Below is a list of 8 the books by this author.
Introduce little ones to the colors through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! La Catrina, the beloved figure of Dia de los Muertos... [Read More]
Introduce little ones to the colors through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! La Catrina, the beloved figure of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), introduces little ones to colors and their first English and Spanish words. Gather marigold flowers--cempasúchil, drink coffe--atole café, and light a rainbow of candles to welcome our dearly departed back home! Alebrijes (Mexican folk art), sugar skulls, and papel cortado (decorative tissue paper) are all examples of the bright colors found in Day of the Dead festivities and in this captivating colors primer!
Introduce little ones to numbers and counting through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Count the days left until Dia de los... [Read More]
Introduce little ones to numbers and counting through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Count the days left until Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. La Catrina, dressed in her traditional clothes, will introduce little ones to numbers and their first English and Spanish words. Your child will count flores on the altar, pan dulce on a platter, and the rows of calaveras. This book is perfect for parents to guide their little ones through the numbers in both English and Spanish, as well as introduce them to the basics of Day of the Dead traditions and festivities through counting!
Introduce little ones to the vowels through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Get your candles and cempasúchil (marigold... [Read More]
Introduce little ones to the vowels through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Get your candles and cempasúchil (marigold flowers) and prepare to decorate your altar! Inspired by one of the strongest icons of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) La Catrina introduces little ones to the vowels in both English and Spanish--and teaches them to recognize them by the sound they make!
Introduce little ones to the life of the acclaimed ballerina, Evelyn Cisneros, in both English and Spanish! Plié, tendu, pirouette! Evelyn... [Read More]
Introduce little ones to the life of the acclaimed ballerina, Evelyn Cisneros, in both English and Spanish! Plié, tendu, pirouette! Evelyn Cisneros, the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United States, takes center stage in her iconic tutu and satin ballet slippers. Despite growing up shy, this ballerina managed to overcome her anxiety and fall in love with the beautiful art of ballet. Your little one will have the same conviction as Evelyn!
Theme: Biography
Introduce your little ones to the famous graffiti artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, in both English and Spanish. Known for his contributions to graffiti... [Read More]
Introduce your little ones to the famous graffiti artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, in both English and Spanish. Known for his contributions to graffiti and neo-expressionism, Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the youngest household names in the world of art. The Haitian-Puerto Rican prodigy used his obsessive scribbling and skull designs to paint his legacy through New York--and worldwide. Parents will discover this biography book on Basquiat to be an encouraging story to their little ones hoping to express themselves through creativity, imagination, and, most importantly, perseverance.
Theme: Biography
This special edition of The Life of / La vida de Selena celebrates the life of the “Queen of Tejano Music”, Selena Quintanilla. Introduce... [Read More]
This special edition of The Life of / La vida de Selena celebrates the life of the “Queen of Tejano Music”, Selena Quintanilla. Introduce your little ones to the most recognizable Latina music artist of our time. Born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena Quintanilla was destined to be a star. Her career started at a young age when she became the lead singer in her family’s band, Selena Y Los Dinos. As her popularity soared, so did her gift for fashion, and she soon began to design and manufacture her own line of clothing. To this day, her music and fashion continue to bloom in our hearts.
Introduce your little readers to Santo Domingo, the stunning capital of the Dominican Republic. Children will explore the city with the first... [Read More]
Introduce your little readers to Santo Domingo, the stunning capital of the Dominican Republic. Children will explore the city with the first university, cathedral, and castle in the New World. They'll watch performing arts in Plaza de la Cultura, study the lush gardens of the Santo Domingo Greenbelt, and dig into the delicious platters of mangú and sancocho.
Introduce your little readers to Tegucigalpa, the ever-growing capital of Honduras. Children will discover the hidden gems--secret parks, hilly... [Read More]
Introduce your little readers to Tegucigalpa, the ever-growing capital of Honduras. Children will discover the hidden gems--secret parks, hilly terrains, and stone steps--and feel like they're on top of the world. They'll visit the national park of La Tigra and walk along Centro Histórico, where the cobblestoned streets lead to the city's famous cuisine and Finance Quarter.