Lectorum Catalog 2024

50 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Picture Books EL CIELO DE AFGANISTÁN AR:3.4/GR:P/ The Sky of Afghanistan AD880L Ana A. de Eulate Grades K-2 MIDDLE EAST A little girl shares her love of her country and her dreams for peace in this touching picture book. Sp. HC (PER39807) 9788415503002 $15.95/12.76 REY Y REY King and King Linda de Haan & Stern Nijland Grades K-2 LGTBQ This innovative picture book follows one young prince’s quest for a suitable marriage. After meeting all the princesses of the land, he finds himself smitten with none other than Prince Lee. Though untraditional, their marriage leaves everyone living happily ever after. An even-handed and humorous discussion, this book highlights the importance of tolerance without specific reference to gay rights. Sp. HC (EDO46512) 9788418900402 $20.99/16.80 LAS RABIETAS DE SIMÓN Simon’s Tantrums Ian De Haes Grades K-2 FEELINGS Simon’s tantrums turn into animals from rams to dragons. At first, he thinks this is great; then, he begins to realize the downside. Sp. HC (TRM43158) 9788416578788 $18.99/15.20 EL TIEMPO DE LAS CEREZAS The Time of the Cherries Agnès de Lestrade Grades K-2 HOPE Once upon a time, a cyclone washes away all the colors in a country. A young girl named Nina asks her grandmother what life was like before the world became monochromatic. One day, Nina finds a box of colored pencils and decides to plant them. Never giving up hope, she ends up changing everyone’s life for the better. Sp. HC (TRM46905) 9788418520495 $21.99/17.60 UN PASITO…Y OTRO PASITO AR:3.1/ Now One Foot, Now the Other GR:L/560L Tomie dePaola Grades K-2 GRANDFATHERS/SPECIAL NEEDS This moving story conveys a little boy’s experiences after his grandfather suffers a stroke. Expressive illustrations capture the warmth and love exchanged between the two as the grandfather learns to walk again with the help of his grandson. Sp. HC (EK1654) 9789802570256 $13.99/11.20 New New UN VERANO ESPECIAL CON LA ABUELA Something About Grandma Tania de Regil Grades K-2 GRANDMOTHERS When Julia visits her grandmother outside of Mexico City for the first time without her parents, she discovers that there is something about the place and about her grandma. Julia can share the magical love and warmth she learns from her grandmother with her family, especially her new baby brother. Sp. HC (CK46603) 9781536222562 $18.99/15.20 MAMÁ ADIVINA GR:I Divining Mama Yolanda De Sousa Grades K-2 FAMILY LIFE/AUTHENTIC LITERATURE Enrique’s mother can always find what he loses. Is she psychic? Sp. HC (EK43325) 9788494811036 $15.99/12.80 GRISELA GR: H Grisela Anke de Vries Grades K-2 FEELINGS/SELF-ESTEEM One day, Grisela the mouse feels sad so she decides to paint herself different colors to brighten up her mood. The other animals laugh at her attempts until she meets just the right friend. Sp. HC (KA41923) 9788484642848 $17.99/14.40 EL GRITO The Scream Margarita del Mazo Grades K-2 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/HUMOR A horrible scream is heard in the forest. A vampire, witch, Frankenstein, and other scary characters from classic stories all seek refuge at the same house. What or who could be frightening them? Sp. HC (TAK43658) 9788417383251 $21.99/17.60 GRANOS DE ARENA Grains of Sand Sibylle Delacroix Grades K-2 IMAGINATION/FAMILY LIFE After a wonderful vacation at the beach, a little girl discovers sand in her shoes. Not wanting to lose the memories of the time she shared with her family, she decides to plant the sand. With the help of her younger brother, they imagine what might grow. Sp. HC (JV43404) 9788426145550 $18.99/15.20 New VECINOS Neighbors Kasya Denisevich Grades K-2 MOVING/FEELINGS When a little girl moves, she wonders what her neighbors and new classmates will be like. This picture book captures both her trepidation and hope. Sp. HC (JV45266) 9788426147134 $19.99/16.00 OLIVER BUTTON ES UNA NENA Oliver Button Is a Sissy Tomie dePaola Grades K-2 FEELINGS/TOLERANCE This is the charming story of a little boy whose classmates make fun of him for wanting to dance instead of playing football. He doesn’t let the other kids’ taunts deter him from his passion and eventually wins everyone’s admiration. Sp. HC (KA44630) 9788484641971 $19.99/16.00 UNA CERDITA LLAMADA MERCY A Piglet Named Mercy GR:L Kate Dicamillo Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen Grades K-2 PETS The lives of Mr. and Mrs. Watson will never be the same once a tiny piglet named Mercy appears at their front door. Sp. HC (LC44212) 9781632456991 $17.99/14.40 HOJA GR:J Leaf Sandra Dieckmann Grades K-2 CHARACTER EDUCATION A crow was the first to see the strange white creature wash up on the shore. All the forest animals run away frightened and want it gone. Some animals want to help the sad creature, but the others do not. One day, the crows take charge and finally learn what happened. Sp. HC (VS43856) 9789877474817 $14.99/12.00 EL CABALLERO QUE NO QUERÍA LUCHAR The Knight Who Wouldn’t Fight Helen Docherty Grades K-2 READING ENCOURAGEMENT Leo doesn’t want to fight; he’d much rather read. His parents insist he answer an ad for a dragon slayer. As he sets out on his adventure, he shows the entire village the power of a good book. Sp. HC (MAE42001) 9788416690299 $19.99/16.00 LA PIRATA GUIOMAR MIL CUENTOS POR CONTAR Pirate Nell’s Tale to Tell Helen Docherty Grades K-2 READING ENCOURAGEMENT Nell goes everywhere with her Pirate Manual. The captain does not like books. Little does he know that Nell’s manual will end up saving his life! This story, which is filled with adventure, shows children that books are true treasures. Sp. HC (MAE45835) 9788418184963 $19.99/16.00