When a boy gets bored of tending sheep, he finds something fun to do. Will his idea of fun get him in trouble? When the farmers have had enough, the boy may regret his games. How will he ever be trusted again? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Who wants to work when it's nice outside? Grasshopper plays all summer long. But what's a bug to do when winter comes and all the food is gone? The hardworking ants spend their summer saving up food. Will they share with Grasshopper, or will they teach him a lesson? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Who is this? It’s Paco, Coco, and their friend Zita. Everyone has fun playing dress up and everyone has fun being friends.
What is that? A cat! There are three cats living near the house, a black cat, a brown cat, and a white cat. Coco and the cats are friends in this short, sweet story.
Paco and Zita love to visit the zoo. It is a long car ride away but it is worth a visit. Paco and Zita see parrots, elephants, and penguins. It is such a fun day at the zoo.
Paco and Zita are ready for school. Zita has her backpack. Paco has his lunch. The school day will bring lots of fun things, including music class. It will be a good day!
It may be a beautiful day. The sky is pretty, the birds are chirping, but Paco does not want to wake up. Paco’s mom needs him to get out of bed, and he will, but it might take a little bit…
This is the story of a young girl who takes in a lonely goat and sets out to find him the perfect companion. When the little goat is brought to the ranch, it is still too cold for him to live outside. The girl makes him a warm bed in the corner of the kitchen next to the wood stove, but Toby cries all night long. The girl knows he needs a friend, so she and her dad set out to find the perfect companion for Toby.
It’s time for a game of hide and seek! Where is Paco? Where is Zita?
Paco and his dog, Coco, are at it again! Is Paco a boy? Is Coco a dog? Paco and Coco play at different roles in this silly story.
Paco gets to play in his first soccer game. He will run with his team. He can kick the ball hard. Even when he falls down, he can get back up. Will Coco help him play soccer? No matter what, it will be a good game.
Paco and Zita go to the corner store. There may be lots of things they would like to buy, but they don’t have any money so they wave goodbye to the shop owner and head home.
Hot days are perfect for swimming in the pool. Paco and Zita swim, splash and play. Poor Coco, he does not get to go in the pool.
Paco, Zita and Coco go to the beach and have a great time. Who wouldn’t? Between swimming, playing in the sand, is there anything else to do? Zita has a plan!
Let’s visit Paco’s house. When Paco comes home, his first step is to look for Coco. Where is Coco? Right where he is happiest.
Recess is for playing! Paco and Zita have fun during recess, but will a too-long line for the swings cut their playtime short?
Paco’s family is getting ready for Christmas. Paco knows he should wait for Christmas morning to open his present, but he also really wants to find his present early. Can he show self-control and wait for Christmas morning?
When Paco, Coco and Zita go to the park, they have lots of fun. Unfortunately, the things that are fun for Coco are not fun for Paco and Zita. Will they be able to teach Coco how to behave at the park?
It’s journal time in Paco’s class. Paco wants to write in his journal, but he can’t remember what he did the day before. Zita helps him remember and his teacher encourages him to write as much as he can.
Paco’s stomach is gurgling and he needs something to eat! He and Zita work together to make yummy sandwiches. Much better!
Paco and his dog, Coco, are at it again! Building on the first Little Lectores reader, Paco and Coco eat and are silly about it. Coco may get a little confused about what he is supposed to eat, but he is still a good friend to Paco.
Poor Coco! Paco is not around. He went to the movies. Coco looks for Zita, but she went to the bank with her mom. Will Coco get to play with the people he loves best? Of course he will!
Meet Paco and his dog, Coco! In this short and silly introduction, Paco eats food and Coco eats food. What happens when Coco tries to eat Paco’s food? Should Paco eat Coco’s food?
It’s time for music class. There are fun instruments like the drum and the flute. Everyone can sing along. But, Paco! It helps when everyone sings the same song. Poor Paco! The class can try again.
Paco and his dog, Coco, love to see their friend, Zita. When they all see a cat, Coco is the one most excited by the new visitor.
