What will you vote for when you turn 18? The Picture Book of the Week is A Superpower For Me, written by Mariana Llanos and illustrated by Daria Tarawneh. It is available in separate English and Spanish editions. ********** ¿Por que quieres votar cuando cumplas 18 años? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Un SuperpoderContinue reading “A Superpower For Me/Un Superpoder Para Mi by/por Mariana Llanos and Daria Tarawneh”
Author Archives: Alicia Salazar
The Octopus Escapes/El Pulpo Se Escapa (by/por) Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala
Have you ever been to a place that didn’t feel like home? The picture book of the week is The Octopus Escapes, written by Maile Meloy and illustrated by Felicita Sala. Available in separate Spanish and English. ********** Alguna vez haz estado en un lugar que donde no te sientes agusto? El libro de cuentos de laContinue reading “The Octopus Escapes/El Pulpo Se Escapa (by/por) Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala”
Cascarones: An Easter Surprise by Alicia Salazar and Aimee Del Valle
Do you remember when you did something special for the first time? The Picture Book of the Week is Cascarones: An Easter Surprise, written by Alicia Salazar and illustrated by Aimee Del Valle. Available in a dual language edition by Piñata Books an imprint of Arte Público Press. ********** ¿Te acuerdas de la primera vez queContinue reading “Cascarones: An Easter Surprise by Alicia Salazar and Aimee Del Valle”
How Rude!/¡Qué maleducado! by/por Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec
Have you ever had to deal with a rude person? The Picture Book of the Week is How Rude!, written by Clare Helen Welsh and and illustrated by Olivier Tallec. Originally written in English, a translated Spanish version is available. ********** ¿Alguna vez han tenido que lidiar con una persona maleducada? El libro de cuentosContinue reading “How Rude!/¡Qué maleducado! by/por Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec”
Dragons Love Tacos By Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri
What is your favorite food? The Picture Book of the Week is Dragones Love Tacos, written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Originally, written in English, Dragons Love Tacos was translated and is now available in a Spanish version as well. ********** ¿Cual es tu comida favorita? El libro de cuentos de la semana es DragonesContinue reading “Dragons Love Tacos By Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri”
The Three Little Guinea Pigs And The Andean Fox
Have you ever heard of a fractured fairy tale? The Picture Book of the Week is The Three Little Guinea Pigs And The Andean Fox, written and illustrated by Ana Velez. Available in a bilingual edition from Page Street Kids. ********** ¿Alguna vez haz oido hablar de cuentos de hadas fracturados? El libro de cuentos deContinue reading “The Three Little Guinea Pigs And The Andean Fox”
Run, Little Chaski! An Inka Trail Adventure by Mariana Llanos and Mariana Ruiz Johnson
Has someone ever given you an important job to do? The Picture Book of the Week is Run, Little Chaski!, written by Mariana Llanos and illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson. Available in and English version and a a dual Spanish and English version from Barefoot Books. ********** ¿Alguna vez alguien te ha dado una tarea importante?Continue reading “Run, Little Chaski! An Inka Trail Adventure by Mariana Llanos and Mariana Ruiz Johnson”
Tamales for Christmas by Stephen Briseño and Sonia Sánchez
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! The Picture Book of the Week is Tamales for Christmas, written by Stephen Briseño and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez. Available in separate English and Spanish editions. ********** ¡Feliz Navidad a todos los que celebran! El libro de cuentos de la semana es Tamales para Navidad, escrito por Stephen Briseño e ilustrado porContinue reading “Tamales for Christmas by Stephen Briseño and Sonia Sánchez”
Countdown for Nochebuena by Adrian Hernández Bergstrom
Has your countdown started? The Picture Book of the Week is Countdown for Nochebuena, written and illustrated by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom. Available in a bilingual edition (bilingual editions mix Spanish and English to tell a story). ********** ¿Ya empezó tu cuenta atrás? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Countdown for Nochebuena, escrito e ilustrado porContinue reading “Countdown for Nochebuena by Adrian Hernández Bergstrom”
Gracias*Thanks by Pat Mora and John Parra
What are you grateful for? The Picture Book of the Week is Gracias*Thanks, written by Pat Mora and illustrated by John Parra. Available in a dual language edition. ********** ¿Qué agradeces tu? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Gracias*Thanks escrito por Pat Mora e ilustrado por John Parra. Disponible en edición doble idioma. About theContinue reading “Gracias*Thanks by Pat Mora and John Parra”