Diosa

Joe is eleven years old and does not remember ever living outside of his hospital room. His illness does not let him leave for even a moment and the few visits he receives can bring dangerous microbes to his "bubble." His parents died in a car accident many years ago and so the only person around is his sister, Beth. But his life drastically changes when a new nurse arrives from India in search of a better life in the United Kingdom.

Esta maravillosa colección de novelas cortas muestra cuánto interviene Dios en nuestras vidas normales. Ni un cabello cae por nuestra cabeza sin que Él se dé cuenta. No se pronuncia una oración que no pueda oír.

Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles. Fires and looting force neighbors--who have always avoided one another--to come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.

"Mitad hada, mitad vampiro, ¡y totalmente única! Esta noche..., ¡Isadora bailará! Isadora Moon es especial porque es diferente. Su mamá es un hada, su papá un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. Así que, cuando toda la familia va a acampar junto al mar, suceden algunas cosas que no son demasiado normales... Isadora ha sido invitada al baile anual de vampiros, pero ella hace ballet como las hadas. Tendrá que preparar el baile de vampiros, ¡pero no quiere renunciar a ser en parte un hada! Cuando se levante el telón..., ¿se atreverá Isadora a ser distinta a los demás? Con...