Canciones y Cuentos, Songs and Stories: Recursos de la biblioteca/Library Resources

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . . The Spanish edition of The Word Collector! In this extraordinary tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower.

The classic fairy tale retold in both English and Spanish through text and on CD.

In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American. Stella Díaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Díaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny.

Newbery Medal winning author Beverly Cleary expertly depicts the trials and triumphs of growing up through a relatable heroine who isn't afraid to be exactly who she is. This classic chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. Ramona Quimby is excited to start kindergarten. No longer does she have to watch her older sister, Beezus, ride the bus to school with all the big kids.

Featuring hands-on activities, games, and crafts that introduce children to the diversity of Latino culture, this guide teaches them about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Hispanic American history. Broken down into sections covering descendants from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Central and South America, topics include Spanish colonial history; the missions and early settlements in Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Texas; the Santa Fe Trail and the United States-Mexican War of 1848; immigration; and the plight of migrant farm workers.

The appeal of tales about such popular tricksters as Coyote, Brer Rabbit, Raven, and Turtle and the magic of fairy tales can be used to attract students into a variety of related learning experiences. Kraus' bibliography and activity guide shows how to use these tales in a planned sequence that leads into motivational reading, prediction activities, Venn diagramming comparisons, and such creative extensions as art and shadow puppetry.

Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music--and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production--was available only in Spanish.

In this action packed folktale from Panama, a clever little rabbit and his Tía Mónica find ways to outwit a fox, a tiger, and a lion, all of whom want to eat him for lunch.

As intoxicating as the traditional music of Cuba, and as delicious as picadillo and plantains, storytelling is alive and well on the beautiful island of Cuba. Cuban folklore is particularly rich, drawing from both Hispanic and Afro-Cuban traditions. Elvia Perez, a practicing Cuban storyteller brings you 21 tales of delight and wonder-from engaging animal stories and tales of the fantastic to Afro-Cuban patakies and side-splitting tall tales from the Cuban countryside.

This beautiful tapestry of traditional tales, history, folk arts, and dance offers you a glimpse into the living legacy of Mexican folklore. After an overview of Mexico's history from the Mesoamerican indigenous era to modern times, Vigil explores the fascinating traditions of Oaxacan wood carving, Huichol bead and yarn art, folk masks, folklorico dance costumes, and Mexican folklore.

The 2017 Global Read Aloud and One School, One Book favorite about a little dog with a big personality is now in Spanish! ¡Observa el mundo a través de los ojos de un perro en esta entretenida histori a sobre dos amigos inseparables! Fenway y Hattie, su adorada pequeña humana, hacen una pareja perfecta. A ella le gusta ir al Parque de Perros, saltar la cuerda, jugar a la pelota y disfrutar de comida deliciosa tanto como a él.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Ramona Quimby ya no es siete, pero no es ocho tampoco. ¡Ella es ""siete y medio ahorita,"" si le preguntas! No permitido a quedarse sola en la casa, pero suficiente mayor para cuidar a la irritante Willa Jean, Ramona se pregunta cuando su madre va tratar a ella como trata su mayor, más madura hermana,

In this Spanish/English bilingual reader based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, George is tired of following the house rules. He wants a place of his own where he can draw on the walls and eat corn on the cob with his feet! He decides to build a tree house in the yard, but quickly learns that creating a house from scratch just might take more than a pile of plywood and a handful of nails. What he needs is a design plan to make it work. Each language is set in different colors for ease of reading. Bonus activities help build on the construction theme with a matching materials game and a make-your-own sponge blocks craft.  

A collection of stories about young Latino's immigrant experiences in the United States.

