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A Boy and His Bicycle

9/28/2021

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Neverforgotten
​by Alejandra Algorta art by Iván Rickenmann translation Aida Salazar

You will forget that you forgot
Ten-year-old Fabio lives in Bogotá with his bread-baker mother and bus-driver father. His world changes the day his mother presents him with a used salmon-colored bike. Fabio soon masters the skill of balance while peddling. The bicycle and the boy become one. Whizzing around the city, he delivers his mother’s fresh bread.
​ “the dust danced with him, it would lift itself from the ground and soar through the air,”
Alicia is a regular bread recipient. To his consternation, she always greets Fabio as “my son. ” To this young boy, the old woman is a mystery. Why is she known as Mamalica? Why does she call him son? Where is her husband? Fabio is puzzled.
Then the unthinkable happens, Fabio forgets how to ride his bike. When he attempts to ride, he falls. He has failed. Without his bicycle, Fabio sees no way forward.
"Walking makes Fabio feel like a city pigeon, picking at dirt when he should be flying between rooftops..."
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The narrative follows Fabio as he struggles with fears. So many fears: fear generated by his imaginings, fear of the unknown, fear of making a mistake, fear of letting go.
The imagery is exquisite, flavored with language so beautiful that it begs to slowly savored. Themes are threaded throughout the text, offering a variety perspectives on an idea. Here are a few:
  • Movement. The bus moves people. The days accelerate. Speed becomes one word “velocityisequaltodistancedividedbytime."
  • Size is Relative: The world under the bed is small. The souls of giants are trapped inside small bodies.
  • Monsters: The city is a monster, gobbling up smaller neighborhoods. 
Native Colombia artist Rickenmann's sixteen black and white realistic renderings of the Bogotá’s landscape, especially abandoned buildings and open spaces, offer a fitting overture and coda to this exquisitely told tale.
The Spanish edition and an English translation are bound together.  Salazar’s translation is filled with rhythm, poetic language, and expressive imagery. The combined work of author, illustrator, and translator have resulted in an incredibly thoughtful and moving experience.
 Algorta has appropriately titled her debut novel Neverforgotten. A book unlike anything that I have ever read, it continues to haunt me.
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Iván Bogotá's evocative cityscape.
Meet the author: Alejandra Algorta.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: October 26, 2021  Publisher: Levine Querido  ISBN: 978-1646140947
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The Other Side

7/5/2021

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"The Other Side is not so far away."

My Two Border Towns by David Bowles ill by Erika Meza

This little treasure is a love letter to community, culture, and heritage. My Two Border Towns chronicles a typical Saturday journey of a father and son to a nearby town. A routine that is both ordinary and extraordinary.
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​This twosome have an itinerary: begin with breakfast at a favorite restaurant, purchase grocery items requested by family and friends, fill medical prescriptions, visit with extended family, and make deliveries.
It seems to be a simple and straightforward description of a father and son outing. However, there is one important difference. The neighboring town is in another country. The two leave their home in the United States and travel to Mexico. This means stopping at a checkpoint, producing necessary documentation, and passing a border guard’s inspection. Spanish phrases are liberally sprinkled throughout the narrative with plenty of context to help young readers infer meaning. Spanish is evident, to a varying degree, in both towns.​
The journey concludes with a stop at a center for refugees. It is obvious that this is not the first time the pair have visited the site. The boy calls an individual by name. He has come prepared with comics, notebooks, and pencils to share with children "stuck between two countries." After distributing their gifts, the pair head for home, hoping that someday they will be no longer be separated from their immigrant friends.
Cover art brilliantly depicts a mirrored image of young man. He’s the same person, but each image colors his world in a particular way.  Both towns offer context and dimension to his life.
Title page features a stylized overhead view of the two towns, the river that divides them and the road that connects them. The image is a prelude to a story of separation and connection.
Illustrations for the town across the river are replete with local vivid details: papel picado (paper banners) and paletas (ice pops). Meza's art shows the landscape from a variety of views and perspectives.
Bowles has penned a gentle narrative that celebrates the unique qualities of living near a border town. It's a tribute to family and home. The neighboring Mexican community allows youngsters to appreciate similarities and differences. Text presents a sensitive view of those trapped between two countries, seeking for a place to call home. Reassuring. Hopeful.

