Lectorum Catalog 2024

178 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Poetry ME DICEN GÜERO They Call Me Güero David Bowles Grades 7-9 AWARD-WINNER Güero has just started seventh grade. Born on the border, he feels at home in both Mexico and the United States. He’s a nerd who loves reading, music, gaming, and writing poetry. This award-winning book contains a glossary to help all readers understand the colloquial vocabulary. Sp. PB (RH45276) 9780593311417 $12.95/10.36 2019 Pura Belpré Honor for Narrative LE DICEN FREGONA They Call Her Fregona David Bowles Grades 7-9 MEXICAN AMERICAN INTEREST Güero’s life changes when Joanna tells him he could be her boyfriend. She is called fregona because she is strong and does not back down. Güero sees her softer side and learns what it means to be supportive. Sp. PB (RH46494) 9781644735770 $12.95/10.36 New DOÑA SANCHA DE LA PANZA GR: J Miss Sancha de la Panza Anna Fité Grades K-1 PICTURE BOOK Sancha and Alonso are two friends who live in La Mancha. They love to read books about magic. They set out to undo spells and end up having quite an adventure. Readers will love the twist on the classic Don Quixote. Sp. PB (GL43917) 9788424664534 $10.99/8.80 ARÁNDANOS PARA SAL AR:3.7/GR: M/ Blueberries for Sal AD800L Robert McCloskey Grades K-1 NATURE/FAMILY LIFE Sal and her mother set off in search of blueberries for the winter at the same time as a mother bear and her cub. A quiet comedy of errors ensues when the young ones wander off and absentmindedly trail the wrong mothers. Robert McCloskey’s classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity of youth. Sp. HC (COR36381) 9788484703662 $19.99/16.00 1948 Caldecott Honor Book CAYENDO HACIA ARRIBA GR: Q/NP Falling Up Shel Silverstein All Ages POETRY This is the last book written by Shel Silverstein before his death in 1999. Bursting with the poet’s characteristic humor and originality, this is a brilliant collection of short poems and drawings. Sp. HC (LC37130) 9781933032801 $16.99/13.60 Eng. HC 9780060248024 $19.99/16.00 CON TODO GR: Q/NP Every Thing On It Shel Silverstein All Ages HUMOR This collection of poems and drawings contains delightful verses on just about everything, from an apple with one bite missing to zoootches that scare aware nightmares. The translation retains all the zany magic of the original. Sp. HC (LC38728) 9781933032863 $16.99/13.60 SHEL SILVERSTEIN POEMAMUNDI A World of Poetry Juan Carlos Martín Stanton Grades 6-8 THE WORLD AROUND US This thought-provoking collection of poems explores peace and solidarity from different points of view. From far-away lands to fictional countries, this book masterfully maps the human experience. Sp. PB (GS33442) 9788466740142 $15.99/12.80 2003 Lazarillo Award, Spain GABRIELA MISTRAL. POEMAS ILUSTRADOS Gabriela Mistral: Illustrated Poems Gabriela Mistral Grades 6-8 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE This illustrated anthology presents 25 poems by Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. A brief biography is also included. Sp. HC (AMN46796) 9789568209728 $24.99/20.00 1945 Nobel Prize New CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Peter Bently Illustrated by Steve Antony Grades K-2 PICTURE BOOK Peter Bently has adapted Ian Fleming’s classic tale about a very special car into this delightful picture book. Sp. HC (LV45803) 9788414030905 $22.99/18.40 CUENTOS CORTOS DE ENID BLYTON Five O’Clock Tales Enid Blyton Grades K-2 SHORT STORIES Colorfully illustrated, this book present 15 short stories by Enid Blyton. They include The Red and White Cow, Brer Fox’s Onions, and The Witch’s Egg. Sp. HC (BU43755) 9788469622964 $22.99/18.40 PADDINGTON Paddington Michael Bond Grades K-2 PICTURE BOOK Michael Bond’s beloved tale about a bear from Peru found in London’s Paddington Station is presented in an irresistible, picture book format. Sp. HC (LDS45764) 9788412245097 $21.99/17.60 EL CUENTO CLÁSICO DE PEDRITO, EL CONEJO TRAVIESO Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Grades K-2 PICTURE BOOK Enhanced by adorable illustrations by Charles Santore, this edition of the classic tale of Peter Rabbit is sure to delight young children. Sp. HC (SS45105) 9781646430345 $5.99/4.80 PRETZEL Pretzel Margret & H.A. Rey Grades K-2 PICTURE BOOK When Pretzel the puppy grows up, he becomes super long. He wins best in show, but he cannot get Greta to marry him. She tells him she does not like long dogs. He refuses to give up and eventually finds a way to earn her love. Sp. HC (LDS45863) 9788412384178 $21.99/17.60