Biblia para niñas es un libro de relatos bíblicos para niñas que incluye la renovada narración de 40 historias bíblicas sobre mujeres notables del Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento. Ilustrado por Breezy Brookshire. La Biblia para niñas destaca los relatos --de manera vívida y con exactitud histórica-- desde la perspectiva de recordadas mujeres de la Biblia, entre las que se incluyen Eva, Sara y Hagar, Ester, María Magdalena, Gomer y otras. A las niñas de 6 a 12 años les encantará aprender de Dios a través de relatos de mujeres famosas de la Biblia y asombrosas ilustraciones.

En la serie Capeones de la vida, Pablo Owen hace cobrar vida algunas figuras historicas de las Escrituras. Estos personajes nos cuentan sus propias historias y nos permiten verles en su contexto cultural e historico. En este volumen, una joven María nos cuenta de su niñez, su familia y su vida hasta la encarnación de Jesús, su hijo. Esto ayuda al lector a encontrar en ella una admirable heroe de la vida real.   In the Champions of Life series, Paul Owen brings to life historical figures from Scriptures. These characters tell us their own stories and help us see them in their historical and cultural context. In this volume, young Mary tells us of her childhood, family and life leading up to the incarnation of Jesus, her son and helps the reader find in her, a real life hero we can look to.

Composer John Donald Robb (1892-1989) built an invaluable legacy in the preservation of New Mexico's rich musical traditions. His extensive field recordings, compositions, papers, and photographs now comprise the John Donald Robb Archives in the University of New Mexico Libraries' Center for Southwest Research. Cancionero presents thirteen Hispanic folk songs from Robb's renowned archive. Created for musicians and vocalists, Cancionero features arrangements for voice with piano or guitar accompaniments as well as selected concert versions for voice, oboe, harp, and piano. Introductions include information about song forms, history, and subjects, providing further insight into each song.

The present compilation of ballads from the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca documents one of the world's great traditions of heroic song, a tradition that has thrived continuously for the last hundred years.

The Garland Handbook of Latin American Music is comprised of essays from The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Volume 2, South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Carribean, (1998). Revised and updated, the essays offer detailed, regional studies of the different musical cultures of Latin America and examine the ways in which music helps to define the identity of this particular area.

This award-winning, multivolume series is dedicated to making literature and its creators more accessible to students and interested readers, while satisfying the standards of librarians, teachers and scholars. The series systematically presents career biographies of writers from all eras and all genres through volumes dedicated to specific types of literature and time periods. Entries are written by experts in the field and include detailed primary and secondary bibliographies and illustrations.

A leprechaun is causing all kinds of trouble on St. Patrick's Day--but our popular Gingerbread Man is back to save the day! After a mischievous leprechaun makes a mess of the band room, the Gingerbrea d Man vows to catch him.

John Chapman loved all forms of nature, and he worked throughout his lifetime to improve it by planting apple trees. Known as the folk hero Johnny Appleseed, John helped to build America--not with a hammer and nails, but with a bag of seeds and a handful of dirt.

The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. Over John Chapman's lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone' in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head!'Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white illustrations.

Johnny Appleseed was an important historical figure, well known for planting apple orchards across the new frontier. But he was also a master storyteller! In his own folksy voice, Johnny Appleseed tells his story to a couple of entranced children in this fictionalized Step 2 title. Readers learn how he started planting apple trees--and about some of the myths and true stories of his life.

A 2020 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book; Richard Scarry's Busytown gets a Mexican-American makeover in the marketplace of a buzzing border town from Pura Belpré Medal-winning illustrator Raúl the Third. Bilingual in a new way, this paper over board book teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books!

It is imperative that library programs reflect the rich diversity of the entire community. That includes Spanish-speaking children, who need opportunities to hear their home and school languages spoken, and to see their lives validated through engaging cuentos (stories) that reflect their cultural experiences.

Poor Adelita! Night and day she slaves in the kitchen, and still her stepmother forbids her to attend Javier's party. But with the help of the old servant Esperanza, she disguises herself in a beautiful rebozo, or shawl, and wins Javier's heart. The next day Javier spies the rebozo in Adelita's window, and soon they live muy felices por siempre-happily ever after! Based on Cinderella, Adelita is a wonderfully original story with a spicy Mexican flavor. Incorporating simple Spanish words against a stunning backdrop of Mexican colors and designs, Tomie dePaola has created an instant classic that will delight his many fans.

