by Elaine Landau
$6.95
This book (in English) is full of valuable information for kids about the history, geography, and culture of our neighbor Mexico. The table of contents includes: Let’s Go to Mexico, A Neighbor Nation, From the Past to the Present, Art at the Heart of Mexcio, Fiestas and Food, and Life in Mexico. Accompanies Lesson 2 of the Sonrisas Cultural Curriculum. (7 x 8.5)
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by Alma Flor Ada
From celebrated author Alma Flor Ada, the strength of this book is in its two-part presentation. In the first part a boy and his friends get ready for Halloween and discover some of the differences between Halloween and el Día de Muertos. In the second part, real-life photographs and informative text provide a detailed comparison of the two holidays. Accompanies Lesson 29 of Sonrisas Level I and Lesson 3 of Sonrisas Cultural Curriculum. (8 x 10)
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by Keith Baker
This bilingual book relates to the theme of, “I like who I am, I like what I do, how about you?” The simple words, familiar themes, and familiar situations portrayed in this book makes it ideal for Spanish learners. Accompanies Lesson 15 of Sonrisas Level II (6 x 8.5)
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by Alma For Ada
From celebrated author Alma Flor Ada, the strength of this book is in its two-part presentation. The first part tells the story of how a family’s Thanksgiving celebration is almost ruined by a snowstorm—the twist at the end conveys the true spirit of friendship and generosity. In the second part, real-life photographs and informative text provide historical context to the question, “¿Qué es el Día de Acción de Gracias?” Accompanies Lesson 30 of Sonrisas Level I. (8 x 10)
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by Ken Buchanan
Azure skies, fluffy white clouds, colorful cactus blossoms, a valley fenced in by jagged mountains, furry mice, and delicate ladybugs: The sun-washed beauty of life in the Sonoran Desert is captured in this gentle story that reads like a poem. Soft watercolors and simple words describe a family, whose lives are interwoven with the environment, and the home they fashion from the earth. Use this book to reinforce lessons about la casa or the desert. Accompanies Lesson 20 of Sonrisas Level II. (9 x 8)
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by Munro Leaf
Set in Spain, this book tells the tale of Ferdinand, a young bull who would rather sit quietly in his field and smell the flowers than fight in the stadium in Madrid. Full of beautiful and detailed black and white drawings, this book gives children a great feel for the Spanish countryside and the costumes and ritual surrounding bullfights. Accompanies Lesson 6 of the Sonrisas Cultural Curriculum. (7 x 9)
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