Most Popular Books by Carl Sommer

Stephanie witnesses the deterioration of her inner-city neighborhood and school. There are gangs and violence on the street, and chaos in the school. Stephanie decides to “light her candle” against the darkness. After convincing her two friends, they begin with one simple act of kindness. Next, they recruit their parents and neighbors to join them in the difficult task of cleaning up their street and bringing order to their school. Follow this heartwarming story of how one girl’s determination and passion to do good, sparks a “Light Your Candle” crusade that transforms an entire community. Virtues: Citizenship / Caring / Community Service Stephanie es testigo del deterioro de su vecindario y escuela del centro de la ciudad. Hay pandillas y violencia en la calle, y caos en la escuela. Después de mucha oposición, Stephanie y sus dos amigas encienden sus velas y transforman el barrio y la escuela de su ciudad.

Mama and Papa have always warned their chicks never to have anything to do with strangers. But the sly fox disguises himself as a little lamb, and uses different tactics to try to trick the chicks into going with him. The cunning fox finally succeeds luring some of the chicks by promising delicious corn to them. Clucky, being the one who always listened to Papa and Mama, doesn’t go along. After a horrifying experience, Clucky’s sister escapes and realizes the importance of listening to parents and never talking to strangers. This cautionary tale stresses the importance of obeying parents and “stranger danger.” Virtues: Trust / Safety / Obedience to Parents

El Ratón de Ciudad menosprecia el simple hogar del Ratón de Campo y la comida normal, pero el Ratón de Campo descubre que los lujos de su primo tienen un precio peligroso. El Ratón de Campo regresa a su casa donde disfruta de su paz y seguridad.

El esclavo Androcles arriesga su vida por la libertad. Mientras se oculta, desarrolla una amistad inusual con un león herido. Tanto Androcles como el león son capturados, y el castigo de Androcles lo lleva a la libertad.

Dos estafadores se aprovechan del emperador vanidoso vendiéndole ropa invisible con poderes especiales. Cuando un muchacho joven finalmente dice la verdad sobre el nuevo atuendo, el emperador se da cuenta de que los consejeros honestos son más valiosos que los consejeros que temen decir la verdad.

Spike the rebel is a mean-spirited bully in his neighborhood and school. All the kids are afraid of him, except Mary. She warns him that one day his meanness will come back to haunt him. Spike on a family camping trip, steals a canoe, rows past a caution sign, and ends up being thrown over the waterfalls. He survives, but the incident only makes him meaner. Next, he steals a kid’s BB gun and shoots a protected eagle. Even worse, when the park ranger comes, he plants the evidence so the other kid gets blamed. While riding his bike one day, Spike hits one of his self-made bike traps. He breaks his leg and bleeds badly. Debbie, a girl he laughed at for falling off her bike in one of his traps, comes with her mother and rescues him. This incident transforms Spike. He finally discovers he’s much happier having friends and helping others. Virtues: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation Spike el Rebelde es un matón mezquino en su vecindario y escuela. Donde quiera que vaya, causa problemas. Después de que Spike golpea una de sus trampas para bicicletas, su vida se transforma radicalmente y descubre que es mucho más feliz de tener amigos y ayudar a otros.

Explore the wonders of our amazing planet in Our World! This book takes readers on a journey through the seven continents, explaining their unique features, climates, and the diverse landscapes that make Earth so special. From towering mountains and vast deserts to lush rainforests and frozen polar regions, you'll discover the beauty and complexity of our planet. Learn how ancient beliefs about the sun and Earth evolved into our modern understanding of the solar system. Understand the Earth’s rotation, the creation of seasons, and why different parts of the world experience time differently. Dive into the practicalities of navigating our world with tools like maps, globes, and compasses, and see how these help us find our way. Packed with facts about natural features, animals, and the importance of directions, Our World inspires readers to appreciate the interconnectedness of life and the incredible planet we call home. Perfect for curious minds, this book encourages kids and adults alike to explore, learn, and care for the world around us.

Nicholas, a bored teenager, had to spend long hours watching his family’s sheep. To break the boredom he dreamed of ways to have fun. His practical jokes caused him to suffer loss, but it also opened his eyes. Nicolás sabe que vigilar a las ovejas de la familia es importante, pero considera que es uno de los trabajos más aburridos del mundo. Para romper con el aburrimiento, simula ser atacado y se ríe hasta el cansancio viendo cómo las personas del pueblo suben la colina, apuradas por ayudarlo. Desde su punto de vista, sus bromas prácticas son un gran éxito, pero las personas del pueblo están furiosas. ¿Se dará cuenta Nicolás de su tontería, a tiempo para que las personas del pueblo escuchen su verdadero pedido de auxilio?

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Millie is convinced the world is unfair and her parents make her do most of the work. She isn't allowed to do anything she wants, like watch unlimited TV, chat unsupervised on the internet, or go to that park by herself. Her teachers are unfair, too, and her brother and sister seem to get away with everything. Millie finally hits upon a plan that will solve all her problems; run away from home! With money stolen from her mother's purse, she buys a bus ticket for big city where she can live as she always wanted. The city sparkles as Mille starts her adventure with ice cream and a trip to the amusement park, but when Millie's money runs out, things dramatically change. Millie ends up scared, no food to eat, and nowhere to sleep. After getting caught stealing, the police notify her parents. Millie finally learns to appreciate what she had and becomes the happiest girl in the whole world.

Ted está siempre descontento, y sin importar lo mucho que lo intente, no puede darse cuenta por qué. Nada ayuda: ni un nuevo bate de béisbol, ni una nueva bicicleta, ni una tarde nadando con amigos, ni siquiera una visita al parque de diversiones. Cuando Ted decide recurrir a su abuelo en busca de ayuda, su amigo lo ridiculiza. ¿Qué saben las personas mayores acerca de los adolescentes? El amigo de Ted sostiene que la felicidad es sólo un estado mental. ¿Podrá Ted ""pensarse"" a sí mismo hasta alcanzar la felicidad, antes de ahuyentar a todos sus amigos?

Si bien la mayoría de los padres intentan dar un ejemplo saludable a sus hijos, algunos simplemente no quieren escuchar. Freddy hace una mala elección después de la otra. Cuando el líder de la pandilla lo usa como señuelo, el joven zorro finalmente entiende lo que le dijo su padre.

A retelling of the well-known fable in which a little mouse saves the life of the King of the Forest.

Cuando Leo, el león, le perdona la vida al ratón Bitsie, Bitsie promete devolverle el favor algún día. El león ruge de risa de ella. Pero todo cambia cuando es atrapado en la trampa de un cazador y la valentía de Bitsie lo rescata.

Para Millie, el mundo entero es injusto. A pesar de que Millie tiene una familia amorosa, ella siempre es miserable. Cuando las cosas no salen como ella quiere, ella huye. Su divertida aventura se convierte en un gran desastre. Millie se transforma y se convierte en la chica más feliz del mundo.

Quest for Success graphic novels are not simple story books; they require critical thinking skills to decode and comprehend. In addition to an action-oriented story, important character values are provided to help readers become successful. These novels can be springboards for exciting class discussions about values. The language is not "dumbed down" in Quest for Success novels. Due to the high interest these novels will create, students' reading ability will be enhanced. In addition, there are CD read-alongs for each book to help students master the required vocabulary to read the book.

A retelling of the folktale in which a little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother.

When four young squirrels ignore the rules and sneak away to Mr. Smith's farm to eat acorns, trouble strikes in the form of a hungry wolf.