When Tio Manuel brings home a very special piata for Gabriel’s birthday party, his sister Magda figures out an ingenious way to preserve it and still make the party guests happy.
Magda’s Piñata Magic/Magda y la piñata mágica
Bilingual
Chave’s Memories/Los recuerdos de Chave
Chave, a grown woman, recalls her childhood trips from her border home in Brownsville, TX, to her grandparents’ ranch in northern Mexico. Large, bright drawings show young Chave, her brother, and their cousins racing around the ranch, sliding down dirt hills, herding baby goats, riding wooden barrels, and listening to a ranch hand tell stories.
Benito’s Sopaipillas/Las sopaipillas de Benito
As they prepare to make the traditional, pillowy bread called sopaipilla, Christina’s grandmother tells about the time her great-grandfather, aided by a scarecrow, brought an end to a drought and, in the process, helped make the first sopaipilla.
Los pollitos dicen/The Baby Chicks Sing
This collection of children’s songs and rhymes celebrates playtime while offering a glimpse into the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. The selections are by turns playful, joyful, and thoughtful, with exquisite watercolors that make this a book the entire family will treasure.
Magda’s Tortillas / Las tortillas de Magda
While learning to make tortillas on her seventh birthday, Magda tries to make perfectly round ones like those made by her grandmother but instead creates a variety of wonderful shapes.
Quinito’s Neighborhood/El vecindario de Quinito
Quinito not only knows everyone in his neighborhood, he also knows that each person in his community has different, important occupation.
Sumario en español: Quinto sabe que su vecindad consiste en mas que edificios, calles y tienda. Todos los vecinos tienen trabajos importantes y cada amigo y vecino sabe y valora cada uno.
The King Of Things/El Rey de las Cosas
As he plays with lottery cards and looks at the pictures, three-year-old Lalo thinks that he owns the world, including the sun, a big train, and a frog.
La tataranieta de Cucarachita Martina
Boozhoo
A board book to use with your child, a friendly introduction to some basic Ojibwe words.
Muu, Moo!: Rimas de animales/Animal Nursery Rhymes (Spanish Edition)
This bilingual collection of traditional animal nursery rhymes from Spain, Latin America, and the United States is sure to delight readers young and old. Includes 17 poems handpicked by Ada and Campoy, along with five of their own original poems.