A grandmother assures her granddaughter that her love will always surround the young girl, even when she is no longer physically present.
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La Mala Suerte Is Following Me
In this fun picture book adventure exploring superstitions, Miguel finds himself grappling with La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck)—and he’s determined to shake her off before it’s too late!
Ever since his abuelita warned him about the consequences of opening an umbrella indoors, Miguel’s life takes a turn for the worse. From stumbling over his own feet to flunking an exam and fumbling on the soccer field, Mrs. Bad Luck seems to shadow his every move. Desperate for a change of fortune, Miguel tries everything from hunting for four-leaf clovers to dabbling in his aunt’s “existential” oils, but to no avail.
With a blend of Spanish phrases and playful language, “La Mala Suerte Is Following Me” offers a delightful and heartfelt exploration of superstitions. Join Miguel on his zany quest to outwit Mrs. Bad Luck and reclaim control over his luck-filled adventures!
Let’s Play In The Park / Juguemos En El Parque (My Friend, Mi Amigo)
In the third installment of the My Friend, Mi amigo series, Joe and José embark on a playful adventure in the park. As they engage in various games and activities, their friendship blossoms while bridging language barriers. Follow along as these two companions, one English-speaking and the other Spanish-speaking, navigate the joys of climbing, sliding, and forging new connections. Ideal for preschoolers and early grade learners, this bilingual tale offers an immersive reading experience for families delving into English and Spanish.
Both Laínez, hailing from El Salvador, and Perez, originally from Puerto Rico, infuse their cultural backgrounds into the story, enriching the narrative with authenticity and warmth. For more bilingual adventures, explore titles like Let’s Be Friends, Seamos Amigos, and We Play Soccer / Jugamos al fútbol by the same talented duo.
It Feels Like Family / Se Siente Como Familia
Readers join Elena and Miguel as they navigate the changes brought about by their parents’ divorce. Living in two separate homes—Mami’s during the week and Papi’s on weekends—Elena and Miguel initially struggle with feelings of loss and fragmentation. Despite these initial challenges, Elena and Miguel gradually find moments of comfort and connection in their new routines. While the pancakes Papi makes may not taste exactly like Mami’s, they still bring a sense of warmth and familiarity. And at birthday parties surrounded by relatives and cousins, they rediscover the joy of family bonds.
Through its bilingual narrative, “Elena and Miguel’s Two Homes / Las Dos Casas de Elena y Miguel” sensitively explores the challenges of divorce and the importance of maintaining connections with extended family. It offers young readers a message of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring power of familial love to transcend changes in living arrangements.
Veo, Veo, I See You
While out running errands with their mami during the Covid-19 pandemic, Marisol and Pepito play a game of Veo, Veo (I Spy) that helps them see how the workers in their neighborhood are, and will always be, essential.
Plátanos Go With Everything/Los Plátanos Van Con Todo: Bilingual English-Spanish
Platanos are Yesenia’s favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they’re a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything, especially love!
César Chávez
A simple biography of the man who worked to win fairer treatment of the migrant farm workers in California in the 1960s and to establish the United Farm Workers union.
Carlos Y La Feria/ Carlos And The Carnival
Carlos ignores his father’s advice about being careful how he spends his money at the carnival, and soon his pockets are empty.
Little Gold Star
In this variation of the Cinderella story, coming from the Hispanic tradition in New Mexico, Arciá and her wicked stepsisters have different encounters with a magical hawk and are left physically changed in ways that will affect their meeting with the prince.