This "Esmeralda" book has been created in calendar format and features the months of the year. A colorful picture storybook, it is an excellent springboard for talks with children pre k-3rd grade about the importance of being mindful of others, caring for the animals on our planet and taking care of the environment. This book helps to teach children the "very good things" they can do to help make the world a better place. This handy paperback is also a great tool for learning or practicing reading in both English and in Spanish. Educators appreciate the lists of vocabulary words and comprehension questions at the back of the book