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(0)Pat Mora
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Formats
Description
Every December, Grandma Lupita tells Rose the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As they make paper flowers to put around her statue, Grandma begins: Long ago, on a cold December morning near what is now Mexico City, a man named Juan Diego put on his cloak and started down the road to church. On his way, Juan Diego sees a beautiful Lady at the top of a hill. She tells Juan Diego to go to the Bishop and ask him to build a special church for her....
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
Beloved children's book author and speaker Pat Mora has written an original collection of poems, each with a different teen narrator sharing unique thoughts, moments, sadness, or heart’s desire: the girl who loves swimming, plunging into the water that creates her own world; the guy who leaves flowers on the windshield of the girl he likes. Each of the teens in these 50 original poems, written using a variety of poetic forms, will be recognizable...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Cada diciembre, abuelita Lupita le cuenta a Rosa la historia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Mientras ambas hacen flores de papel para colocar alrededor de su estatua, abuelita comienza: Hace mucho tiempo, durante una fría mañana de diciembre, cerca de lo que hoy es la Ciudad de México, un señor llamado Juan Diego se puso su tilma y comenzó a caminar…
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4) Gracias
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Language
Español
Description
A young multiracial boy celebrates family, friendship, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful
Author
Language
English
Description
Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more-here is a luscious collection of haiku celebrating foods native to the Americas. Brimming with imagination and fun, these poems capture the tasty essence of foods that have delighted, united, and enriched our lives for centuries. Exuberant illustrations bring to life the delicious spirit of the haiku, making Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America's Sproutings an eye-popping, mouth-watering treat....
Author
Language
English
Description
Who doesn't love a good celebration? Whether you're marching in a pet parade or planning a masquerade, enjoying good times is always fun, especially when you can strut and ballyhoo with friends. From singing canciones to planning a hoopla day, Join Hands! joyfully celebrates the many ways that children build communities with friends of all ages.
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El Día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children (April 30) and the book fiestas that are often included
Sumario en español: Los niños leen en voz alta en varias colocaciones para celebrar el Día de los niños, en esta historia bilingüe. Incluye datos sobre la celebración mexicana anual de nin̈os y las fiestas...
Author
Language
Español
Description
En este encantador libro-álbum, un ratoncito, Chico Canta, salva a su familia del pequeño pero astuto Gato-Gatito, gracias a su agilidad mental y su conocimiento de otro idioma. Chico Canta, el menor de doce hermanos, es un ratoncito travieso y temerario que vive con su familia en un viejo teatro. A todos les encanta subir al palco. Desde allí miran los espectáculos y luego gritan, "¡Bravo, bravo!" con el público, cuando cae el telón. La señora...
10) Gracias/Thanks
Author
Publisher
Lorito Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
Español
Description
A young boy shares some of the everyday things for which you can say gracias, thanks!
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
28 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
In this adaptation of the folk song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," friends exchange such gifts as a piñata and "cuatro luminarias." Includes pronunciation and glossary of Spanish words and a description of Christmas foods and other holiday traditions from different Latin American countries
Author
Publisher
Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A series of verses, in English and Spanish, about the movement and moods of water around the world and the ways in which water affects a variety of landscapes and cultures. Includes Author's Note"--
13) My singing Nana
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Billy's beloved Nana's memory is failing but they are "always amigos," so when disaster strikes the day of the family's big summer show, Billy finds a way he and Nana can save the day.
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2007
Language
Español
Description
Smear nutty butter,
then jelly. Gooey party,
my sandwich and me.
Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more — here is a luscious collection of haiku celebrating foods native to the Americas. Brimming with imagination and fun, these poems capture the tasty essence of foods that have delighted, united, and enriched our lives for centuries. Exuberant illustrations bring to life the delicious spirit of the haiku, making
...16) Gracias - Thanks
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)
In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
There are so many things to be thankful for.
For one young boy, it's
flying ladybugs,
splashing ocean waves,
a best friend,
Dad's thick chocolate syrup,
and much more.
Straight
...Author
Language
English
Description
A collection of haiku focusing on foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of foods as well as their origins. Chocolate, papaya, corn, and potatoes — these are only a taste of the many delicious celebrated in this delightful collection. Imaginative, evocative poems and exuberant illustrations introduce 14 different indigenous foods, along with a descriptive paragraph of information for each. A Live Oak Media audio production.
Author
Language
English
Description
Pat Mora, a recipient of the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, weaves the culture of the American Southwest into the charming tale of Dona Flor, a giant woman with a giant heart to match. She would do anything for her friends, and in this tall tale, Flor protects her pueblo community from the threat of a puma.