F. Isabel Campoy

Inspired by real-life book bike programs, this magnificent picture book from the authors of Maybe Something Beautiful celebrates how one child’s small act can transform communities. Lía loves books, and she reads all the time—even while walking her trusty bike through town. But sometimes books can be hard to come by. When Lía discovers her neighbors are as eager for books as she is, she takes a page from the heroes she has read about and pedals into action! Taking inspiration from the many books-and-bikes projects across the world, Books on Bikes salutes the kind hearts and innovative acts of everyday people who spread community through the magic of reading. Also available in a Spanish-language editionDon’t miss the authors’ award-winning Maybe Something Beautiful, illustrated by three-time Pura Belpré winner and bestselling illustrator Rafael López

Inspired by real-life book bike programs, this magnificent picture book from the authors of Maybe Something Beautiful celebrates how one child's small act can transform communities. Spanish-language edition A L a le encantan los libros, y lee todo el tiempo--incluso cuando va con su leal bicicleta por la ciudad. Pero algunas veces es dif cil conseguir libros. Cuando L a descubre que sus vecinos tienen tantas ganas como ella de conseguir libros, arranca de la p gina la inspiraci n de los h roes que ha le do y pedalea decidida Inspirado en los muchos programas "bici-libros" existentes en el mundo, Libros libres, sobre ruedas, celebra los corazones generosos y la genialidad de la gente sencilla que se vuelca a la comunidad a trav s de la magia de la lectura.A lyrical Spanish edition of the beautiful and empowering Books on Bikes.

Una edici n en espa ol l rica del aclamado e inspirador libro de cuentos ilustrados Quiz s algo hermoso, ilustrado por el ganador de la medalla Pura Belpr , Rafael L pez.Ganador del Premio Tom s Rivera Qu pueden conseguir unas gotas de color en una comunidad gris? Viendo lo que Mira y sus vecinos descubren, m s de lo que nunca pudo imaginarse Basado en una historia real, Quiz s algo hermoso nos revela c mo el arte puede inspirar la transformaci n--y c mo incluso la m s peque a artista puede llegar a conseguir algo grande. Toma un pincel y nete a la celebraci n A lyrical Spanish language edition of the acclaimed and inspiring picture book Maybe Something Beautiful, illustrated by Pura Belpr Medal winner Rafael L pez.

This delightfully illustrated full-colour collection includes beloved lullabies, jump rope songs, riddles, and proverbs collected by award-winning authors and scholars of Latine literature. Rich with the diversity of Latine cultures, this treasury serves as both a warm introduction to Latine folklore for English speakers and a trove of familiar favourites for Spanish speakers.The collection also includes sheet music and bonus content for caregivers to enrich the reading experience.Este libro es un tesoro bilingüe único, lleno de encanto y humor, que contiene más de 80 rimas y canciones de cuna de todo el mundo hispanohablante.Esta colección hermosamente ilustrada a todo color contiene entrañables canciones de cuna, canciones para saltar la cuerda, adivinanzas y refranes recolectados por galardonados autores y estudiosos de la literatura latine. Este tesoro, ricamente diverso gracias a las culturas hispanas, sirve como un cálido acercamiento al folclor latine para los hablantes de inglés y como una joya de obras favoritas familiares para los hispanohablantes.Esta colección también incluye partituras y contenido extra para que los cuidadores puedan enriquecer la experiencia de lectura.

One of the New York Times Best Children's Books of 2021A Children’s Book about finally being seen. Blancaflor, a superb graphic storytelling of a classic Latin American folktale, showcases the invisible labor of women and the contributions of Indigenous cultures.A damsel to the rescue! Raised by a mean ogre of a father who eats his opponents for dinner, Blancaflor is often told not to show off her own considerable powers for fear of scaring off suitors. When a prince falls from the sky and wakes up in her lap, she is spellbound and moves heaven and earth to help the endearing, yet not so clever, young man, all while trying not to let him know. With their trademark magnificent brio, Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio Garci´a Sa´nchez update a classic tale extolling the strength and resourcefulness of women.The award-winning TOON Latin American Folktales series highlights authentic Latin American stories and cultures, bringing them a to a new generation of graphic novel fans around the world.

This groundbreaking bilingual collection of traditional rhymes celebrates childhood and Latin American heritage--a perfect book for those learning Spanish and fluent speakers alike. Now in paperback Passed down from generation to generation, the twenty-nine rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by Alice Schertle capture the spirit of each rhyme, and are accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Spanish artist Viv Escriv From playing dress up to making tortillas, and from rising at daybreak to falling asleep, these joyful rhymes are sure to delight readers already familiar with the rhymes, as well as those encountering them for the first time.

How would a kitchen maid fare against a seven-headed dragon? What happens when a woman marries a mouse? And what can a young man learn from a thousand leaf cutter ants? Famed Love and Rockets creator Jaime Hernandez asks these questions and more as he transforms beloved myths into bold, stunning, and utterly contemporary comics. Guided by the classic works of F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada, Hernandez’s first book for young readers brings the sights and stories of Latin America to a new generation of graphic-novel fans around the world.The award-winning TOON Latin American Folktales series highlights authentic Latin American stories and cultures, bringing them a to a new generation of graphic novel fans around the world.

