Carlos Vélez Aguilera

Luna and her little brother, Sol, are back for another adventure --this time with a GIANT tortilla After their aunt Sof a accidentally makes a giant tortilla, Sol and Luna discover that it has a special magic with the power to be a cape, a placemat, a scarf, a blanket, and even more importantly--a way to bring back the memory of someone special.Meet Tia Sofia, a Mexican muralist who lives down the street from her extended family She's the "cool aunt" who creates wild art and loves dancing in her cozy California bungalow. One day, while babysitting her niece and nephew, things get out of control while preparing fresh tortillas in her colorful kitchen.Distracted by dancing with her niece and nephew in the kitchen, T a Sof a makes a giant tortilla so big that Luna sees an opportunity for an adventure. Exhausted by a day of laughing, coloring, ghosts, and broomsticks, Luna and Sol finally enjoy lunch with their favorite aunt and her little dog, Tamayo.This sweet semi-bilingual story includes a seek-and-find of animals commonly found in traditional Mexican folk art and includes a recipe for T a Sof a's flour tortillas About the Mi Hermosa Familia series: When a five-year old girl from el barrio (the neighborhood) shares memories of her beautiful family, her rich imagination takes the wheel as she recalls what did--and what almost did--happen. This semi-bilingual series called Mi Hermosa Familia (My Beautiful Family) highlights the small and beautiful moments found throughout Latino communities, told with a dose of magical realism. All books include an interactive seek and find.Also available, Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita

De cu ntas maneras Papi puede decir te quiero sin decir exactamente esas palabras? Con grandes y peque as acciones, su amor resalta durante todo el viaje. Una conmovedora celebraci n del lazo entre padre e hija, ideal para quienes quedaron encantados con Mi papi tiene una moto. Un libro ilustrado muy atractivo para lectores de 3 a 7 a os. How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond--ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. An adorable picture book for ages 3 to 7. Cuando papi, que siempre est muy ocupado trabajando en el rancho, le pide a Maricruz que se suba a la camioneta para ir con l a hacer compras para Mami, ella agarra la lista y sale corriendo a la camioneta En el camino, saludan a la gente del lugar y disfrutan mutuamente de la compa a del otro. Pero cuando toman un camino muy escabroso, pierden la lista de las compras. Por suerte, aparece un amigo inesperado para salvarlos Inspirada en sus propios viajes en camioneta por un rancho de M xico con su padre, la autora de Las maneras en que papi dice te quiero conecta en este libro las palabras de amor entre un padre y su hija, y muestra de cu ntas maneras se puede expresar amor y recibirlo. Escrito e ilustrado por un d o latino, Las maneras en que papi dice te quiero est disponible en espa ol y en ingl s. When Papi, who is always busy working at el rancho, asks Maricruz to jump in the truck with him to go get groceries for Mami, she grabs the list and sprints During the drive, they wave to the people in their community and enjoy each other's company. But when they make a turn down a particularly bumpy road, they lose their grocery list. Fortunately, an unexpected friend shows up to save the day Inspired by the author's own truck rides with her father through a ranch in Mexico, Ways Papi Says I Love You connects the love languages between a father and daughter and shows the many ways love can be expressed and received. Written and illustrated by a Latine duo, Ways Papi Says I Love You is available in English and in Spanish.

En este divertido libro ilustrado sobre las supersticiones, podr Miguel aprender a crear su propia suerte y librarse de la mala suerte antes de que sea demasiado tarde? In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck--and be rid of La Mala Suerte--before it's too late? La abuelita de Miguel le advirti que abrir un paraguas dentro de la casa atraer a a la mala suerte (sra. Mala Suerte), quien lo seguir a donde quiera que vaya, y ahora la vida de Miguel est arruinada l se tropieza, reprueba un examen y no puede bloquear un tiro ni aunque su vida dependa de ello en el entrenamiento de f tbol. Nada de lo que intenta funciona para deshacerse de la sra. Mala Suerte: buscar un tr bol de cuatro hojas, los aceites "existenciales" de su t a... Y ahora qu ? Una historia divertida con un lenguaje juguet n, La mala suerte me sigue ofrece una mirada tonta y conmovedora a las supersticiones. Miguel's abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel's life is ruined He trips, fails an exam, and he can't block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing he tries works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck--looking for a four-leaf clover, his aunt's "existential" oils... Now what? A fun story with playful language, La mala suerte me sigue takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions.