Do you know someone who will be a friend forever? The Picture Book of the Week is Built to Last, written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat. ********** ¿Conoces a alguien quien sera amigo/a para siempre? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Construido Para Durar, escrito por Minh Lê e ilustrado por DanContinue reading “Built To Last/Construido Para Durar by Minh Lê and Dan Santat”
Author Archives: Alicia Salazar
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez/Sofia Valdez, presidenta tal vez by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Have you ever believed in something so much you worked hard to make it happen? The Picture Book of the Week is Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. Available in English and Spanish. ********** ¿Alguna vez haz creido en algo tanto que lo hiciste pasar? El libro de cuentosContinue reading “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez/Sofia Valdez, presidenta tal vez by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts”
Begin Again by Oliver Jeffers
Today, I am breaking my pattern. This morning, I was browsing Barnes & Noble and I found something a little bit different. It was in the children’s section. It had beautiful illustrations and lyrical language, but when I opened it up and read it, it took me on a journey more suited to adults thanContinue reading “Begin Again by Oliver Jeffers”
Luz Lucero: Niña Astronauta
What if you could get everything you ever wanted right now? The Picture Book of the Week is Luz Lucero: Kid Astronaut, written by Zaida Hernandez and illustrated by Karla Monterrosa. This is a bilingual title with text in both English and Spanish. ********** Imaginate si tu pudieras lograr todo lo que deseas ahorita mismo. ElContinue reading “Luz Lucero: Niña Astronauta”
El Rebaño/The Flock by Margarita del Mazo and Guridiu
What helps you sleep? The Picture Book of the Week is The Flock, written by Margarita del Mazo and illustrated by Guridi. Available only in Spanish. ********** ¿Qué te ayuda dormir a ti? El libro de cuentos de la semana es El Rebaño, escrito por Margarita del Mazo e ilustrado por Guridi. About the Book: A sheep’sContinue reading “El Rebaño/The Flock by Margarita del Mazo and Guridiu”
Memorial Day – Remember and Honor
As Brave As A Lion/Valiente Como Un León by Erika Meza
Who is there for you when you are not feeling brave? The Picture Book of the Week is As Brave As a Lion, written and illustrated by Erika Meza and available in English and Spanish. ********** ¿Quién te apoya cuando no te sientes valiente? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Valiente Como Un León, escritoContinue reading “As Brave As A Lion/Valiente Como Un León by Erika Meza”
The Donkey Egg by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crumble
What motivates you? The Picture Book of the Week is The Donkey Egg, written by Janet Stevens and illustrated by Susan Stevens Crummel. ********** ¿Qué te motiva a ti? El libro de cuentos de la semana es El huevo de burro, escrito por Janet Stevens e ilustrado por Susan Stevens Crummel. About the Book: Bear is lazy.Continue reading “The Donkey Egg by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crumble”
Dalmartian: a Mars Rover’s Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins
What would it be like to have a visitor from outer space? The Picture Book of the Week is Dalmartian: A Mars Rover’s Story, written and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins. ********** ¿Como seria tener un visitante del espacio? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Dalmartian: un cuento de un Mars Rover, escrito e ilustrado porContinue reading “Dalmartian: a Mars Rover’s Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins”
Wepa by J de la Vega
Has anyone ever told you you are too much? The Picture Book of the Week is Wepa, written and illustrated by J de la Vega. ********** ¿Alguna vez alguien te ha dicho que eres demasiado? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Wepa, escrito e ilustrado por J De la Vega. About the Book: In thisContinue reading “Wepa by J de la Vega”