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Sofia's family does not want to hear her singing anymore, so she must find the appropiate place to use her new superstar-sing box machine.

The Martinez family is headed for a weekend at the beach, along with their friends, but Sofia has packed so many games that she does not have room for clothes.

The Martinez family is headed for a weekend at the beach, along with their friends, but Sofia has packed so many games that she does not have room for clothes.

Sofia's family does not want to hear her singing anymore, so she must find the appropriate place to use her new superstar-sing box machine.

When a storm causes a neighborhood blackout, Sofia and her father come up with a plan for the perfect family night without electricity. "Después de una fuerte tormenta, se corta la luz en la casa de Sofía y su familia. Sofía y su papá van a la tienda a comprar provisiones. Vuelven a casa conel plan perfecto para divertirse: ¡con o sin luz!"--Back cover.

Instead of the usual dusting Sofia volunteers to wash the car--but when she leaves the hose on her mother's marigolds get flooded and she calls on her sisters to save the situation.

Family members head into the kitchen to help Abuelita bake a tres leches cake for Papi's birthday.

"The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time."--

"Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.

The whole Martinez family is shopping for back-to-school supplies, and Sofia is excited by the colorful backpacks and fancy notebooks--but excitement turns to alarm when four-year-old Manuel disappears.