Lectorum Catalog 2024

74 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Picture Books LA ABEJA FLORA Y EL PRADO DE LAS CINCO FLORES Flora the Bee and the Meadow of Five Flowers Marta Busquets de Jover Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/NATURE Flora lives in a meadow full of flowers. One day, a fire destroys her hive. The entire colony moves far away, next to a meadow that has just five flowers. Flora visits these flowers every day for their pollen and nectar and something incredible begins to happen. This picture book contains an informational section about bees and plants at the end of the story. Sp. HC (ING46455) 9788412513714 $23.99/19.20 MALENA BALLENA Gail the Whale Davide Cali Grades 1-3 BULLYING Malena hates going to swim class because the other kids make fun of her weight. Once the instructor tells her to think positively about herself, her whole outlook changes. Sp. HC (LZR39874) 9788492412594 $19.99/16.00 LA PÁGINA DE ARRIBA The Page Above Canizales Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE The lion on the page above is very satisfied with the pleasant life he has there. On the other hand, the animals on the page below are not so happy. They must attend to the lion's whims, including carrying his weight as he walks. What would happen if we turned the book upside down and the page above becomes the page below? This story encourages us to put ourselves in other people's shoes to understand them. Sp. HC (APL46657) 9788417028565 $22.99/18.40 MONSTRUO VERDE Green Monster Canizales Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/ENVIRONMENT Green Monster is sad because the park is full of garbage and this presents dangers to both animals and people. Sandra, Omar, and Olivia decide to help. This lovely story teaches children to love nature and do something about all the things we throw away. Sp. HC (ALG45449) 9788491424345 $25.99/20.80 LA ECONOMÍA DE MARÍA Maria’s Money Telma G. Castro Andrade Grades 1-3 MONEY Twins Helena and Maria win piggy banks. Their godmother encourages them to save, but only one of the girls follows that advice. This picture book will encourage children to think about their own spending habits. Sp. HC (PV45697) 9789583062698 $11.99/9.60 New New LA NIÑA ARCOÍRIS GR: L The Rainbow Girl Marina Colasanti Grades 1-3 IMAGINATION Virginia falls into a well filled with milk and finds herself in a completely white world. The inhabitants of this world are fascinated by her colorful appearance. Readers will love to see how the book comes to life as the surroundings take on different hues. Sp. HC (PV42573) 9789583055218 $13.99/11.20 UN BANCO EN LA PLAZA GR: M A Bench in the Plaza Raquel Díaz Reguera Grades 1-3 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/IMAGINATION Every afternoon, an elderly man named Manuel sits on a bench in the plaza with his fishing pole. When asked why, he answers he is trying to catch salmon. His imagination and optimism are contagious and soon different people sit on the bench and begin to see new possibilities around them. Sp. HC (LG43769) 9788494818363 $22.99/18.40 POR LA PUERTA DE LOS ELEFANTES Through the Elephant Door Hélène de Blois Grades 1-3 HUMOR One rainy morning, the boy in this picture book decides to go to the museum with his friend Emilio, who happens to be an elephant. The security guard is none too pleased with Emilio’s size and scolds them in each exhibit. After the lights go out and something unexpected happens, the guard discovers the benefits of having an elephant in the museum. Sp. HC (SAR46859) 9788418552786 $20.99/16.80 LA HILADORA DE NIEBLA The Fog Weaver Agnès de Lestrade Grades 1-3 FEELINGS A girl named Rosa weaves creations from fog that people buy to cover things they do not want to see. One day, she receives a letter from her father that completely changes her outlook and her craft. Children will learn that under the densest of fog, there is always light. Sp. HC (TRM45370) 9788417303747 $21.99/17.60 New EL PROYECTO BARNABUS The Barnabus Project Eric, Terry, & Devin Fan Grades 1-3 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Barnabus is half mouse and half elephant. He was created in the secret lab under the Perfect Pet Shop. He is kept hidden away because he is considered a failed project. When he hears about plans to recycle all of the failed projects, he swings into action and saves all his imperfect friends. Sp. HC (LV44866) 9788414030295 $26.99/21.60 ¡ÑAM! ¡ÑAM! ¡ÑAM! AR:3.0/GR:L/ Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! AD580 Candance Fleming Illustrated by G. Brian Karas Grades 1-3 CUMULATIVE Mr. McGreely tries to outwit a trio of rabbits in his hilarious attempts to protect the delicious vegeta-bles in his garden. Readers will laugh as they follow the cumulative events of the story, revel in its whimsical onomatopoeia, and see just how much everyone wants their veggies! Sp. PB (LC42013) 9781632456724 $9.99/8.00 EN BUSCA DE LA FLOR MILDESTELLOS DORADA In Search of the Golden Sparkle Flower Benjamin Flouw Grades 1-3 NATURE Fox is a nature lover. He sets out to find a rare flower that grows high up on the mountaintop. While readers accompany him on his quest, they will learn about plants, trees, and mountains. Sp. HC (COC45043) 9788412103342 $20.99/16.80 UN MUNDO NUEVO AR:2.9/GR: N/640L When This World Was New Danilo Figueredo Grades 1-3 IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE In this gentle and uplifting story of coming to America, young Danilito and his parents leave their Caribbean home for New York City. At first Danilito feels out of place because he can't speak English and has no friends, but things start falling into place when he and his dad experience their first snowfall, which brings with it a new sense of wonder, hope, and well-being. Sp. PB (LW3110) 9781584300076 $11.95/9.56