Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino

Five-year-old Luna isn't sure she wants to go school. For all she knows, there might be monsters there. But when her loving parents assure her that she'll have a wonderful time playing and learning, she agrees to give school a try. An understanding teacher and a group of friendly kids make Luna very, very glad she made the right decision. But what about the monsters? Americas Award winner Jorge Argueta has crafted a loving bilingual tale which all young school-goers will recognize as their own. Artist Elizabeth Gomez's luminous, humorous illustrations of Luna and her friends will keep...

This is a fantastic picture book for all children who are unsure of themselves and their place in the world. Written by award-winning author, Julia Mercedes-Castilla and illustrated by new talent, Stephanie Harlow, this book makes a great addition to home and classroom libraries.

This Pura Belpre Award-winning picture book is a bilingual ride through the joyous history of Children's Day/El dia de los ninos.

Children's Day/Book Day; El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros has been observed on April 30th for over twelve years. Founder Pat Mora's jubilant celebration of this day features imaginative text and lively illustrations by award-winning illustrator Rafael Lopez that will turn this bilingual fiesta into a hit for story time Toon Toon

The book includes a letter from the author and suggestions for celebrating...

It's 1775 in Mexico, New Spain, and 15-year-old Fernanda Marquina, of Spanish and Pima Indian ancestry, can't seem to live up to her mother's expectations or fit into the limited female roles of her culture. To escape, Fernanda grabs any opportunity to ride the horses she loves. At a greater cost than she could ever have imagined, her dream of adventure in faraway lands is realized. With her family, Fernanda joins Juan Bautista de Anza's historic colonization expedition to California. On the arduous four-month journey, Fernanda makes friends with Feliciana, the young widow Fernanda can...

Olive Olvare adores her long black hair. She loves it so much that she refuses to cut it. Not even a trim on the ends. At first she uses headbands and bows to keep her hair in place, but she soon finds out that when hair gets too long, it's hard to get around. Then her hair begins to tangle things up, and she realizes that she needs to find a place where her hair will have room to grow. Go on an adventure with Olive to the tallest tree and the highest mountain as she searches for the perfect place for her (and her hair) to call home.

Olive Olvare adores her long black hair. She loves it so much that she refuses to cut it. Not even a trim on the ends. At first she uses headbands and bows to keep her hair in place, but she soon finds out that when hair gets too long, it's hard to get around. Then her hair begins to tangle things up, and she realizes that she needs to find a place where her hair will have room to grow. Go on an adventure with Olive to the tallest tree and the highest mountain as she searches for the perfect place for her (and her hair) to call home.

Sandra enseNa a su familia y amigos a comunicarse con personas con discapacidad auditiva.
Este divertido libro ilustrado lleva un importante mensaje para los niNos, como aprender a no juzgar o burlarse de alguien sOlo porque es diferente. La vida de algunas personas con discapacidad no es divertida y vivir con una discapacidad conlleva muchos retos, pero nosotros podemos hacer sus vidas mAs fAciles en vez de mAs difIciles.
Cuando la abuela Rosa perdiO la audiciOn, Los padres de Sandra se sintieron frustrados y tristes. No sabIan quE hacer y cOmo aprender a comunicarse mejor con...

Come along with Donovan on a fun adventure as he visits the United States for summer vacation. 8-year old Donovan loves to travel and is excited to see his cousin. From the moment he arrives, Donovan begins a magical journey making new friends along the way. With each stop on his outing, Donovan's confidence grows as he meets and gets to know a Firefighter, a Soldier, a Graffiti Artist, an Athlete, a Nun, a Librarian, and a Gardener. This enchanting tale of self-discovery will delight kids of all ages as they explore the world around them and inspire readers to create their own magical...