Official Kids Mag

OfficialKidsMag.com • SepteMBer 2020 • 23 tomas and the Library Lady (Picture Book) author: Pat Mora age: PreK–2nd Grade Tomas, the son of migrant workers, spends his summer following crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long hard days in the field. At night they listen to Grandfather's stories until Tomas knows them all by heart. When Grandfather tells Tomas that there are more stories in the library, a whole new world is opened for a young reader. Mora's inspirational story suggests all that libraries—and education—can make possible. carmela full of Wishes (Picture Book) author: Matt de la Peña age: PreK-2nd grade Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home in this ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places. One is a piñata. a Book of Numbers (Picture book) author: Roseanne Greenfield thong age: 3-6 years In this book children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten. Also, they can learn some Spanish words from Latin culture. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun- to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this vibrant book enumerates the joys of counting and the wonders that abound in every child's day! Just ask! /¡solo pregunta! (Picture book) author: sonia sotomayor age: 4-8 years Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. This book is available in English and in Spanish. Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña (Picture book) author: Marsha Diane arnold age: 4- 8 years Do you know where is Galápagos Island? This book talks about Valentina, a girl who experiences the joy of growing up among the unique wildlife the Galápagos have to offer, because she is born there. Valentina spends her days observing the natural world around her. She greets sea lions splashing on the shore, scampers over lava rocks and swims with manta rays. But Valentina also understands the fragility of this wondrous world, and she makes a solemn promise to protect the islands and her animal friends. Bilingual book. islandborn (Picture Book) author: Junot díaz age: K–3rd grade Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland… and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage. the ugly duckling/ "el patito feo" (Picture book/e-book) autor: Mercè escardó i Bas age: Baby-12 years Here's the classic story of an ugly little duckling teased by the entire barnyard. Embarking on a journey of adventure and discovery, the poor little creature eventually makes a triumphant, heart- warming return to his home. This traditional story is about being friends with people who are different from you. The e-book Spanish version is available in TumbleBookLibrary. sofia Martinez: La Receta secreta (early Reader) author: Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Kim smith age: Pre-K-2nd grade Sofia loves to cook and is very excited to help her grandmother make rice pudding using her very secret recipe. Will a small mistake ruin the whole day? Or even worse, will it ruin the church dinner?

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