As any good storyteller knows, audience participation often makes the difference between a so-so story and a terrific tale. Here, veteran performer Margaret Read MacDonald shares her experience in this collection of multicultural stories that involve plenty of audience involvement. You'll find riddle stories, improvisational stories, singing tales, tandem tales, and much more.

Thanks to award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, you'll never look at a cockroach the same way again. "Lively and funny...this telling has magic all its own." ―Kirkus Reviews "Spirited." ―Publishers Weekly "Masterful." ―Booklist The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage, so when suitors come calling, what is she to do? Luckily, she has her Cuban family to help! While some of the Cucarachas offer Martina gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her some useful advice: spill coffee on his shoes to see how he handles anger. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love.

Sometimes the most unintentional mistakes yield some magical results Carlos is working in the kitchen of the Mexican monastery when the cook enters the room in a panic. The Spanish Viceroy is on his way for a surprise visit and will arrive by noon, expecting dinner. What will the brothers feed this important ambassador to the king? Carlos tries to stay out of the way as lunch is hastily prepared, but his curiosity gets the best of him. His eagerness results in a moment of crisis, followed by what the brothers can only assume is a miracle. This story, inspired by the Mexican folk tradition, explains the origins of mole, the popular national dish that combines chocolate with turkey, spices, and nuts. Stefan Czernecki's amusing, angular illustrations capture the chaos in the kitchen as well as the folk tradition behind the tale.

In Rose Zertuche Trevino's Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English, programming ideas abound for librarians who have bilingual patrons and wish to present reading programs for children for whom Spanish is the spoken language at home. The bilingual programs are for children of all ages: babies to primary school children. The program material presented originates from Latin culture, engaging those patrons for whom the nursery rhymes are new, as well as for older children and parents for whom the rhymes are old favorites. Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English includes thorough directions, as well as the text for various sounds and read-alouds, written in both Spanish and English.

Vain and selfish Cuckoo learns a lesson in humility and generosity when she undertakes a brave task in this tale told in both English and Spanish.'A book almost as much a piece of folk art as it is a folktale.'--Kirkus Reviews

Debajo de un botón, ton ton, que encontró Martín, tin, tin había un ratón, ton, ton, ay, que chiquitín, tin, tin! Martin found a mouse, mouse, mouse, 'neath a button on the floor, floor, floor, in a tiny house, house, house, with a tiny door, door, door. This heartwarming bilingual collection of traditional animal nursery rhymes from Spain, Latin America, and the United States will delight readers young and old. From the call of the rooster to the chirp, chirp of the cricket, these seventeen poems in both English and Spanish have been handpicked by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, who have also included five of their own original poems in this anthology.

A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she's gone, the farm maiden prepares a pinata from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time--just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of "The House That Jack Built," the tale cleverly incorporates Spanish words, adding a new one in place of the English word from the previous page. This book makes learning the language easy and fun. Back matter includes a glossary, definitions, and directions for making a pinata at home.

Lively picture book enumerates the joys of counting in both English and Spanish Boisterous illustrations and rhyming text: One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that's ready to break! In this lively picture book, a companion to the Pura Belpré-honoredGreen Is a Chile Pepper, children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin and all are universal in appeal.

Every day is a day to celebrate and find hope in this colorful BILINGUAL storybook inspired by Psalm 118:24. With joyous rhymes in Spanish and English and colorful illustrations of all kinds of children, find the beauty and wonder of every moment of the day -- and learn that you can make the world even more glorious, too! A jubilant, inspirational reminder to seize the opportunities of the day that God has made just for us by bestselling author Amy Parker and illustrator Leeza Hernandez. Cada día es un día para celebrar en este original libro BILINGÜE inspirado en el Salmo 118:24. Encuentre la belleza en cada momento del día y aprenda que también puede hacer el mundo aún más glorioso.

