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  | | Little Libraries, Big Heroes by Miranda Paul, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2019 by Clarion Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-544-80027-4, ISBN: 0-544-80027-3 "From an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol’s first installation to the creation of more than 75,000 mini-libraries around the world. Todd and his friends love heroes. But in school, Todd doesn’t feel heroic. Reading is hard for him, and he gets scolded for asking too many questions. How will he ever becom ..." |
 | | One Is a Piñata(Illustrated) A Book of Numbers (Learn to Count Books, Numbers Books for Kids, Preschool Numbers Book) by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2019 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-5584-5, ISBN: 1-4521-5584-4 "Lively picture book enumerates the joys of counting in both English and SpanishBoisterous illustrations and rhyming text: One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that's ready to break! In this lively picture book, a companion to the Pura Belpré–honored Green Is a Chile Pepper, children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin and all ar ..." |
 | | Hey, Wall A Story of Art and Community by Susan Verde, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2018 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4814-5313-4, ISBN: 1-4814-5313-0 "“Verde’s unique style and simple yet increasingly important messages of peace, mindfulness, and community make her stories a must-share...A must-purchase.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Walls do not just create barriers and divide spaces. They can be canvases for artmaking; opportunities to shape a community.” —The Horn Book “This story of urban renewal sends a welcome double message by Verde: neighbors and neighborhoods are ..." |
 | | Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos(Illustrated) (1) by Monica Brown, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2017 by Northsouth Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7358-4269-4, ISBN: 0-7358-4269-8 " Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearFrida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painter ..." |
 | | P is for Pinata(1st Edition) A Mexico Alphabet (Discover the World) by Tony Johnston, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Sleeping Bear Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-144-1, ISBN: 1-58536-144-5 "The country of Mexico has long been a popular travel destination. But there's much more to enjoy and appreciate than just sunshine and warm temperatures when exploring this region with its ancient history and proud traditions. Enjoy an A-Z tour of our neighbor to the south in P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet. Young readers can visit the tomb of a Mayan king, experience the life of the vaquero (Mexican cowboy), attend the world-famous ..." |
 | | Green Is a Chile Pepper(Reprint) A Book of Colors (Color Books for Kids, Hispanic Books for Kids, Early Reader Books) by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Chronicle Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-5645-3, ISBN: 1-4521-5645-X "In this lively picture book that Booklist described as "a cheerful color-concept book that presents a slice of Latino culture through food and fun," children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an i ..." |
 | | My Name is Gabriela/Me llamo Gabriela (Bilingual): The Life of Gabriela Mistral/la vida de Gabriela Mistral (English, Multilingual and Spanish Edition) by Monica Brown, John Parra, National Geographic Learning Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Cooper Square Publishing Llc ISBN-13: 978-0-87358-859-1, ISBN: 0-87358-859-2 "Gabriela Mistral loved words and sounds and stories. Born in Chile, she would grow to become the first Nobel Prize-winning Latina woman in the world. As a poet and a teacher, she inspired children across many countries to let their voices be heard. This beautifully crafted story, where words literally come to life, is told with the rhythm and melody of a poem. The second in Luna Rising's bilingual storybook biography series. My Name is ..." |
 | | Oye, Muro (Hey, Wall): Un cuento de arte y comunidad (Spanish Edition) by Susan Verde, John Parra, Alexis Romay Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2020 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-5344-6846-7, ISBN: 1-5344-6846-3 "Un niño crea un proyecto de arte comunitario para embellecer su vecindario en este bello e inspirador libro de Susan Verde que ha sido hermosamente ilustrado por el galardonado artista John Parra.Un niño creativo. Un muro vacío y abandonado. Una GRAN idea. Hay un muro en el vecindario de Ángel. A su alrededor, la comunidad es un bullicio de vida: música, baile, risa. El muro, no. Es lúgubre. Un niño decide cambiar eso. Pero no lo puede ..." |
