Día: Libros con un poquito de Español/ Books with some SpanishLike this list

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• Mistaco!

  a Tale of Tragedy Y Tortillas

  Kinkz, Eliza,

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  "After an awful day at school (including a tragic but plausibly deniable mishap with a pudding cup), Izzy wants to be left alone. But it’s Friday, and that means making tortillas with Lito"

• The Last Tamale

  Mendiola, Orlando,

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  "It’s the best day of the year—tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating tamales all day. But when Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner..."

• Platanos Are Love

  Reynoso-Morris, Alyssa,

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  " Abuela says, “plátanos are love.” I thought they were food. But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one. With every pop of the tostones, mash of the mangú, and sizzle of the maduros, a little girl learns that plátanos are her history, they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Paletero Man

  Diaz, Lucky,

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  Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! what will happen? --- Acompaña a nuestro narrador mientras…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spanish Is the Language of My Family

  Genhart, Michael,

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  This book explores the joy of cultural heritage sharing within families. It draws inspiration from generations of Latinos who were penalized for speaking Spanish, and highlights the various ways new generations are revitalizing the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Abuela's Super Capa

  Siqueira, Ana,

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  "Saturdays are superhero days. Equipped with their milkshakes and capas, Luis and his abuela can turn anything into an adventure. But when Abuela gets sick, Luis has to learn a new way to be a hero." ---- "Los sábados son días de superhéroes.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge

  Raul the Third, 1976-

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  This story celebrates community and togetherness, continuing the joyful themes of its predecessor '¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat. ---- Esta historia celebra la comunidad y la unión, continuando los temas alegres de su predecesor '¡Vamos! ¡Vamos a Comer!'.

• Mi Ciudad Sings

  Harmony, Cynthia,

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  "After a devastating earthquake hits, a little girl and her neighbors help each other rebuild their city. Includes author's note." --- Después de un devastador terremoto, una niña y sus vecinos se ayudan mutuamente a reconstruir su ciudad. Incluye…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja

  Siqueira, Ana,

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  "If you get a new babysitter, and it's almost Halloween, be wary...for she might just be a bruja!"- --- "Si consigues una nueva niñera, y es casi Halloween, ¡ten cuidado... porque podría ser una bruja!"

• Me Gusta

  Dominguez, Angela,

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  "A stunning bilingual picture book that celebrates Latinx families by highlighting moments of connection and delight and feelings of safety and home, even through challenges and difficult times." --- Un impresionante libro ilustrado bilingüe que…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Three Billy Goats Buenos

  Elya, Susan Middleton, 1955-

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  This sweet story makes a familiar tale fresh through the addition of Spanish words. The rhyming text and excellent context cues are an ingenious way to help with pronunciation and vocabulary acquisition, making the tale easier for all to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sonrisas for Baby

  a Little Book of Smiles

  Arena, Jen,

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  "Everyone has smiles for baby -- from un amigo to la familia to las rana and un pez, in this charming board book that gently infuses easy Spanish vocabulary into the text." --- "Todos tienen sonrisas para el bebé, desde un amigo hasta la familia,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vamos!

  Let's Go Read

  Raúl the Third, 1976-

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  Little Lobo and friends await the annual book festival at the Guadalupian Library. With various activities like cookbook demos, comics workshops, etc; there's something for everyone. But amidst the excitement, they wonder if each of them will find…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• La Princesa and the Pea

  Elya, Susan Middleton, 1955-

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  "A rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. " --- "Un cuento de hadas clásico con un giro muy rítmico en el que una reina coloca un guisante debajo del…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Con Pollo

  a Bilingual Playtime Adventure

  Fallon, Jimmy,

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  Meet Pollo, a friendly and outgoing chicken who wants to go to the beach, the store, play soccer, build, and more. Throughout a fun-filled day, Pollo introduces readers to Spanish vocabulary, teaching the language along the way. --- Conoce a Pollo,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mi Casa Is My Home

  Sala, Laurenne,

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  "Bienvenidos a Lucia's home. Lucia lives in her casa with her big, loud, beautiful familia, and she's going to show you around! -- adapted from book jacket." --- Bienvenidos al hogar de Lucía. Lucía vive en su casa con su gran, ruidosa y hermosa…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Isabel and Her Colores Go to School

  Alessandri, Alexandra,

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  Isabel feels uncomfortable with English, preferring Spanish. Preparing for a new school, she expects to learn English. Her first day is awkward, but she connects with new friends using crayons, discovering multiple ways to communicate. --- Isabel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bright Star

  Morales, Yuyi,

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  "A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times". --- "Una voz reconfortante tranquiliza a los solitarios y asustados en tiempos difíciles."

• I Love Saturdays Y Domingos

  Ada, Alma Flor

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  "A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents." --- Una niña joven disfruta de las similitudes y las diferencias entre sus abuelos que hablan inglés y los que hablan español.

• Lucia the Luchadora and the Million Masks

  Garza, Cynthia Leonor,

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  "Lucía the Luchadora is back with a new adventure when her little sister Gemma accidentally rips Lucía's favorite silver mask! Lucía, Gemma and Abuela go to the mercado where a million possibilities await!" --- ¡Lucía la Luchadora regresa con una…Read moreRead more of this annotation