Border Stories: Picture Books

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​Electronic copy accessed via Edelweiss.
Pub date: August 24, 2021  Publisher: Kolika  ISBN: 978-0593111048
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Migrant Children

4/12/2021

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Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz:
The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States
compiled by Warren Binford forward by Michael Garcia Bochenek 

The plight of immigrants arriving at the United States’ Southern Border is well documented.  Politicians, media outlets, community leaders, humanitarian groups, and religious organizations have weighed in on the subject.
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Sadly, the viewpoint of one faction is often overlooked.
Children. What do migrant children have to say about their situation? They live the experience. Day in. Day out.
Project Amplify documented what these minors had to say. Sixty-one young migrants from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Mexico describe in poignant detail their lives in detention centers. Warren Binford, a private citizen who inspects detention facilities, collected sworn statements of children ranging from ages five to sixteen. To protect each child’s identity, only the initial letter of a name identifies the author of individual testimonies.
This picture book offers a glimpse into the lives of migrants trapped in horrific conditions.

​Seventeen Mexican and Mexican Americans artists illustrate the children’s descriptions of their current surroundings. These artists’ distinctive illustration styles offers readers a views of the migrant experience from multiple perspectives. Follow the links listed below to view the work of each visual artist.
Back matter contains historical context, basic information, and a description of current conditions. There are questions to ask, things to think about, and suggestions for individuals who want to help relieve the youngsters' difficult circumstances.
The heartbreaking messages and visually arresting art cannot be ignored. This dual English/Spanish picture book moves the frame of reference away from political dialogue. Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz focuses attention on those who are unable to help themselves. Hear what they have to say.
"I am holding both little girls in my lap to try to comfort them.
I need comfort, too. I am bigger than they are, but I am a child, too."

Want to help?

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"Project Amplify is a national nonprofit (501c3) launched to establish legal protections for children in government care." Co-Founders Professors Warren Binford, Hope Frye, Erin Albanese work to shape legislation and provide legal support for child migrants. All royalties from Hear My Voice/Esucha mi voz will be donated to Project Amplify. 

Meet the Artists

Acknowledging these generous artists and their incredible work.
Cecilia Ruiz, Yuyi Morales, Juan Palomino, Paco Santoyo, Adriana Campos, Salomón Duarte Granados, Flavia Zorrilla Drago, Bayo Flores, Edith Valle, Gloria Féliz, Mirelle Ortega, María Lumbreras, Addy Rivera Sonda, Raul Gonzalez III,
Beatriz Gutierriz Hernandez, Daniela Martín del Campo, Dominique Arce.

Stories to Read and Share 

Picture books for young readers.
Chapter books for middle grade.
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Pub date: April 13, 2021  Publisher: Workman Publishing Company   ISBN:  978-1523513482
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Happy Talk

3/31/2020

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20 First Words in 20 Languages by Odd Dot

Due to the current world situation, caregivers and parents are looking for educational experiences that actively engage children and that go beyond repetitive drills and worksheets.
The 66% jump in juvenile nonfiction unit sales was led by the education/reference/language segment, where sales soared 186% over the previous week. Jim Milliot. Print Units Held Steady Last Week, Publishers Weekly.  March 26, 2020
Looking for an interactive introduction to a variety of languages? Consider the sturdy board book 20 First Words in 20 Languages. It's ideal for home-centered learning, inviting youngsters to explore the world of language with a spin of the wheel. 
Photographs of infants illustrating simple words beginning with "hello" and ending with "goodbye" bookend images of familiar individuals, objects, and concepts.
​Almost square dimensions with a generous eight-inch height, the chunky volume can rest in a lap for shared exploration. It also works well spread on any hard surface including a low table or floor for kids who want to interact with the book on their own.
Here's the twist: Embedded in each page is a wheel with sprockets, making it easy to rotate and learn the equivalent name in a wide variety of languages. Words are displayed using the language's specific alphabet or writing system. Pronunciation approximation is given in parenthesis.
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It’s a book with multiple possibilities. Old and young will enjoy exploring these pages together. The creative minds at Odd Dot have developed another winner.
A toddler embraces a teddy bear with a “hug.” The Dutch say “knuffel." Aha! Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny series takes on added meaning.
​Copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: March 31, 2020  Publisher:  Odd Dot  ISBN: 978-1250230645
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Finding Her Voice

8/5/2019

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A Likkle Miss Lou:
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How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett Coverley Found Her Voice

by Nadia L. Hohn ill by Eugenie Fernandes

‘I wish’ I wished, ‘that I could be
A poet great and with my pen
Trace paths of peace and harmony
For the uncertain minds of men.’

