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    by Elisa Amado ...
    The powerful story of a child refugee seeking asylum in AmericaThirteen-year-old Manuelito is a gentle boy who lives with his family in a tiny village in the Guatemalan countryside. But life is far from idyllic: PACs—armed civil patrol—are a constant presence in the streets, and terrifying memories of the country’s war linger in the villagers’ collective conscience. Things deteriorate further when ... Read more

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  • My Friend

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    Illustrated by Alfonso Ruano ...
    From acclaimed author and translator Elisa Amado and award-winning illustrator Alfonso Ruano, My Friend is the story of the meaning of friendship in the life of an immigrant child.Friendship — to be known, to be accepted as you are, to feel safe, especially when you are vulnerable. The girl in this story has recently arrived in Brooklyn with her family. On her very first day at school she meets a ... Read more

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  • Victor and the Giant

    Translated by Elisa Amado ...
    Series series Aldana Libros
    "Lovely illustrations and a rollicking narrative make this a great addition to children’s picture book collections, sure to have children requesting many rereads."—SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALA moving, funny, remarkable book about what to do when a giant comes and eats up your city … including your mother!It’s an ordinary day. Victor’s mother is running out the door to go to work and Victor is enjoying ... Read more

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  • One Good Turn

    Translated by Elisa Amado ...
    Series series Aldana Libros
    What happens when one small act of kindness sets off a chain of giving that travels through an entire community?From the beloved illustrator of La Tortilla Corredora, comes a circular story of generosity, creativity, and the joy of paying it forward.When something kind is done, the next friend finds a way to do a little good, too! In this charming and heartwarming picture book, a delightful cast ... Read more

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  • Impossible

    by Isol ...
    Illustrated by Isol ...
    A funny story about a seemingly impossible child and his desperate parents, who enlist the help of a specialist with unexpected results …Toribio is two years old and his parents love him very much, but some days, taking care of him feels like an impossible task. He won’t sleep, makes a fuss when eating, splashes his bath water everywhere, and refuses to use his potty. At the end of the day, ... Read more

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  • On the Other Side of the Garden

    Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng ...
    **“Those who feel physically or emotionally distant from beloved adults will take comfort in the idea that there are others who care. A subtle and affecting journey to resilience best shared one-on-one to pore over the spectacular artwork.”****—**School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWFrom one of the great creative teams in picture books, On the Other Side of the Garden is about a city girl ... Read more

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  • Tamalitos

    Un poema para cocinar / A Cooking Poem

    by Jorge Argueta ...
    Illustrated by Domi ...
    Series Book 3 - Bilingual Cooking Poems
    In this bilingual cooking poem for young children, Jorge Argueta encourages more creativity and fun in the kitchen as he describes how to make tamalitos from corn masa and cheese, wrapped in cornhusks.The book opens with an homage to corn — white, yellow, blue, purple, red and black. In Maya mythology the first men and women are even said to be made of corn. It has been an important food for ... Read more

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  • The Pet Store Window

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    Ana looks out the pet store window with the store’s last remaining animals for sale—a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What are they waiting for?Ana remembers finding the dog and bringing him to the store as a puppy. She’s watched as all the other dogs—the most charming, the most elegant, the strongest—have all gone off. Ana, too, has never left, except at nights when she closes the store and goes ... Read more

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  • Lion and Mouse

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    Funny, fresh and very modern, this update on the fable of the lion and the mouse is a marvelous tale of a relationship between two unlikely friends.One day, the mouse marches into the lion’s den without an invitation. Before the lion can eat him for breakfast, the mouse begs for mercy. “If you let me go, I might be able to return the favor.” The lion laughs at the idea of such a small, ... Read more

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  • Cave Paintings

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    A young space traveler discovers art painted millennia before by a human being—just like him.Our hero travels all alone on a spaceship, through the universe, past galaxies, comets and planets to go visit his grandmother on Earth for the summer holidays. She takes him to visit an ancient cave, where he discovers handprints and drawings of unknown animals made by human beings, just like him. To top ... Read more

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  • Drawing Outdoors

    Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng ...
    Series series Aldana Libros
    "This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.”—Booklist“Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss.”—Kirkus STARRED ReviewLet’s all draw dinosaurs … outdoors!In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.Maybe your school has a playground, gym... ... Read more

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  • Walk with Me

    Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng ...
    A simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.The girl conjures up an imaginary companion — a lion — who will join her on the long walk home from school. He will help her to pick up her baby brother from daycare and shop at the store (which has cut off the family’s credit), and he’ll keep her company all along the way until she ... Read more

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