If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin or name story.

Buscar is a book created to help children learn to see and appreciate what they have around them instead of searching for what is elsewhere or faraway. Its illustrations will help children learn to observe. They will also find vocabulary and numbers, while they meet a lot of different characters.

In this charming book, each page asks the reader a question about the lineup of characters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and keen observation are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it's not always easy!

Counting ovejas makes a little girl bored, not sleepy, so instead she counts mischievous sheep—but will that solve her problem?

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a classic of children's literature. Bill Martin's rhythmic text speaks directly to young children, and Eric Carle's gorgeous illustrations hold children enraptured reading after reading. With this Spanish translation, Spanish-speaking and bilingual children will now be able to share the magic of the beloved Brown Bear and his friends.

These beloved children's stories are now available in beginning reader format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers.