Calles frías

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy that falls asleep and dreams that he and his pet dragon live in a medieval setting. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or for ESL.

Un gato normal y corriente, tal vez un poco travieso y con el pelo muy enmarañado, un buen día se queda hechizado. Pero no se queja: es muy posible que esté embrujado, o quizás que se haya quedado prendado de una gatita. Entonces le pide a su amiga, la bruja, que le enseñe la profesión de mago o, como mínimo, cómo preparar cierta poción…

This illustrated version of the traditional poem allows beginning readers to gain confidence in their reading and comprehension skills while further exploring their abilities to recognize shapes. Through a shared reading experience, children are encouraged to retell the events and shapes that each character sees. Perfect for beginning readers and for those who cannot yet read, the colorful illustrations act as a useful tool to assist in the understanding of the storyline. This larger-sized Lap Book is the perfect size to use for reading aloud, partner reading, and small group instruction.

An eleven-year-old shoots a stray cat with his new air rifle, subsequently suffers from guilt, and eventually assumes responsibility for it.