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Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.
2) Lucky Luna
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Fifth grader Luna Ramos has a great many cousins, mostly on her father's side, but one of them, Claudia, is a source of constant annoyance; their current feud begins when Luna is punished for locking Claudia in the restroom at another cousin's quinceanera--but when there's a bullying situation at school, Luna realizes that, despite their disagreements, cousins have to stand up for each other.
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
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For twins Carlos and Carmen, Uncle Alex's big green surprise turns into the best backyard camping experience ever.
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Born into a family of over-achievers, fifth-grader Allie Velasco has never finished first in anything, and lately things have been going badly: her science project is ruined by a well-meaning student, her former best friend is hanging out with another girl--but now she is determined to win the Trailblazer contest with a photographic presentation about her great grandfather, the first Congressional Medal of Honor winner from their town.
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"Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means...
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
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The Garcia family is moving to a new house, and twins Carlos and Carmen do not want to leave their small, familiar home--especially since they do not understand why their father describes the new place as a one-tire house.
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
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The Garcia family has just moved into their new house, and twins Carlos and Carmen are having a hard time sleeping in their new rooms--especially when the hear a spooky noise outside.
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Hispanic Heritage Month for Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month for Kids
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"Carlos and Carmen's Abuelita has come to visit. She joins the twins, Mamá, and Papá as they go from store to store, searching for the perfect piñatas. When they finally find them, the twins fall in love with their new piñata pets. They don't want to smash them! Luckily, Abuelita knows just what to do"--Publishers website.
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"It's the Fourth of July! That means fun, flags, and fireworks for the Garcia family. Unfortunately, those fireworks are a problem for Mamá and Carlos. Neither of them likes the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles. Readers will laugh when they see how the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night"--Page 4 of cover.
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Uncle Alex se apunta a la barbacoa de la familia García y trae una sorpresa. Una gran sorpresa verde. Al principio, Carlos y Carmen están decepcionados por esa sorpresa verde y abultada. Pero con la ayuda de su madre y con unas cuantas varillas y estacas, el bulto se convirtió en una sorpresa repleta de diversión.
For twins Carlos and Carmen, Uncle Alex's big green surprise turns into the best backyard camping experience ever.
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Thirteen-year-old Kaitlyn Perez is a very professional and well organized babysitter, but suddenly she finds herself in competition with a boy and the only thing she knows about him is that his nickname is Doc, he lets the kids he is babysitting run wild, and he is probably in her class--and that is only the beginning, as the stress causes her to quarrel with both her best friend, Piper, and her sister, Eve.