Federico-Fredrick (Italian) _Italian Board Books and other Beginning Readers It is raining so the

It is raining so the kids are left inside with nothing to do

it will be ME

This unique collection brings together world-class Cuban artists to share a part of their musical heritage rarely heard outside of Cuba

Each book in this series is in fact a visual dictionary developed on a specific theme or environment - at the house

Each book/CD set includes: 20 original tunes covering an array of everyday subjects A CD recording of the songs that provides a model of proper pronunciation and rhythm Simple musical scores that parents and teachers can use to accompany young learners English translations for each song and suggested actions

Federico-Fredrick (Italian) _Italian Board Books and other Beginning Readers It is raining so theby Leo Lionni While the other field mice work to gather grain and nuts for winter, Frederick sits on a sunny rock by himself. "I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days," he tells them. Another day he gathers "colors," and then "words." And when the food runs out, it is Frederick, the dreamer and poet, whose endless store of supplies warms the hearts of his fellow mice, and feeds their spirits during the darkest winter days. Frederick's story