La bruja que no queria ser princesa / The Witch Who Didnt Want to Be a Princess


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«¿Princesa, yo? ¿Me has visto bien? ¡Soy una bruja!» La temible bruja Petra de los Tornados es la legítima heredera del difunto rey Papanatas V y debe ocupar su lugar como princesa de Sotavento. Pero ¡ella es una bruja! Aun así, vivir en un palacio resulta tan tentador que Petra decide intentar convertirse en princesa. ¿Qué puede haber mejor que pasarse el día tumbada en una gran cama, paseando por los jardines y haciendo lo que le apetezca? Pronto Petra descubrirá que ser princesa no es tan divertido como parece... Este no es un cuento corriente sobre brujas y princesas. Es una historia sobre ser uno mismo que invita a huir de los estereotipos. Porque las cosas no siempre son lo que parecen... Y porque igual no todas queremos ser princesas. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION “A princess? Me? Have you seen me? I’m a witch!” Fearsome witch Petra of Tornados is the legitimate heir to the late King Papanatas V and must take her rightful place as the Leeward Princess. But, she is a witch! Still, living in a palace is so tempting that Petra decides to try to become a princess. What could be better than spending the day lying on a big bed, strolling through the gardens, and doing anything you wish? Petra will soon find out that being a princess is not as fun as it seems. This is not an ordinary tale about witches and princesses. It is a story about being yourself which invites you to put aside stereotypes. Because things are not always what they seem ... And because we don't all want to be princesses anyway.




While Beauty Slept


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“Elizabeth Blackwell is a story-telling genius. Her mesmerizing writing weaves a spell that will enchant you. While Beauty Slept breathes new life into the fairytale genre with a historical twist that will take your breath away.” —Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries and Heather Wells mystery series I am not the sort of person about whom stories are told. Those of humble birth suffer their heartbreaks and celebrate their triumphs unnoticed by the bards, leaving no trace in the fables of their time… And so begins Elise Dalriss’s story. When she hears her great-granddaughter recount a minstrel’s tale about a beautiful princess asleep in a tower, it pushes open a door to the past, a door Elise has long kept locked. For Elise was the companion to the real princess who slumbered—and she is the only one left who knows what actually happened so many years ago. As the memories start to unfold, Elise is plunged back into the magnificent world behind the palace walls she left behind more than a half century ago, a labyrinth where the secrets of her real father and the mysterious fate of her mother connect to an inconceivable evil. Elise has guarded these secrets for a lifetime. As only Elise understands all too well, the truth is no fairy tale.




Briar Rose


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An American journalist is trapped in Nazi Germany in this variation on the Sleeping Beauty theme.




Shrek!


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Read the book that inspired the famous film franchise in this wonderfully funny picture book. Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK!, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what you consider ordinary.




Beastly: Lindy's Diary


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See the #1 New York Times bestselling story Beastly through Lindy's eyes! This is her diary, kept while living in captivity with the beast. Lindy's Diary captures all the romance and edgy mystery of the original! Diary, I am locked away . . . with no one to confide in but you . . . and him. His fur, those claws—they caught me off guard at first, but now I'm noticing something else about him—something deeper. It's the look in his eye. It tells me he's got a secret to keep. That's okay—I've got one, too. I think I'm falling in love with him. . . . Lindy




Writing in a Bilingual Program


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A year-long study of the writing development of 27 first through third graders in an English/Spanish bilingual program was conducted during the 1980-81 school year. Samples of the children's writing were collected at four intervals, coded for computer tallying, and analyzed in terms of code-switching, spelling, punctuation and segmentation, structural features, stylistic devices, and content. Additionally, the context in which the writing developed was evaluated by classroom observations, teacher interviews, review of familial backgrounds, and a survey of the community language situation. Myths about bilingual language proficiency, biliteracy, bilingual education, teaching writing, and learning to write are all countered by evidence presented in this study. In a discussion of implications, the concept of a whole language approach to writing instruction is supported, in which authentic and functional texts are offered to and produced by children. Examples of the children's writing with appropriate translations are given along with various tables. Informal follow-up information is presented in three epilogues dealing with changes in the researcher's commitment to the study's original writing theories, the writing of some students a year after the study; and a chronological outline of the demise of the bilingual program used in the study. Appendices list interview questions used for teachers and aides and categories for coding the writing data. This book contains 134 references. (ALL)




Ariel's Voice / La voz de Ariel (English-Spanish) (Disney The Little Mermaid) (Level Up! Readers)


