Kirjahaku

Little alpaca Pati has a beautiful coat of fur that is the envy of the other alpacas. Pati loves to adorn her fur with velvet bows, sparkly hair clips, and flower headbands. When she learns that she will have to lose her coat in the spring, she is heartbroken. She doesn't want to give up what makes her beautiful, so she runs away to the city. Upon arriving, Pati is amazed by the many vibrant goods for sale at the market. She realizes that her alpaca fur is used to make everything and decides that she must give up her coat to keep the villagers warm. Incorporating Spanish terminology throughout, Alpaca Pati's Fancy Fleece offers an endearing message about sacrifice and reminds readers that it's what's on the inside that counts.

Nacho likes to eat only one thing—gazpacho! Gazpacho for breakfast, gazpacho for lunch, gazpacho for dinner, for snacks, and for brunch. Nacho won’t even try other dishes—until he discovers miles and piles of mouthwatering vegetables at the market. This lively rhyming story, sprinkled with Spanish, will delight little chefs. A recipe for Gazpacho and a Spanish glossary are included.

Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a Hispanic Day parade. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous picture book. Pepe wakes up energized to attend his first Hispanic Day parade. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a parade to watch, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. Many of Pepe's friends also attend the festival, celebrating their own Hispanic ties. Mexican, Dominican, Panamanian, Colombian, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Chilean, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Cuban cultures are all represented in the parade. A day filled with joy and pride, Pepe and the Parade is a jubilant celebration of culture and identity. Illustrated by Pura Belpr Honoree, Mirelle Ortega, and with Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this gorgeous story is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, and an educational author's note provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.

Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a Hispanic Day parade. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous board book. Pepe wakes up energized to attend his first Hispanic Day parade. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a parade to watch, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. Many of Pepe's friends also attend the festival, celebrating their own Hispanic ties. Mexican, Dominican, Panamanian, Colombian, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Chilean, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Cuban cultures are all represented in the parade. A day filled with joy and pride, Pepe and the Parade is a jubilant celebration of culture and identity. With Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this title is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.

nete a Pepe mientras celebra su herencia mexicano-estadounidense en un desfile del D a de la Hispanidad. Disfruta de muchas culturas hispanas honradas con orgullo en este jubiloso libro ilustrado. Pepe se despierta lleno de energ a para asistir a su primer desfile del D a de la Hispanidad. No podr a estar m s contento de celebrar y compartir su herencia hispana en un festival con comida nueva, m sica para bailar y un desfile con sus amigos. Muchos de los amigos de Pepe tambi n asisten al festival y celebran sus propios v nculos hispanos. En el desfile se ven representadas tantas culturas latinas: la mexicana, la peruana, la ecuatoriana, la boliviana, la colombiana, la dominicana, la paname a, la hondure a, la nicarag ense, la chilena, la puertorrique a, la salvadore a y la cubana. Es un d a lleno de alegr a y orgullo. Con hermosas ilustraciones de Mirelle Ortega, la artista y escritora mexicana galardonada con el Premio Pura Belpr a la ilustraci n, Pepe y el desfile es una alegre celebraci n de la cultura y la identidad hispana.

Pepe est tan entusiasmado por celebrar las tradiciones navide as con su familia y amigos. En la plaza del pueblo, Pepe comparte su herencia hispana ayudando a decorar un festival navide o al aire libre. Las culturas mexicana, dominicana, paname a, colombiana, hondure a, nicarag ense, chilena, puertorrique a, salvadore a, guatemalteca y cubana est n representadas en las encantadoras escenas. Con deliciosos platos que comer, regalos que compartir y una espectacular pi ata que romper, es un d a que Pepe va a recordar para siempre.

"Off to the hills of España we go. Grab a tomato . . . get ready . . . now THROW!" Every year, the town of Buñol in Spain holds La Tomatina, a grand fiesta featuring the world's BIGGEST food fight! Join in the fun! Afer putting on goggles and grabbing some squishy tomates, it's time to toss fruit like there's no tomorrow. "WHOOSH! Tomatoes are filling the air!" "SPLAT! Tomatoes are stuck in my hair!" Soon, the entire town is flowing in crimson. Juice flows down ears, drips off noses, runs down ankles, and spreads through toes. And the tomatoes are still flying until . . . BOOM! The cannon is fired, and it's time to stop for the day, clean up, and go to bed, to dream of all of the fun next year. A silly, sensory celebration of tradition and gold old-fashioned food fight fun, Splat! is sure to delight.

Tonight there is a celebraci n for New Year's Eve.Rafa has been counting down the hours 'til they leave. It's New Year's Eve in Spain, and Rafa is excited to stay up for the first time ever to celebrate with his familia at the plaza. There'll be fireworks and m sica and . . . grapes? Rafa finds out that he needs to eat a small grape with each of the twelve midnight chimes to bring luck in the New Year. Can he do it? Will he even make it to midnight? Rafa frowns a little. The lucky grapes are small.What happens if he drops one, or doesn't eat them all? Tracey Kyle's read-aloud, rhyming text is sprinkled with words in Spanish, while Marina Astudillo's authentic illustrations capture this popular tradition in all its joy and hope for the New Year. Young readers will be eager to count in Spanish with Rafa and experience this unique, enchanting celebration of culture. Ol

Meet a little boy named Paco who loves to draw but can't seem to concentrate during school in this picture book that's sprinkled with Spanish words Paco gazed out at the late-morning sun. He wondered why recess had not yet begun. He wanted to go to el campo and play, and act like a matador shouting " Ol " Paco loves daydreaming and drawing, but he struggles to concentrate during class. When his profesor takes him to the art room, Paco is amazed by the colorful paints: pink, rosado; purple, morado; fiery orange, anaranjado; and more Could art be just what Paco needs? Complete with an author's note and glossary of Spanish words, this story is a great introduction to Spanish with a strong message about the power of art