Books in We Both Read Spanish/English - Level 1 series

In this very funny story, Mike has invented a machine that will let him instantly change places with someone else. Unfortunately, he hasn't worked out all the bugs yet, and when the machine doesn't work quite right, Mike and his sister find themselves transformed into a dog and a cat! His sister loves being a cat, but Mike just hopes he can get everything back to normal before his parents see what has happened.

Otis is very upset when his best friend, Taylor, is teased and called a "cry baby" by the other kids on the playground. Otis and Taylor's teacher intervenes and helps the children in her class understand how teasing affects others. Then she introduces an activity in which her class creates a "tribe of the Tree People." Once a week, the class "tribe" gathers in a circle, where the students give compliments, recognition and encouragement to each other. The New Tribe, formerly titled Stop Teasing Taylor, is a beautifully told story about childhood teasing that shows how one classroom replaces teasing with compliments and encouragement.

"Mike has invented a machine that has transporter booths, allowing him to instantly change places with someone else! Unfortunately, he hasn't worked out all the bugs yet, and when the machine doesn't work quite right, Mike and his sister find themselves with a big disaster on their hands. Mike just hopes he can get everything back to normal before his parents see what happened"--Back cover.