Lectorum Catalog 2024

153 • prices in red reflect a 20% discount • Authentic Literature TAREK, EL AFRICANO GR: T Tarek, the African Ana Alcolea (Spain) Grades 3-5 HISTORICAL FICTION A grandfather tells his grandchildren a legend about an African slave. This short novel provides insight into the slave trade in Europe. Sp. PB (GS43280) 9788469835975 $13.99/ 11.20 CUANDO ÓSCAR SE ESCAPÓ GR:N/ DE LA CÁRCEL 750L When Oscar Escaped from Jail Roberto Aliaga (Spain) Illustrated by Emilio Urberuaga Grades 3-5 CHAPTER BOOK/IMAGINATION Oscar is a little boy with a huge imagination who hates school. He plots his “escape” and ends up having quite an adventure. Sp. PB (GS38901) 9788467840643 $14.99/12.00 EL PAÍS DE LOS CUENTOS GR: R Story Land Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 3-5 LANGUAGE ARTS A grandmother takes her granddaughter to Story Land, a place accessible only through a secret door at the library. This ingenious story promotes reading, creative writing, and a deeper understanding of antonyms. Activities are included at the end of the book to test reading comprehension. Sp. PB (GS39131) 9788467840971 $14.99/12.00 UN VIAJE AL FUTURO A Trip to the Future Ana Alonso (Spain) Illustrated by Lucía Serrano Grades 3-5 CHAPTER BOOK/DINOSAURS Superheroes Lucas and Leonor, accompanied by their grandmother, travel to the future in order to prevent an invasion by cloned dinosaurs. Unbeknownst to them, a villain has snuck onto their ship to prevent them from completing their mission. Factual information about dinosaurs and suggested projects are presented at the end of the story. Sp. PB (GS45075) 9788469866115 $14.99/ 12.00 TE REGALO A MI HERMANO GR:N/620L You Can Have My Brother Manuel L. Alonso (Spain) Grades 3-5 ADVENTURE/SIBLINGS Olivia is tired of her annoying brother Luis. She dreams of exchanging him for another boy – any other boy. Of course that’s impossible, or is it? One day, the exchange happens unexpectedly. Instead of Luis, she ends up with Oscar, who is much more polite and obedient. Sp. PB (BU35348) 9788421692547 $13.99/ 11.20 MIGUEL VICENTE, PATA CALIENTE Miguel Vicente, the Wanderer AR: 4.8/GR:N Orlando Araujo (Venezuela) Illustrated by Morella Fuenmayor Grades 3-5 LATIN AMERICAN INTEREST Miguel Vicente, a shoeshine boy who lives in a Caracas slum, dreams of traveling to faraway places. When he is given a book about Marco Polo, it sparks his imagination and he joins his brother--a truck driver--on a journey through Venezuela. Sp. PB (EK2050) 9789802571024 $10.99/ 8.80 HISTORIAS DE LA ROSA LUNA GR:S/960L Stories of the Pink Moon Fanny Buitrago (Colombia) Grades 3-5 SHORT STORIES Nana María receives a diary from her parents, but she doesn’t write the usual stuff. Instead she spins ten fantastic stories filled with the magic of everyday objects, fabulous characters, and word games. Sp. PB (PV37434) 9789583028540 $10.99/ 8.80 LOS CUENTOS DE JUANITA CAMPANA Juanita Campana’s Stories Fanny Buitrago (Colombia) Grades 3-5 SHORT STORIES Juanita is a charming girl who lives in a world of dreams, adventures, and especially books. Her joy and optimism are infectious. These stories teach readers about contemporary Colombian culture as well. Sp. HC (PV44270) 9789583057663 $10.99/ 8.80 ISU EL TIBURÓN DESDENTADO Isu the Toothless Shark Seve Calleja (Spain) Grades 3-5 ENVIRONMENT/FRIENDSHIP One day while fishing, Pototo meets Isu, a shark that has lost its teeth because of all the trash humans throw into the ocean. Since Isu is so different from other sharks, Pototo decides to take care of him. This is the start of not only an unusual friendship, but adventures and challenges as well. Sp. PB (ENL46379) 9786287506695 $13.99/ 11.20 DOÑA FLAUTINA GR:Q/900L RESUELVELOTODO Mrs. Flautina Fix-It Yanitzia Canetti (Cuban-American) Grades 3-5 CHAPTER BOOK/FRIENDSHIP For Mrs. Flautina there is always a solution to every problem. She is always willing to help solve her neighbors’ problems, no questions asked and for nothing in return. But one day, when Mrs. Flautina is confronted with a problem of her own, she is surprised to find out that her neighbors are also there to help. Sp. PB (ED31838) 9788423681778 $11.99/ 9.60 CUENTOS PARA TODO GR:O/1030L EL AÑO Stories for All Seasons Carles Cano (Spain) Grades 3-5 SHORT STORIES/SEASONS These stories, told from the perspective of a tree, will entertain readers as they observe the changes that come with the passing seasons. Sp. PB (GS36558) 9788420784588 $13.99/ 11.20 EL GIGANTE QUE LEYÓ EL GR:P QUIJOTE The Giant Who Read Don Quixote Eliacer Cansino (Spain) Grades 3-5 READING ENCOURAGEMENT The residents of a small town are terrified when a giant named Poliboros comes to town. Thank goodness the children, who have taken refuge inside their school, come up with an ingenious way to deal with the giant. Sp. PB (BU37639) 9788421695821 $13.99/ 11.20 HISTORIA DE UN ZORRO Story of a Fox Yero Chuquicaña (Peru) Grades 3-5 CHAPTER BOOK During a stormy night, a scared little fox shows up in the middle of the city. He appears to be domesticated. Luckily, he befriends three stray dogs and, together, they all discover the true meaning of freedom. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension. Sp. PB (LV46386) 9788414041277 $12.99/10.40 ¡AZÚCAR! GR: L/510L Ivar Da Coll (Colombia) Grades 3-5 MUSIC/BIOGRAPHY This biography, written and illustrated with children in mind, details the life of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa. From her birth in Havana, Cuba, to her funeral in Miami, author Ivar Da Coll uses poetry and humor to describe the important milestones in the star’s life, and captures the true essence of her colorful, vibrant personality. Sp. PB (LC42583) 9781632456793 $11.99/ 9.60 ROSA, LA MULA CAPRICHOSA GR:P Rosa, the Capricious Mule Albeiro Echavarría (Colombia) Grades 3-5 FRIENDSHIP/ANIMAL STORIES Rosa is a mule that must deal with insensitivity and mistreatment from her many owners. What these owners don’t realize is that this special mule will only work efficiently with affection and gratitude. Sp. HC (PV46615) 9789583065071 $11.99/ 9.60