 | | The Power of Her Pen The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline-Ransome, John Parra Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2020 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4814-6289-1, ISBN: 1-4814-6289-X "“A powerful story.” —The Horn Book “A worthy addition to children’s biography collections.” —Booklist “A solid treatment of an important but little-known figure, and it may prompt kids to think about the role and composition of a free press.” —BCCB “Cline-Ransome tells [Ethel Payne’s] story with economy and drive. ‘Somebody had to do the fighting,’ she quotes Payne saying, ‘somebody had to speak up.’” —Publishers Weekly Renowned author ..." |
 | | Frida Kahlo Y Sus Animalitos (Spanish Edition) by Monica Brown, John Parra, F. Isabel Campoy Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2017 by Northsouth Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7358-4292-2, ISBN: 0-7358-4292-2 "Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and l ..." |
 | | Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro (Spanish-English bilingual edition) by Monica Brown, John Parra, Adriana Dominguez, Adriana Domainguez, Of Fworkkk Icontainer Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2016 by Tricycle Press ISBN-13: 978-0-553-53879-3, ISBN: 0-553-53879-9 "A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia—all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Span ..." |
 | | Round Is a Tortilla(Reprint) A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2015 by Chronicle Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-4568-6, ISBN: 1-4521-4568-7 "In this lively picture book, children discover shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day!" |
 | | Round Is a Tortilla A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2013 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-0616-8, ISBN: 1-4521-0616-9 "In this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day ..." |
 | | Waiting for the Biblioburro by Monica Brown, John Parra Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Tricycle Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-58246-353-7, ISBN: 1-58246-353-0 "Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own. Inspired by ..." |
 | | Gracias ~ Thanks (English and Spanish Edition) by Pat Mora, John Parra, Adriana Dominguez Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60060-258-0, ISBN: 1-60060-258-4 "In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful. Come share the joy, and think about all the things for which you can say, ¡Gracias! Thanks!" |
 | | Oye, Muro (Hey, Wall): Un cuento de arte y comunidad (Spanish Edition) by Susan Verde, John Parra, Alexis Romay Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2020 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-5344-6845-0, ISBN: 1-5344-6845-5 "Now available in Spanish! Un niño crea un proyecto de arte comunitario para embellecer su vecindario en este bello e inspirador libro de Susan Verde que ha sido hermosamente ilustrado por el galardonado artista John Parra.Un niño creativo. Un muro vacío y abandonado. Una GRAN idea. Hay un muro en el vecindario de Ángel. A su alrededor, la comunidad es un bullicio de vida: música, baile, risa. El muro, no. Es lúgubre. Un niño decide camb ..." |
 | | Green Is a Chile Pepper(1st Edition) A Book of Colors by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2014 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-0203-0, ISBN: 1-4521-0203-1 "Pura Belpre Award, Illustrator HonorLatino Book Award, Winner Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot.Green is cilantro inside our pot. In this lively picture book, children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhymi ..." |
 | | Marvelous Cornelius(1st Edition) Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans by Phil Bildner, John Parra Hardcover, 44 Pages, Published 2015 by Chronicle Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-2578-7, ISBN: 1-4521-2578-3 "In New Orleans, there lived a man who saw the streets as his calling, and he swept them clean. He danced up one avenue and down another and everyone danced along. The old ladies whistled and whirled. The old men hooted and hollered. The barbers, bead twirlers, and beignet bakers bounded behind that one-man parade. But then came the rising Mississippi--and a storm greater than anyone had seen before. In this heartwarming book about a rea ..." |
 | | Las tortillas son redondas / Tortillas Are Round by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-545-70925-5, ISBN: 0-545-70925-3 "Bilingual English & Spanish on the same page. Vivacious illustrations, informative rhyming text, and an educational glossary, this good-natured concept book reinforces the shapes found in every child's day! Ages 3 - 6 & older for the bilingual aspect." |
 | | Green Is a Chile Pepper A Book of Colors /El chile es verde: Un libro de colores by Roseanne Greenfield Thong Published 2015 by Unknown ISBN-13: 978-0-545-86868-6, ISBN: 0-545-86868-8 |
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