During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpr?, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. Presented in English and Spanish.
Presents vocabulary and phrases in English and Spanish, covering six themes: having breakfast in the kitchen, studying in the classroom, going to the supermarket, having a picnic in the park, washing the dog in the bathtub, and going to bed.
Double-page thematic spreads with labeled illustrations introduce Spanish vocabulary and conversational phrases in such areas as clothing, counting, color, days of the week, and common verbs.
When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the villagers from harm are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes.
Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaqu?n receives help and friendship from Prietita, a brave young Mexican American girl.
A concept game presented in both English and Spanish in which young readers will discover what's pictured in the mysterious photographs as well as figure out which senses they are most likely to use as two island youngsters take them on a sunny Caribbean sense-adventure.