Cynthia Harmony 
Magic Corncob [PDF ebook] 

Lucas discovers a magical corncob that sends him on a journey to Mexico where he meets a new friend and learns more about his own family. Children will love this entertaining story with its message of the importance of family and cultural traditions. Colorful illustrations and simple text help emerging readers follow along with the story. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.