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Magic Windows
Garza, L. C. (1999). Magic Windows/Ventanas mágicas (English and Spanish Edition) (Bilingual ed.). Children's Book Pr. Summary: In a...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Dancing Hands
Engle, M., & López, R. (2019). Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln (Illustrated ed.). Atheneum Books...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 19, 20211 min read


La Princesa and the Pea
Elya, S. M., & Martinez-Neal, J. (2017). La Princesa and the Pea. G.P. Putnam’s Sons. Summary: In this rhyming twist on a classic fairy...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Islandborn
Díaz, J., & Espinosa, L. (2018). Islandborn (Illustrated ed.). Dial Books. Summary: With the help of her family and friends, Lola...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Friday Kahlo and Her Animalitos
Brown, M., & Parra, J. (2017). Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos (1) (Illustrated ed.). NorthSouth Books. Summary: This book is a version...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Caldecott
I created a Padlet to display my book selection for the honor winning books. In additon to my Padlet, you can find individual postings...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


NYT Bestseller List for Children's Picture Books
I addition to individualized posts for this booklist, I decided to create a Padlet to better organize my selections from the New York...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Because I had a Teacher
Yamada, K., & Russell, N. (2017). Because I Had a Teacher — New York Times best seller (2017th ed.). Compendium Inc. Summary: This is a...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


A Chair for My Mother
Summary: We are introduced to a young girl whose mother works at a diner. She talks of a jar where all the family’s coins go to. We later...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Mr. Wuffles!
Summary: An alien race lands between Mr. Wuffles’ toys in the living room. They attempt to escape but are caught between the cat's paws....
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


They All Saw A Cat
Wenzel, B. (2016). They All Saw A Cat (Cat Books for Kids, Beginning Reading Books, Preschool Prep Books) (Illustrated ed.). Chronicle...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Have You Seen My Duckling?
Tafuri, N., South China Printing Co, & Greenwillow Books. (1984). Have You Seen My Duckling? HarperCollins. Summary: We can notice momma...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Summary: Joseph the farmer had an old overcoat which he continued to upcycle. It first became a jacket, then a vest, then a scarf, then a...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Snow
Shulevitz, U. (2004). Snow. Square Fish. Summary: In a grey town, a snowflake causes a bit of commotion as it is noticed by a child with...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


No David!
Shannon, D. (1998). No, David! (1st ed.). Blue Sky Press Summary: This is a very graphic story of a very energetic/rowdy kid named David....
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Little Blue Truck
Schertle, A., & McElmurry, J. (2021). Time for School, Little Blue Truck. HMH Books for Young Readers. Summary: Little Blue Truck wishes...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Dragons Love Tacos
Rubin, A., & Salmieri, D. (2012). Dragons Love Tacos (Illustrated ed.). Dial Books. Summary: Bright story about humans befriending...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


I Wish You More
Rosenthal, A. K., & Lichtenheld, T. (2015). I Wish You More (Encouragement Gifts for Kids, Uplifting Books for Graduation) (Illustrated...
Nora Sifuentes
Jul 6, 20211 min read


My Friend Rabbit
Rohmann, E. (2002). My Friend Rabbit. Adfo Books. Summary: Mouse narrates an adventure he encountered with his friend Rabbit. For some...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read


The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Martin, E. W. (2015). The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Illustrated ed.). Random House Books for Young Readers. Summary: From a parents...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
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