Books with author Marcela Calderon

In this heartfelt story from the bestselling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care. Foster has lived with his mom and "sometimes dad" all of his life...until now. And like so many others entering foster care, he has more questions than answers and so many new feelings to deal with. "I don't know what's going to happen to me. Will I end up being like Zeke? Will I have a new forever mom? Can I visit my mom once a week?" "I have so much going on inside me right now. I feel angry, guilty, scared, hurt, and sad. But maybe the others are right. Maybe being here isn't so bad." Written in an honest, approachable way, Foster Care will encourage children entering or already in foster care and help them understand they are not alone. Foster, Daisy, Zeke, Simpson, and Rex all have different circumstances which brought them to foster care. Together they talk through their stories and realize this is right where they need to be for now; under the caring watch of foster mom, Miss Beulah.

Scuttling crabs, squawking seagulls, smooth shells the seaside is overflowing with amazing sights and sounds! This humorous collection takes readers on a trip to the beach with its charming illustrations and engaging poetry. These carefully selected poems introduce readers to essential poetic devices, such as rhyme and rhythm, while simultaneously showing readers that poetry comes in many forms. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this collections cast of characters, from silly marine animal musicians to seagulls with cell phones. Any library will have a place for this endearing collection of poetry that transports readers straight to the seaside.

Scuttling crabs, squawking seagulls, smooth shells the seaside is overflowing with amazing sights and sounds! This humorous collection takes readers on a trip to the beach with its charming illustrations and engaging poetry. These carefully selected poems introduce readers to essential poetic devices, such as rhyme and rhythm, while simultaneously showing readers that poetry comes in many forms. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this collections cast of characters, from silly marine animal musicians to seagulls with cell phones. Any library will have a place for this endearing collection of poetry that transports readers straight to the seaside.

Trixie's hilarious diary, written by acclaimed children's writer, Ros Asquith, tells of her plans to be a world famous trumpet player, horse rider and first child president of the world. She is also determined to teach animals to read! But when her beloved puppy is sick, everything changes.Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Text type: A humorous recount.A hilarious diary for her pet dog on pages 54-55 allow children to further explore the diary format, while reviewing the book from another perspective.Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us. Developing our school grounds.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.