Una edici n en espa ol l rica del aclamado e inspirador libro de cuentos ilustrados Quiz s algo hermoso, ilustrado por el ganador de la medalla Pura Belpr , Rafael L pez. Ganador del Premio Tom s Rivera Qu pueden conseguir unas gotas de color en una comunidad gris? Viendo lo que Mira y sus vecinos descubren, m s de lo que nunca pudo imaginarse Basado en una historia real, Quiz s algo hermoso nos revela c mo el arte puede inspirar la transformaci n - y c mo incluso la m s peque a artista puede llegar a conseguir algo grande. Toma un pincel y nete a la celebraci n A lyrical Spanish language edition of the acclaimed and inspiring picture book Maybe Something Beautiful, illustrated by Pura Belpr Medal winner Rafael L pez.

En esta clara guía, Alma Flor Ada, Isabel Campoy y Colin Baker, ofrecen una perspectiva realista de las alegrías y dificultades de educar a niños bilingües y claras respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes sobre el tema. Esta versión revisada y adaptada al bilingüismo español-inglés, incluye información sobre el bilingüismo en la era digital e incorpora investigaciones recientes sobre la mezcla de idiomas , el efecto que los hermanos tienen en la elección del idioma familiar, los efectos intelectuales del bilingüismo, y sus consecuencias en la personalidad, la identidad, y la auto estima. Además añade (a) una sección dirigida a los educadores sobre cómo mejor apoyar la interacción hogar-escuela; (b) el desarrollo de la lecto-escritura en el hogar; y (c) sugerencias de lecturas para adultos y niños.

En esta clara guía, Alma Flor Ada, Isabel Campoy y Colin Baker, ofrecen una perspectiva realista de las alegrías y dificultades de educar a niños bilingües y claras respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes sobre el tema. Esta versión revisada y adaptada al bilingüismo español-inglés, incluye información sobre el bilingüismo en la era digital e incorpora investigaciones recientes sobre la mezcla de idiomas , el efecto que los hermanos tienen en la elección del idioma familiar, los efectos intelectuales del bilingüismo, y sus consecuencias en la personalidad, la identidad, y la auto estima. Además añade (a) una sección dirigida a los educadores sobre cómo mejor apoyar la interacción hogar-escuela; (b) el desarrollo de la lecto-escritura en el hogar; y (c) sugerencias de lecturas para adultos y niños.

In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and hope to the neighborhood.What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine!Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!"Simply superb.” (Kirkus)Tomás Rivera Book Award * ALA Notable Children's Book * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year * Huffington Post Best Picture Books of the Year * Kirkus Best of the Year * School Library Journal Top 10 LatinX of the Year

It's Hanukkah, and three Jewish kids play with the dreidel and eat Bubbe'sGrandma in Yiddishdelicious latkes as part of the celebration. They also learn about generosity and show what they have learned in a way that will surely amuse the reader. Includes an informative section about Hanukkah.

An enchanting illustrated ABC book about a child's daily activities at home and school that can also be used to learn and practice telling time. Its parallel English-language companion edition is available from Alfaguara/Santillana as well.

From the Amazon rain forest to the Atacama desert, Latin America is without rival in its natural beauty, geographical jewels, and incredible variety of flora and fauna. The poetic flow of the text and the color illustrations take readers on a voyage into the wonders found south of the border.

Juanita lives in New York and is Mexican. Felipe lives in Chicago and is Panamanian, Venezuelan, and black. Michiko lives in Los Angeles and is Peruvian and Japanese. Each of them is Latino. Thirteen young Latinos and Latinas living in America are introduced in this book celebrating the rich diversity of the Latino and Latina experience in the United States. Free-verse fictional narratives from the perspective of each youth provide specific stories and circumstances for the reader to better understand the Latino people's quest for identity. Each profile is followed by nonfiction prose that further clarifies the character's background and history, touching upon important events in the history of the Latino American people, such as the Spanish Civil War, immigration to the US, and the internment of Latinos with Japanese ancestry during World War II. Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy's informational yet heartwarming text provides a resource for young Latino readers to see themselves, while also encouraging non-Latino children to understand the breadth and depth of the contributions made by Latinos in the US. Caldecott Medalist David Diaz's hand-cut illustrations are bold and striking, perfectly complementing the vibrant stories in the book. YES WE ARE LATINOS stands alone in its presentation of the broad spectrum of Latino culture and will appeal to readers of fiction and nonfiction.

Joaquin is enjoying Mardi Gras with his family, but he gets lost in the crowd. His parents and siblings search everywhere for him, and inadvertently they take other children who, like Joaquin, are disguised as harlequins. The confusion is solved in the end and the involved families continue enjoying the carnival together. Contains an informative section on Mardi Gras.

For decades, F. Isabel Campoy has been delighting us with her poetry in various publications. Here, we can enjoy all of it. An endless party A lo largo de varias d cadas F. Isabel Campoy nos ha ido deleitando con su poes a en diversas publicaciones. Aqu podemos disfrutar de toda ella. Un fest n sin fin