Lectorum Catalog 2024

73 • prices in red reflect a 20% discount • Picture Books Grades 1-3 ¿POR QUÉ LOS PÁJAROS NO TIENEN REY? Why Is There No King of the Birds? David Acera Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/BIRDS Long, long ago, the Sun posed a challenge to all the birds. Whoever could fly the closest to him would be named king. This book, which introduces children to the kinglet bird, proves that size does not matter. Sp. HC (TAK46239) 9788418821431 $21.99/17.60 ¡LA SEÑORITA NELSON AR:2.7/ HA DESAPARECIDO! GR:L/350L Miss Nelson Is Missing! Harry Allard Grades 1-3 GOING TO SCHOOL The children in Miss Nelson’s class take advantage of her good nature and misbehave-until one day, Miss Nelson disappears. Sp. PB (HM8029) 9780395900086 $8.99/7.20 PANTHERA TIGRIS Panthera Tigris Sylvain Alzial Grades 1-3 ANIMALS An expert on Bengal tigers travels to India to study the animals in person. He thinks he knows more than a young hunter who has never read a book in his life. He learns the hard way that he should have listened to the local guide. Sp. HC (IAM46236) 9789874444295 $26.99/21.60 GUACHIPIRA VA DE VIAJE GR:O Guachipira Goes on a Trip Arianna Arteaga Quintero Grades 1-3 NATURE/AUTHENTIC LITERATURE Guachipira is a little bird that has never flown away from home. This picture book introduces readers to some of the exotic plants and animals found in the Northern part of South America. Sp. HC (EK41574) 9789802573660 $18.99/15.20 EL BANCO AZUL The Blue Bench Albert Asensio Grades 1-3 FRIENDSHIP/AUTHENTIC LITERATURE The blue bench in the park has witnessed the passage of time and relationships blossom like the trees all around it. This moving picture book introduces children to topics such as life cycles, love, and circular stories in a way they will understand. Sp. HC (BKA44031) 9788494159695 $19.99/16.00 LA SORPRESA DEL JARDINERO The Gardener’s Surprise Carla Balzaretti Grades 1-3 FUTILITY OF WAR Andrés is a mechanic who loves gardening. He is chosen for a special job due to his superior skills. When he discovers he will be working on bombers, the peace-loving man alters the planes and plants a big surprise. Sp. HC (PER39481) 9788415784562 $16.95/13.56 SAM Y LEO CAVAN UN HOYO GR:L Sam & Dave Dig a Hole Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen Grades 1-3 FANTASY From the team that brought you the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book Extra Yarn comes this profound picture book about two brothers who decide to dig a hole and look for something spectacular. With their trusty dog at their side, they dig but seemingly do not find treasure. The story proves that sometimes what you are looking for can be found right under your nose. Sp. HC (JV39895) 9788426140913 $18.99/15.20 Eng. HC 9780763662295 17.99/14.40 2015 Caldecott Honor Book BLANCO COMO NIEVE GR: O White Like Snow Mar Benegas Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/RHYMING TEXT In this rhyming, repetitive story, a white mouse becomes lost and must find a way home. On his journey, he enters many houses and has to guess who lives inside. Sp. HC (ABP42931) 9788494744624 $19.99/16.00 LA CAJA DE LAS PALABRAS GR: M The Word Box Mar Benegas Grades 1-3 READING ENCOURAGEMENT A little girl writes down all the words she does not understand and puts them in a box. For her eighth birthday, her parents give her a dictionary and she begins to appreciate the true gift of language. Sp. HC (LG39894) 9788494230578 $16.99/13.60 LOS IRIS The Iris Ramon Besora AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/ Grades 1-3 PHASES OF THE MOON The iris are small, nocturnal animals that live outside of mountainous villages. Their luminescence varies depending on the phases of the moon. If you befriend them and learn their language, you will get to enjoy their wonderful storytelling. Sp. HC (JV46125) 9788426147813 $22.99/18.40 ESOS ZAPATOS Those Shoes Maribeth Boelts Grades 1-3 CHARACTER EDUCATION Jeremy wants a special pair of sneakers, but his grandmother tells him they only have money for necessities. This moving story offers a creative way to teach about needs and wants and not judging people for what they wear. Sp. PB (CK43168) 9780763699796 $8.99/7.20 Eng. PB 9780763642846 $8.99/7.20 UNA BICICLETA COMO LA DE SERGIO A Bike Like Sergio’s Maribeth Boelts Grades 1-3 CHARACTER EDUCATION Ruben wants a bike like Sergio’s for his birthday, but his parents do not have a lot of money. One day, while in a store, he finds a bill on the floor. He picks it up thinking it’s a dollar. When he gets home, he realizes it’s $100. Now he has to decide what to do. Sp. PB (CK45271) 9781536205657 $7.99/6.40 ¡MENUDO PÁJARO! What a Bird! Rocio Bonilla Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE Carrasco’s neighbor uses an expression about him containing the word bird. The curious boy goes on a campaign to try and find out why. This book comes with a poster that will teach readers about different kinds of birds. Sp. HC (ALG45143) 9788491423836 $25.99/20.80 LA EXTRAORDINARIA GR: J HISTORIA DE LA GALLINA MANUELA The Extraordinary Story of Manuela the Hen André Bouchard Grades 1-3 HUMOR A father tries to tell his son the extraordinary story of Manuela the hen, but the boy keeps challenging certain details. Readers will love finally seeing what happens to Manuela when she leaves the egg factory where she works and gets to live out her dreams. Sp. HC (LV43904) 9788414017968 $20.99/16.80 LA CASITA The Little House Virginia Lee Burton Grades 1-3 CLASSICS For many years, the little house has existed undisturbed on a hill, surrounded by friendly trees. When the tranquility and harmony of the hilltop are interrupted by the tall buildings that spring up all around, the house grows sad. The kind great-great granddaughter of the man who built the house moves it to a peaceful hill where it finds happiness once again. Sp. HC (LDS46264) 9788412384161 $19.99/16.00 1943 Caldecott Medal