Newbery Honor–winning author Patricia Reilly Giff tells a vivid, contemporary story about a remarkable boy who risks everything for his family and a bold girl who helps him. At home in Mexico, Mateo knows where he belongs: with Mami, Abuelita, little brother Lucas, and big brother Julian. When Julian leaves to work in el Norte, the United States, Mateo misses him. And when the family stops hearing from Julian, Mateo knows he has to find his beloved brother. With only his old notebook and a ba...
Playing with Osito Jouer avec Osito (Kids' Books from Here and There)
by Lisa Maria Burgess
A plucky Mexican girl tries to recover her dream from the Dream Stealer who takes her to his castle where countless dreams and even more adventures await.
Crunch (Soul Surfer, #4) (Faithgirlz / Soul Surfer, #4)
by Rick Bundschuh and Bethany Hamilton
It took real faith and courage to get Bethany back on a surfboard after losing her arm to a shark. The Soul Surfer fiction series is based on the life of surfer star Bethany Hamilton, as she and her friends discover God's love and guidance as they tackle the waves life hands them. In book four, Crunch, Bethany meets a soccer-loving little boy who captures her heart in an unexpected way while on a mission trip in Mexico. Bethany helps him discover the father of his dreams, but because of a promis...
Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #5: The Amazing Mexican Secret (Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures, #5)
by Jeff Brown
Confident that Stanley can succeed where international spies and thieves have failed, Stanley's mom who loves to cook mails him to Mexico to get a secret herbal ingredient that she must have.
¡vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween And Día De Los Muertos (World of ¡vamos!)
by Raúl the Third
Tiny Travelers Mexico Treasure Quest (Tiny Travelers)
by Steven Wolfe Pereira and Susie Jaramillo
Inspire children to fall in love with the world they live in with Tiny Travelers! "A+ educational content….Wonderful... to share with young kids -- to broaden their horizons and discover new places of interest!” — Common Sense Media The Tiny Travelers “Treasure Quest” Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey to discover what makes each country special with search-and-find features on every spread. In Tiny Travelers Mexico Treasure Quest, readers journey from the mariachi-filled plaz...
The world can present many obstaclesfor people with a handicap, simply getting from place to place can be a major challenge. A dog named Pedro wants to explore the world but his lack of sight makes it too dangerous for him to dodge the whizzing cars on a busy street. He meets Rosalie the cat, who is also on a journey but her damaged leg prevents her from crossing the street quickly and unharmed. The pair realizes that they can use each other’s strengths to work together and accomplish the task....
¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos con Rosita de Sesame Street! Este libro álbum con ilustraciones coloridas y páginas duraderas comparte con los niños el significado especial detrás de esta celebración mexicana. Rosita le cuenta a Elmo y a Abby todo sobre la celebración mexicana llamada Día de los Muertos. Es una temporada muy especial para recordar la gente que amamos que ya no están con nosotros. Rosita les enseña a sus amigos la ofrenda que ha preparado con fotos de sus familiares y platos de s...
¿Qué Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? (What Can You Do with a Paleta Spanish Edition )
by Carmen Tafolla
As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. In this bilingual paperback edition, discover the joys of a paleta—the traditional Mexican popsicle treat sold from the wagon with the tinkly bell that brings children running from every direction. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer’s day—there’s so much to do with a paleta.
In this bilingual picture book, cousins from opposite sides of the border visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences. Two cousins live in two towns, separated by a river. But there is also a bigger divide—the US-Mexico border—which means they live in different countries. On the girl’s side, English is the main language, and on the boy’s it’s Spanish. The cousins love their towns, and they love visiting each other’s, where they notice some things are the same and...
Paint Brushes for Frida (Children's Books Inspired by Famous Artworks)
by Veronique Massenot
Frida is lying in her bed, imprisoned by painful injuries she sustained in an accident. She yearns to paint, but can only manage to sing what is in her imagination. Suddenly, a jar of paintbrushes falls off her nightstand and a pool of vibrant color spreads across the floor. A monkey called Caimito scurries to help her with his friends, gathering her brushes, paint and canvas as well as all the items that Frida mentioned in her song—fruit, birds, flowers, and butterflies. Frida is so happy and g...