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- 1. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997).
Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems.
San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.
- Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]
- 2. Alexander, Francie (2000).
Dots! dots! dots at the museum.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
Children delve deeper into the world of art using dots and imagination. Using interactive questions, the children enjoy some real art, both paintings and sculptures.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Dog] [Exercise] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Illusion] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Jumping] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Photography] [Recycling] [Shapes]
- 3. Anzaldua, Gloria (1993).
Friends from the other side.
San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.
- Abstract:
Prietita is a young girl who befriends a young immigrant from Mexico. He lives with his mother in a shed. When the police come, Prietita hides them so they won't be taken away. This story is in English and Spanish.
Abstract provided by Tina Obradovic, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Caring] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Friendship] [Immigrants] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Poverty] [Pride] [Verbal Communication]
- 4. Axelrod, Amy (1994).
Pigs will be pigs.
New York: Four Winds Press.
- Abstract:
A family visits a Mexican restaurant where they use counting skills to save money. The family eats too much and everyone feels sick to their stomach.
Abstract provided by Anna Binkley, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Family] [Food] [Illness] [Mexican] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Restaurant] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
- 5. Bogart, Jo Ellen (1994).
Gifts.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
Whenever Grandma goes on a trip, she brings back a present. Sometimes it's something tangible and other times it's just a memory. No matter what Grandma brings, it's always special and can be shared.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [Australian] [British] [Chinese] [Family] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Indian] [Memories] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 6. Bunting, Eve (1996).
Going home.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
Carlos and his family go home to Mexico for Christmas. He and his siblings think of California as their home, but they discover their roots in Mexico.
Abstract provided by Nora Stern, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Christmas] [Comparisons] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Family] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Love] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Siblings] [Travel]
- 7. Bunting, Eve (1994).
A day's work.
New York: Clarion Books.
- Abstract:
Fransico takes his grandfather out to look for work. His grandfather does not speak English, so Fransico must translate. Fransico accepts a gardening job for his grandfather by telling the man he is a great gardener. When the man comes at the end of the day, he finds the job done incorrectly. Fransico's lie teaches him an invaluable lesson.
Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Apology] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [English] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Honesty] [Language] [Language] [Love] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pride] [Responsibilities] [Spanish] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
- 8. Cazet, Denys (1993).
Born in the gravy.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
Margouita starts her first day of kindergarten. She tells papa all about her big day over an ice cream cone. She has one question that papa knows just how to answer.
Abstract provided by Jeanne Baker, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Food] [Friendship] [Mexican] [Nutrition] [Racism] [Responsibilities] [School] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 9. Chin-Lee, Cynthia (2005).
Amelia to zora.
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.
- Abstract:
Explore in an alphabet formula, biographies that examine different successes and triumphs of famous women in history from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale.
Abstract provided by Erin Entrup for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Quotes] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Alphabet] [American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Change] [Courage] [Determination] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Equality] [Hard Work] [History] [Inventions] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Pioneers] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Success]
- 10. deLeeuw, Adele (1966).
Who can kill the lion?.
Champaign: Garrard.
- Abstract:
A mean lion enters a village and gobbles up many people. The villigers are frightened as people from all over the world try to kill the lion but fail. A little Mexican boy uses his knowledge to capture but not kill the lion.
Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Courage] [Death] [Intelligence] [Lion] [Mexican] [Multicultural]
- 11. Dorros, Arthur (1993).
Radio man = don radio: A story in english and spanish.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
Diego's family members are migrant farm workers. Wherever they go, Diego brings his radio, which connects him to the states he crosses and unites him with his best friend.
Abstract provided by Laurie Earvolino, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Careers] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Language] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Radio] [Siblings] [Technology] [Travel]
- 12. Ehlert, Lois (2000).
Market day.
San Diego, CA: Harcourt.
- Abstract:
Morning comes with the crow of the chickens and the animals must be tended. Everyone in town packs up and heads off to market day. They pass many animals in the fields as they go to the town square in trucks, on motorcycles, and in carts to buy and sell at the market.
Abstract provided by Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Bull] [Business] [Butterfly] [Chicken] [Farm] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goose] [Market] [Mexican] [Motorcycle] [Multicultural] [Play] [Rhyme] [Sheep] [Snake] [South American] [Sun] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turkey] [Work]
- 13. Ets, Marie Hall (1959).
Nine days to christmas.
New York: The Viking Press.
- Abstract:
Christmas is soon coming, and Ceci will get to experience her first pasada. She is very excited that she gets to have a pinata at her pasada, but she doesn't want anyone to hit and break it. When the pinata does break, Ceci finds out she added a star to the sky.
Abstract provided by Kim Gilbert, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Christmas] [Holidays] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Stars]
- 14. Fern, Eugene (1960).
Pepito's story.
Toronto: Ambassador Books Ltd..
- Abstract:
Pepito is the only boy in the village who likes to dance, and so he is made fun of because of his dancing. Only his grandmother understands until a girl in the village gets very sick, and only Pepito's singing makes her well.
