Lectorum Catalog 2024

41 • prices in red reflect a 20% discount • Picture Books Grades K-2 AMIGAS The Girls Lauren Ace Grades K-2 FRIENDSHIP Just like a tree, true friendship plants roots and grows stronger with the passage of time. Readers will identify with the four girls in this book who remain close from childhood through adulthood. Sp. HC (MAE44558) 9788417708603 $19.99/16.00 AGAPITO, EL SAPO QUE QUERÍA SER PRÍNCIPE Agapito, the Toad that Wanted to Be a Prince Alicia Acosta Illustrated by Pablo Pino AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/ Grades K-2 MODERN FAIRY TALE Agapito thinks he is the most handsome animal in the pond. Believing that he is really a prince, he goes in search of a princess who will kiss him. He has no idea that he is about to meet some powerful, self-assured young women, who teach him some important lessons. Sp. HC (CRM46792) 9788417766108 $21.99/17.60 RENATO NICANOR Renato Nicanor Alicia Acosta AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/ Grades K-2 ACHIEVING DREAMS Out of the 13,025 eggs laid that year, Renato Nicanor’s is the only one with green and purple Polka dots. When he hatches, his first word is ole. In Spanish, the word for flamingo is flamenco, just like the dance. This leads to a few misunderstandings with his parents until they finally realize he wants to learn how to be a great flamenco dancer. Sp. HC (JA45730) 9788417272982 $22.99/18.40 UNA HABITACIÓN MUY RUIDOSA A Very Loud Room Alicia Acosta Illustrated by Lucía Serrano Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/CUMULATIVE Pepino moves to the country because he cannot sleep with all the city noises. On his first night, the sound of the wind keeps him up. His neighbor comes up with a series of solutions to help him sleep. Will they have the desired effect? Sp. HC (FLA46666) 9788419401021 $20.99/16.80 EL AGUJERO The Hole Emma Adbåge Grades K-2 SCHOOL STORIES The Hole has always been in the school yard and the kids love playing there. The adults worry that the children will get hurt and decide to make it off limits. Undeterred, the students find an even better spot to play. Sp. HC (EDO46252) 9788418900242 $19.99/16.00 New New QUIERO UN PERRO I Want a Dog Jon Agee Grades K-2 PETS A little girl goes to the animal shelter looking for a dog. The director tries to get her to adopt different species. Will she finally get the pet she desires? Sp. HC (VS45498) 9788412095081 $20.99/16.80 OREJAS DE MARIPOSA Butterfly Ears Luisa Aguilar Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/SELF-ESTEEM Mara’s classmates innocently joke around about her big ears and other things, but her mother makes her realize how special she is. With its unique artwork and positive message, this book will boost all children’s self-esteem. Sp. HC (KA35627) 9788496388727 $17.99/14.40 IM-PERFECTO Im-perfect Zuriñe Aguirre Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/SELF-ESTEEM A doodle that lives in a pencil point is shy and has low self-esteem because he is not perfect like a circle or a square. The pencil helps him realize how special he is and tells him he can be anything he wants to be. Sp. HC (ALG46936) 9788491426295 $23.99/19.20 LA AVENTURA DE HIPO GR: K Hippo’s Adventure Fernando Aguzzoli Grades K-2 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Hippo grabs his suitcase and sets off for a great adventure. As he walks, he encounters increasingly bigger rocks in his way. Will he give up or find a solution? Sp. HC (QU44515) 9789875042674 $20.99/16.80 ¡QUÉ RISA DE HUESOS! GR: J Funnybones Janet & Allan Ahlberg Grades K-2 HUMOR This frightfully funny classic tells the story of three skeletons—a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton—who venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, only to find that everyone is in bed. Who will they scare now? Sp. HC (KA43734) 9788484643852 $19.99/16.00 LA HUERTA DE SIMÓN GR: J Simon’s Garden Rocío Alejandro CHARACTER EDUCATION/ Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE Simon plants carrots every year. Although he is not very friendly, his neighbors stop by to admire his garden. They end up planting their favorite vegetables and turn Simon’s garden into a community garden. Sp. HC (KA42703) 9788484643494 $19.99/16.00 2019 Premio Fundación Cuatro Gatos New SALÍ DE PASEO AR:1.0/GR: C I Went Waking Sue Williams Grades K-1 CUMULATIVE A little boy’s walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color. Sp. PB (HB0272) 9780152002886 $7.99/6.40 Eng. PB 9780152380113 $9.99/8.00 LA PEQUEÑA CANGURO AR:3.1/GR: L/ Kangaroo Christine AD660L Guido Van Genechten Grades K-1 GROWING UP In this adorable story about parental love, Mommy Kangaroo gently tries to coax her daughter out of the pouch. Little Kangaroo is happy to stay where she is, until one day a little boy kangaroo hops by. With him, Little Kangaroo sets off to discover the world, knowing that her mother is never too far away. Sp. HC (LC34182) 9781933032009 $15.99/12.80 EL SR. CONEJO Y EL REGALO AR:2.3/ PERFECTO GR: J Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present Charlotte Zolotow Illustrated by Maurice Sendak Grades K-1 CLASSICS/FRIENDSHIP In this classic, Mr. Rabbit helps a little girl find the perfect gift for her mother’s birthday. It is an ideal choice for helping young children reinforce their knowledge of the colors. Sp. HC (COR36979) 9788484704317 $14.99/12.00 1963 Caldecott Honor Book