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Join Disney's Ariel from The Little Mermaid in this bilingual English-Spanish level 4 title from the leveled reader series, Level Up! Readers. Únete a Ariel de la película de Disney La Sirenita en este libro de nivel 4 de la serie por niveles Level Up! Readers. When Ariel, a mermaid princess, falls in love with a human prince named Eric, she makes a dangerous deal with a sea witch to become human. Can Ariel break the spell and stay on land with Eric? With an exciting story, a mix of complex sentences, and interest-based vocabulary, this level 4 book is perfect for newly independent readers looking to expand their skills in English and Spanish! Plus, bilingual grammar tips and a glossary at the back of the book build fluency and extend the learning. The grammar focuses for this title are the subjunctive mood and conditional statements. Level Up! Readers provide independent reading opportunities at every stage of reading comprehension. This title is available in hardcover and paperback. Guided Reading Level: L English Lexile Level: 460L Spanish Lexile Level: 420L Cuando Ariel, una princesa sirena, se enamora de un príncipe humano llamado Eric, hace un peligroso trato con una bruja del mar para convertirse en humana. ¿Podrá Ariel romper el hechizo y permanecer en la tierra con Eric? Este libro de nivel 4 tiene una historia emocionante, una mezcla de frases complejas y un vocabulario muy interesante, ¡lo que lo convierte en el libro perfecto para los lectores que recién son independientes y quieren expandir sus habilidades en inglés y en español! Además, al final del libro hay unos consejos de gramática bilingües y un glosario para aprender todavía más. Los enfogues gramaticales para este título son el modo subjunctivo y las declaraciones condicionales. Level Up! Readers ofrece oportunidades de lectura independientes en cada paso de la comprensión lectora. Este título está disponible en tapa blanda y tapa dura. Nivel de Lectura Guiada: L Nivel de Lexile de inglés: 460L Nivel de Lexile de español: 420L




Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, Third Edition


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Build your Spanish vocabulary and learn to communicate like a native speaker! To communicate comfortably in Spanish, you need access to a variety of words that go beyond the basics, as well as a solid foundation in grammar. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, 3rd Edition provides the tools you need to expand your lexicon and hone both your speaking and writing skills. This updated edition includes new review exercises to help you test your mastery of essential topics covered. Each chapter focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain the confidence you need to communicate well in Spanish. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, 3rd Edition features: • New: A review chapter with exercises to test your mastery of essential topics • More than 250 exercises • More than 10,000 vocabulary terms • Concise grammatical explanations • The latest terms used in technology, communications, and media • An answer key to gauge your comprehension • More than 3,300 flashcards online, grouped by level of difficulty LEARN HOW TO SPEAK OR WRITE IN SPANISH ABOUT: Different occupations and jobs • Spanish holidays and traditions • Food and drink • Politics and current events • Your social life • Your family and friends • Business and money • Your favorite entertainment venues • Your family's background . . . and much more




La bruja que no quería ser princesa


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«¿Princesa, yo? ¿Me has visto bien? ¡Soy una bruja!» La temible bruja Petra de los Tornados es la legítima heredera del difunto rey Papanatas V y debe ocupar su lugar como princesa de Sotavento. Pero ¡ella es una bruja! Aun así, vivir en un palacio resulta tan tentador que Petra decide intentar convertirse en princesa. ¿Qué puede haber mejor que pasarse el día tumbada en una gran cama, paseando por los jardines y haciendo lo que le apetezca? Pronto Petra descubrirá que ser princesa no es tan divertido como parece... Este no es un cuento corriente sobre brujas y princesas. Es una historia sobre ser uno mismo que invita a huir de los estereotipos. Porque las cosas no siempre son lo que parecen... Y porque igual no todas queremos ser princesas.




Disney The Lion King: Movie Storybook / Libro basado en la película (English-Spanish)


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This is an English-Spanish bilingual retelling of Disney's animated classic The Lion King, out in time for the live-action, Summer 2019 remake starring Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, and Beyoncé. Esta es la historia de Disney de El Rey León que se vuelve a contar de forma bilingüe en inglés y en español con motivo de la nueva película de acción en vivo protagonizada por Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones y Beyoncé. When Simba's wicked uncle plots to take his father's throne, Simba escapes and lives in the oasis. With help from his childhood friend, Nala, and his two new friends, Timon and Pumbaa, Simba returns home as an adult. Can Simba defeat his uncle and take his rightful place as king? Re-experience the beloved animated Disney film with this illustrated bilingual storybook. With easy-to-follow text in both English and Spanish, a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and classic illustrations, this storybook is perfect for language learners and fans of this classic Disney film. Cuando el malvado tío de Simba conspira para robarle el trono a su padre, Simba escapa y vive en un oasis. Con la ayuda de Timón, Pumba y Nala, su amiga de la infancia, Simba vuelve a casa siendo adulto. ¿Podrá Simba derrotar a su tío y ocupar su lugar como legítimo rey en el trono? Revive la experiencia de esta preciada película animada de Disney con el libro bilingüe. Con texto fácil de seguir tanto en inglés como en español, una lista de vocabulario, preguntas para conversar e ilustraciones clásicas, este libro es perfecto para los que aprenden idiomas y los que adoran esta clásica película de Disney.