Synopses & Reviews
This Spanish-language book is one in a set of two entertaining Vive y Aprende (Live and Learn) books, for very young children whose first language is Spanish. From a child's point of view, life can often seem difficult—but this brightly illustrated book. encourages children never to be afraid of a challenge. It's all right to be a little scared about things that seem hard to do, but whatever the challenge, determination and practice can get them through. Boys and girls will empathize with the little girl in this book. She has to go to school, do homework, and eat vegetables that she doesn't like. It seems to her that grownups are lucky, because they can do as they please. This story demonstrates that everybody has obligations to meet—especially grownups—and most of the time, it's more fun to be a kid. The text is simple and the illustrations on every page are appealing. Four pages presenting activities for children appear at the back of each book, followed by a two-page section for parents, with tips on explaining the subject in more detail.
Review
"Lhasa apsos, terriers, and beagles, oh my! Entries are consistent in coverage and design, making it easy to compare breeds. This small, spiral-bound book is perfect for circulating or reference collections in school and public libraries."
Booklist, January 1 & 15, 2008
Synopsis
(back cover:)
Every AKC-recognized breed described:
Origins Physical traits Temperament Average life span Breed-specific health concerns Training and exercise Grooming needs . . . and more
Several newly-recognized breeds described
Vivid color photos of all breeds
Synopsis
(back cover: )
Every AKC-recognized breed described:
Origins Physical traits Temperament Average life span Breed-specific health concerns Training and exercise Grooming needs . . . and more " Several newly-recognized breeds described
Vivid color photos of all breeds
Synopsis
(back cover)
A veces es difícil ser niño. Hay tantas cosas que debemos hacer, incluso cuando no tenemos ganas. Hay reglas que obedecer, y hay gente mayor diciéndonos qué podemos hacer y qué no debemos hacer.
A veces parece que ser niño es mucho más difícil que ser un adulto. Pero cuando nos detenemos y pensamos un poquito, empezamos a ver que ser niño no es tan malo y que para crecer siempre hay tiempo.
Además, ¡ser niños puede ser muy divertido! Podemos subir a los árboles con nuestros amigos y pasarlo muy bien en la playa. Y lo mejor de todo de ser niño es que podemos hacer tonterías que los adultos no pueden hacer.
Synopsis
This heavily illustrated directory describes every canine breed recognized by the AKC. It includes recently recognized breeds, such as the Norwegian Buhund, the Pyrenean Shepherd, and the Swedish Vallhund. A succinct description of each dog cites its origins, its physical and temperamental traits, its average life span, all major health concerns, and its special needs, such as training, grooming, exercise, and adaptability to specific environments. A color photo shows an example of each breed in its show pose and an adjoining photo provides a detailed head shot. Written by an expert on dog breeds, this spiral-bound book packs a wealth of information in a manageable size. It will serve as a handy guide for prospective dog purchasers, as well as trainers and breeders. Attractive and easy-to-use charts summarize the ease of care for each breed.