You’ll see how it is true, The story I now will tell with his own eyes he saw it happen, My oldest brother, Miguel…This surprising true story of a farm adventure will enchant animal lovers of any age. In the midst of her diverse family—a fierce bull, a gentle cow, and curious young chicks—a lonely sow dreams of living a different life. One day in her wanderings, she comes across a lost little piglet. Can he find a home here—and help her achieve her dreams? Clever and sweet, The Runaway Piglet not only shares an example of happy adoption by animals, but also a reminder of our universal right to pursue our dreams and freedom.
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Fíjense si es verdad la historia que contaré, que mi hermano lo vio todo con sus ojos, yo lo sé…Esta linda historia está basada en un suceso verídico. En medio de su familia diversa: un toro feroz, una vaca amable y dos polluelos curiosos, una cerda solitaria sueña con vivir una vida diferente. Un día en sus andanzas, se encuentra con un cerdito perdido y sus vidas se entrelazan. Inteligente y dulce, La cerdita soñadora no solo comparte un ejemplo de linda adopción por parte de los animales, sino también un recordatorio de nuestro derecho universal de perseguir nuestros sueños y libertad.
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FREE printable Activity Guide
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 I brush my fingers through my Mommy’s hair. It stretches out, encircling the room like the canopy of a tree. It settles proudly atop her head like a crown.
As a little girl admires her Mommy’s beautiful hair, her delight
is conveyed with details of touch, smell, and sight as well as colorful metaphors. This everyday and special moment that highlights the bond between mother and child. Along with a celebration of diverse hair, this brief and beautiful book can provide a great mentor text to guide students through the process of writing their own personal narrative or “small moment” story. By recognizing the potential in each second, children can exercise their ability to be creative and find joy in the world around them. |
It's time to sleep for little Laurita. She looks forward to the adventures that Papi has prepared for her. How will Laurita go to sleep tonight? Dive into Laurita’s journey as she weaves in and out of the pages, her imagination and magic dancing together. A celebration of the bond of love that keeps a family together.
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My mom works a lot. She always comes home with a beautiful smile. But I know that she is very tired.
Through her words and drawings, a young girl invites readers into her humble home and introduces us to her brother Luis, her grandparents, and her mother. Her story puts a face on the experience of families with immigrant parents, while her memorable voice brings out the humor, struggle, and love of every day. No matter how different our lives might be, there is much we have in common with families of any shape or size: what helps us keep going is the love and care we give each other. FREE printable Activity Guide
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 Spanish version
A través de sus palabras y dibujos, una niña invita a los lectores a su humilde hogar y nos presenta a su hermano Luis, sus abuelos y su mamá. Su historia pone un rostro a la experiencia de familias con padres inmigrantes, mientras que su memorable voz resalta el humor, la lucha y el amor de cada día. No importa cuán diferentes sean nuestras vidas, hay mucho que tenemos en común con familias de cualquier forma o tamaño: lo que nos ayuda a seguir adelante es el amor y el cuidado que nos brindamos unos a otros.
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Rosalinda is a girl like no other in her neighborhood, and she is proud of it. She likes how cutting her hair short keeps it out of the way and lets it fit under her baseball cap. She isn’t afraid to climb trees to rescue stranded cats. But her family watches and worries.
“This girl is a tomboy,” her father would say. “She only wants to climb trees and ride her bike.”
“This girl is a tomboy,” her mother would say. “She only wants to wear pants and baseball hats.”
“This girl is a tomboy,” her abuelito would say. “She burps louder than a man.”
“She is a growing girl,” her abuelita would say. “Leave her alone!”
Despite their fears, Rosalinda is happy to spend her days exploring the woods, playing pickup baseball games, and doing tricks on her bike. Her friend young Lucindo, the second-best climber in the neighborhood, doesn’t care that his own hair is longer than Rosalinda’s, and he thinks it is spectacular that she can burp louder than anyone he knows.
Rosalinda grows, and with her grow her family’s worries. But by being herself, she will find love and happiness for herself and for those around her!
By gently challenging gender stereotypes and affirming a young girl’s choice of who she wants to be, this charming story shows children—and everyone in the family—that there are many different ways of being, and love and joy can be found by embracing the differences in each other and in themselves.
“This girl is a tomboy,” her father would say. “She only wants to climb trees and ride her bike.”
“This girl is a tomboy,” her mother would say. “She only wants to wear pants and baseball hats.”
“This girl is a tomboy,” her abuelito would say. “She burps louder than a man.”
“She is a growing girl,” her abuelita would say. “Leave her alone!”
Despite their fears, Rosalinda is happy to spend her days exploring the woods, playing pickup baseball games, and doing tricks on her bike. Her friend young Lucindo, the second-best climber in the neighborhood, doesn’t care that his own hair is longer than Rosalinda’s, and he thinks it is spectacular that she can burp louder than anyone he knows.
Rosalinda grows, and with her grow her family’s worries. But by being herself, she will find love and happiness for herself and for those around her!
By gently challenging gender stereotypes and affirming a young girl’s choice of who she wants to be, this charming story shows children—and everyone in the family—that there are many different ways of being, and love and joy can be found by embracing the differences in each other and in themselves.
In this vibrant collection of twenty-five poems a young girl
takes us by the hand and invites us to walk alongside her as she captures in her notebook the feelings, observations, and experiences that wrap her up. A book that affirms and encourages self love; inviting readers of all ages to celebrate the beauty of being who we are. |
 A sweet memory comes and she holds it. It dances in her head. She feels the love settling tight on her chest. It warms up her body like hot cocoa.
On a stormy night, a girl finds comfort in memories of how her family used to be when she was younger. Even after her life has changed, she is not afraid. She misses Daddy but understands that he is never more than a memory away as long as she holds him in her heart and imagination. Grief from loss or separation is a challenge at any age. Children often have questions but don't have the words to express them or find it difficult to ask adults who are also hurting. This book is intended to help adults and children speak together as they navigate the grieving process. It presents a complex topic from a child's point of view, using accessible and comforting words and images. Beautiful, lyrical writing along with playful illustrations connect with children's experience and sense of imagination. Through them, children can learn how consolation, strength, and courage are found by embracing the continuing sense of connection with loved ones that memories bring.
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