Family Pictures/Cuadros De Familia

Family Pictures/Cuadros De Familia

Author: Carmen Lomas Garza

Publisher: Childrens Book Press

Published: 1998-03-01

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9780892391523

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Reprinted in a large-format, English/Spanish bilingual paperback edition, a School Library Journal and Library of Congress Best Books of the Year selection describes a little girl's childhood in a traditional Mexican-American community. Reprint.


En Mi Familia

En Mi Familia

Author: Carmen Lomas Garza

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Published: 2000-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780756941390

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In her eagerly-awaited second book for children, In My Family/En mi familia, internationally-renowned artist Carmen Lomas Garza takes us once again to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border with Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm personal stories, Carmen brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eatingempanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin's wedding day, and dancing to theconjuntoband at the neighborhood restaurant."


Magic Windows

Magic Windows

Author: Carmen Lomas Garza

Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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In Spanish and English, the author portrays her family's Mexican customs.


It Doesn't Have to be this Way

It Doesn't Have to be this Way

Author: Luis J. Rodriguez

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780892392032

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Reluctantly a young boy becomes more and more involved in the activities of a local gang, until a tragic event involving his cousin forces him to make a choice about the course of his life.


On My Block

On My Block

Author: Dana Goldberg

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780892392209

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Fifteen artists portray, in words and pictures, the places that are most special to them.


Drum, Chavi, Drum!

Drum, Chavi, Drum!

Author: Mayra L. Dole

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9780892391868

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Chavi's music teacher believes that only boys should play drums in Miami'sestival de la Calle Ocho, but Chavi knows she is a good musician and looksor a way to prove it.


Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!

Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!

Author: Jorge Lacera

Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA)

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781620147948

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Mo Romero is a zombie who loves nothing more than growing, cooking, and eating vegetables. Tomatoes? Tantalizing. Peppers? Pure perfection! The problem? Mo's parents insist that their niƱo eat only zombie cuisine, like arm--panadas and finger foods. They tell Mo over and over that zombies don't eat veggies. But Mo can't imagine a lifetime of just eating zombie food and giving up his veggies. As he questions his own zombie identity, Mo tries his best to convince his parents to give peas a chance. Super duo Megan and Jorge Lacera make their picture--book debut with this sweet story about family, self--discovery, and the power of acceptance. It's a delectable tale that zombie and nonzombie fans alike will devour.


A Piece of My Heart

A Piece of My Heart

Author: Carmen Lomas Garza

Publisher: The New Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781565841642

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Published in association with the Laguna Gloria Art Museum, this collection of 37 works of art (24 in full color) takes readers into the heart of one of the great painters of Chicano life. Garza's bright, colorful images capture the beauty and texture of daily life among families, friends, and neighbors in southern Texas.


Hairs/Pelitos

Hairs/Pelitos

Author: Sandra Cisneros

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1997-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780780783065

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A story in English and Spanish from The House on Mango Street in which a child describes how each person in the family has hair that looks and acts different--Papa's like a broom, Kiki's like fur, and Mama's with the smell of warm bread.


Home to Medicine Mountain

Home to Medicine Mountain

Author: Chiori Santiago

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781417617159

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Two young Maidu Indian brothers sent to live at a government-run Indian residential school in California in the 1930s find a way to escape and return home for the summer