Biblioburro

Biblioburro

Author: Jeanette Winter

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1442440732

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A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter. Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there’s barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution—a traveling library! He buys two donkeys—Alfa and Beto—and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Complete with an author’s note about the real man on whom this story is based.


Waiting for the Biblioburro

Waiting for the Biblioburro

Author: Monica Brown

Publisher: Tricycle Press

Published: 2013-04-24

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0385374550

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Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own. Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book was donated to Luis Soriano's BiblioBurro program.


Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Author: Nancy Churnin

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1939547342

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For 20 years, Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit and determination to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. This inspirational story shows how everyone can make a difference if their heart is big enough. Full color.


Two Little Monkeys

Two Little Monkeys

Author: Mem Fox

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1442435771

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These monkeys are on the move! A playful, rhyming picture book from an award-winning team. Two little monkeys playing near a tree, One named Cheeky, and one named Chee. Look out, Cheeky! Look out, Chee! Someone’s prowling—who could it be? Can two clever monkeys outwit a hungry creature who’s on the prowl for a tasty lunch? And just who is this hungry prowler? From bestselling picture book giants Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story that’s sure to have little ones everywhere leaping with delight!


Lilah Tov Good Night

Lilah Tov Good Night

Author: Ben Gundersheimer (Mister G)

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1524740667

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A soothing Hebrew lullaby takes on added meaning for a refugee family in this visually stunning debut. As the moon rises, a family steps into the night on a journey toward a new beginning. Along the way, their little girl delights in the wonders of nature, saying good night--lilah tov--to the creatures and landscapes they pass. Wherever she looks--on land, in the sky above and even, eventually, in the water below her boat--there are marvels to behold. "Lilah tov to the birds in the trees, lilah tov to the fish in the sea." Then, when their travels are finally over, her parents tuck her in tight, safe and ready for dreams in their new home. This lyrical lullaby celebrates the beauty of our world and the spirit of resilience in a refugee family.


The Busy Little Squirrel

The Busy Little Squirrel

Author: Nancy Tafuri

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-08-30

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1442439602

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The leaves have started to fall. The air is cold. Squirrel needs to get ready for winter. He cannot nibble with the mice. He does not have time to hop with the frogs or run with the dogs. Will this busy little squirrel ever slow down? Focusing on all the charming features of the fall season, this sweetly illustrated story features country animals, pumpkins, leaves, apples and other signs of autumn. Now available as a sturdy board book, the newly redesigned Classic Board Book logo calls out this title's seasonal theme on the front cover.


More and More

More and More

Author: Emma Dodd

Publisher: Templar

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 0763675431

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A little monkey learns that his parent loves him more and more every day. The love between parent and child grows by the day, as one little monkey discovers in this gorgeous new story from Emma Dodd. Stunning illustrations of a monkey family and foil-embellished pages make this the perfect book for parent-child bonding at bedtime.


Señorita Mariposa

Señorita Mariposa

Author: Ben Gundersheimer (Mister G)

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1524740705

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A captivating and child-friendly look at the extraordinary journey that monarch butterflies take each year from Canada to Mexico; with a text in both English and Spanish. Rhyming text and lively illustrations showcase the epic trip taken by the monarch butterflies. At the end of each summer, these international travelers leave Canada to fly south to Mexico for the winter--and now readers can come along for the ride! Over mountains capped with snow, to the deserts down below. Children will be delighted to share in the fascinating journey of the monarchs and be introduced to the people and places they pass before they finally arrive in the forests that their ancestors called home.


Side by Side/Lado a lado

Side by Side/Lado a lado

Author: Monica Brown

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-08-31

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0061227811

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Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they motivated the workers to fight for their rights and, in the process, changed history. Award-winning author Monica Brown and acclaimed illustrator Joe Cepeda join together to create this stunning tribute to two of the most influential people of the twentieth century. Todos los dÍas, miles de campesinos cosechaban los alimentos que se servÍan en los hogares de todo el paÍs. Pero al terminar la jornada, cuando los campesinos se sentaban a comer, lo Único que habÍa en sus propias mesas era frijoles. Entonces, Dolores Huerta y CÉsar ChÁvez se unieron para motivar a los trabajadores a luchar por sus derechos y en el proceso, cambiaron el curso de la historia. La premiada autora Monica Brown y el aclamado ilustrador Joe Cepeda se unen para crear Éste impresionante tributo a dos de las personas mÁs influentes del siglo veinte.


Round Is a Tortilla

Round Is a Tortilla

Author: Roseanne Greenfield Thong

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1452139334

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In this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.