Abstract provided by Jason Grant, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Individuality] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem]
- 15. Geeslin, Campbell (2004).
Elena's serenade.
New York: An Anne Schwartz Book.
- Abstract:
Elena’s father is a glassblower. Elena wants her father to teach her how to blow glass. He refuses to teach her because she is a girl. After disguising herself as a boy, she learns how to blow glass. She shows her father she can blow glass and then reveals that it is her.
Abstract provided by Rachel Clair, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Business] [Conflict Resolution] [Day] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Disguise] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Mexican] [Mexico] [Multicultural] [Music] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Spanish] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 16. Gollub, Matthew (1994).
The moon was at a fiesta.
New York: Tambourine Books.
- Abstract:
The moon over Oaxaca, Mexico is jealous of the sun. She plans for a "fiesta" one night so she can have fun like the sun. Afterwards though, she realizes that this causes imbalance in nature, so she never does it again.
Abstract provided by Betsey Griggs, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Jealousy] [Mexican] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Party] [Stars] [Sun]
- 17. Grossman, Patricia (1994).
Saturday market.
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
- Abstract:
Everyone gathers together early Saturday morning to open the market. They sell their wares, food, flowers, sandals, rugs, shawls, or animals to the tourists
Abstract provided by Kelly Chupka, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Community] [Dolls] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Market] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Superstition] [Traditions] [Travel]
- 18. Havill, Juanita (1992).
Treasure nap.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
On an afternoon when it is too hot to sleep, a young girl asks to hear a story. The story is about her great-grandmother who comes to the U.S. from Mexico, bringing a special treasure.
Abstract provided by Liz Kuehn, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Grandparents] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parrot] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Travel]
- 19. Hurwitz, Johanna (1993).
New shoes for silvia.
New York: Morrow Junior Books.
- Abstract:
One day Silvia's family receives a package of gifts from Tia Rosita. Silvia's gift is beautiful -- new red shoes!Unfortunately they are too big. Silvia uses her new shoes for many other purposes until one day they fit.
Abstract provided by Tonia Ricketts, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Dolls] [Family] [Farm] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Play] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
- 20. Johnston, Tony (1997).
Day of the dead.
San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace & Company.
- Abstract:
A Mexican family spends many days preparing for the celebration of the Day of the Dead, one of Mexico's most important holidays. They eat food, sing, dance and use flowers to celebrate and honor the family members who have passed on.
Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anticipation] [Celebration] [Community] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Death] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Holidays] [Language] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Spanish]
- 21. Levy, Janice (1995).
The spirit of tio fernando: A day of the dead story.
Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
- Abstract:
Fernando, a little boy from Mexico, loses his favorite uncle. The family celebrates a holiday called Day of the Dead. Fernando must find the perfect gift to remember his uncle. What does he choose?
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Holidays] [Instruments] [Language] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Spanish] [Theatre]
- 22. Lewis, P. Thomas (1971).
Hill of fire.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
Bored of his day-to-day lifestyle, a farmer complains to his wife and son how "nothing ever hannpens." One day while plowing, the farmer comes across an explosion coming from his field. It turns out to be a volcano erupting and the farmer's field becomes a place in history.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Beverage] [Boredom] [Bull] [Bus] [Church] [Dancing] [Depression] [Farm] [Fire] [Food] [Helping] [Market] [Mexican] [Mountains] [Night] [Noise] [Ox] [Party] [Prayer] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Safety] [School] [Spanish] [Toys] [Truck] [Volcano] [Work]
- 23. Lopez, Loretta (1997).
The birthday swap.
New York: Lee and Low Books.
- Abstract:
Lori wants to find her older sister the perfect gift for her birthday. At the market, Lori learns that it's not easy to find the right gift. Little does Lori know that the best gifts can come to us when we least expect them. Why is this the year of the best birthday party ever?
Abstract provided by Janie Earle, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Church] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Giving] [Language] [Market] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Party] [Presents] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication]
- 24. Madrigan, Antonio Hernandez (1999).
Erandi's braids.
New York: G.P Putnum's Sons.
- Abstract:
Erandi has thick, long, beautiful hair that her mother braids each morning. One day while making dinner with her mother, Erandi hears voices from the street offering money for the women's hair. Mama' explains that the hair buyers would pay well for Erandi's braids. That day they go fishing and mama' discovers that they need a new fishing net badly but they do not have money for one. The next day is Erandi's birthday and Erandi picks out a new dress for her present. On the way home mama' and Erandi stop at the barber shop where Erandi allows the barber to cut her hair so her mama' can afford a new net.
Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Dolls] [Embarrassment] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Language] [Market] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Playing] [Poverty] [Pride] [Recreation]
- 25. Mora, Pat (1996).
Uno, dos, tres: One, two three.
New York: Clarion Books.
- Abstract:
Two sisters go shopping in a Mexican market for their mother's birthday. They count the number of presents in Spanish and English as they go along, and also create a rhyme about the gifts.
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birthday] [Counting] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Presents] [Rhyme] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Verbal Communication]
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