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Martín de Porres
The story of Saint Martín de Porres–an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice.
My shoes and I
As Mario and his Papá travel from El Salvador to the United States to be reunited with Mamá, Mario’s wonderful new shoes help to distract him from the long and difficult journey.
Biblioburro
"After amassing piles of books, Luis, a voracious reader, dreams up a way to share his collection with ‘faraway villages.’ He starts with two burros–one for himself, one for books–and heads off. Tough terrain and menacing bandits challenge him along the way, but at last he reaches a remote town, where he holds a story hour and loans titles to eager kids before returning home to his wife and reading late into the night"–Amazon.com
Pelé, King of Soccer / El rey del futbol
Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved futbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? Turn the pages of this book to read the true life story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend.
Football star
When Paulo becomes a football star, he’ll be famous! Crowds will cheer his name–and his mother won’t have to work so hard. Until then, Paulo has his little sister Maria, who teaches him reading, while he teaches her football moves. Will his teammates ever break their rules and let a girl play with them? –Back cover.
The Sock Thief
"Brazilian boy Felipe doesn’t have a soccer ball. When it’s his turn to bring one to school, he uses a little bit of creativity and a few socks borrowed from his neighbors" –|cProvided by publisher. Includes historical note
Swing Café
"A little Brazilian cricket named Zaz dreams of singing in New York. After hopping a ride on a woman’s fruit hat that takes her from her homeland to Manhattan, she meets a savvy fly named Buster who brings her to the Swing Café on East 54th Street. Everyone there speaks a common language, called Swing, and Zaz is inspired to take to the stage, sing from the heart, and deliver the performance of a lifetime"–P. [4] of cover
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