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The runaway piggy / El cochinito fugitivo

2010

by James Luna and Laura Lacámara

A Mexican piggy cookie escapes from the bakery before it can be eaten and eludes an ever-growing line of people pursuing it. Includes recipe for piggy cookies

The cazuela that the farm maiden stirred

2012

by Samantha R. Vamos and Rafael López

A cumulative tale of a farm maiden who, aided by a group of animals, prepares "Arroz con leche," or rice pudding. Includes recipe and glossary of the Spanish words that are woven throughout the text

Little chanclas

2015

by José Lozano

Lily Lujan is known as Little Chanclas because she wears her chanclas, or flip flops, wherever she goes, especially to parties, so when the chanclas come apart while she is dancing at a family barbecue and Chewcho the bulldog eats one, Lily is inconsolable until Granny Lola arrives with a solution

Icy watermelon / Sandía fría

2008

by Mary Sue Galindo and Pauline Rodriguez Howard

When three generations of a family gather to eat watermelon, the grandparents reminisce about how the sweet fruit brought them together.

Growing up with tamales / Los tamales de Ana

2008

by Gwendolyn Zepeda and April Ward

Six-year-old Ana looks forward to growing older and being allowed more responsibility in making the tamales for the family's Christmas celebrations

Community Soup

2013

by Alma Fullerton

"What do you get when you combine young gardeners, their tasty vegetables and a herd of mischievous goats--a recipe for disaster or a bowl of delicious soup? Includes recipe" -- publisher

Chirchir is singing

2011

by Kelly Cunnane and Jude Daly

Chirchir wants to help her family with their daily chores, but each of their tasks proves too challenging for her

Little Kunoichi, the ninja girl

2015

by Sanae Ishida

"Little Kunoichi, a young ninja in training, is frustrated. Inspired by tiny Chibi Samurai's practice and skills, she works harder than ever--and makes a friend. Together, they show the power of perseverance, hard work, and cooperation when they wow the crowd at the Autumn Festival"--|cProvided by publisher. Includes facts about martial arts

Coco-Chan’s kimono

2010

by Kumiko. Sudō

As Coco-Chan waits for her mother to finish sewing her new kimono, she falls asleep and dreams she is in a magical garden filled with extraordinary creatures. Includes instructions for making a paper kimono

Yuko-chan and the Daruma doll