Postcard From Copenhagen by Rachel Faith Brown February 28, 2018booksadmin Illustrated by Alejandra Bize.Growing up in New Mexico, Alice is curious about the world beyond. One afternoon she receives a postcard from Silke in Copenhagen. Realizing this is no ordinary postcard, Alice jumps right through it and finds herself in the middle of a journey that begins on cobbled streets and winds up on a mysterious island. Inspired by their own ancestral heroines, Alice and Silke work together to navigate unfamiliar waters, unearth treasures, lee from danger and make it home. With the help of a magical postcard that bridges their two worlds, Alice and Silke discover that exploration and friendship are values that transcend culture and geography.
Poetic Dewdrops by Olive Williams February 28, 2018booksadmin The greatness of God, his mercies and love for us are beyond human understanding. We are privileged to be called children of God. “Poetic DewDrops” is a taste of God’s hidden goodness. In this book, the poems and thoughts give us a feeling of that inner peace touching the body, the soul and the spirit. There are lots of books that can be read and enjoyed, and their lingering effects remind us of how great it is to be alive and well. “Poetic DewDrops” is one of them. Paperback
Peacock Blues by Leslie Rounkles February 28, 2018booksadmin What animal wouldn’t love to be able to walk around the zoo instead of being in an enclosure? Polly Peacock lives in a zoo. He comes and goes as he pleases. As Polly walks around the zoo, he sees all the animals having fun. He thinks all of the other animals have much more appealing lives. Polly no longer wants to be a peacock. In the end, one incident changes Polly’s mind. Peacock Blues is an insightful story about self-acceptance and acknowledgment of the uniqueness in each of us. So, when you’re feeling blue, remember there’s something good in all of us!
Pajaritos by Clara Kohen February 28, 2018booksadmin Predictable rhyming to learn about descending numbers to number 10. Children will be delighted to predict how many little birds are left after they each leave the nest. Great color illustrations by Pablo Torrecilla. Paperback
Olmo and the Dragon by Vivi Escriva February 28, 2018booksadmin Olmo discovers the value of friendship through a fun-loving and affectionate dragon who becomes his friend. Olmo and the dragon dream, laugh, share experiences, and get into trouble with Olmo’s mother. But one day, Olmo’s house becomes a little too small for such a big dragon. Written and illustrated by Vivi Escriva. Paperback
My Name is Rebecca Romm by Rachel Levy Lesser February 28, 2018booksadmin Rebecca Elizabeth Romm is annoyed when everyone compares her to her mother’s mom, because all she wants is a name of her own. That changes when Rebecca’s teacher assigns the class a research project. Paperback
My Family Workbook by Raquel Benatar February 28, 2018booksadmin Children will become authors with their newly acquired English writing skills of this fun filled journal. This private journal about their own family, will be cherished forever. illustrations by Vivi Escriva. Paperback
Mother Oak by Jodie Amelia February 28, 2018booksadmin Because the only path into the woods ends at the river, and the river is filled with hungry crocodiles, crossing the river is forbidden. The mysterious wild reveals intoxicating perfumes, lilac honey and an ancient Red Oak, Mother Oak. Change is imminent, so Mother Oak rallies Lady Blue, the wind, the sun and the rain to tuck her remaining acorn away into earth’s cocoon. The acorn loses its tiny tan cap in the tumble, gets dumped upon, danced upon and rained upon all to become the most essential Red Oak in the woods. “Mother Oak” is a tapestry, illustrating the broad and fine brush strokes in nature. “Mother Oak” prods the imagination, encouraging young readers to venture forth. Paperback
Miss Debbie Duck by Nan Mac February 28, 2018booksadmin Miss Debbie Duck is an extraordinary duck with a heart of compassion and love for the fi ve little ducklings she adopts. She teaches her ducklings to believe in themselves and to find their passion to have a goal in life. Miss Debbie Duck knows it is a big world out there and that one day her little ducklings will be set free and have to conquer the world on their own. Miss Debbie Duck is now a proud parent of five successful ducks!!!! To all the parents reading my book to their children, please teach your children to believe in themselves, to have self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth.
Mis Amigos Cuaderno by Raquel Benatar February 28, 2018booksadmin Children can use this personal notebook to write their impressions about friendship, why we love our friends and why we sometimes have differences with them. Illustrated by Ana Lopez. Paperback