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I Want a Boyfriend Now!
"Instead of doing homework on time, Chelsea was posting pictures online. After watching a princess find love onscreen, Chelsea searches for her own Prince Charming and happily ever after. In her quest to find true love, Chelsea realizes that finding the boy of her dreams isn't always what it seems. Mr. Castellano has created modern characters that readers may have seen in school or in the mirror themselves. A delightful celebration of diversity, comedy, and morality, I Want a Boyfriend Now will appeal to young people who want a humorous look at the real world"--From dust jacket
M is for mustache
"It's Pride Day, and this big loving chosen family is ready to celebrate! See what they do to make their Pride Day special and so much fun-- one letter at a time!"--Page 4 of cover
Tucky Jo and Little Heart
A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation, and many years later she returns his kindness
Willie wins
Willie's father tells him there is something special in an old coconut bank brought from the Philippines, but Willie is embarrassed to take it to school for a contest, especially since he knows that one of his classmates will make fun of him.
Filipino celebrations
"Brimming with vivid illustrations and rich cultural background, Filipino Celebrations makes major festivals such as Holy Week, Independence Day, Christmas and New Year come alive, together with family celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, baptisms, and a girl's debut into society. Each chapter discusses the history of the holiday; its cultural influences; how certain holidays are celebrated differently in different regions of the Philippines; special customs, foods, key words and phrases associated with the festivals; and more. Each chapter gives children a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of this island nation. Activities such as games, songs, crafts and recipes invite children to participate in the fun. Filipino Celebrations engages the 5-11 age group in a way that is both informative and fun"--Publisher's description