Yuyi Morales
1) Just in Case
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English
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As Señor Calavera prepares for Grandma Beetle's birthday he finds an alphabetical assortment of unusual presents, but with the help of Zelmiro the Ghost, he finds the best gift of all.
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Chronicle Books
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English
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In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.
3) Dreamers
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English
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"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
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Series
Nino (Yuyi Morales) volume 1
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Lucha Libre champion Niño has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills.
5) Viva Frida
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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Via spare text, examines Kahlo's creative process.
Examina el proceso creativo de Frida Kahlo con un texto breve.
7) Bright star
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Holiday House
Edition
First edition.
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English
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"A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"--
10) Lucero
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Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
First edition.
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Español
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"A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"--
11) Nochecita
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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Language
Español
Description
At the end of a long day, Mother Sky helps her playful daughter, Little Night, to get ready for bed.
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Suhaila's wish to know her deceased grandmother is granted when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites her on a journey to the moon, where they welcome people who are facing tragedy. Includes facts about the painting and woman who inspired the story.
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Series
Nino (Yuyi Morales) volume 2
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
First edition.
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English
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"Niño's little sisters get in on the wrestling action"--
Author
Series
Nino (Yuyi Morales) volume 1
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
Lucha Libre champion Niǫ has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills.
16) Soñadores
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Publisher
Neal Porter Books/Holiday House
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños ... y sus historias. El nuevo y magnífico libro de Yuyi Morales, Soñadores, se centra en la búsqueda por encontrar un hogar en un nuevo lugar. El trayecto de Yuyi y su hijo Kelly...
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Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Edition
First edition.
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English
Description
Fifteen children's book artists, including Lauren Castillo, Frann Preston-Gannon, and Melissa Sweet, share their favorite colors and explain why they love them. This personal collection will inspire readers to create favorite-color drawings and stories of their own.
19) My abuelita
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Language
English
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With great gusto, a child's grandmother performs deep knee bends, consumes a breakfast of "huevos estrellados," and practices vocal exercises before going to work as a storyteller.
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Publisher
Harcourt
Edition
First Libros viajeros edition.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.