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Celebra el Cinco de Mayo con un jarabe tapatío
ISBN-10: 1-59820-118-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-59820-118-5
Author: F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada
Publisher: Alfaguara Infantil Imprint
Available Languages: Spanish, English
Age Range: 5-12

As students prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, they practice a Mexican dance and try their best not to step on the hat. Includes an informative section about Cinco de Mayo.
 

Cinderella/Cenicienta
ISBN: 978-0-439-87195-2
Author: Adapted by Luz Orihuela, illustrated by Maria Espluga
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Available Languages: Spanish, English (bilingual text)
Age Range: 3-6

Complete with evil stepsisters, pumpkin carriage, and missing glass slipper, here is a brand-new, bilingual edition of the favorite fairy tale -- with wonderful illustrations.

Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa
ISBN: 9781595140814
Author: Micol Ostow
Publisher: Razorbill
Available Languages: English
Age Range: 12+

Emily is a Jewish girl from the suburbs of New York, end of story. Her mother has family in Puerto Rico, but Emily has never had any contact with them -- not until she's forced to go to the Caribbean for her grandmother's funeral. Pampered Emily wants nothing to do with her Puerto Rican heritage -- until a very special person shows her that that uncovering her roots is like discovering a secret part of her own heart.
 

José
ISBN: 9781933032085
Author: Georgina Lázaro
Publisher: Lectorum
Available Languages: Spanish
Age Range: 8-10

From an early age, a boy named José knew the importance of education and standing up for what is right. The truly gorgeous illustrations and verse of José richly portray the youth of José Martí, who became famous throughout the Americas as a writer and as the hero of Cuban independence. This is a wonderful addition to our series Cuando los grandes eran pequeños, as well as to homes, classrooms, and libraries everywhere.

I Am Latino: The Beauty of Me (Available July 2007)
ISBN: 978-0-316-16009-4
Author: Sandra Pinkney
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Available Languages: English
Age Range: 3-6 (Preschool-Grade 1)

I Am Latino: The Beauty of Me is a celebration of Latino children in all of their various shades, cultures, and customs. Poetic, affirmative text accompanies the bright and striking photographs of children and uses the five senses to lead the reader on an exploration of Latino foods, music, language, and more.
 

Nana’s Big Surprise / Nana, ¡Que Sorpresa!
ISBN-10: 0-89239-190-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-190-5
Author: Amada Irma Pérez
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Available Languages: English, Spanish (bilingual text)
Age Range: 6+

Nana's visit from Mexico should be a joyous occasion. But this summer she's coming to California because Tata has died. Amada and her five brothers hope to cheer her up with a surprise gift of a coop full of fluffy yellow chicks -- just like the ones Nana raised with Tata in Mexico. But no matter how hard everyone tries to make Nana feel better, it seems like nothing can bring a smile to her face. That is, until one day the chicks reveal a little surprise of their own. Award-winning author Amada Irma Pérez gently explores universal themes of family, love, loss, and memory in this third collaboration with artist Maya Christina Gonzalez, whose bold and beautiful collage paintings leap from the page. Nana's Big Surprise offers comfort, feathers, and even laughter to readers of all ages.

Noelle's Treasure Tale
ISBN: 0061126144
Author: Gloria Estéfan
Publisher: HarperCollins Rayo

Noelle the Bulldog is back for another magically mysterious adventure! She's on a holiday visit with her family to the exotic Treasure Coast of Florida when she hears exciting news. There's a long-lost pirate ship full of treasure under the sand! Noelle can't wait to find it. On her high-spirited journey she befriends a crusty but lovable crab and other mysterious new animals. And, most importantly, she discovers the "real" treasure of the Treasure Coast! Five-time Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Gloria Estéfan lets Noelle bring plenty of friends to join in on the fun! Her lyrical and spirited verses are complemented by Michael Garland's vivid illustrations. This funny and warm story brims with life as Noelle learns that true treasures are often found in the least likely places.

Out of the Ballpark
ISBN: 0061151947 (English); 0061151971 (Spanish)
Author: Alex Rodriguez
Publisher: Rayo/HarperCollins
Available Languages: English, Spanish
Age Range: 4-8

Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez has drawn on his own childhood experiences to create this exciting picture book. It's the story of a boy named Alex who knows what it's like to swing at a wild pitch or have a ball bounce right between his legs. Alex is determined not to let his mistakes set him back -- even if it means getting up at the crack of dawn to work on his hitting and fielding before school each day!

Full of the spirit of determination and joy in the game that put AROD in a league of his own, Out of the Ballpark is a gift from a great sports hero to every young player who dreams of becoming a star.

Pirámide: Eyewitness Books
ISBN: 9780756606336
Publisher: DK Publishing
Available Languages: Spanish

From the massive tombs of Egypt's pharaohs to the majestic temples of Mexico, discover the timeless grandeur of the pyramids, through this unique collection of specially commissioned photographs that tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them.

Favorite Eyewitness titles are now available in Spanish-language editions for American readers. With the help of special language consultants, each book has been expertly translated with U.S. Spanish speakers in mind, offering native speakers and language students alike the opportunity to experience the truly unique resource that is Eyewitness.