An alphabetical introduction to the history, geography, and culture of the Americas, using Spanish text.
A Is For The America’s (A Es Para D Ecir Las Americas) (Spanish Edition)
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
El Mosquito Zumbador/The Buzzing Mosquito (Coleccion Ponte Poronte) (Spanish Edition)
Follow the adventures of two children as they dodge a mosquito’s buzzing through the jungle and lush landscape.
The Fifth And Final Sun: An Ancient Aztec Myth Of The Sun’s Origin
Back in the earliest memories of the world, the God of the Night ruled the skies, but his reign as sun was ended by the jealousy of the God of the Wind. The ancient gods’ struggle for supremacy raged for ages, until the creation, by sacrifice of the fifth and final sun. “An unusual book that should do much to illuminate the legends of an important ancient culture.” — Kirkus Reviews
Ninez: Spanish Songs, Games, And Stories Of Childhood
More than forty verses, games and stories of Spanish childhood folklore have been collected by the author from research based largely on archival materials gathered by WPA writers in the 1930s and in current interviews. A number of the pieces can be traced directly to Spain and were brought to America by early explorers and settlers. They serve as a link between the old and new worlds–a way to retain cultural and historical memory and transmit it to succeeding generations. Many interesting variations have occurred over the centuries, always the way with true folklore, as children have played the games and the stories have been told and retold. Literal translations, rules for playing the games and music for some of them are included. Winner of the Southwest Book Award from the Border Regional Library Association.
My Name is Gabriela/Me Llamo Gabriela (Bilingual): The Life of Gabriela Mistral/La Vida de Gabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral loved words and sounds and stories. Born in Chile, she would grow to become the first Nobel Prize-winning Latina woman in the world. As a poet and a teacher, she inspired children across many countries to let their voices be heard. This beautifully crafted story, where words literally come to life, is told with the rhythm and melody of a poem. The second in Luna Rising’s bilingual storybook biography series. My Name is Gabriela/Me llamo Gabriela is beautiful tribute to a woman who taught us the power of words and the importance of following our dreams. The story of Gabriela Mistral will continue to inspire children everywhere.
Ni Era Vaca Ni Era Caballo
While searching for a lost sheep, a Goajiro Indian shepherd boy encounters a monster that is neither a cow nor a horse, nor any other creature he has ever seen, and when his family assures him it is not a demon but an outsider’s truck, the knowledge changes his life.
El Ni-O Pastor: (The Shepherd Boy) (Libros Colibri)
As a young Navajo boy brings his family’s sheep home one evening, he discovers one is missing and sets out to rescue it before nightfall.
I Can Read Spanish
Double-page spreads contain cartoon-like illustrations and sentences, in both Spanish and English, about Miguel and his friends. An introduction covers pronunciation and includes tips on reading.
Pin Pin Sarabin
Songs and games bring together, every afternoon, children of diverse backgrounds. This wonderful celebration of the magic of traditional folklore is also a starting point for discussing the elimination of prejudice and discrimination.
Abuelo Y Los Tres Osos
Emilio’s grandfather gives a Hispanic flavor to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as he brings a beautiful, black-braided heroine to the center of the tale.