A Gift from Abuela PDF Download

Author: Cecilia Ruiz
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536230669
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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In her first book for children, Ruiz ("The Book of Memory Gaps") draws from her own history to share a deeply personal tale about remembering what's most important when life starts to get in the way. Full color.

Author: Arthur Dorros
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525447504
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award! Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share. Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056226-2) "A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."-The New York Times * "A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."–The Horn Book (starred review) * "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."–Booklist (starred review) "Dorros's text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books"—Publisher's Weekly An ALA Notable Book An NCSS-CBC Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year An American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selection A Booklist Editor's Choice A Horn Book Fanfare Listing Winner of the Parent's Choice Award A Hungry Mind Review Children's Books of Distinction List selection A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection

Author: Abuela Abuela
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781097210145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150

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A Wonderful Queen Camper Gift Under 10.00! Filled with 75+ double sided sheets (150+ writing pages!) of lined paper, for recording thoughts, gratitude, notes, ideas, prayers, or sketches. This motivational and inspirational notebook with a funny quote makes a memorable (and useful) gift! Imagine the look on their face when your Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Husband, Wife, Aunt or Uncle open the box and find their new favorite notebook! Fits perfectly in purse to use for thoughts, notes, plans, wedding ideas, to do lists, and to express your creative ideas! Perfect size to tuck into a purse, keep on a desk or as a cherished bedside companion, ready for journaling and doodling. If you need ideas for a birthday present, this is it! Under $10 dollars makes it a great bargain. Makes a unique and original gift for Soon To Be Grandmom, Moms Mami Abuelito, Madre when its Familiar with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Hispanic, Spain, Mexico culture. If it's Hispanic, Argentinian, Cuban, Colombian, Spanish, Mexican, Dominican Republican, Chiliean, Costa Rican it's Abuela. A present for Mother's Day from Wife, Grandchildren, Grandaugther, Grandson or Friend. - 5 x 8" inches Softcover Journal Book - 150 Inside Pages (75 Sheets) - Lined on Both Sides - Lined paper is acid-free; it's perfect for writing with a pen, pencil, or any writing utensil of your choice - An awesome present for Father's Day, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any occasion. Write & Be Happy!

Author: Mitali Perkins
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466899832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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From award-winning author Mitali Perkins and illustrator Sara Palacios comes Between Us and Abuela, a timely debut picture book about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States. It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico. For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But when Juan's gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars. Here is a heartwarming tale of multi-cultural families, and the miracle of love.

Author: Eric Velasquez
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802735363
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a school project, where he sees a painting by Diego Velasquez and realizes for the first time that he could be an artist when he grows up. Grandma witnesses his fascination, and presents Eric with the perfect Christmas gift-a set of paints-to use in his first steps toward becoming an artist. A heart-warming story of self-discovery, Grandma's Gift is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.

Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152163303
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Sprinkled with Spanish and infused with love, "My Abuelita" is a glorious celebration of language, the love of a grandparent, and the power of story. Full color.

Author: Omar S. Castaeda
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780780754218
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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A 1993 Parent's Choice Award honoree, this story about the importance of family pride and personal endurance introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the eyes of little Esperanza, who works with her abuela--her grandmother--on weavings to sell at the public market. Full color throughout.

Author: Julia Lobo
Publisher: Love You Always
ISBN: 9781680520088
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Did you know there's a special wishing star that only grandmas see? Every time a new grandchild is expected, their grandma has special hopes and dreams for her new little love. A perfect gift for a grandma shower, or a wonderful keepsake for a grandma to give her grandchild. A grandmother's wishes are revealed through animal characters that are used in place of people, to be any race, gender, or age. Collect all the books in the Love You Always series from Cottage Door Press. - 10 board pages are just right for even the littlest "readers" - Grandma wishes for a kind, silly, thoughtful, brave, and mindful child - The message of unconditional love is revealed in colorful, engaging illustrations - Soft rhyming text is easy to read aloud - A keepsake for generations - Collect all the books in the Love You Always series from Cottage Door Press

Author: Karen Valentin
Publisher: Marimba Books
ISBN: 9781603490160
Category : Bilingualism
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Allie loves Sunday dinners with her family. She loves the yummy arroz and pollo they eat. She loves spending time with her granddad and grandma, Abuelo and Abuela. And she loves the funny stories everyone shares at the table. But when Abuela tells stories in Spanish, Allie feels left out because she's the only one in the family who doesn't understand the language. Allie is anxious to know What did Abuela say? And Abuela is going to help her learn. This is the first book in a series called Allie's World, which focuses on little Allie and her Puerto Rico-American family.

Author: Lotus Press
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781702622646
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 51

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This little book is a beautiful gift for Nan. It has fill in the blank lines to describe why your Nan is the greatest. Kids young and old can easily complete each line and produce this entirely unique gift that will Nan will treasure forever. With 25 prompts there are not too many to make it hard to fill out - just the right amount to show your love and appreciation, and maybe bring a tear to Nan's eye! This book is perfect as: Grandparents Day Gift Mother's Day Christmas or Birthday Gift This gift book will help your child express thankfulness and gratitude for Nan - a win for your child and an amazing gift for Nan that she will treasure forever.