Lectorum Catalog 2024

80 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Picture Books LA TIENDA DE MAMÁ Y PAPÁ AR:3.9/ Mama and Papa Have a Store GR:P Amelia Lau Carling Grades 2-4 MULTICULTURAL Based on the author’s childhood, this book depicts a day in the life of a Chinese immigrant family in Guatemala. Their daily routines, which revolve around the family store, are shown through the eyes of a little girl. She relishes the uniquely Guatemalan blend of Chinese, Spanish, and Mayan languages and cultures. The colorful illustrations create a multicultural mosaic of Central America. Sp. PB (LW41994) 9781620143247 $10.95/8.76 2000 Pura Belpre Honor Book for Illustration CÓMO ENVOLVER UN REGALO GR: L EN 10 PASOS How to Wrap a Gift in 10 Steps Pepe Serrano Grades 2-4 AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/HUMOR Readers will love the hilarious steps outlined by the author that include airplanes, harrowing escapes, mazes, and, of course, pretty paper. Don't forget to congratulate the recipient of the gift after all your effort. Sp. HC (APL41882) 9788494347689 $23.99/19.20 LA JARDINERA AR:3.3/GR:M/AD620L The Gardener Sarah Stewart HISTORICAL FICTION / Grades 2-4 WRITING ENCOURAGEMENT During the Great Depression, Lydia is sent to live with her uncle in the city. Through her exchange of letters with her family back home we learn how her enthusiasm and gardening skills lead her to transform her uncle’s dreary apartment building and put a smile on his face Sp. HC (EK38333) 9788493991296 $18.99/15.20 1998 Caldecott Honor Book LOS LIBROS DE LA SEÑORA JELLA The Lady with the Books Kathy Stinson Grades 2-4 HISTORICAL FICTION This picture book introduces readers to the life of Jella Lepman. After World War II, she returned to her native Germany that she had to flee from since her family was Jewish. Determined to help the children, she created a book exhibit. She thus provided relief and hope in middle of the ruins. Sp. HC (JV45024) 9788426147035 $18.99/15.20 LAS ELECCIONES DE LOS ANIMALES Animal Elections Various Authors Grades 2-4 CIVICS The animals have grow tired of the Lion’s brazen acts. Once he diverts the river water to fill his pool, they decide to hold elections and choose a new leader. As the candidates sign up and run their campaigns, children will learn a lot about the electoral process. A glossary of terms such as government, protest, and urn is provided at the end of the story. Sp. HC (TAK44062) 9788417383435 $19.99/16.00 Grades 3-5 SOL NEGRO GR:V/760L Black Sun Fred Bernard Grades 3-4 HISTORY/THE AMERICAS A grandmother shares the rich story of her past with her granddaughter, allowing us a glimpse of the changing Mexican scenery during the Spanish Colonization (around 1520). Sp. HC (JV36298) 9788426137517 $18.99/15.20 LA SEÑORA DE LOS LIBROS 840L That Book Woman Heather Henson Grades 3-4 MAKING A DIFFERENCE That Book Woman is a rare and moving tale that honors a special part of American history — the Pack Horse Librarian, who helped untold numbers of children see the stories amid the chicken scratch, and thus made them lifetime readers. Sp. HC (JV36426) 9788426137852 $17.99/14.40 CUANDO JESSIE CRUZÓ GR: S/540L EL OCÉANO When Jessie Came Across the Sea Amy Hest Illustrated by P. J. Lynch Translated by Teresa Mlawer Grades 3-4 IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE/MULTICULTURAL Jessie—a young woman from a poor village in Eastern Europe—is surprised when she is chosen by the town’s Rabbi to travel to America. Profoundly sad at the prospect of leaving behind her grandmother, Jessie makes the voyage across the sea to start a new life in New York. Sp. PB (LC32887) 9781930332782 $14.99/12.00 1997 Kate Greenaway Medal, United Kingdom COLECCIÓN “EL HOMBRE DE ACERO” GR:P The Man of Steel Series John Sazaklis Grades 2-4 FAVORITE CHARACTERS All the action and excitement from the Superman movie has been captured in these picture book. EL DESTINO DE KRYPTON The Fate of Krypton Sp. PB (LAB41585) 9788484837329 $6.99/5.60 SUPERMAN SALVA SMALLVILLE Superman Saves Smallville Sp. PB (LAB41584) 9788484837336 $6.99/5.60 COLECCIÓN “EL FABULOSO MATEO” GR:O The Fabulous Mateo Series Daniel Monedero AUTHENTIC LITERATURE/ Grades 2-4 FEELINGS/CHARACTER EDUCATION Being a kid might seem easy, but it’s filled with ups and downs. Readers will instantly fall in love with Mateo as he navigates the turbulent world of childhood. They will identify with his feelings and how he deals with them in this series. MATEO QUIERE DESAPARECER Mateo Wants to Disappear Sp. PB (LV40566) 9788426398543 $13.99/11.20 MATEO EN UN MAR DE LÁGRIMAS Mateo in a Sea of Tears Sp. PB (LV40622) 9788414000694 $13.99/11.20 SIETE TONELADAS Y MEDIA GR:Q DE ACERO Seven and a Half Tons of Steel Janet Nolan Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Grades 2-4 SOCIAL STUDIES/HOPE After the tragic events of 9/11, a seven-and- a-half ton steel beam from one of the World Trade Towers was given to the U.S. Navy. It was sent to a foundry in Louisiana and eventually became the bow of the USS New York. Readers of all ages will be moved to see the painstaking work that went into the ship and the perils the workers faced when Katrina threatened their efforts. Sp. HC (LC41517) 9781632456489 $17.99/14.40 BATMAN CONTRA CATWOMAN GR: K Batman Versus Catwoman Lucy Rosen Grades 2-4 FAVORITE CHARACTERS A new villain appears in Gotham City to challenge Batman. Everything is not what it seems, and even an elegant kitty named Catwoman can make the bat go off the deep end. Sp. HC (LAB41504) 9788484836681 $9.99/8.00