"Ram�on is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad. El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ram�on's bedroom. El Cucuy is not so sure that celebrations for Las Posadas, Nochebuena, and Navidad are for him. The lights are too bright and the snowman is scary! If El Cucuy is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, then Ram�on will have to bring the spirit of Navidad to him." --

For over fifty years, Judy Blume's classic has connected with readers through its relatable story, achingly funny details, and candid exploration of life's biggest questions. In this adaptation, eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who is also struggling to adjust...

Most people don't like the sound of their voice - but for some, their vocal and communication habits are holding back professional success. Typical problems include: voice pitches too high, nasal and gravelly, mumbling, swallowing of words, speech too soft - people constantly asking to speak up, speaking too fast, difficulty making small talk, difficulty making eye contact, stage fright and interrupting others. Other books address some of these issues...

Here is the high-protein, high-octane, 'kill stuff, add fire, and enjoy' diet that's kept Ted Nugent and his beautiful wife Shemane fighting fit. Ted shares his favorite recipes for such exotic fare as wild boar, pheasant, buffalo and venison. And while he doesn't buy his meat wrapped in plastic, there are plenty of recipes to tide you over when the hunting party comes home empty handed. This book is essential for the kitchen library!

Wax, aspiring DJ and sci-fu master-in-training, made it back safely from the alien robot planet of Discopia, where he defeated the Five Deadly Dangers and became the rightful king of Discopia. He doesn't want the crown, though. He just wants things to go back to normal. Wax and his crew thought the robot trouble was behind them, but strange creatures have been showing up in Brooklyn, and Wax is determined to take care of them once and for all. Little...

After his wife dies in a tragic accident, Peter soon looks more like a tramp than a successful architect. With too numerous memories at home, he decides to live overseas with his dog Lucky. An invitation to dinner by Gilbert leads to Peter moving Spain. Here Peter ends up with the one thing he had always wanted.

The Picnic Р Kim, Rod, Meg, Ben, and Sam meet up to have a picnic. But a special guest is hungry, too! Rick Gets It Р Ella and her dog, Rick, go to the park to play fetch, and they get themselves into a pickle. The phonemes /h/r/ are featured in this title.

We all love the sweetness of mangoes and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day; but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical deliciousness? The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this evocative tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Bursting with captivating illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners...

"Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone’s taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself." --publisher's website.