​May 1, 1928
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A picture book brimming with poetry, rhythms, and song, A Likkle Miss Lou: How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett Coverley Found Her Voice introduces young readers to the early years of a native poet and performance artist. 
Nadia L. Hohn describes Louise's fascination with the speech she that was an integral part of her daily life. Jamaican patois, an English-based creole language with a West African influence is spoken by the most Jamaicans.
At school, she was required to restrict her language to what was considered "proper" English. Louise was reprimanded by her teacher when she included words and phrases from Jamaican dialect in her assignments. ​Fortunately, she became a student at Excelsior College, where acceptance and appreciation for her native tongue was encouraged.
​Hohn's narrative is rich and colorful. She captures the flavor and cadence of the language in this sumptuous feast of poetic expression. 
Like a doctor bird's wings, the words tickled Louise's ear and like peanut drops, they stuck.
Fernandes' illustrations tell their own tale. Louise's face moves from doubt and discouragement to wonder and joy. The animated faces of her classmates and native storytellers feature a variety of warm shades of brown.
Back matter includes an extensive Note from the Author with details on the life and works of Coverley. Hohn describes her own introduction to the works of this poet. A glossary, with photos of peanut drops and water crackers, is helpful. References contains a citation list.
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Spread out youself deh, Liza.
Dress ooman a come.
A picture book that sparkles with a love for language. Excellent as an introduction to the power of one's own voice and as a validation of student self-expression.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: August 13, 2019  Publisher: Owlkids ISBN: 978-1771473507
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Chispita: Tiny Spark

7/26/2019

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Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya

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Emilia Rosa is juggling a plethora of problems. Let's start with family. Dad, a Marine who was deployed during most of of her childhood, returns home. He seems to be a different person from the father she remembers. Mami, who keeps Emilia focused and organized, will be away on an extended business trip. Abuela, her maternal grandmother has definite notions about Emilia’s life, including the need for a quinceañera. This is something she emphatically does not want.
Sixth grade is a struggle. Not because she isn't intelligent, but because she processes stimuli in a different way. She needs time and individual attention in order to complete her homework. Some school assignments are difficult to untangle without guidance from her mother.The noises associated with school rallies in the gym are a horrific assault on her senses.
Friendships are complicated. Her relationship with a childhood friend seems to be changing. Emilia feels uncomfortable with how her friend speaks to her. She feels pressure to be part of activities where she feels uneasy.
That's not all. The community is in an uproar over possible changes in school boundaries. Will it have a positive or an adverse effect on the social and cultural integrity of the neighborhoods impacted by the proposed realignment?
There's lots going on here. Adjusting to change at home. Understanding the noticeable differences in her father’s behavior. Standing up to unreasonable requests from family and friends. Learning to weld and helping her father restore a vintage car. Becoming a participant in community politics.
Emilia discovers the value of looking at both sides of an issue, researching to uncover key information, and actively participating in the community. Current issues such as immigration, redistricting, and neighborhood identity take on added significance. ​She discovers that there are no easy answers.
Spanish is an integral part of Each Tiny Spark. Cartaya liberally sprinkles the narrative with Spanish phrases and Cuban culture. Non-Spanish readers will be able to grasp meaning by using contextual clues.
Author's Note includes resources on the following topics: Code of Ethics, News Services, Immigrant Rights, Neurodiversity, Veterans Support Services. There's a nice shoutout to libraries, librarians, and original research. ​​
Three cheers for the diminutive red head who loves to figure out puzzles and solve complex computer problems. She knows what’s under the hood of a Shelby Mustang and is a natural with a welding gun. She's a Chispita!