It's dinnertime. Look at all the food! Es la hora de cenar. ¡Cuánta comida! There are beans, tortillas, Hay frijoles, tortillas, cheese, and even a green salad. queso y hasta una ensalada de lechuga. Enough for the whole family. Suficiente para toda la familia. Let's sit down and enjoy it together. Vamos a sentarnos y disfrutarla juntos. Let's eat! ¡A comer! This first book in the new bilingual My Family/Mi familia series will charm readers with its close-knit family--a family that is grateful for its many blessings. Éste es el primer libro de la nueva serie My Family/ Mi familia. Los lectores quedarán encantados con esta familia unida que se siente agradecida por todas sus bendiciones.

¡Celebra la diversidad con Dr. Seuss y los Sneetches en esta edición, en español y rimada, una de sus muchas historias acerca de la inclusión y de la tolerancia!   La historia de los Sneetches Panza-Estrella y de sus amigos los Panza-Lisa es el faro que sirve de guía a los niños que viven en este mundo multicultural de hoy. Este clásico incluye otras entretenidas historias sobre el arte de saber negociar y ceder, sobre el hecho de que a veces es mejor mantener la individualidad que tratar de ser iguales, y cómo la empatía puede transformar a un extraño en un amigo.

En este nuevo libro de Philip Pullman, el escritor y ensayista inglés, recientemente nombrado Duque de Cittàgazze en el Reino de Redonda, aborda desde una nueva perspectiva los cuentos clásicos de los hermanos Grimm. La obra es una compilación de algunos

A bilingual collection of songs and rhymes celebrating playtime and offering a glimpse into the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Music is included.

Once upon a time, in a land far away...These stories have journeyed far -- over mountains, deserts, and oceans -- carried by wind, passed on to us by our ancestors. Now they have found their way to you.A sly fox, a bird of a thousand colors, a magical set of bagpipes, and an audacious young girl...A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots -- Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish.

Can you imagine a shipwrecked sailor living on air and seaweed for eight days? Can you imagine a trail of yellow butterflies fluttering their wings to songs of love? Once, there was a little boy named Gabito who could. Gabriel Garcia Marquez is perhaps one of the most brilliant writers of our time. He is a tremendous figure, enormously talented, and unabashedly admired. This is his story, lovingly told, for children to enjoy. Using the imagery from his novels, Monica Brown traces the novelist's life in this creative nonfiction picture book from his childhood in Colombia to today. This is an inspiring story about an inspiring life, full of imagination and beauty.

¿Recuerda lo mágico que era leer su primer libro de cuentos? La autora capta la maravilla y alegría de leer este precioso libro ilustrado y nos las relata a través de un pequeño conejo, Bunny, que tiene mucha imaginación. Al conejito le encanta su libro de cuentos, desde sus frágiles páginas hasta la notable capacidad que tiene para protegerlo del sol en un día caluroso. Pero lo que más le gusta a Bunny son todos los lugares maravillosos que visita y los amiguitos que encuentra cuando comienza a leer. Amigables leones y espléndidas ranas habitan en el bosque mágico. Bunny tiene la libertad de vagar por el reino, sumergirse en aventuras submarinas o entretenerse con la princesa durmiente en su castillo mágico mientras espera a su príncipe. La autora sabe decididamente cómo despertar la imaginación del conejito.

Oh, I had ten little puppies, Ten little puppies had I . . . Count along in Spanish and English as each one of the ten adorable puppies disappears from the pages--it's a bilingual bonanza! Colorful and playful illustrations by artist Ulises Wensell, a vibrant rendition of the classic Spanish nursery rhyme by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, and a delightful English adaptation by Rosalma Zubizarreta will make this edition an instant family favorite.

A bilingual collection of songs and rhymes that have accompanying hand and body motions.In this, his second collection of musical material from the Spanish-speaking countries, Jose-Luis Orozco brings together over thirty finger rhymes, play rhymes, and action songs and games for children of various ages to enjoy in Spanish and English.

Guess who gets to go along on a field trip to the firehouse? The Gingerbread Man! But when he falls out of his classmate's pocket, Spot the Dalmatian comes sniffing around. Luckily, this Gingerbread Man is one smart cookie, and he races into the fire truck, up the pole, and all through the station, staying one step ahead of the hungry dog the whole time. Then an emergency call comes in and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to do: "I'll ride to the rescue, as fast as I can. I want to help, too! I'm the Gingerbread Man!" With snappy rhymes and fresh illustrations, the Gingerbread Man makes a sweet return in his second school adventure. Includes a poster with fire safety tips and activities.

"The exasperating Gingerbread Man, famous for leading a host of townsfolk and animals in a wild chase about the countryside, lives at 398.2 on the library shelves. But the Gingerbread Man is not the type of cookie that stays in one place for very long, and one day he just can't help himself. With a leap and a whoosh, he escapes the librarian's grasp, and the chase for the wily Gingerbread Man is on again!"--Dust jacket.

A new rendition of a beloved classic. "Concisely written text and a jazzy refrain....You may have other versions on your shelves - make lots of room for copies of this one." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review.

"Writing in a warm, welcoming voice peppered with humor, Yolen retells more than thirty myths, fairy tales, and fables...Dyer's dainty gouache-and-pencil spot illustrations bring additional liveliness to each tale in a collection that's ideal for bedtime or story time." --Publishers Weekly

Richard Scarry illustrates a mix of well-known and obscure folk tales, from The Three Little Pigsand Little Red Riding Hood to The Teeny-Tiny Woman and The Three Wishes.Characters from his Busy World populate these gently told stories, and children will delight in the rich, engaging scenes.

He escapes and eludes many animals until meeting a clever fox.

Seven years before Brown v. Board of Education, the Mendez family fought to end segregation in California schools. Discover their incredible story in this picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and Robert F. Sibert Honor Book!

Deep in the mountains of North Carolina, there once lived a young boy with such a poor memory that he sometimes forgot his own name. Now, Plug Honeycut's mother loved him. So she was the only one who had enough faith in her son to send him on an errand. Leaving their hilltop cabin, he started toward the distant country store to buy some soap. As Plug trudges along the path, over the hills and streams, he also follows the erratic trail of his elusive memory. The result is a folktale that is sure to have listeners laughing out loud at the adventures Plug meets on his quest and the unforgettable result of his journey.

This new Spanish audio course by number one language coach, Paul Noble, has been specially created for children as the perfect home learning language resource.
This easy-listening course takes a relaxed approach and guides children gently through the basics, with no need for grammar or text books. Simply listen carefully, repeat and have fun!

As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration! Experience the story now with this dual English and Spanish edition.

En un antiguo lugar del Pacifico, Moana emprende un viaje en busca de una isla mitica. En esta increible aventura se une con Maui, un legendario semidios, para atravesar el magnifico pero peligroso oc eano.

Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. Camilla Cream is very worried about what other people think about her, but at the very moment she most wants to fit in, she becomes completely covered in colorful stripes!

This is how it all began - in 1963, Norman Bridwell published his very first Clifford book, and kids have loved Clifford ever since. He's an adorable dog whose well-meaning bumblings have great kid ap peal. Clifford is Emily Elizabeth's, and everyone's, favorite big red dog! Please note: this audiobook is in Spanish.

Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle’s classic Bear books have been a hit with children for many generations, and have sold more than eleven million copies. This wonderful compilation CD brings together the beloved first three Bear books—Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?—and includes the newest addition, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? The stories are read with warmth and humor by Academy Award-winning actress and mother Gwyneth Paltrow.

