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Brown, M., & Parra, J. (2017). Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos (1) (Illustrated ed.). NorthSouth

Books.

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This book is a version based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life.

Brown and Parra incorporated gorgeous illustrations that helped narrate the story. Additionally, the illustrations captivated the essence of the animals and their relationship with Frida. This book  is a great resource for ELL students as it exposes vocabulary in Spanish for cultural authenticity. Also, this book could be used for the reader's theater.

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"Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos" by Monica Brown and Illustrated by John Parra

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Díaz, J., & Espinosa, L. (2018). Islandborn (Illustrated ed.). Dial Books.

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With the help of her family and friends, Lola embarked on a journey to remember the place where she emigrated from. As she understands the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination, Lola is able to identify the essence of her homeland.

This book is an excellent resource to describe the bond between culture and children. The radiant illustrations captivate the essence of the story’s beauty in unison with the theme. Diaz  includes descriptive words that help the reader visualize Lola's view and imagination. The vivid and brightly colored illustrations are filled with a child’s interpretation of Lola’s memories. This book is an excellent resource that can be used to introduce several topics such as family, culture, memories, creativity, diversity, and imagination. This book  is a great resource for ELL students as it exposes vocabulary in Spanish for cultural authenticity.

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Engle, M., & López, R. (2019). Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for

President Lincoln (Illustrated ed.). Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

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In this picture-book biography, we are introduced to a child prodigy pianist and composer Teresa Carreo, who played piano for President Abraham Lincoln.

This book contains stunning illustrations that work in unison with the text. Eagle incorporated the use of imagery text that is presented in prose and free verse to describe Teresa’s early childhood in Venezuela. This is a great resource for cultural insight and awareness. In addition, this book offers factual information that can connect to a worldwide audience.

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Elya, S. M., & Martinez-Neal, J. (2017). La Princesa and the Pea. G.P. Putnam’s Sons.

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In this rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale, a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess worthy of  the heart of her son.

Elay and Martinez-Neal created a lovely story that incorporates the use of rhyme and rhythm that captivates the reader’s attention. It can be used to introduce children to rhyming words and onomatopoeias. The lovely and vivid illustrations complement the story and captivates the theme of  cleverness. This book offers several topics that world wide audiences can relate to and a glossary for vocabulary development.

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LA PRINCESA AND THE PEA | BILINGUAL BOOKS FOR KIDS

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Storytime Special: "Dancing Hands" (Read Aloud)

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Garza, L. C. (1999). Magic Windows/Ventanas mágicas (English and Spanish Edition) (Bilingual

ed.). Children's Book Pr.

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In a bilingual text, Carmen Lomas Garza explores her family's Mexican customs and heritage through cut-paper images.

This is a great resource for cultural insight and awareness. In addition, this book offers information in Spanish with a side-by-side English translation that can appeal to a worldwide audience. The illustrations have bold and  thick outlines in vibrant and colorful backgrounds. The illustrations work in perfect harmony with the text.

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Medina, J. (2016). Juana and Lucas (Illustrated ed.). Candlewick.

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This lovely story is about Juana and the many things she loves that include drawing, living in Bogotá, Colombia, and  her best friend Lucas. She doesn't like wearing her itchy school uniform, solving math problems, or learning the English. In another adventure, Juana realized the importance of learning the English language.

Medina did an amazing job at creating a lovely story where vivid illustrations clearly support the narration. The comic interactions between Juana and Lucas captivate the reader’s attention. This book  is a great resource for ELL students as it exposes vocabulary in Spanish for cultural authenticity.

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Montes, M., Morales, Y., & Henry Holt and Company. (2006). Los Gatos Black on Halloween.

Henry Holt and Company (BYR).

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This story narrates in verse the spooky essence of Halloween. Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet!

Montes and Morales created a spooky story that incorporated beautiful illustrations that lead to a better understanding of the story. This book can be used for reader’s theater/roleplay. The use of rhyming in verse creates a whimsical tone. Additionally, this book can be used to teach the synonyms in translation as it exposes vocabulary in Spanish and English.

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CML Presents: Los Gatos Black on Halloween by Marisa Montes

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Mora, P., & Colón, R. (2005). Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big

Heart (Pura Belpre Medal Book Illustrator (Awards)) (Illustrated ed.). Knopf Books for

Young Readers.

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Dona Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise.

Mora and Colon incorporated beautiful illustrations and an amazing narrative that worked in unison with the color scheme of this book. Soft and warm colors were used throughout the book creating a pleasant mood. Spanish words are incorporated into the text. Excellent use of onomatopoeias.

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Doña Flor by Pat Mora illustrated by Raul Colòn

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Third, R. T., III. (2020). ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat (World of ¡Vamos!) (Bilingual ed.). Versify.

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Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, gather tacos, frutas picadas, cuernos, and more and deliver them to los luchadores preparing for Lucha Libre 5000.

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Mora, P., & Colón, R. (2005). Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big

Heart (Pura Belpre Medal Book Illustrator (Awards)) (Illustrated ed.). Knopf Books for

Young Readers.

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Dona Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise.

Mora and Colon incorporated beautiful illustrations and an amazing narrative that worked in unison with the color scheme of this book. Soft and warm colors were used throughout the book creating a pleasant mood. Spanish words are incorporated into the text. Excellent use of onomatopoeias.

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