty lot. Tired of broken promises and long delays, the children and parents pool their time and resources, and build a fine playground they can truly call their own. Sp. PB (EK2956) 9789802570508 $12.99/ 10.40 ÓYEME CON LOS OJOS GR: U Listen to Me with Your Eyes Gloria Cecila Díaz (Colombia) Grades 3-4 SPECIAL NEEDS Since he became deaf, ten-year-old Horacio lives in a world of silence. Attracted by a beautiful house in his neighborhood, he wanders in one day and meets Beatriz, a solitary woman who is wary of strangers. She rejects him at first, but eventually they become friends. Sp. PB (GS30373) 9788420744032 $13.99/11.20 FORTUNATO PERDIDO EN EL GR:P AMAZONAS Fortunato Lost in the Amazon Gloria Beatriz Salazar (Colombia) Grades 3-4 RAIN FOREST Fortunato is a friendly gannet that gets lost in the Amazon. A bunch of animals decides to help him get back to his home. Along the way, Fortunato discovers the variety of species that live in the rain forest and learns how dangerous man can be. Sp. HC (PV44888) 9789583060632 $8.99/ 7.20 CORAZÓN DE LEÓN GR: N Heart of a Lion Antonio Ungar (Colombia) Grades 3-4 SPECIAL NEEDS/FRIENDSHIP A little boy who is made fun of at school due to his compulsively ordered way of doing things finds his inner strength thanks to a special friend. Sp. HC (BAB42214) 9789588954097 $16.99/ 13.60 ¿RINOCERONTE? ¿QUÉ GR: U/760L RINOCERONTE? Rhino? What Rhino? Pablo Albo (Spain) Illustrated by Lucía Serrano Grades 3-5 HUMOR An orphaned porcupine turns a family’s life upside down, as neighbors find out about his existence and begin to flood the family’s home with other exotic animals. Sp. PB (ALG43383) 9788498458671 $13.99/ 11.20