Books with author Enrique Vignolo

Harry the Hare never stops bragging that no one can beat him in a race. The animals go to Mr. Wise Owl to find out how to stop Harry Hare from boasting. They vote to have a race, but everyone declines to race Harry Hare but Teddy Tortoise, the slowest of them all. It’s utterly foolish to the forest animals to expect Teddy Tortoise to win.Harry Hare bolts from the starting line like a flash of lightning. Since Harry Hare is so far ahead, he decides to eat and rest awhile. Teddy Tortoise keeps plodding along. The shouts of the forest animals wake up Harry Hare—and the race is decided by a fraction of a second. Through Teddy Tortoise’s perseverance, he wins the race and puts the bragging hare to shame. This retelling of Aesop’s classic fable shows that preparation and perseverance lead to success.

When it feels like the whole world is against you, the simple comforts of life just don't cut the mustard, at least not as far as Millie is concerned. While she lives in a nice house, has good food to eat and many toys, Millie is nevertheless miserable, and when she doesn't get her way, she takes her misery out on others. Millie yearns to be free and live life on her own terms, but after running away from home, she finds that freedom is not all it's cracked up to be. Will Millie find her way home? Children in grades K – 4 will appreciate the valuable lessons offered in this heart-felt edition of the Sommer-Time Story series.

Everyone enjoys a spirited competition, but when the challenger is a big-headed braggart, it's easy to cheer for the underdog or in this case, the under-tortoise. The colorful characters in this retelling of Aesop's beloved fable will tickle the fancy of any child. The forest animals are beyond tired of Harry Hare's boasting. So what if he is the fastest animal in the forest? Unfortunately, Teddy Tortoise is the only animal willing to race Harry Hare, but everyone knows that tortoises are not famous for their speed. What follows, illustrates the benefits that can come from having the courage to try. Readers will also gain a new appreciation for the saying, ""Slow and steady wins the race.

When two children have new bikes and good imaginations, a sunny day in the countryside is an invitation to go for a bike ride and possibly forget to follow their parents’ instructions. Vibrant illustrations and creative dialogue remind children of experiences in their own lives. Words and sentences that build on previous stories in this motivational phonics literature program create an exciting learning opportunity for the early reader. Bob’s bravado leads to an injury and give parents an opening to discuss safety rules and the ramifications of ignoring them. Target Reader 15 is part of Phonics Adventure's systematic, leveled reading program.

Some unpleasant people quickly realize the errors of their ways, but for others, it can take a while. Spike takes pleasure in being rebellious and rude, and as time goes on, his behavior just seems to deteriorate. Disobeying his parents and bullying his classmates eventually leads to a continued, conscious effort to hurt other people.When Spike falls prey to one of his own traps, he finally begins to comprehend the pain he has inflicted on others. This cautionary tale from the Sommer-Time Story series highlights the value of friendship and the power of compassion. Children can take a handy quiz at the end of the story to determine if their own behavior is good or if it needs a little work.

To Millie, the whole world is unfair. Even though Millie has a loving family and a nice home, shes always miserable. She hates to be told what to do, and when things dont go her way, she complains. Millie finally has enough! She runs away so that she can do whatever she wants to do. What starts out as a fun adventure turns out to become one disaster after another. Millie ends up on the streets, scared, without money, food, and a place to sleep. Desperate, she steals candy and gets caught by a police officer. When her parents are contacted, they are overjoyed and welcome her back home. Armed with a new appreciation for her former life, Millie becomes the happiest girl in the whole world. Virtues: Respect / Trustworthiness / Fairness

Everyone enjoys a spirited competition, but when the challenger is a big-headed braggart, it's easy to cheer for the underdog or in this case, the under-tortoise. The colorful characters in this retelling of Aesop's beloved fable will tickle the fancy of any child. The forest animals are beyond tired of Harry Hare's boasting. So what if he is the fastest animal in the forest? Unfortunately, Teddy Tortoise is the only animal willing to race Harry Hare, but everyone knows that tortoises are not famous for their speed. What follows, illustrates the benefits that can come from having the courage to try. Readers will also gain a new appreciation for the saying, Slow and steady wins the race.

Spike the rebel caused trouble everywhere, and all the kids were afraid of him, except Mary. Mary warned him that one day he would get into big trouble because of his meanness. Spike continued to be mean at school, on the school bus, camping, and in the park. He thought that being tough and mean would make him happy. Instead, it made him miserable and got him into all sorts of trouble. Spike went over a dangerous waterfall with a stolen canoe and survived. One day while riding his bike, he hit one of his self-made bike traps. He broke his leg and bled badly. Debbie, a girl he laughed at for falling off her bike in one of his traps, came with her mother and saved him. Spike's life was transformed. He said to Debbie, "I thought being tough and mean would make me happy, but I've discovered I'm much, much happier having friends and helping others." Grades 1-4 Virtues: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation

Spike the rebel caused trouble everywhere, and all the kids were afraid of him, except Mary. Mary warned him that one day he would get into big trouble because of his meanness. Spike continued to be mean at school, on the school bus, camping, and in the park. He thought that being tough and mean would make him happy. Instead, it made him miserable and got him into all sorts of trouble. Spike went over a dangerous waterfall with a stolen canoe and survived. One day while riding his bike, he hit one of his self-made bike traps. He broke his leg and bled badly. Debbie, a girl he laughed at for falling off her bike in one of his traps, came with her mother and saved him. Spike's life was transformed. He said to Debbie, "I thought being tough and mean would make me happy, but I've discovered I'm much, much happier having friends and helping others." Grades 1-4 Virtues: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation

Millie is convinced the world is unfair and her parents make her do most of the work. She isnt 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 mothers 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 Millies 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.

Millie thought the whole world was unfair. Even though she had a nice house and a loving family, she was always miserable. Whenever things didn't go her way, Millie constantly complained. Millie became so miserable that she decided to run away so she could do whatever she wanted. She takes a bus to the big city, but instead of having fun, she encounters one disaster after another. Millie is alone and scared, and ends up with no money, no food to eat, and nowhere to sleep. After getting caught stealing candy, the police call her parents. Her parents are overjoyed that she has been found. Millie finally appreciated what she had and became, "the happiest girl in the whole world." Grades 1-4 Virtues: Respect / Trustworthiness / Fairness

To Millie, the whole world is unfair. Even though Millie has a loving family and a nice home, shes always miserable. She hates to be told what to do, and when things dont go her way, she complains. Millie finally has enough! She runs away so that she can do whatever she wants to do. What starts out as a fun adventure turns out to become one disaster after another. Millie ends up on the streets, scared, without money, food, and a place to sleep. Desperate, she steals candy and gets caught by a police officer. When her parents are contacted, they are overjoyed and welcome her back home. Armed with a new appreciation for her former life, Millie becomes the happiest girl in the whole world. Virtues: Respect / Trustworthiness / Fairness