More stories from Pablo Cartaya

Be sure to check out these middle grade novels featuring latino characters. Cover images link to book trailers.
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Pub date: August 6, 2019  Publisher: Kokila  ISBN: 978-0451479723​
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Mi Papi y yo

5/3/2019

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero ill bi Zeke Peña

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The powerhouse duo that created the 2018 Boston Globe-Horn Award winning Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide, are back.  Quintero and Peña capture the wonder of childhood, family, and community with this picture book. 
Beginning with the cover, readers come along on this joyful ride. Eyes closed, wind-whipped ponytail, hands securely grasping her strong Papi, little unicorn-helmeted Daisy exudes the exhilarating thrill of motorcycle travel.  Papi gives his daughter a tender glance as they ride together.
After a long day, Daisy's papi comes home, ready for a sweet daddy/daughter tradition: a trip around the city.
​With a loud "vrooooomm" spanning the two-page spread, the twosome is off.  Dodging packs of cats and dogs, vooming past markets and churches, they motor past gorgeous murals revealing the city's history and culture. There are echoes of the century-old road races on the Grand Boulevard. Daisy is also living the present: waving to neighbors, family and friends. A stop at her father's construction site, where new homes are replacing citrus groves looks to the future. 
Here it is, all of our beautiful city.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle is awash ​with tender moments and heartfelt nostalgia.
Sensory imagery is an integral part of the narrative. Papi smells like " a hard day at work."  His hands feel like "all the love he has the trouble saying."
There are visual treasures to be discovered and savored on each page. The title page features Daisy, holding a unicorn aloft on a toy motorcycle, dreams soaring. Our little protagonist whiles away the hours until her father returns with a Lowriders book.  An apt nod to the lowrider culture and specifically the Cathy Camper Raul III series.
I feel Papi's smile as I squeeze my arms tighter around him.
​Like Daisy's arms lovingly wrapped around her father, this book is un abrazo fuerte that will linger long after the final page is turned. A book to read, share, and treasure.
​Available in Spanish and English language editions. Order both!

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Lowriders

If you haven't been following the Lowrider series.  Get on it!
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Pub date: May 14, 2019  Publisher: Kokila  ISBN: 978-0525553410
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Lunar New Year

11/29/2018

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D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine ill YongSheng Xuan

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Originally published in 2006, Compestine’s celebration of Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a vibrant compendium of Chinese culture. Presented in an alphabetical format, readers observe youngsters as they prepare for and participate in this annual fifteen-day  traditional festival.
Children anticipate New Year by crafting messages on red paper and getting haircuts. Enjoy mouth-watering traditional foods: noodles, oranges, roast duck, and dumplings. Join in the celebrating with kites, lanterns, incense, and firecrackers.
Xuan’s illustrations are replete with gorgeous jewel colors.  Soft yellow backgrounds play up the vibrant reds.
He seamlessly blends images across the gutter, skillfully joining two distinct concepts into one image. Objects such as the imposing dragon figure span an entire two-page spread. This creature is magnificent!
The artist includes an interesting note describing the four different calligraphic styles used to denote a dragon. Characters from the Song Dynasty, the Wei dynasty, the Grass style, and the Han dynasty appear in the background.  Close study of the illustrations is needed to discover each of the four unique dragon representations.
This updated edition is bilingual. Text accompanying each illustration is presented three ways: English, Mandarin Chinese written using the Latin alphabet, and ideographically with Chinese characters. Trim size has been expanded to a generous 8.5 x 11 inches. This neatly accommodates the expanded dual language format. Readers not familiar with Chinese calligraphy may notice some of the repetitive characters and language patterns visible throughout the text. 
This update significantly  enhances the original version. In the spirit of the new year, libraries will want to start the New Lunar Year by replacing the well-used and beloved older edition of D is for Dragon Dance with this sparkling masterpiece.  
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Background 

The Chinese New Year 2019 or Lunar New Year will begin on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. This is the Year of the Pig, an animal that represents diligence, kindness, and generosity.
The holiday is observed in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Mauritius, and in countries with a large Chinese community.
​A Chinese calendar is not like the Gregorian calendar. It is based on the phases of the moon.  The first day of Chinese New Year starts with the new moon.  The last day, known as Lantern Festival is celebrated with night lantern displays.

