Author: Omar S. Castaeda
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780780754218
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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.
Abuela's Weave
Amazing Grace
Author: Mary Hoffman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399186832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace's high-flying imagination.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399186832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace's high-flying imagination.
Abuela's Weave
Author: Omar S. Castañeda
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Illustrated by Enrique O Sanchez Young Esperanza works at the loom with her grandmother Abuela whose skill at weaving is unmatched. But when it comes to sell the goods at the market, Esperanza begins to worry that shoppers will want only modern machine made goods. This beautifully illustrated, award winning title introduces readers to the rich sights and culture of Guatemala whilst telling a story of hope and determination. F/c illustrations. Ages 3-9.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Illustrated by Enrique O Sanchez Young Esperanza works at the loom with her grandmother Abuela whose skill at weaving is unmatched. But when it comes to sell the goods at the market, Esperanza begins to worry that shoppers will want only modern machine made goods. This beautifully illustrated, award winning title introduces readers to the rich sights and culture of Guatemala whilst telling a story of hope and determination. F/c illustrations. Ages 3-9.
Weaving the Rainbow
Author: George Ella Lyon
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Lyon and Anderson deliver this beautifully rendered picture book that shows the process of how a tapestry comes to life--from the wool sheared from prize-winning sheep to being dyed to put on the loom. Full color.
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Lyon and Anderson deliver this beautifully rendered picture book that shows the process of how a tapestry comes to life--from the wool sheared from prize-winning sheep to being dyed to put on the loom. Full color.
The Dream Weaver
Author: Reina Luz Alegre
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534462317
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather’s struggling business in this heartwarming, coming-of-age debut novel perfect for fans of Kristi Wientge, Donna Gephart, and Meg Medina. Zoey comes from a family of dreamers. From start-up companies to selling motorcycles, her dad is constantly chasing jobs that never seem to work out. As for Zoey, she’s willing to go along with whatever grand plans her dad dreams up—even if it means never staying in one place long enough to make real friends. Her family being together is all that matters to her. So Zoey’s world is turned upside down when Dad announces that he’s heading to a new job in New York City without her. Instead, Zoey and her older brother, José, will stay with their Poppy at the Jersey Shore. At first, Zoey feels as lost and alone as she did after her mami died. But soon she’s distracted by an even bigger problem: the bowling alley that Poppy has owned for decades is in danger of closing! After befriending a group of kids practicing for a summer bowling tournament, Zoey hatches a grand plan of her own to save the bowling alley. It seems like she’s found the perfect way to weave everyone’s dreams together...until unexpected events turn Zoey’s plan into one giant nightmare. Now, with her new friends counting on her and her family’s happiness hanging in the balance, Zoey will have to decide what her dream is—and how hard she’s willing to fight for it.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534462317
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather’s struggling business in this heartwarming, coming-of-age debut novel perfect for fans of Kristi Wientge, Donna Gephart, and Meg Medina. Zoey comes from a family of dreamers. From start-up companies to selling motorcycles, her dad is constantly chasing jobs that never seem to work out. As for Zoey, she’s willing to go along with whatever grand plans her dad dreams up—even if it means never staying in one place long enough to make real friends. Her family being together is all that matters to her. So Zoey’s world is turned upside down when Dad announces that he’s heading to a new job in New York City without her. Instead, Zoey and her older brother, José, will stay with their Poppy at the Jersey Shore. At first, Zoey feels as lost and alone as she did after her mami died. But soon she’s distracted by an even bigger problem: the bowling alley that Poppy has owned for decades is in danger of closing! After befriending a group of kids practicing for a summer bowling tournament, Zoey hatches a grand plan of her own to save the bowling alley. It seems like she’s found the perfect way to weave everyone’s dreams together...until unexpected events turn Zoey’s plan into one giant nightmare. Now, with her new friends counting on her and her family’s happiness hanging in the balance, Zoey will have to decide what her dream is—and how hard she’s willing to fight for it.
Amelia's Road
Author: Linda Jacobs Altman
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780613706407
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780613706407
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.
Yum! MmMm! Que Rico!
Author: Pat Mora
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130725
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Chocolate, papaya, corn, and potatoes - these are only a taste of the many delicious foods native to the Americas and celebrated in this delightful collection. Imaginative, evocative poems and exuberant illustrations introduce 14 different indigenous foods, along with a descriptive paragraph of information for each.
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130725
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Chocolate, papaya, corn, and potatoes - these are only a taste of the many delicious foods native to the Americas and celebrated in this delightful collection. Imaginative, evocative poems and exuberant illustrations introduce 14 different indigenous foods, along with a descriptive paragraph of information for each.
Abuela's Weave
Author: Omar S. Castaneda
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780606089128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A young Guatemalan girl and her grandmother grow closer as they weave some special creations and then make a trip to the market in hopes of selling them.
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780606089128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A young Guatemalan girl and her grandmother grow closer as they weave some special creations and then make a trip to the market in hopes of selling them.
Among the Volcanoes
Author: Omar S. Castañeda
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 9780440407461
Category : Guatemala
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Isabel Pascay longs to go to school and become a teacher, but her dream just doesn't seem possible in the small Guatemalan village where she lives. The villagers expect Isabel to follow tradition and marry her boyfriend, handsome Lucas Choy. And her mother is ill, but resists Western medicine, relying on a local healer. As the eldest daughter, all the family burdens seem to fall on Isabel. Can she hold on to her dreams for the future and achieve her goal?
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 9780440407461
Category : Guatemala
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Isabel Pascay longs to go to school and become a teacher, but her dream just doesn't seem possible in the small Guatemalan village where she lives. The villagers expect Isabel to follow tradition and marry her boyfriend, handsome Lucas Choy. And her mother is ill, but resists Western medicine, relying on a local healer. As the eldest daughter, all the family burdens seem to fall on Isabel. Can she hold on to her dreams for the future and achieve her goal?
Rainbow Stew
Author: Cathryn Falwell
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781643790572
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"On a rainy summer day, three children and their grandpa pick vegetables in his garden and then cook and share a delicious meal of his famous Rainbow Stew. Includes recipe"--
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781643790572
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"On a rainy summer day, three children and their grandpa pick vegetables in his garden and then cook and share a delicious meal of his famous Rainbow Stew. Includes recipe"--