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Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes
Roseanne Thong - 2013
In this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: Rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, but all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day!
How I Learned Geography
Uri Shulevitz - 2008
Food is scarce, so when the boy's father brings home a map instead of bread for supper, at first the boy is furious. But when the map is hung on the wall, it floods their cheerless room with color. As the boy studies its every detail, he is transported to exotic places without ever leaving the room, and he eventually comes to realize that the map feeds him in a way that bread never could.The award-winning artist's most personal work to date is based on his childhood memories of World War II and features stunning illustrations that celebrate the power of imagination. An author's note includes a brief description of his family's experience, two of his early drawings, and the only surviving photograph of himself from that time.How I Learned Geography is a 2009 Caldecott Honor Book and a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Deep in the Sahara
Kelly Cunnane - 2013
But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa is for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. An author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.
A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India
Meera Sriram - 2020
Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India.
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
Wendy Wan-Long Shang - 2021
Readers of this book will be slurping noodles, squishing tofu, and tapping chopsticks as they sing along to this familiar tune.Informative back matter includes a food glossary and etiquette guidelines.
Brown Baby Lullaby
Tameka Fryer Brown - 2020
From sunset to bedtime, two brown-skinned parents lovingly care for their beautiful brown baby: first, they play outside, then it is time for dinner and a bath, and finally a warm snuggle before bed.With Spanish words sprinkled throughout and featuring warm art by New York Times-bestselling and NAACP-Award-winning illustrator AG Ford, Brown Baby Lullaby is the perfect new baby or baby shower gift.
Grandma's Tiny House: A Counting Story!
JaNay Brown-Wood - 2017
Neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandkids crowd into the house and pile it high with treats for a family feast.But when the walls begin to bulge and no-body has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do.Where there's a will there's a way when families grow and come together."A warmhearted tribute to the messy joys of a big, impromptu gathering" -- Publisher's Weekly STARRED review"A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings" -- The Horn Book "This counting story will have repeated readings during the holidays and all year round" -- School Library Journal"Grandma's lucky to have all these family members, and young readers are even luckier to be invited to this wonderful family gathering." -- Kirkus ReviewsChicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books selection
One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different
Linsey Davis - 2019
And we all have things in common too: like sharing fun and laughter on the playground, a sense of curiosity, big feelings, and so many other things that show how we are all more alike than we are different.Ready to celebrate all our likes and differences? So are we! And this diverse picture book—drenched in color and full of laughter and fun—will show you how.One Big Heart is:Written by Emmy-winning ABC News correspondent and The World Is Awake author Linsey DavisA multiethnic, multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our unique differences while celebrating how alike we are as wellAn inspiring story of inclusion and connectionThe perfect read-aloud for kids ages 4–8
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Simms Taback - 1977
But what did he make it into after that? And after that?As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.
Cora Cooks Pancit
Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore - 2014
One day, however, when her older sisters and brother head out, Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish. With Mama's help, Cora does the grown-up jobs like shredding the chicken and soaking the noodles (perhaps Mama won't notice if she takes a nibble of chicken or sloshes a little water on the floor). Cora even gets to stir the noodles in the pot carefully-- while Mama supervises. When dinner is finally served, her siblings find out that Cora did all their grown-up tasks, and Cora waits anxiously to see what everyone thinks of her cooking.
Where Is Little Fish?
Lucy Cousins - 2018
Children will leave no oyster shell uncracked and no clump of seaweed unexplored in their search for this bright and sprightly new friend from the creator of Maisy.
Rainbow Weaver / Tejedora del Arcoiris
Linda Elovitz Marshall - 2016
Based on an actual recycling movement in Guatemala.
Lola Dutch
Kenneth Wright - 2018
You'll love her so much!
How to Surprise a Dad
Jean Reagan - 2015
Be sure to read up on: · Yummy treats and presents for a dad · What to do if he starts getting suspicious · How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering “Surprise!”) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads!From the Hardcover edition.
Mama Panya's Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenya
Mary Chamberlin - 2005
How will Mama Panya ever feed them all? This clever and heartwarming story about Kenyan village life teaches the importance of sharing, even when you have little to give.