Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita

Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita

Author: Angela Dominguez

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0805093338

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Everyone knows about Mary and her little lamb. But do you know Maria? With gorgeous, Peruvian-inspired illustrations and English and Spanish retellings, Angela Dominguez gives a fresh new twist to the classic rhyme. Maria and her mischievous little llama will steal your heart.


I Am Loved

I Am Loved

Author: Nikki Giovanni

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1534404937

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Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a dozen of National Book Award winner Nikki Giovanni’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish. There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most impartant message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves!


Margaret and Margarita/Margarita Y Margaret

Margaret and Margarita/Margarita Y Margaret

Author: Lynn Reiser

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1996-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780780781115

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Margaret speaks only English, while Margarita speaks only Spanish. When they meet at the park, the become friends and teach each other how to speak their languages. Bilingual Picture Book.


Over in the Jungle

Over in the Jungle

Author: Marianne Berkes

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1584691689

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Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in and around jungles like butterflies that flit, parrots that squawk, and sloths that creep. Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond with nature through curiosity and wonder! Parents, teachers and gift givers will find: a book filled with baby animals from jungle habitats. educational backmatter about this habitat and the animals that live there. a nature book to explore new and beautiful habitats! The creative art will inspire many projects at home and at school! Kids will explore the jungle habitat and learn about baby animals like boas, dart frogs, and more creatures around the jungle habitat in this bestselling book for young explorers!


Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

Author: Carmen Agra Deedy

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1682631419

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The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage, so when suitors come calling, what is she to do? Luckily, she has her Cuban family to help! While some of the Cucarachas offer Martina gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her some useful advice: spill coffee on his shoes to see how he handles anger. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. After reading this award-winning retelling of the Cuban folktale, readers will never look at a cockroach the same way again. Carmen Agra Deedy delivers a delightfully inventive Cuban twist on the beloved Martina folktale, complete with a dash of café Cubano.


Hooray for Hat!

Hooray for Hat!

Author: Brian Won

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 0544302818

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Elephant wakes up grumpy—until ding, dong! What’s in the surprise box at the front door? A hat! HOORAY FOR HAT! Elephant marches off to show Zebra, but Zebra is having a grumpy day, too—until Elephant shares his new hat and cheers up his friend. Off they march to show Turtle! The parade continues as every animal brightens the day of a grumpy friend. An irresistible celebration of friendship, sharing, and fabulous hats.


Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Author: Nancy Churnin

Publisher: Creston Books

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.


Let's Go, Hugo!

Let's Go, Hugo!

Author: Angela Dominguez

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-07

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1101627670

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Hugo is a dapper little bird who adores the Eiffel Tower -- or at least his view of it from down here. Hugo, you see, has never left the ground. So when he meets another bird, the determined Lulu, who invites him to fly with her to the top of the tower, Hugo stalls, persuading Lulu to see, on foot, every inch of the park in which he lives instead. Will a nighttime flying lesson from Bernard the Owl, some sweet and sensible encouragement from Lulu, and some extra pluck from Hugo himself finally give this bird the courage he needs to spread his wings and fly?


Little Night/Nochecita

Little Night/Nochecita

Author: Yuyi Morales

Publisher: Square Fish

Published: 2016-06-28

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1250127629

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A stunning bilingual story by award winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales's Little Night / Nochecita. "A treasure for bedtime, or anytime." —School Library Journal As the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, "Bath time for Little Night!" Little Night answers from afar, "Can't come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!" Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit hole? In a blueberry field? Among the stripes of bees? Exquisitely painted and as gentle as Little Night's dress crocheted from clouds, this is a story to treasure. With a bilingual text in both English and Spanish, Little Night Nochecita by Yuyi Morales is a sweet story every child can enjoy. A Neal Porter Book Written by Yuyi Morales: Niño Wrestles the World Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas Viva Frida Little Night / Nochecita Illustrated by Yuyi Morales: Los Gatos Black on Halloween (written by Marisa Montes) Praise for Little Night/Nochecita: NYPLC Children's Books 100 American Library Association Notable Children's Books Miami Herald Best Books of the Year NYPL Book for Reading and Sharing Golden Kite Award Winner "Children will delight in Little Night's dreamy world and will want to read about her unique, yet still familiar, nighttime ritual again and again." —Booklist, starred review


La Madre Goose

La Madre Goose

Author: Susan Middleton Elya

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-07-19

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 039925157X

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Classic favorites get a modern Latino twist, with Spanish sprinkled throughout The itsy arañita climbed up the water spout. Down came la lluvia and washed la araña out. Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their mitoncitos, readers will be delighted to see familiar characters in vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf. A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016