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Oy lives in America now, but she loves to go to the back room of Pak's auto shop on Saturdays to learn traditional Thai dances. She loves it almost as much as being a member of the Quail Club - five friends who gather after school to hatch and care for baby quail. When the teacher announces a talent show, Oy knows how proud her family and Pak would be to see her step onstage in her beautiful gold-threaded dress from Thailand. But bossy Liliandra vows to kick her out of the Quail Club....

Una bella historia que te ayudará a enseñar a quienes amas a pensar en positivo y a que vivan en confianza. Magia es confiar en ti mismo. Si logras eso, lograrás todo lo que quieras. A Pablo no le van bien las cosas desde que se cayó con su bici y se rieron de él. El miedo se apodera del pequeño y empieza a ver el lado negativo de las cosas, pero todo cambiará cuando reciba la visita de un ser bondadoso y lleno de poder. Juntos, emprenderán un viaje lleno de aventuras que llevará a Pablo a recuperar la confianza en sí mismo y darse cuenta de que tiene un superpoder en su interior.

She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower." Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed...

Every student feels stress and anxiety in school at one time or another. It can present itself in a strict teacher's classroom, while trying to complete a test or assignment, or when having to make a speech or presentation. This title examines the causes, signs, and symptoms of academic anxiety and describes how to manage it, as well as how to help a friend or sibling who is struggling with the pressures of academic life.