Lectorum Catalog 2024

72 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Picture Books ADIÓS, RATONCITO AR:2.0/GR:L/AD410L Goodbye Mousie Robie H. Harris Illustrated by Jan Ormerod Grades 1-2 DEALING WITH DEATH This tender story will help children deal with the pain that comes with the loss of a pet. When a little boy wakes to find that his pet mouse doesn’t move, he prefers to think that it is just very tired. Finally, his Dad explains that the mouse has died, and the boy must come to terms with the fact that Mousie is gone forever. Sp. HC (LC8567) 9781930332348 $16.00/12.80 LAS GALLINAS NO SON GR:L/AD670L LAS ÚNICAS Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones Ruth Heller Translated by Alma Flor Ada Grades 1-2 NATURE/ANIMAL FACTS In her bright and colorful style, Ruth Heller explains that chickens are not the only animals that hatch from eggs. Readers will be delighted by the vibrant illustrations and lively text of this informative, engaging book. Sp. PB (PU3211) 9781632454263 $7.99/6.40 DANIELITO Y EL DINOSAURIO AR:2.3/ Danny and the Dinosaur GR: M/390L Syd Hoff Translated by Teresa Mlawer Grades 1-2 CLASSICS/DINOSAUR STORIES Discover Danny’s fun-filled day at the museum when an amiable dinosaur joins him for the afternoon. Sp. PB (LC35126) 9781933032382 $9.99/8.00 LA ASOMBROSA GRACIELA AR:3.5/ Amazing Grace GR:M/650L Mary Hoffman SELF-ESTEEM/ Grades 1-2 AFRICAN AMERICAN INTEREST Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can’t envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and grandmother, Grace decides that she can be anything she wants to be. Realistic watercolor illustrations enhance the story’s vitality. Sp. HC (VK0996) 9780803719385 $18.99/15.20 Eng. HC 9780803710405 $18.99/15.20 QUERIDO SALVATIERRA AR:2.8/GR: L/ Dear Mr. Blueberry 490L Simon James Translated by Eida de la Vega Grades 1-2 ECOLOGY Emily discovers a whale living in her garden pond, so she writes to Mr. Salvatierra for advice on how to care for her new pet. In a delightful exchange of letters, Emily learns about whales, and Mr. Salvatierra learns about imagination, faith, and friendship. A hardcover edition is available which contains real letters and envelopes. Sp. PB (LC6286) 9781930332454 $8.99/7.20 Sp. HC (LC33428) 9781930332881 $11.99/9.60 UN LEÓN EN LA BIBLIOTECA AR:3.4/ Library Lion GR: M/500L Michelle Knudsen Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes Translated by Teresa Mlawer Grades 1-2 READING ENCOURAGEMENT A strict librarian learns that sometimes rules must be broken in this uplifting tribute to libraries. When a lion comes to story hour, Miss Merriweather decides that he can stay so long as he observes the rules. However, when faced with an emergency, the lion must break the rules in order to save the day. Sp. HC (LC34772) 9781933032306 $17.99/14.40 FERDINANDO EL TORO The Story of Ferdinand Munro Leaf Illustrated by Werner Klemke Grades 1-2 SELF-ACCEPTANCE All the other bulls want to run and jump and butt their heads together, but Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. Sp. PB (LG32453) 9788489804753 $9.99/8.00 JORGE Y MARTA AR:2.7/GR:L/660L George and Martha James Marshall Grades 1-2 FRIENDSHIP Children will learn different aspects of friendship as they read about the adventures of George and Martha, two adorable hippos. The five funny scenarios in this book teach about everything from respecting one’s privacy to consoling someone who is sad. Sp. PB (HM0196) 9780618050765 $8.99/7.20 UNA AMISTAD MONSTRUOSA GR:N A Monster Friendship Véronique Massenot Grades 1-2 FRIENDSHIP When one monster plants a seed, he has no idea it will lead to a garden battle with his neighbor. Things keep growing out of hand until, one day, something miraculous happens. Sp. PB (PV41656) 9789583051777 $11.99/9.60 MARTHA HABLA AR:3.1/GR: N/400L Martha Speaks Susan Meddaugh Grades 1-2 FIRST PERSON NARRATIVE Martha the dog begins to speak one night after eating alphabet soup. Her family is amazed and overjoyed, but soon Martha’s endless chattering and often inappropriate comments become a nuisance. Sp. PB (LC2799) 9781880507551 $9.99/8.00 PAULA EN NUEVA YORK GR: L/AD720L Paula in New York Mikel Valverde Grades 1-2 FIRST PERSON NARRATIVE/TRAVEL One day, while visiting the tallest building in her town, Paula falls asleep on a passing cloud and wakes up to find herself in New York City. As she tries to find her way home, she manages to take in the sites of the Big Apple and enjoy the city’s rich diversity. Sp. HC (LC34219) 9781933032153 $14.99/12.00 BIBLIOBURRO GR: L Biblioburro: A True Story From Colombia Jeanette Winter Grades 1-2 COLOMBIAN INTEREST Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there’s barely room for the family. So he decides to start a traveling library! He buys two donkeys and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books to the children in faraway villages. Sp. HC (JV36463) 9788426138163 $15.99/12.80