Mar Pavon Livres

Winner of: Best Illustrator Silver (tie) Nivola Uya, 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards A woman drives a tractor through town and, thanks to the tractor s noisy engine, can t hear all the things people say about her as she drives by. They comment on her clothes and her hair, but mostly they seem confused as to why a woman is driving a tractor in the first place. A fun, original tale about turning a deaf ear to negativity and prejudice, this story will inspire children to embrace who they are and to believe they can grow up to be anything they want to be. Guided Reading Level L Lexile Level 1040L"

Mary’s dad wants to be rich. Mary’s mom wants to live in a better house. The principal of her school wants to retire, and her teacher wants to be her new principal. Like all of the other grown-ups in the little girl’s life, they spend their time wishing for things that they believe will make them feel completely satisfied. So why do they look at Mary as if she were some kind of freak when she’s got a wish of her to be Philberta! Maybe the mysterious storybook that Mary always carries with her can help put an end to all these useless wishes.  I Want to Be Philberta reminds us that there’s nothing more gratifying than letting yourself get carried away in the fantasy of a good book.

Luke is a very brave little boy, but when night falls he pulls his sheets up over his eyes with fear. He can t get to sleep; he s scared of the darkness that makes his imagination run wild, and he suspects the shadows conceal terrifying creatures who are sneaking up on his bed, or hiding behind the drapes in his room. Every sound in the dark is a new peril. But what is actually making the noises in the night? One of the most common phobias experienced by children is fear of the dark. The Night of the Noises and The Noises of the Night are two versions of the same story, brought together in an original, entertaining book that will help children to overcome their fear of the dark, relax and drift off to sleep. Lexile Level 830L Guided Reading Level M"

What does it mean to be normal? A laugh-out-loud story about differences, diversity, friendship and acceptance.

Clucky the Hen takes her baby chicks to the farmyard school every morning so they can learn, play, and make new friends. But the baby chicks soon learn how mean others can be when some of the other students tease, bully, and start rumors about a classmate and even about them and Clucky. When the chicks come home and tell Clucky about the mean things their classmates say, she tells them to ignore them and not to take any of their comments to heart. In the end, Clucky uses her magic kettle to collect bad feelings and turn them into good ones so that the farmyard school can become a positive and friendly place. Clucky’s third tale addresses bullying and peer pressure and emphasizes the importance of a good attitude and open communication.

Everything is quiet on the farm, and Clucky and her farmyard friends go through their usual daily routine on what seems to be a normal day. But it isn’t! Rumor has it, Howard, the owl is on his way to meet them! Howard is a world-famous talent scout, known for seeking near and far, discovering new talents, and making them big stars. Many singers and magicians, dancers, acrobats, mimes, and a roller-skating musician shot to stardom thanks to him! The animals are all aflutter and eager to demonstrate their gifts and abilities. Who will be the new talent to dazzle Mr. Howard? Soon, the farm is upside down with people singing, magic tricks, theater shows… Meanwhile, our friendly Clucky the Hen stays away from all the fuss and doesn’t seem to care, and she focuses on her chicks. But she will not go unnoticed by Howard the owl… In her fourth adventure, Clucky returns determined, more than ever, to conquer hearts and to prove that the stars are not only in the sky.

Zaira is a little girl with an imagination so big that she can see dolphins in the town square fountain. One day, she is shocked to find the fountain empty. The children who play in the square and make fun of Zaira for telling make-believe stories are shocked toowhen a real fairy arrives to help her. This story full of magic and fun embraces the amazing imagination that breathes life into both children s games and adults dreams."

"El elefante ayuda a todos los animales con su trompa. ¡Es una trompa larguísima! El hipopótamo piensa que eso... ¡Eso no es normal!" --contraportada

Este libro es adecuado para niños a partir de 4 años.

Maxi es un niño con mucha suerte : su madre escribe cuentos y su padre los ilustra. Un día, es él quien se inventa su propio cuento. Pero Maxi aún es muy pequeño así que, como no puede escribirlo, decide ilustrarlo. Su madre decide contarle el cuento, así que, con un poco de imaginación, “descifra” el dibujo y le cuenta un cuento maravilloso . Pero al día siguiente…, ¡su padre decide contarle el cuento sin saber cómo lo había contado la madre! Como no podía ser de otra forma, Maxi le dice que el cuento no es así, y esta vez él decide contarles a sus papás cómo él se había imaginado el cuento. Juntos descubren que en realidad es un cuento mágico, porque cada vez que alguien lo lee, cuenta una historia distinta ... Querido Maxi es un libro mágico que, con mucha originalidad y ternura, ilustra la vivencia tan íntima y apasionante como es el momento de compartir cuentos con los más pequeños . Es un libro que fomenta la creatividad ya que los niños quieren crear su propio cuento después de escuchar o leer la historia de Maxi.