Patty Rodriguez

Introduce your little ones to Pedro Linares, the artist behind the wildly imaginative alebrijes - in English and Spanish Born June 29, 1906, within the magical realms of Mexico City, Pedro Linares was the artist behind the wildly imaginative and mythical creatures known as alebrijes Linares brought his alebrijes to life with brightly colored mesmerizing patterns and peculiar features, gaining them international attention. To this day, Pedro is a unique addition to traditional Mexican folk art, and his alebrijes are widely celebrated during the Latin American holiday, D a de Muertos.Parents will adore this bilingual English-Spanish biography board book on Pedro Linares as it shows little ones that their imaginations contain no limits.

Introduce your little ones to the legendary life of baseball icon Fernando Valenzuela--on and off the field--in both English & Spanish Introduce your little ones to one of baseball's greatest legends in English and Spanish Fernando Valenzuela was born on November 1, 1960, in a small town in Mexico, but his dreams reached far beyond Nicknamed "El Toro," Fernando dazzled baseball fans with his powerful pitches, especially during his unforgettable 1981 rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He became Rookie of the Year and helped win a World Series. Soon, the spirit of "Fernandomania" swept the nation, filling stadiums with cheering fans who saw in Fernando a hero who proved that anything is possible. He didn't just make history; he brought the Latino community together, showing that small-town dreams can become big-league legends Parents will celebrate this bilingual English-Spanish board book on the life of Fernando Valenzuela, for he represents one of the greatest baseball legends in both American & Mexican history. This book also shines a light on the impact he made within his community, both on and off the field, and introduced new fans, far and wide, to America's favorite pastime.

Introduce your little ones to the "Queen of Tejano Music" and a cross-cultural icon, Selena Quintanilla, with this commemorative edition of The Life of / La vida de Selena.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.Parents will want to get their hands on this best-selling board book with a celebratory twist of spot gloss glitter and a larger trim size in honor of the icon life of Selena Quintanilla.

Introduce little ones to the cultural city of Los Angeles, the largest city in California, in both English and Spanish Introduce your little readers to Los Angeles, the famous and largest city in California. Your little ones will discover the glitz and glamour of the creative capital of the world and experience the beauty and culture behind being a Los Angeleno. They will wander past film sets and step over the pink stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, enjoy fruta fresca from the famous street vendors, and cheer on the city's sport champions.

Introduce little ones to the hustle and bustle of New York City, the most populous metropolitan area in the United States, in both English and Spanish Introduce your little readers to the hustle and bustle of New York City, the most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Your little ones will explore the five boroughs - Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island - all with a history and culture of their own. They will catch a glimpse of the city through the Roosevelt Island Tramway, dance to Broadway showtunes, and visit local libraries and bodegas.

Introduce your little ones to La Pola, a renowned figure in Colombian history Introduce little ones to Policarpa Salvarrieta, a notable figure in Colombian history. La Pola, as she is better known, was a seamstress who spied for the revolutionary forces seeking independence from Spain. While altering and mending clothing for royalist families, she overheard conversations and collected critical intelligence on their whereabouts and plans, which she passed on to patriots and spies. She is considered a heroine of the independence of Colombia.Parents will find this bilingual English-Spanish biography board book on La Pola revolutionary to their little one wanting to save the day and stand for what they believe in

Introduce your little ones to the tree-hugging environmentalist, Chico Mendes, in both English and Spanish Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader, and environmentalist, became the leading figure in fighting to preserve the Amazon rainforest. He advocated against deforestation, going as far as to peacefully surround forest areas by blocking bulldozers. He felt no fear other than knowing the rainforest was in danger and it was up to him to defend it with his life.

Introduce your little ones to the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, Pura Belpr , in both English and Spanish A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Pura Belpr captivated millions of bilingual readers across New York City - and worldwide. Her children's book, Perez y Martina, became the first Spanish language children's book published by a mainstream U.S. press. She left such a lasting impact on the reading world and Puerto Rican community that the Pura Belpr Award is named after her legacy.

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--cempas chil, drink coffe--atole caf , 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 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 (flowers) on the altar, pan dulce (sweet bread) on a platter, and the rows of calaveras (skulls).

Introduce little ones to the life of the acclaimed ballerina, Evelyn Cisneros, in both English and Spanish Pli , 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

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.

Introduce little ones to the vowels through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish Get your candles and cempas chil (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 lovely city of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, in both English and Spanish 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 Hist rico, where the cobblestoned streets lead to the city's famous cuisine and Finance Quarter.

Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in both English and Spanish 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 mang and sancocho.