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Mis papitos

2005

by Samuel Caraballo and Obed Gómez

A young boy speaks lovingly of his parents, who toil in the fields all day long harvesting fruits and vegetables, and return home in the evening for a well-deserved rest

Why the stomach growls

2006

by Pamela Duncan Edwards and Bridget Starr Taylor

When the eyes, mouth, arms, legs, and stomach are created they all want to be the boss, but with a little help from their Creator they learn to work together. Based on a West African myth.--publisher

The mummy makers of Egypt

2015

by Tamara Bower

"A gorgeously illustrated story about a family of Egyptian embalmers that will enthrall kids with its mummy-making details and brilliantly painted pages."--Back cover

Bird

2008

by Zetta Elliott and Shadra Strickland

Bird, an artistic young African American boy, expresses himself through drawing as he struggles to understand his older brother's drug addiction and death, while a family friend, Uncle Son, provides guidance and understanding.

When Julia danced bomba / Cuando Julia bailaba bomba

2019

by Raquel M. Ortiz and Flor De Vita

Young Julia struggles with the steps to the Afro-Puerto Rican dance known as bomba, but when she stops trying so hard and listens and feels the beat of the drums, she is able to relax, enjoy herself, and do the steps perfectly.

The dinner that cooked itself

2014

by J. C. Hsyu and Kenard Pak

In this retelling of an ancient Chinese folk tale, a hard-working young bachelor is rewarded for his kindness.

Adelita

2002

by Tomie DePaola

After the death of her mother and father, Adelita is badly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters until she finds her own true love at a grand fiesta.

Mama, I’ll give you the world

2013

by Roni Schotter and Susan Gallagher

"Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work--cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa--for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere."--Amazon.com

Sand sister

2016

by Amanda White and Yuyi Morales

"A little girl misses having anyone to play with on the beach - until she realizes she can create a companion of her own. But what will she do when her sand sister must return to the sea? This touching story is all about the power of the imagination."--Amazon

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