Ada, Alma Flor

Story of a young boy who searches for just the right pet for his grandmother.

A cumulative rhyme describes the decorating of the family Christmas tree.

Contains three illustrated fairy tales about princesses, including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.

A collection of illustrated Christmas carols. Presented in English and Spanish.

Eggs are laid by various creatures that turn into chicks, mosquitoes, butterflies, frogs, lizards, hummingbirds, turtles, and snakes.

Sixth-grader Amalia learns many important life-lessons while spending Friday afternoons with her beloved grandmother, and the teaching goes on even after Abuelita's sudden death as Amalia finds a way to connect with relatives and a friend who has moved away.

Presents an introduction to Latin America, showing it to be a land of many contrasts, with information about the natural features, plants, animals, history, and culture of the region.

Sixth-grader Amalia learns many important life-lessons while spending Friday afternoons with her beloved grandmother, and the teaching goes on even after Abuelita's sudden death as Amalia finds a way to connect with relatives and a friend who has moved away.

This book tells you about who will take care of the crocodile.

Provides information about the Mardi Gras celebration, and features a story about a small boy dressed as a harlequin who becomes lost in the midst of the festivities.