The Love Story of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl: A Legend for Valentine’s Day Have you ever looked at two mountains and wondered if they had a story to tell? In Mexico, two famous volcanoes—Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl—do! Their names are long, but their story is unforgettable, especially on Valentine’s Day, because it’s all about love, courage, and loyalty. Meet theContinue reading “A Legend For Valentine’s Day / Una leyenda para el día de la amistad”
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A Visit With Cooper by Debbie Gonzalez and Kate Fallahee
Who do you enjoy visiting with? The Picture Book of the Week is A Visit With Cooper, written by Debbie Gonzalez and illustrated by Kate Fallahee. A Visit With Cooper is part of a series including A Walk With Cooper (available in a Spanish edition) and A Game With Cooper. ********** ¿A quién te gusta visitar? El libro de cuentosContinue reading “A Visit With Cooper by Debbie Gonzalez and Kate Fallahee”
How to Eat a Mango/Como se come un mango by Paola Santos and Juliana Perdomo
Sometimes love transforms something you don’t understand into something that makes you who you are. The Picture Book of the Week is How to Eat a Mango, written by Paola Santos and illustrated by Juliana Perdomo. ********** Aveces el amor convierte algo que no entiendes en algo que te hace la persona que eres. El libroContinue reading “How to Eat a Mango/Como se come un mango by Paola Santos and Juliana Perdomo”
Plátanos Go With Everything/Plátanos van con todo by Lissette Norman and Sara Palacios
For the author, plátanos symbolize love, and dreams, and family. Is there something in your life that symbolizes those things? The Picture Book of the Week is Plátanos Go With Everything or Los plátanos van con todo, written by Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, with words in both English and Spanish. About the Book: Plátanos GoContinue reading “Plátanos Go With Everything/Plátanos van con todo by Lissette Norman and Sara Palacios”
Viking In Love by Doug Cenko
What would you do for love? Would you leave your comfort zone and do something that terrifies you? The Picture Book of the Week is Viking In Love, written and illustrated by Doug Cenko. About the Book: Stig is a Viking who loves hearty stew, fresh air, and adorable kittens. The one thing he doesn’tContinue reading “Viking In Love by Doug Cenko”
Hello, Jimmy! by Anna Walker
Unconditional love is a rare and beautiful thing. Sometimes it takes something unexpected to reveal it. The Picture Book of the Week is Hello, Jimmy!, written and illustrated by Anna Walker. About the Book: Jack loves going to his dad’s house. They make tacos milkshakes, tell jokes and have quiet time. Jack wonders if hisContinue reading “Hello, Jimmy! by Anna Walker”