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

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.

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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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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ed.). Children's Book Pr.

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 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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Henry Holt and Company (BYR).

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

Young Readers.

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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Raul the Third incorporated gorgeous pictures that helped narrate the story. Additionally, the illustrations captivated the essence of the characters and their relationships. The story conveys the essence of different Mexican foods. 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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Heart (Pura Belpre Medal Book Illustrator (Awards)) (Illustrated ed.). Knopf Books for 

Young Readers.

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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