Susan Middleton Elya
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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#OwnVoices - Latinx Books for Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month
Mesa Mexican on Little Oak Street
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Mesa Mexican on Little Oak Street
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Description
"A rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words and Includes a glossary"--
10) Our celebración!
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A brief rain shower does not dampen a Latino family's enjoyment of their town's parade and summer celebration, which includes street food, bands, a corn princess, and fireworks. Spanish words, interspersed in the rhyming text, are defined in a glossary.
11) Oh no, gotta go!
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
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Description
As soon as she goes out for a drive with her parents, a young girl needs to find a bathroom quickly. Text includes some Spanish words and phrases.
12) N is for Navidad
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of the Christmas season, with Spanish words for each letter of the alphabet translated in a glossary.
19) Cowboy Jose
Author
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
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Description
A poor cowboy enters a rodeo to win a date from a pretty se~norita, but afterwards wonders if he should spend his winnings on the girl, who is only interested in the money, or on his trusty horse, whose encouragement helped him win.