SQUAWK! Mr. Macaw, a magical kite, spends his summers flying with Bronx and Maxton. When the boys take Mr. Macaw out before a tropical storm in Mexico, the kite soars in the breeze. Up, up, up, he goes, and then -oh no!- blows away in the storm. Mr. Macaw uses his time in the sky to check on the family's beloved village, and the villagers, in turn, guide him safely home to his best friends. The Adventures of Mr. Macaw is a story of adventure and of the magic in our family histories.¡CRUAC! Sr. Macaw, el papalote mágico de abuelito, pasa sus veranos volando con Bronx y Maxton. Cuando los chicos sacan a Sr. Macaw antes de una tormenta tropical en México, el papalote se eleva alto en la brisa. Arriba, arriba, arriba, va, y luego -¡oh no! - sopla en la tormenta. Sr. Macaw usa su tiempo en el cielo para revisar a el pueblo querido de la familia, y la gente del pueblo lo guían a salvo a sus mejores amigos.

Mr. Macaw, a magical kite that belonged to Maxton and Bronx's abuelito, has never left the village in Mexico. When the brothers sneak him away to Sacramento, California, on their last day of summer vacation, an airport mix-up leads to a city-wide search. A memory of their grandpa is the final clue to finding the lost kite.From the creators of the award-winning, The Adventures of Mr. Macaw comes a spellbinding celebration of Latino culture: Mr. Macaw, Lost in the Big City.

Mr. Macaw is a father squirrel who works hard to take care of his family--Mrs. Macaw, the little squirrel, and Spotty the dog. There's not one ordinary day in the squirrel family. Come and follow the Macaw family on their life's wild adventures.

Mr. Macaw's Paleta Adventure takes children on a magical adventure, featuring both English and Spanish on every page. The bilingual format is ideal for helping early readers with language comprehension. During a visit to see Abuelito's Mexican village, brothers Maxton and Bronx are gifted his magical kite. When a tropical storm hits, the family's kite gets swept away. The boys discover some acts of kindness, mystery, and the true spirit of the villagers. Babies and young children will enjoy the uplifting story and vibrant illustrations.

Being bicultural is a wonderful thing! Follow along as a Colombian-American child embraces both cultures that make him unique. This lighthearted story, written in Spanglish, showcases languages, food, family, music, and more. It will inspire children to be proud of who they are and to never forget what makes them special!

Learn how to read in Spanish--starting right now! Easy Spanish Reader is a unique, easy-to-follow guide based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it immediately! Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, this new edition gives you ways to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories. Easy Spanish Reader begins with the story of two high-school seniors involved with their Spanish Club. As you read about their experiences, you'll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students. The next section contains a colorful history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, including vivid depictions of Cortès's encounters with the Aztecs. The last section is comprised of an abridged version of the classic story "Lazarillo de Tormes," which allows you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on a great work of Spanish literature. Progressive format makes it easy to quickly build comprehension Marginal word glossaries conveniently present new words and phrases Exercises challenge language comprehension and build reading skills Fully updated new editions, featuring expanded exercises and answer key

Winner at the 2016 Gellet Burgess Award - Society & Culture This is a tale all about how important it is to shine as brightly as you can, with the light that we all carry within us and makes us unique. Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 640L