Most Popular Books by Amy Hest

Para Jessie no hay sobresaltos; su vida transcurre envuelta en la monotonía de lo diario. Ella no tiene a nadie en este mundo. Bueno, sí, en realidad aún le queda su abuela y una cajita de plata forrada en encaje con el anillo de su madre. Pero toda esa realidad está por cambiar. A lo lejos, allá en América, el hermano del rabino de su pueblo agoniza; este quiere que sea ella quien viaje representándolo hasta Nueva York. El relato aprovechará ese escenario para relatar con intensidad y realismo las vicisitudes de un emigrante. La solitaria travesía de Jessie en un gran buque. El incierto panorama. La solidaridad entre los pasajeros. La Vida premiando, finalmente, el tesón y la fe. La historia se acompaña, además, de hermosas ilustraciones.

Eendje Kiki is niet blij met haar kleine zusje, totdat opa haar helpt. Prentenboek met humoristische aquarellen. Vanaf ca. 3 jaar.

A brand new touch-and-feel novelty story about the ever-popular Baby Duck. Mrs Duck insists that Baby Duck''s cosy blanket needs a wash - and that Baby Duck does too Turn the pages and touch and feel her sticky blanket covered in jam, her fluffy tummy, her spongy bath sponge, her soft pink towel and lots more, including her clean, dry cosy blanket right at the end Getting clean has never been such fun

"Best friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they play catch, Rose insists that Billy throws too high, and he counters that she throws too low. While Rose thinks washing clothes is the world''s biggest chore, Billy contends that playing the cello holds that distinction. Still, these endearing friends always find a way to work things out: What if Billy plays a cello serenade for Rose while she does her laundry? After all, what they really want is to be together."--

Gabby has knitted mittens to give her grandfather for his birthday, and on their way to meet him, Gabby gets a new haircut and her mother gets a surprise.

Kuikentje Kip verbaast zich over dingen die ze in haar omgeving tegenkomt: wanneer groeit een worteltje, wanneer gaat een vlieger de lucht in en wanneer kan ze een ster plukken? Prentenboek met kleurenillustraties in pasteltinten. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar

Un bambino e un cagnolino decidono di scalare una collina, arrivati con molta fatica per via della neve si siedono sulla slitta e beveno bevande calde e pane. Quando non è rimasto più niente si mettono uno vicino all'' altro ed il piccolo bambino apre la valigetta e toglie un libro, dopo averlo letto scendono veloci dalla collina con la slitta per tornare a casa.

Korean edition of [Sometimes It''s Nice to Be Alone] by Amy Hest. A celebration of the joy and comfort to be found in alone time and the joy and comfort that a friend can bring. It''s a complete treat for any introverted kid with a big imagination. Korean edition translated by Kim Seon Hee.

In a series of journal entries, letters, pictures, and drawings, Katie relates her feelings about her mother, baby brothers, new friends, school, boys, the Italian immigrant she tutors, and growing up.

Despite the doctor''s warning that she is too frail, Samantha''s grandmother zestfully joins her in a midnight raid on the kitchen, where they make fabulous ice cream sundaes and look at old photographs.

"Jason thinks his house is far too tidy and boring, while Jessica is sick of the chaos in hers. When the two friends decide to switch places for a weekend, they realize their own homes - and mothers - are pretty good after all." -back cover.