The Princess and the Pea gets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling, winner of the Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration. El principe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his m other doesn't agree. The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa, but the prince might just have a sneaky plan, too.

Nursery rhyme songs are a perfect way to introduce or continue developing another language in a familiar setting. Children will recognize the tunes and be able to make a connection with what they are singing.

Marta Gomez and friends present a collection of beautiful and traditional children's songs from Latin America, which serve as a fun and effective way for young listeners to learn Spanish.

"Sing along with these fun, upbeat songs from around the world!" -- Container.

Features dance-along, sing-along Spanish songs for children that make learning Spanish easy and fun!

Feist meets Gloria Estefan in this sweet, joyful ode to love for the whole family. Songs carry a message of love, acceptance, and friendship through a fusion of bluegrass, Caribbean, Latin American, and contemporary styles.

Songs are sung in Spanish; lyrics and English translations printed inside.

ALERTA is an acronym for A Learning Environment Response To All, a curriculum for young children developed at Columbia University. ALERTA placed a value on multiculturalism and bilingualism, and this program of 31 songs, performed by noted children's singer and guitarist Suni Paz, is devoted to songs from Latin America and the Caribbean.

123 Andres (Andrés Salguero) is back with the much awaited follow up to his Latin Grammy nominated debut album. This release offers sweet and upbeat songs in Spanish and English for young language learners.

Teaches Spanish language basics with stories, songs, and games.

With a sound similar to artists like Manu Chao, Michael Franti, and Enrique Iglesais, Mi Amigo Hamlet performs a collection of fun, bilingual songs that includes Azul; Go Go Go; and Cara Cabeza.

An enlightening, engaging, and fun-filled approach to making music for the good of all. Songs for and with children are alive with delightful melodies, tips for smart nutrition, and good humor. Contains 38 tracks total: tracks 1 through 19 are in Spanish, and tracks 20 through 38 are translated into English.

This recording features a rich collection of traditional Latin American children's lullabies as well as original songs. Includes: Cancion de cuna, Arrullo, Los pollitos, Nanita nana, Que rurru Pablito, Arrullo campesino, and Dormir. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Get your child started off on the right foot with an early lesson in being bilingual. Features children's songs in gentle Spanish, designed to teach children how to speak Spanish.

Spanish for Kids volume 1 introduces Spanish in a way that kids will truly enjoy. Filled with 3-D animated characters, interactive games, and lively songs, this DVD teaches basic conversational Spanis h within the context of a children's birthday party.

Music, songs and animation are used to help children how to count.

Clowns, acrobats and animals. Let them be the ones who teach children the alphabet. Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Welcome to the "Circus of the Alphabet."

Helps Spanish learners quickly build essential vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. Watch as the Fernandez family hosts an exchange student from Spain for the summer.

Harry, el perrito sucio: In this charming classic story, Harry, the little white dog with black spots, runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots, Harry the Dirty Dog. Que bonito es Panamá!: Two friends search for the land of their dreams.

"These interactive learning tools and storybooks bring together text, sounds, and visuals to boost early literacy skills and reading comprehension. Note: All of the content on this Launchpad is availa ble in Spanish.

"These interactive learning tools bring together text, sounds, and visuals to help kids build an understanding of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

"These interactive learning tools and storybooks bring together text, sounds, and visuals to take kids on different adventures while teaching them early learning fundamentals. Note: All of the content on this Launchpad is available in Spanish.

Celebrated classical guitarist Julian Bream features in this series, playing some of the finest pieces in the repertoire of the Spanish guitar, including compositions by Albeniz, Granados, de Falia, T arrega and Rodrigo.

Celebrated classical guitarist Julian Bream features in this series, playing some of the finest pieces in the repertoire of the Spanish guitar, including compositions by Albeniz, Granados, de Falia, T arrega and Rodrigo.