Pat Mora
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rhyming text reveals the antics of an alphabet full of zoo animals as they enjoy a night of singing, dancing, feasting, and playing musical instruments while their keepers sleep. Includes pronunciation and translation guide to Spanish words that appear throughout the text.
Author
Publisher
Arte Público Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
A beautifully illustrated picture book that depicts a poor Mexican boy' search for a special gift for the Baby Jesus, The Gift of the Poinsettia / El regalo de la flor de Nochebuena focuses on the Mexican tradition of las posadas in which villagers reenact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter for nine nights.
Traveling from house to house, night after night, Carlos worries each day about the gift he cannot afford to give the Baby
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Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Cada diciembre, abuelita Lupita le cuenta a Rosa la historia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Mientras ambas hacen flores de papel para colocar alrededor de su estatua, abuelita comienza: Hace mucho tiempo, durante una fría mañana de diciembre, cerca de lo que hoy es la Ciudad de México, un señor llamado Juan Diego se puso su tilma y comenzó a caminar…
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Author
Language
English
Description
Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more-here is a luscious collection of haiku celebrating foods native to the Americas. Brimming with imagination and fun, these poems capture the tasty essence of foods that have delighted, united, and enriched our lives for centuries. Exuberant illustrations bring to life the delicious spirit of the haiku, making Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America's Sproutings an eye-popping, mouth-watering treat....
Author
Language
English
Description
Who doesn't love a good celebration? Whether you're marching in a pet parade or planning a masquerade, enjoying good times is always fun, especially when you can strut and ballyhoo with friends. From singing canciones to planning a hoopla day, Join Hands! joyfully celebrates the many ways that children build communities with friends of all ages.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
En este encantador libro-álbum, un ratoncito, Chico Canta, salva a su familia del pequeño pero astuto Gato-Gatito, gracias a su agilidad mental y su conocimiento de otro idioma. Chico Canta, el menor de doce hermanos, es un ratoncito travieso y temerario que vive con su familia en un viejo teatro. A todos les encanta subir al palco. Desde allí miran los espectáculos y luego gritan, "¡Bravo, bravo!" con el público, cuando cae el telón. La señora...
Author
Language
English
Description
Pat Mora, a recipient of the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, weaves the culture of the American Southwest into the charming tale of Dona Flor, a giant woman with a giant heart to match. She would do anything for her friends, and in this tall tale, Flor protects her pueblo community from the threat of a puma.
10) Gracias - Thanks
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)
In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
There are so many things to be thankful for.
For one young boy, it's
flying ladybugs,
splashing ocean waves,
a best friend,
Dad's thick chocolate syrup,
and much more.
Straight
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Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
Español
Description
A young multiracial boy celebrates family, friendship, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed., [Bilingual ed.].
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El Día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children (April 30) and the book fiestas that are often included.
Los niños leen en voz alta en varias colocaciones para celebrar el Día de los niños, en esta historia bilingúe. Incluye datos sobre la celebración mexicana anual de niños y las fiestas del libro que a menudo...
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed., [Bilingual ed.].
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this illustrated story told in both English and Spanish, a grandmother puts her grandchildren to bed by telling them all the animals outside are sleeping.
En esta historia ilustrada contada en inglés y en español, una abuela acuesta a sus nietos por decirles que todos los animalitos también se están durmiendo.
Author
Publisher
Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A series of verses, in English and Spanish, about the movement and moods of water around the world and the ways in which water affects a variety of landscapes and cultures. Includes Author's Note"--
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged.) : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Doña Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise.