Sonja Wimmer

Just as her ancestors were forced to leave Spain during the Inquisition, Flory flees Europe for a new life in the United States, bringing with her a precious harmoniku and a passion for Ladino music.

Featuring a grandfather, and his grandson and granddaughter, this picture book provides a twist to a classic rhyme, "sugar and spice and everything nice."

Presents ten holiday stories set in the tiny Jewish village of Chelm, where it is said that the angels distributing silliness throughout the world tipped their bowls and spilled it all.

Every evening when he goes to bed, the night sits at the child's bedside and reads him a story. Cada noche cuando el niño se acuesta en su cama, la noche se sienta a su lado y le lee un cuento.

"We treasure the memories of our grandparents our whole lives. They are a mixture of laughter, embraces, and the smell of cookies. From the authors of Little one, Son, Brothers and sisters, and Family comes Grandparents, an homage to those very special members of the family who are here alongside us, and who give us unforgettable moments"--Page [4] of cover.

Mrs. Tortoise and Birdie are very close friends. One morning, Mrs. Tortoise sees her reflection in the pond and realizes her shell is worn out, and she feels old and sad. Then Birdie comes along with an idea to cheer her up.

Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can't see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people's deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with her magical cooking which helps the townspeople overcome their ailments of the body, as well as of the heart. But one day, she meets someone who awakens a boundless affection in her and who will introduce her senses to a completely unknown world. This is a beautifully...

La princesa Nin es bombera y la princesa Zoe, astronauta; la princesa Cristina tiene un parche en el ojo pero juega al fútbol como nadie; la princesa Manuela está jubilada; la princesa Liang está en silla de ruedas y es traductora. Estas son algunas de Las princesas más valientes, ven a conocerlas y descubrirás después muchas princesas valientes a tu alrededor.

A funny story to help us overcome fear. The pirates come back to a marvellous illustrated album. From the author of Carlota Wouldn't Say Boo & The Duck-Legged Pirate