Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the September 11 attacks from a young Massai, who was in New York on that day, decide to present the American people with fourteen sacred cows as a healing gift.

Children ask different adults and themselves about death and receive a wide variety of answers. Includes an afterword and suggestions for parents.

In the tradition of classic fairy tales, this whimsical story explores the question What would you do if you had to give up what you love most? Far away in a small town by the sea, Juan tells his grandson the tale of a butterfly with a broken wing and a boy who wants to fix that broken wing. As both the boy in the story and the boy listening to the story soon find out, though, things are not always easy to repair. With simple, poetic language, these parallel stories are sure to captivate and enchant young readers. En la tradición de los cuentos de hadas clásicos, esta historia caprichosa explora la pregunta ¿Qué harías si tuvieras que renunciar a lo que más quieres? Muy lejos, en un pequeño pueblo cerca del mar, Juan le cuenta a su nieto la historia de una mariposa con un ala rota y un chico que quiere repararla. Tanto el niño del cuento como el niño que lo escucha, sin embargo, pronto se dan cuenta de que las cosas no siempre son fáciles de arreglar. Con un lenguaje simple y poético, estas historias paralelas seguramente cautivarán y les encantarán a lectores jóvenes.

Alexander refuses to move and leave his friends and special places

A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, fruit, home, and vegetables. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child’s perfect introduction to exploring other cultures.