After Ciela and Lock are sexually assaulted at the same party, they develop a cautious friendship through her family’s possibly-magical pasteleria and his secret forest of otherworldly trees.
The Mirror Season
social customs
Dale, Dale, Dale/Hit It, Hit It, Hit It: Una fiesta de números/A Fiesta of Numbers
“In this bilingual counting picture book, a young boy counts to fourteen in anticipation of his birthday party: one piñata filled with candy; two hours until the party; three tables set for all of the guests, etc.”
Cuento Del Ratoncito Zapata Y El Rey Chimuelo
The little mouse Zapata learns from Lupita that children put their teeth at the head of the bed or under the pillow in exchange for coins. Since that time he goes around looking for teeth for the unhappy toothless king.
Sweet 15
A teenage girl’s plans for her quinceañera (15th birthday party) wreak havoc with her family and friends.
China (Dk Eyewitness Books)
Explores the history, language, customs, culture, social life, religion, eduction, and arts of modern China.
China
This series introduces young readers to the diverse cultures and peoples of different countries around the world.
China
Festivals of the World offers a colorful introduction to the festivals and cultures of countries around the world.
The Milestones Project
A best friend. A lost tooth. A first day of school. In engaging photos and text, this book highlights the milestones shared by every child on the planet. In addition to original writings from some of today’s best-known children’s authors and illustrators, this paperback edition comes packaged with a growth chart uniquely designed to track a child’s physical growth as well as their development into an ethical human being. Stickers included with the book can be placed on the chart to encourage children toward their goals.”I told the truth.” “I kept a promise.” “I shared my toys.” Includes growth chart to track ethical milestones. Includes essays by J.K. Rowling, Cynthia Rylant, Eric Carle, and more. 2005 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.
Children of the Yukon
Brilliant, colorful paintings depict children of the Yukon at work and play: snaring rabbits, feeding ravens, racing on snowshoes and hunting moose, panning for gold in famous Bonanza Creek, and exploring the ruins of Dawson City.
Look What We’ve Brought You From Mexico
Introduces Mexican culture using crafts, recipes, games, and folktales.