This anthology contains traditional romances, including La p rdida de Alhama, and selections G ngora, Lope, Quevedo, B cquer, Antonio Machado, Garc a Lorca, and Miguel Hern ndez.

On a deserted road in the Dominican Republic in 1960, the three Mirabal sisters were murdered after visiting their husbands who had been jailed as suspected rebel leaders. The martyrs became known as 'Las Mariposas,' the butterflies. Acclaimed...

Simon is a cheerful and imaginative child who has a tendency to be absent-minded and, occasionally, downright mischievous. Children will love reading about Simon's antics, as he turns a normal school year into a whirlwind of comical mishaps.

Olivia is tired of her annoying brother Luis. She dreams of exchanging him for another boy--any other boy. Of course that's impossible, or is it? One day, the exchange happens unexpectedly. Instead of Luis, she ends up with Oscar, who is much more polite...

Wondering why their winter food supply is disappearing from their pantries, the forest animals decide to investigate, and come up with an ingenious plan to catch the thief. Children will love the mystery, humor, and wacky drawings.

Álvaro is friendly and talkative. He also has two cowlicks in his hair, and one arm that's a bit shorter than the other. But he is happy because he does well with his good hand, and the other one doesn't hurt or anything. Will Álvaro manage to overcome...

A boy and his toy boat are inseparable--until one day the boat sails too far out on the lake. Although both experience separation anxiety, the boat discovers the joy of freedom before it is brought back to shore. Both boy and boat learn the value of...

Amber Brown has just stared second grade. She loves it, but she is incapable of following one of the rules: keeping her desk neat. Will she be able to get a prize from the desk fairy?

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

This colorful bilingual book shows the joy of eating together as a family. Short and sweet, it emphasizes the priceless value of being together.

Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special, from making altars for our deceased loved...

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things did not work out quite as they had hoped. Now they have entered an absurd alternate reality and they have discovered...

Fly with Granny on her magic carpet and learn how to count to ten while journeying through the world's marketplaces and acquiring masks in Mexico, kites in Japan, llamas in Peru, and so much more. A map at the end of the book shows children where the...

An easy to read biography that follows César Chávez from his childhood on a small farm in Arizona to the development of the United Farm Workers, and his struggle for farm workers' rights. This book will teach children the importance of the non-violent...

This remarkable volume is filled with favorite nursery rhymes from all over the Spanish-speaking world, along with whimsical, rhyming English language versions for each. Children will love these catchy verses in both languages.

Younger readers can now enjoy the timeless adventures of Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this book serves as a great tool to introduce the classic.

When Daddy is in charge, things can go terribly, yet hilariously wrong. Follow Trixie and Daddy to the neighborhood laundromat and laugh out loud as they discover that they have left somebunny behind. The innovative mix of photographs and cartoon...

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.

In this poetry collection, the author pays homage to beloved characters found in fairy tales and classic works of literature as well as their authors. These poems serve as an excellent vehicle for discussing universal themes such as the passage of time,...

Danny's visit to a museum results in a fun-filled day when an amiable dinosaur joins him for the afternoon. This endearing story has delighted young readers for decades.

Wemberly worries about everything from spilling grape juice on her favorite stuffed animal to whether the equipment at the playground is safe to use... but most of all she worries about starting school. Luckily, her teacher knows just what to do. On the...

Lilly has a brand new purple plastic purse that makes music when you open it, a glittery new pair of sunglasses, and three shiny quarters. Anxious to show her new possessions to her favorite teacher and her classmates, she disrupts Mr. Slinger's class...

In this humorous tale of jealousy and brotherly love, Lilly's attitude toward her baby brother Julius creates quite a stir at home. Her parents try to reason with her, but she won't change her mind until her cousin says that Julius is ugly. This prompts...

When Mouse Pérez (the Tooth Fairy of the Spanish-speaking world) gives a mouthful of teeth to a meow-less cat, both cat and mouse learn to reconcile their differences, making this a useful lead-in for discussing concepts of accepting others and...

With no more than one or two words per page, this beautifully illustrated book captures the emotion of taking an airplane to visit Grandma in another country. The touching message works wonderfully in both the Spanish and the English text.

After 14 years of providing youth with literature and a place to read, the war in Iraq has destroyed the local library in Basra. The true account of Alia Muhammad Baker, the librarian in Basra, tells us how she attempts to save the library, while...

This hilarious and active book encourages young readers to imitate the antics of the animals on the pages of the book and move every part of their bodies from head to toe. Children will love wiggling, wriggling, and moving along with the classic Eric...

Armando Lucas Correa seemed to have it all--a job as the editor of People en Español, a loving partner, and a life filled with glamorous trips and hobnobbing with celebrities--yet something was missing. Since he was a child he had always wanted to be a...

Each face has many parts. They can do many things. Smell, smile, hear wink--the face does it all!

With very few words per page, this book, with its irresistible photographs, invites children to come play along with an active puppy.

This book allows readers to witness the destructive fury of a tornado firsthand.

Children will love seeing what baby animals grow up to look like.

This book teaches children that the United States is bordered by two neighboring countries: Mexico and Canada.

Did you know that frogs come in all shapes and colors? This book teaches children how and where they live.

This colorful book shows the day in the life of a baby turtle. It is a great choice for any unit on the ocean.

Ideal for read-alouds, this rhyming picture book introduces children to a princess who is bored with her royal life and sets out for true adventure as a pirate and a knight!

When most people think of the world's deadliest animals, they think of lions and sharks. This book shows readers that they can be found in all sizes throughout the animal kingdom, including mosquitoes, elephants, bees, and snakes.

Cuban violin virtuoso Claudio Brindis de Salas gained international renown in the 19th century, as he toured throughout Europe and the Americas. Gorgeous illustrations evoke the period as readers follow the story of a boy who triumphed over racial...

After finding a cool refuge in the library's air conditioner, a nameless monster starts playing tricks on people. When the librarian finally discovers the prankster, the two decide to work together. From then on, story hour is the highlight of the...