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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. Bilingual Edition. Children's Book Press 2000 Bilingual Edition Fine/ Text in English and Spanish. Unread. Pos penned inside cover. 32 unnumbered pages.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquin receives help and friendship from Prietita a brave young Mexican American girl."Did you come from the other side? You know, from Mexico?" So begins the friendship between Prietita and Joaquin, the young boy who, with his mother, has crossed the Rio Grande River to Texas in search of a new life. Prietita, a brave young Mexican American girl, defends Joaquin from the neighborhood kids who taunt him with shouts of "mojado" or "wetback." But what can she do to protect Joaquin and his mother from the Border Patrol as the van cruises slowly up the street toward their hiding place? Writer Gloria Anzaldua is a major Mexican American literary voice. Illustrator Consuelo Mendez is a noted Latin American artist. Both grew up in South Texas. In this, their first collaboration, they have captured not only the hardship of daily life on the border, but also the beauty of the landscape and the dignity and generosity of spirit that the Mexican Americans and the Mexican immigrants share. Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquin receives help and friendship from Prietita a brave young Mexican American girl. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Gonzalez, Maya Christina (illustrateur). Paperback. Pura Belpre Author Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. From the Bellybutton of the Moon is renowned poet Francisco X. Alarcon's collection of 22 poems inspired by his touching recollections of childhood summers in Mexico.With a poet's magical vision, Alarcon takes us back to his childhood when he traveled with his family to Mexico to visit his grandma and other relatives. We travel with him in the family station wagon, across the misty mountain range to the little town of Atoyac. There, in the beloved town of his ancestors, we hear his grandma's stories, sample Auntie Reginalda's tasty breakfasts, learn about the keys to the universe, and take playful dips in the warm sea. The lighthearted illustrations of Maya Christina Gonzalez perfectly capture the spirit of summer in Alarcon's Mexico where "colors are more colorful, tastes are tastier, and even time seems to slow down."Check out the other titles in this series: ANGELS RIDE BIKES AND OTHER FALL POEMS - FROM THE BELLYBUTTON OF THE MOON AND OTHER SUMMER POEMS - IGUANAS IN THE SNOW AND OTHER WINTER POEMS - LAUGHING TOMATOES AND OTHER SPRING POEMS Bilingual English/Spanish. From the Bellybutton of the Moon is renowned poet Francisco X. Alarcon's collection of 22 poems inspired by his touching recollections of childhood summers in Mexico. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Maya Gonzalez (illustrateur). Paperback. Bilingual English/Spanish. Five brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded.Five little brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded. She loves her family, but how can she get a little space of her own? This delightful memoir of a California childhood, by Amada Irma Perez, sparkles with exuberance and wit. Renowned painter Maya Christina Gonzalez brings the captivating scenes to life with bold colors and whimsical details. My Very Own Room gently teaches a valuable lesson about the strength of family and the importance of dreams. Bilingual English/Spanish. Five brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Gonzalez, Maya Christina (illustrateur). Paperback. Pura Belpre Author Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. In their final collection of seasonal poetry, poet Francisco X. Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to celebrate winter-by the seashore, in the magic city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras.In their final collection of seasonal poetry, poet Francisco X. Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to celebrate winter-by the seashore, in the magic city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras. We see a city where people are bridges to each other and children sing poetry in two languages. A family frolic in the snow reminds the poet of the iguanas playing by his grandmother's house in Mexico. We are dazzled by the promise of seedling redwoods-like all children-destined to be the ancestors of tomorrow. Artist Maya Christina Gonzalez has once again created a spirited family of children and adults who swing their way through colorful pages. Collages of old maps of Mexico and California provide intriguing backgrounds, and fun-loving iguanas peek out at us from the most surprising places.Check out the other titles in this series: ANGELS RIDE BIKES AND OTHER FALL POEMS - FROM THE BELLYBUTTON OF THE MOON AND OTHER SUMMER POEMS - IGUANAS IN THE SNOW AND OTHER WINTER POEMS - LAUGHING TOMATOES AND OTHER SPRING POEMS Bilingual English/Spanish. In their final collection of seasonal poetry, poet Francisco X. Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to celebrate winter-by the seashore, in the magic city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Gomez, Elizabeth (illustrateur). Paperback. Bilingual English/Spanish. The Upside Down Boy is award-winning poet Juan Felipe Herrera's engaging memoir of the year his migrant family settled down so that he could go to school for the first time.Juanito is bewildered by the new school, and he misses the warmth of country life. Everything he does feels upside down. He eats lunch when it's recess; he goes out to play when it's time for lunch; and his tongue feels like a rock when he tries to speak English. But a sensitive teacher and loving family help him to find his voice and make a place for himself in this new world through poetry, art, and music. Juan Felipe Herrera's playful language and the colorful, magical art of Elizabeth Gomez capture the universal experience of children entering a new school feeling like strangers in a world that seems upside down-at first. The author recalls the year when his farm worker parents settled down in the city so that he could go to school for the first time. Jaunito is bewildered by the new school and misses the warmth of country life. Everything he does feels upside down, and his tongue feels like a rock when he speaks English. But his sensitive teacher and loving family help him find his voice through poetry, art, and music. Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Gonzalez, Maya Christina (illustrateur). Paperback. Pura Belpre Author Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. From the imagination of poet Francisco X. Alarcon comes Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, a playful and moving collection of twenty poems in English and Spanish.Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun! With joy and tenderness, delight and sadness, Alcarcon's poems honor the wonders of life and nature: welcoming the morning sun, remembering his grandmother's songs, paying tribute to children working in the fields, and sharing his dream of a world filled with gardens. Artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invites us to experience the poems with her lively cast of characters-including a spirited grandma, four vivacious children, and playful pets who tease and delight. Follow them from page to page as they bring each poem to colorful life. Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems is a verbal and visual treat, giving us twenty opportunities to see everything for the first time.Check out the other titles in this series: ANGELS RIDE BIKES AND OTHER FALL POEMS - FROM THE BELLYBUTTON OF THE MOON AND OTHER SUMMER POEMS - IGUANAS IN THE SNOW AND OTHER WINTER POEMS - LAUGHING TOMATOES AND OTHER SPRING POEMS Bilingual English/Spanish. From the imagination of poet Francisco X. Alarcon comes Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, a playful and moving collection of twenty poems in English and Spanish. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Maya Gonzalez (illustrateur). Paperback. Following the success of their award-winning book of spring poems, Laughing Tomatoes, and their acclaimed collection of summer poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon, poet Francisco Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to experience fall in Los Angeles-the City of Angels-where dreams can come true.In the poet's whimsical imagination, mariachis play like angels, angels ride bikes, and the earth dances the cha-cha-cha. Alarcon celebrates the simple joys and trials of everyday life: a visit to the outdoor market, the arrival of the ice cream vendor, the first day of school. He honors his family and pays tribute to his mother, who taught him that with hard work and education he could realize his dreams.Maya Christina Gonzalez's spirited images perfectly complement each poem, bringing to life the people and places in Alarcon's childhood.Check out the other titles in this series: ANGELS RIDE BIKES AND OTHER FALL POEMS - FROM THE BELLYBUTTON OF THE MOON AND OTHER SUMMER POEMS - IGUANAS IN THE SNOW AND OTHER WINTER POEMS - LAUGHING TOMATOES AND OTHER SPRING POEMS Following the success of their award-winning book of spring poems, Laughing Tomatoes, and their acclaimed collection of summer poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon, poet Francisco Alarcon and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to experience fall in Los Angeles-the City of Angels-where dreams can come true. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Pura Belpre Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza's second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life.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: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin's wedding day, and dancing to the conjunto band at the neighborhood restaurant. Following the bestselling "Family Pictures, In My Family/En Mi Familia" is Garza's continuing tribute to the family and community that shaped her childhood and her life. Vibrant paintings and warm personal stories depict memories of growing up in the traditional Mexican-American community of her hometown of Kingsville, Texas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Reisberg, Mira (illustrateur). Paperback. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS KidsBilingual English/Spanish. A classic Nicaraguan folktale: when Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail.When Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail. No matter what he does, the pesky hat keeps coming back to him. This classic folktale from the Puppet Workshop of Nicaraguan National Television, vividly illustrated by Mira Reisberg and presented in a bilingual edition, is a parable about the difficulties of making changes and shaking off old habits. The book includes an account of the origins of the story. Bilingual English/Spanish. A classic Nicaraguan folktale: when Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Garza, Carmen Lomas (illustrateur). Paperback. Pura Belpre Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. In this Pura Belpre Honor-winning book, Carmen Lomas Garza tells the story of her childhood growing up in Kingsville, TX.Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood in Kingsville, Texas: celebrating birthdays, making tamales, picking cactus, and confiding to her sister her dreams of becoming an artist. These day-to-day experiences are told through fifteen paintings and stories, each focusing on a different aspect of Carmen's traditional Mexican American culture growing up. The paintings and stories reflect the author's strong sense of family and community and demonstrate how her mother's love and hard work helped Carmen achieve her dream. For the hundreds of thousands of Mexican Americans, Carmen Lomas Garza offers a book that reflects their lives and cultural traditions. For others, this beautiful work will offer insights into a fascinating life and a rich community. Sandra Cisneros provided the introduction and Pat Mora the afterword for this touchstone of Latino children's literature. This book is bilingual (English and Spanish). Bilingual English/Spanish. In this Pura Belpre Honor-winning book, Carmen Lomas Garza tells the story of her childhood growing up in Kingsville, TX. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Carl Angel (illustrateur). Paperback. Bilingual English/Spanish. Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the United States, but nothing is the same.Xochitl mourns a lovely garden and her family's small flower business, all left behind. Selling flowers on the street soon provides more than income for the Flores family: they begin to make friends with local storeowners and neighbors. But it is not until the family decides to start a nursery in its backyard that Xochitl begins to learn the true value of community in their adopted country. Basing his narrative on real-life events, prize-winning poet Jorge Argueta has crafted a tender, poetic, and moving story about a family's determination to set down roots and about their child's blooming among friends and neighbors. Artist Carl Angel's authentic and brilliant artwork splendidly documents this quintessentially American immigration story. In this English-Spanish bilingual story by the award-winning author of "A Movie in My Pillow," a girl misses her friends, family and garden after she moves from El Salvador to San Francisco. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Gonzalez, Maya Christina (illustrateur). Paperback. Bilingual English/Spanish. Gloria Anzaldua uniquely reinterprets the famous Mexican legend of la Llorona.Ever since she can remember, Prietita has heard frightening stories about la Llorona-the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night. One day, when Prietita goes in search of the missing herb that can help cure her mother's illness, she becomes lost in the woods. Suddenly she hears a distant crying sound and sees flashes of white in the trees. Could it be the ghost woman from her grandmother's stories? In her second book for children, Gloria Anzaldua reinterprets the famous Mexican legend of la Llorona, the ghost woman. Surrounded by the live oak and prickly pear of the Texas woods, Prietita discovers that la Llorona is not what people expect. In this magical story, Prietita's search for the healing rue plant turns into a powerful journey of self-discovery. All her life, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of "la llorona", the legendary ghost of a woman who steals children at night. When she actually encounters the ghost, Prietita discovers a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. Based on a Mexican legend. Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Littlechild, George (illustrateur). Paperback. Author Richard Van Camp asks his friends and family, "What's the most beautiful thing you know about horses?"Author Richard Van Camp has always been curious about horses. He is a member of the Dogrib (Tlicho) Nation, a Native North American tribe that uses dogs instead of horses, because it's too cold for them up in Canada! One wintry day, he decides to do some investigating. Our friendly guide invites us to accompany him on his playful search for the most beautiful thing about horses. He asks his family, his friends, and even the artist, George Littlechild, what is the most beautiful thing they know about horses. The answers he gets range from zany to profound, and show him that even seemingly ordinary things can be seen in entirely new ways. Author Richard Van Camp asks his friends and family, "What's the most beautiful thing you know about horses?" Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : New. Gonzalez, Maya Christina (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Sharol Graves (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Beatriz Vidal (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New. Lisa Fifield (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Maya Gonzalez (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Felicia Hoshino (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Meilo So (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Garza, Carmen Lomas (illustrateur). 15th Anniversary ed.

Paperback. Etat : New. Littlechild, George (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. Sara Palacios (illustrateur). Bilingual.

Paperback. Etat : New. Angela Domínguez (illustrateur).

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. In My Family This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Gonzalez, Maya Christina (illustrateur). Prietita and the Ghost Woman This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Paperback. Etat : new. Maya Gonzalez (illustrateur). Paperback. Pura Belpre Author Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. One night, young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to the other side of the border- to Los Angeles, where greater opportunity awaits.As she and her family make their journey north, Amada records her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States in her diary. How can she leave her best friend behind? What if she can't learn English? What if her family never returns to Mexico? From Juarez to Mexicali to Tijuana to Los Angeles, Amada learns that with her family's love and her belief in herself, she can make any journey and weather any change--here, there, anywhere. This English/Spanish story begins as young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States. Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.