Author: Cecilia Velastegui Publisher: Libros Publishing ISBN: 0985176970 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 42
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Olinguito is a shy and furry animal that sucks his thumb all day long and hides in the treetops of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. No one in the whole world knows that he exists. Olinguito is too shy to let the other creatures know that he has been listening and watching them, and enjoying the tales told by Tomas, an ancient Galapagos tortoise. Tomas loves to tell fantastic stories about the strange creatures of the Galapagos Islands, from the poisonous longnose stubfoot toad to a Pinta Island tortoise named Lonesome George, who no one in the cloud forest has ever seen. When Olinguito hears the other cloud forest animals ridicule Tomas for making things up, he realizes that these are not tall tales—they are memories of creatures driven to extinction. Shy Olinguito is finally moved to speak up in defense of Tomas. This poignant story addresses respect, both for the environment and for our elderly, and explores universal themes of friendship, memories, and finding the courage to speak up.
Author: Cecilia Velástegui Publisher: Libros Publishing ISBN: 0985176911 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 289
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Paris, 1973: In the midst of a turbulent period of student unrest, political protest, and terrorist threats, Monica, a naïve and idealistic American college student, arrives in Paris eager to live out her rose-colored dreams. Along with her three friends, Monica soon discovers a Paris not pictured in guidebooks or dreamy black-and-white photographs--a place both seductive and dangerous. The young women, who each dreamed of love at first sight, instead find themselves in a complex tangle of temptation, sex, love, and betrayal. In a city famed for its beauty, the friends soon lose sight of their moral compasses, and discover the seamy side of the Parisian adventure. Monica's passionate involvement with two men puts her in grave danger. Velástegui spins a provocative and mesmerizing tale about the loss of innocence, the allure of desire, the power of both betrayal and redemption, and the danger in romanticizing the most loved and iconic of cities--Paris.
Author: Cecilia Velástegui Publisher: Libros Publishing LLC ISBN: 9780990671381 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Lucia Zárate is based on the poignant, real-life odyssey of the world's smallest woman. At barely twenty inches tall, Lucia was exhibited in Philadelphia in 1876, and continued a fourteen year life on the sideshows of the United States and Europe. This is a novel of resilience and the uplifting force of friendship.
Author: Gloria Anzaldúa Publisher: Children's Book Press ISBN: 9780892391301 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 56
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Did you come from Mexico? An Mexican-American defends Joaquin, a boyy frp, Mexico who came across the border. The Border Patrol is looking for him and his mother who are hiding. His newly found friend Prietita took him to the Herb Lady to help him with red welts.
Author: Lucía M. González Publisher: Children's Book Press ISBN: 9780892392223 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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During the early years of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican library, Pura Belpre, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.
Author: Te Ata Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA) ISBN: 9780892392162 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Willful Baby Rattlesnake throws tantrums to get his rattle before he's ready, but he misuses it and learns a lesson. Adapted by Lynn Moroney.
Author: Anna Dewdney Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101549971 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 39
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Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be! Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney Watch a Video
Author: Sonia Sotomayor Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0525514082 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 41
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time! As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible. In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility--all they need to do is turn the page. Praise for Turning Pages: * "A sincere and insightful autobiography that also demonstrates the power of the written word. A winning addition to libraries that serve young readers." --School Library Journal, starred review "A personal and appealing book made to inspire." --Booklist "A thoughtful introduction to both the power of reading and an inspiring role model." --Kirkus Reviews "This book would be great as a read-aloud for class discussions of the Supreme Court, or United States government, or of important people in public service. It would also be good for independent reading by students interested in biographies or political figures." --School Library Connection
Author: Cecilia Velastegui
Author: Cecilia Velástegui
Author: Cecilia Velástegui
Author: Lulu Delacre
Author: Gloria Anzaldúa
Author: Lucía M. González
Author: Te Ata
Author: Anna Dewdney
Author: Sonia Sotomayor
Author: Lulu Delacre