Lucia the Luchadora and the Million Masks

Lucia the Luchadora and the Million Masks
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Publisher : POW! Kids Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1576878945
ISBN-13 : 9781576878941
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Lucia the Luchadora and the Million Masks by : Cynthia Leonor Garza

Lucía's little sister Gemma wants to be a luchadora like her big sister, but she is more bumble and splat than pizzazz and seems to find trouble wherever she goes. When Gemma makes a ginormous hole in Lucía's special silver mask, Lucía is incredulous and exasperated at how her little sister seems to get away with everything. But Lucía's grandmother, Abu, has an idea: a trip to the mercado to get Gemma her very own lucha libre mask. There are so many masks to choose from, and Lucía can't resist trying on masks and imagining all the new secret identities she could have if she had endless masks. When Lucía realizes she's misplaced her special silver mask, a frantic search ensues with Gemma's help. Lucía the Luchadora's big heart is on display again in her latest adventure, where she learns that some things, including trouble making little sisters, are one of a kind.

Lucia the Luchadora

Lucia the Luchadora
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Publisher : POW! Kids Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1576878279
ISBN-13 : 9781576878279
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Lucia the Luchadora by : Cynthia Leonor Garza

Lucía zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when theytell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That'swhen her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucía comes from a family ofluchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition.Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Lucía returns as a recess sensation! But whenshe's confronted with a case of injustice, Lucía must decide if she can stay true tothe ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking thesacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courageand cultural legacy, Lucía the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.

Abuela

Abuela
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9780525447504
ISBN-13 : 0525447504
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Abuela by : Arthur Dorros

A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award! Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share. Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056226-2) "A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."-The New York Times * "A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."–The Horn Book (starred review) * "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."–Booklist (starred review) "Dorros's text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books"—Publisher's Weekly An ALA Notable Book An NCSS-CBC Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year An American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selection A Booklist Editor's Choice A Horn Book Fanfare Listing Winner of the Parent's Choice Award A Hungry Mind Review Children's Books of Distinction List selection A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection

No Hugs Till Saturday

No Hugs Till Saturday
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 0618910786
ISBN-13 : 9780618910786
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis No Hugs Till Saturday by : Julie Downing

When Felix declares that there will be no hugs, snuggles, or super squeezes for a whole week, both he and his mama have a hard time.

Niño Wrestles the World

Niño Wrestles the World
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 46
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ISBN-10 : 9781596436046
ISBN-13 : 1596436042
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Niño Wrestles the World by : Yuyi Morales

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.

More-igami

More-igami
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Publisher : Candlewick
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9781536209716
ISBN-13 : 1536209716
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis More-igami by : Dori Kleber

A creative young boy with a passion for practicing origami finds a surprising source of encouragement on his diverse city block. Joey loves things that fold: maps, beds, accordions, you name it. When a visiting mother of a classmate turns a plain piece of paper into a beautiful origami crane, his eyes pop. Maybe he can learn origami, too. It’s going to take practice — on his homework, the newspaper, the thirty-eight dollars in his mother’s purse . . . Enough! No more folding! But how can Joey become an origami master if he’s not allowed to practice? Is there anywhere that he can hone the skill that makes him happy — and maybe even make a new friend while he’s at it?

Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave

Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave
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Publisher : POW! Kids Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1576879143
ISBN-13 : 9781576879146
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave by : F. Anthony Falcon

A man of Native American descent contemplates what lessons he will pass on to his newborn son in this heartfelt, expansive exploration of fatherhood, identity, and legacy. Based on the true story of the birth of his son,Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave recalls the thoughts of author F. Anthony Falcon upon holding his child after the baby and his wife endured a life-threatening labor during Hurricane Harvey's landfall in Corpus Christi,Texas. Having felt adrift from his Native roots, Falcon found himself with a deep desire to understand his heritage so that he might better bestow it upon his son. A meditation on what it means to "be brave," this is the tale of little Lakota's perilous arrival into the world, of Falcon's struggle to reconnect with a heritage that was lost to him, and a father's attempt to describe what it means to be a Native American man in America today.

Maniac Magee (Newbery Medal Winner)

Maniac Magee (Newbery Medal Winner)
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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 9780316333504
ISBN-13 : 0316333506
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Maniac Magee (Newbery Medal Winner) by : Jerry Spinelli

A Newbery Medal winning modern classic about a racially divided small town and a boy who runs. Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.

Big Apple Diaries

Big Apple Diaries
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Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 9781250850782
ISBN-13 : 1250850789
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Big Apple Diaries by : Alyssa Bermudez

In Big Apple Diaries, a heartfelt diary-style graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez, a young New Yorker doodles her way through middle school—until the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack leaves her wondering if she can ever be a kid again. It’s the year 2000 in New York City. For 12-year old Alyssa, a biracial Puerto Rican girl, this means all kinds of new challenges: splitting time between her dad's apartment in Manhattan and her mom's new place in Queens, navigating the ups and downs of middle school, harboring an epic crush on a new classmate, and figuring out how to be a "real" Puerto Rican. The only way to make sense of it all is to write and draw her thoughts and worries into her diary. Then life abruptly changes on September 11, 2001. After the Twin Towers fall and so many lives are lost, her concerns about gossip, crushes, and fashion feel distant and insignificant. Alyssa must find a new sense of self and purpose amidst all of the chaos, and find strength to move forward with hope. This moving graphic memoir is based on Alyssa Bermudez's own middle school diaries.

The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal

The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 9781338166989
ISBN-13 : 1338166980
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by : Nick Seluk

A hilarious nonfiction picture book from the New York Times bestselling author and creator of Awkward Yeti. Oh hey, guess what? The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to be the center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual picture book from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact, the Sun does so much for us that we wouldn't be alive without it. That's kind of a big deal. Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized planets (and Pluto) chime in with commentary as readers learn about the Sun. For instance, Mars found someone's rover. Earth wants the Sun to do more stuff for it. And Jupiter just wants the Sun's autograph. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!