Coco’s English world

Today's episode introduces Spanish culture, geography, buildings like the palace, industry like olive, food like tapas, festivals like La Tomatina, animals like beared vultures and also their language.

Students love celebrating their birthdays! But what if their birthday came only once every four years? Leap Year Birthday tells the story of Leroy, a boy whose birthday falls on February 29, who wants to learn more about leap day. 

Baseball is known as America's pastime, and many people enjoy playing and watching this sport. But, did you know there was a time when black athletes were not allowed to play on the same teams as white athletes? Jackie Robinson tells the story of the man who changed that. 

"Mr. Tony is Full of Baloney" is a popular children's book from the My Weird School series written by Dan Gutman.

The story follows the main character, A.J., and his classmates at Ella Meary School. The school hires a new after-school instructor named Mr. Tony, who runs a program focused on fitness, magic, and wacky activities.

Mr. Tony is an eccentric character who claims to have amazing talents and tells unbelievable stories. A.J., who is naturally skeptical, is convinced that Mr. Tony is "full of baloney" (meaning he is lying or exaggerating).

Mr. Tony leads the kids in strange exercises, like "the marshmallow jump" and "the pizza stretch," while teaching them about healthy habits in a very non-traditional way.

Like most books in this series, beneath the silliness, there are subtle lessons about staying active, being creative, and learning to get along with people who have big personalities.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a popular place for people to hike and see active volcanoes. It is an island park that is protected land where parts may close due to volcanic activity. The formation of volcanoes begins with hot, melted rocks deep within the Earth that eventually push up through the ground over time.

The five brothers, who each had unique abilities, banded together to rescue their brother Fifth Brother from an evil magistrate. Fifth Brother had eaten fruit from the magistrate's garden and was sentenced to life in the magistrate's dungeon. 

The brothers devised a plan where Fourth Brother distracted a dragon guarding treasure on Fire Island while First Brother retrieved the treasure to bargain for Fifth Brother's freedom. When the magistrate then refused to release Fifth Brother, his tears flooded the land and swept the magistrate away, allowing the brothers to return home together.

It illustrates the themes of brotherhood and the triumph of justice over evil.

The story is about a stubborn llama named Lola who lives with her owner Sofia in Peru's Andes Mountains. Lola refuses to do what Sofia asks and drags her higher up the mountain. Eventually, Sofia realizes she needs to give Lola choices, and Lola decides to follow Sofia home for more treats.

Leah's Lousy Day is a story about a girl named Leah who feels angry after her little brother Billy accidentally ruins her class project. Throughout the day, Leah learns from her teacher, Ms. King, that it's okay to feel angry but important to manage those feelings without acting out. The story emphasizes the importance of calming techniques and understanding emotions.

It was a windy day in March, and the Hoppers family wanted to go fly kites.

Although Mommy Hopper told the little Hoppers not to leave the house while she and their father were out shopping, Snubby Nose couldn't resist the temptation of the wind and took everyone outside to fly kites against their will.

The mischievous Snubby Nose was even carried into the air by the strong wind along with his kite. In the end, the little Hoppers learned their lesson and realized the importance of listening to their parents.

Half Is Fair is a story about sharing and fairness. The characters learn that being fair means giving everyone the same amount. At first, they may argue or feel unhappy, but they soon discover that when they split things in half, everyone feels satisfied. In the end, they understand that sharing equally makes people happier and helps them get along.