Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad

Author: Maricel E. Presilla

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2014-11-04

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1466884819

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Bittersweet memories, delicious recipes, and fabulous feasts await you in Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad, a sumptuous introduction to the history of Christmas celebrations in the Hispanic Caribbean. Beginning with her own memories of spit-roasted pork "with a garlicky Seville orange adobo" and holidays desserts such as turrones, mazapán, and buñuelos, author Maricel E. Presilla takes us on a journey through the history of Christmas in the Hispanic islands. As she describes all of the foods of Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) and Christmas Day, she tells us about the peoples from around the world who brought their ingredients and recipes to the table. We meet Arabs whose almond trees yielded the key ingredient in mazapán; Taino farmers who grew yuca; Spanish conquistadores who hunted pigs like in medieval Europe; African slaves who combined rice and peas to create flavorful new dishes. As she introduces each group of peoples and their foods, Dr. Presilla gives us carefully tested recipes that allow readers of all ages to join in on the feast. Ismael Espinosa Ferrer's vibrant, colorful paintings evoke the magic of holidays in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and now the United States.

'Twas Nochebuena
'Twas Nochebuena

Author: Roseanne Greenfield Thong

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-16

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0698136454

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’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa, every creature was kneading tamale masa... It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!” Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.

Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad

Author: José Feliciano

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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The popular bilingual Christmas song by José Feliciano is illustrated by Caldecott awardwinner David Diaz. Together, lyrics and art celebrate music, food, gifts, family, tradition... Christmas! "Rare is the presiding adult who will be able to resist singing along to this invigorating picture-book adaptation.... Diaz's compositions convey the joyous mood that holidays traditionally inspire." - Publishers Weekly

Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad

Author: Maricel E. Presilla

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780606101837

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Introduces the holiday customs of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, explains how the food eaten came from Spain, the Taino Indians, and African slaves, and provides recipes.

Merry Navidad!
Merry Navidad!

Author: Alma Flor Ada

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2007-09-25

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0060584343

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Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra que viva el Niño Jesús que ha nacido en Nochebuena. It's time to sing out with joy the songs that are sung in my land in praise of the precious Child born this holy Christmas evening. Come share the joy of a Hispanic Christmas! In this warm and vibrant collection of traditional Spanish Christmas carols, or villancicos, noted authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy bring to life the holiday traditions of Latin America and Spain. The creative English adaptations by Rosalma Zubizarreta both capture the spirit of the originals and add a new dimension to the songs. And Spanish illustrator Viví Escrivá's spirited illustrations are perfect backdrops for the lyrics, adding rich holiday flavor. Come sing along! ¡Feliz Navidad! and Merry Christmas!

The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Legend of the Poinsettia

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1997-10-06

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0698115678

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In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own special feeling for Christmas. His glorious paintings capture not only the brilliant colors of Mexico and its art, but also the excitement of the children preparing for Christmas and the hope of Lucida, who comes to see what makes a gift truly beautiful.

Happy Birthday Jesus!
Happy Birthday Jesus!

Author: Patricia Field

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780962310034

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Many say that Christmas is the time for Santa Claus and for decorating trees and homes with lights. They say that Christmas is a time for lots of presents and parties. Too many people forget the true meaning of Christmas and why it is such a special time of year. The true story of Christmas IS about the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is so much more than crowded stores and getting presents and candy canes. It is the time of year to think about a very special baby that should have been born in a king¿s castle. Instead he was born in a barn where animals sleep.

Being a Happy Teen
Being a Happy Teen

Author: Andrew Matthews

Publisher: Seashell Publishers

Published: 2001-05-01

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 0957881436

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At last, a book that teenagers want to read! Do you ever wish: you were older you had more money? you looked different? Do you ever feel, "No one understands me!" Do you ever wonder, "Will I fall in love?" Do you ever ask, "Am I normal?" If you answered "yes" to half of the above, you will find this book very helpful!

Mola
Mola

Author: Maricel E. Presilla

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1996-10-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780805038019

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The Cuna Indians live off the coast of Panama and make beautiful Molas.

Buena Idea
Buena Idea

Author: Nicolette Hannam

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2010-12-13

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 0857472801

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Buena Idea is an invaluable time-saving resource. Designed with the non-specialist in mind, Buena Idea provides key vocabulary, word and picture matching cards, activity sheets and puzzle pages for 20 popular topics. Use the suggestions given or develop your own games with these flexible sheets. Spanish has never been this easy – just choose your game, copy the sheets and play! Sentence building sheets for each topic provide top tips for extending the vocabulary. Use them and soon your pupils will be happily conversing in Spanish with confidence.