Celebrate the New Year

Additional resources to enrich your Chinese New Year celebration.
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Newbery Award-winning author illustrator Grace Lin celebrates the New Year.
Learn to read and write basic Chinese characters with Chineasy created by ShaoLan.
Make delicious dumplings with author and cook Ying Chang Compestine.
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Liu Na's graphic novel of her childhood in China.
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Pub date: October 23, 2018 Publisher: Holiday House  ISBN: 978-0823440290
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On the Border

11/13/2018

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“Poetry is the clearest lens for viewing the world.”

They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid's Poems by David Bowles 

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This slim poetry collection becomes more relevant with each passing day. They Call Me Güero chronicles the life of twelve-year-old Güero, a Mexican American boy living on the swath of land near the Rio Grande. Although he lives on the American side of the river, his heritage and identity are deeply rooted in Mexico. 
He frequently traverses the bridge connecting the two countries. In Mexico he and his father eat breakfast and purchase fresh groceries. Güero's imagination inhabits his grandmother's world filled with chilling tales of mythical monsters.
He possesses distinctive physical characteristics which distinguish him from other members in his community: a light complexion with freckles and a head of bright red hair. 
He's a 7th grade student who enjoys sharing books, comics, movies, and gaming with his nerdy friends. He fluidly moves between two countries, navigating crowded middle school hallways and the bustling pulga. He is equally comfortable communicating in Spanish, English, Spanglish, and colloquial Texan. ​English teacher Mrs. Wong expands his multicultural view of the world, incorporating Aztec, Mayan, Chinese and Korean mythology into the curriculum. ​
This first person memoir takes shape through multiple poetic forms such as haiku, rhyming couplets, and free verse.  "Mis Otros Abuelos" is a concrete poem which narrows as the family crosses the bridge connecting the two countries and expands as the family travels further into the interior of each country. 
Bowles handles sensitive topics with a light touch. Racism, stereotypes, immigration are part of Güero's life and are subtly revealed throughout the narrative. This is a boy discovering a world closely connected to his heritage, family, and friends.   
Spanish is clearly an important feature in the text. Bowles liberally peppers these verses with Spanish phrases and references to Mexican and Mexican-American culture. A glossary for most of the phrases with pronunciation and the English equivalent enriches the reading experience. This is especially helpful when reading aloud.
The poems can be read as a collective narrative.  They also work well as standalone vignettes.  Read. Enjoy. Discuss. Share. Repeat.
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¡Gracias!
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​THE REFUGE
ON THE RANCH
It's quiet here except for the hushed flow of the river
and the hum of the bugs answered by the sharp trill of birds
Somewhere, an ocelot growls.

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"I know poetry when I hear it.”
​Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
​Pub date: September 4, 2018 Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press ISBN:  978-1947627062
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In Our Hands

10/8/2018

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We’ve Got the Whole world in Our Hands by Rafael López

It begins with a multi-hued ball of string.
 How far can it travel?
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Follow this string as it sails across seas and continents, through day and night, meets creatures large and small, and into the hands of children throughout the world.
Rafael López interprets this traditional song with his distinctive artistic flair. Using a mixed media approach that incorporates a collage of found objects and cut paper with traditional watercolor and ink techniques as well as digital skills, he creates vibrant illustrations that capture the heart and soul of a world worth singing about.
The spherical motif echoes throughout the pages: sun, moon, snail shell, ball of string, hot air balloon, and ultimately, the planet earth. A celebration of the connections that we all share.
Glorious! ​
We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands  features stunning art on every page. 

String Along

What can you do with a ball of string? Try your hand at replicating the string game pictured in the book. These instructional videos can help you. Create a Cat’s Cradle with a friend. Jacob’s Ladder requires only one set of hands. However, it’s great fun to gather a couple of friends and create these fascinating string patterns.

Sing Along

López includes a printed copy of the lyrics and music for this well-known spiritual. View these children singing their interpretations of the classic song. Then expand the experience by helping youngsters create their own unique verses and movements. This activity can be adapted for children everywhere.

Bonus

A bilingual English/Spanish edition is also available.
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I've got a signed copy in my hands. Gracias Rafael López
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Pub date: October 9, 2018 Publisher: Scholastic Press  ISBN:  978-1338177367
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