Lectorum Catalog 2024

193 • prices in red reflect a 20% discount • Holidays LA CARTA DEL ABUELO Grandpa Christmas Michael Morpurgo Grades K-2 ENVIRONMENT/GRANDFATHERS Every Christmas, Mia reads a letter her grandfather sent to her when she was young. In it, he expresses his hopes for the environment and future generations. It’s a tradition that her entire family looks forward to after opening their presents. Sp. HC (AND46634) 9788418762352 $22.99/18.40 LA SOLEDAD DEL ÁRBOL DE NAVIDAD The Lonely Christmas Tree Chris Naylor-Ballesteros Grades K-2 RHYMING TEXT Inspired by ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, this rhyming picture book tells the story of a lonely Christmas tree hoping for a place to call home for the holidays. Sp. HC (COR44301) 9788484706038 $14.99/12.00 ¡ESTOY HARTO DE LA NAVIDAD! I’m Tired of Christmas! Begoña Oro Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE A robin cannot get to sleep because there are lights and music everywhere. An owl tells him it’s Christmas. Will the robin be able to get some sleep as well as some holiday spirit? Sp. HC (BU46472) 9788469667774 $19.99/16.00 LA NAVIDAD DE ERNESTO Y CELESTINA Merry Christmas, Ernest and Celestine Gabrielle Vincent Grades K-2 FRIENDSHIP Celestine wants to throw a Christmas party, but Ernest tells her they cannot afford it. Celestine convinces him that they do not need money to have a good time. This book celebrates both the joy of the season and friendship. Sp. HC (KA43549) 9788484644194 $19.99/16.00 ¡LOBO CASI ESTÁ! Wolf Is Almost Here! Jaquelina Romero Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE The Three Little Pigs do not want to come and play because they do not have a Christmas tree. Wolf and the other forest animals decide to look for one. Will they be able to bring a little magic to the Pigs’ holiday? Sp. PB (DNJ47049) 9789878371252 $12.99/10.40 New New New ELOISE EN NAVIDAD AR:5.9 Eloise at Christmastime Kay Thompson Grades K-3 ADVENTURE Join Eloise for a very special Christmas at the Plaza Hotel, as she gives gifts to everyone she knows, trims the tree, exchanges gifts with her nanny, and goes from room to room helping people celebrate. Sp. HC (LM4922) 9788426437488 $18.99/15.20 EL EXPRESO POLAR GR:N/460L The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg Grades K-3 IMAGINATION This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very special gift: a beautiful bell that only rings for those who still believe. Sp. HC (EK2902) 9789802570461 $23.99/19.20 1986 Caldecott Medal ¡FELIZ NARVIDAD! Happy Narwhalidays Ben Clanton Grades 1-3 GRAPHIC NOVEL It’s Christmas time underwater. Share in Narwhal’s excitement for the coming holiday! Sp. HC (JV45047) 9788426146892 $18.99/15.20 CANCIÓN DE NAVIDAD A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens Adapted by Eliacer Cansino Grades 1-3 CLASSICS Award-winning writer Eliacer Cansino has adapted this classic Christmas tale for young readers. Sp. HC (BU46448) 9788469668726 $22.99/18.40 LA NAVIDAD DE LOS CINCO GR:M Happy Christmas, Five! Enid Blyton Illustrated by Jamie Littler Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK Timmy is barking so much on Christmas that he is sent to his doghouse outside. That night a thief breaks in and steals all the presents. Will Timmy be able to save Christmas? Sp. PB (JV40546) 9788426142108 $14.99/12.00 NAVIDAD EN CAMELOT GR:N Christmas in Camelot Mary Pope Osborne Grades 2-4 CHAPTER BOOK Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot. They have no idea that they have been invited to save Camelot from being forgotten forever. Will they succeed when the great knights have failed? Sp. PB (LC40239) 9781632455321 $8.99/7.20 New EL MEJOR REGALO DEL GR: L/620L MUNDO/THE BEST GIFT OF ALL The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belén Julia Álvarez Grades 2-4 LEGENDS/HOLIDAYS Renowned Latina author Julia Alvarez recreates the legend of Dominican folk character ‘’La Vieja Belen” in this delightful bilingual rhyming story, beautifully illustrated by Dominican artist Ruddy Nunez. Alvarez’s retelling keeps the magic of the traditional account while contributing a down-to-earth, timely moral: ‘’Of all the gifts you can give, your time is the best gift.’’ Sp./Eng. PB (SN43225) 9781631138690 $14.95/11.96 EL CUENTO DE NAVIDAD A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens Grades 2-4 CLASSICS In this Christmas classic, Ebenezer Scrooge changes his miserly ways after being visited by a series of ghosts. A brief biography of Dickens is included. Sp. PB (GL45666) 9788424667856 $11.99/9.60 EL CASCANUECES Y EL REY DE LOS RATONES The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Natalie Andrewson GRAPHIC NOVEL/ Grades 3-5 CLASSICS/CHAPTER BOOK Natalie Andrewson has adapted and illustrated E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved Christmas classic into a graphic novel. Readers will love seeing how Marie’s nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a world filled with fairies, magic, and fierce battles. Sp. PB (MAE45822) 9788418184727 $22.99/18.40 EL NUEVO TRABAJO DE PAPÁ NOEL Santa Claus’s New Job Michele D’Ignazio Grades 3-5 CHAPTER BOOK/HUMOR Santa Claus needs some additional work. He can’t quite find the perfect fit until he lands a job collecting recyclables that he later transforms into toys for children. Sp. HC (GL45091) 9788424668297 $19.99/16.00 DECORA TU NAVIDAD Make Your Own Christmas Decorations Ángels Navarro Grades 3-6 CRAFTS This book presents 35 Christmas arts and crafts projects for children using easily obtained materials and tools. They will enjoy making personalized gift tags, garlands, reindeer cups, Christmas stockings, and much more. Sp. HC (LV42153) 9788414005392 $28.99/23.20