Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: Today I feel... segue il bambino attraverso tutta una serie di emozioni. Non tutte le emozioni sono positive e non tutte sono semplici, ma sono tutte oneste e degne di discussione con un bambino piccolo.

Abstract: Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venemous creatures all threaten their vacation.

Abstract: Born on the surface of the water in a boy's room, Goldfish Ghost is lonely and sets out to find some company. As he floats over the neighborhood, past the fishing pier, and into a cheerful seaside town, he discovers that not many people pay attention to ghosts. Off he floats, searching for the perfect home and the perfect friend... and then he hears a voice... Bestselling author Lemony Snicket and award-winning illustrator Lisa Brown have created a fresh and funny picture book perfect for readers 3 to 6.

Abstract: The unforgettable bestseller Wonder, soon to be a major motion picture, has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio.Over 5 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We're All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it's like to live in Auggie's world--a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he's not always seen that way. We're All Wonders may be Auggie's story, but it taps into every child's longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It's the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children.

Abstract: More than 160,000 example sentences, the most of any learner’s dictionary, clarify meanings and are highlighted in blue for easy reading: 100,000 words and phrases with defi nitions that are easy to understand; new words added include hashtag, selfie, and fracking; 3,000 core vocabulary words identified as the most important words for learners to know; 32,000 IPA pronunciations; more than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases from American and British English; more than 12,000 usage labels, notes, and paragraphs; original drawings and full-color art aid understanding.

Abstract: Libro bilingue italiano-spagnolo. Un libro sulle tante attività divertenti che i Papà si inventano per i bambini Ted e Tia amano il loro papà. Per la festa del Papà vogliono preparare un biglietto speciale per il loro Papà. Si mettono a pensare a tutto cio’ che il Papà fa per loro. Il loro Papà fa il migliore Barbeque, ripara i giocattoli rotti e tanto altro ancora. Che cosa devono scrivere sul biglietto? Leggete questo libro meravigliosamente illustrato e lo scoprirete. I bambini (3-7 anni) si divertiranno con questo libro allegro e i lettori principianti potranno esercitarsi nella lettura. Le mamme possono regalare questo libro per festeggiare la Giornata del Papà aiutando i bambini ad amare il loro Papà. Questo libro illustra quanto fanno i padri per i loro figli. Non aspettate la Festa del Papà per leggere questo libro ai vostri bambini. Le illustrazioni sono allegre e vivaci e i bambini vi chiederanno subito il prossimo libro! Buona Festa del Papà Per i piccoli lettori ancora alle prime armi ci sono frasi semplici in ogni pagina del libro.

Abstract: A wrong turn on a lonely road lands a wayward couple in Rock and Roll Heaven, Oregon, where there’s no escaping the free nightly concert….A novelty toy becomes an unexpected and terrifying instrument of self-defense….An ex-con pieces together a map to unearth a stolen million dollars—but at what price?...A private investigator in Depression-era Los Angeles is finding his life unraveling as he discovers the shocking truth of who he really is….A third-grade teacher is willing to dig deep in order to exact revenge for his murdered wife.... These are just some of the haunting scenarios to be found in this classic collection—spellbinding tales from the darkest places and the unparalleled imagination of fiction’s master storyteller.

Abstract: One night, Matt Hunter innocently tried to break up a fight—and ended up a killer. Now, nine years later, he’s an ex-con who takes nothing for granted. His wife, Olivia, is pregnant, and the two of them are closing on their dream house. But all it will take is one shocking, inexplicable call from Olivia’s cell phone to shatter Matt’s life a second time...

Abstract: Five colleagues go on a corporate retreat in the wilderness-- but one of the women doesn't come out of the woods. And each of her companions tells a slightly different story about what happened. Australian Federal Agent Aaron Falk has a keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing hiker. As the investigation takes him deep into isolated forest, Falk discovers secrets lurking in the mountains, and a tangled web of personal and professional friendship, suspicion, and betrayal among the hikers. But did that lead to murder?