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A selection of books by

Lucía González

Señor Cat's Romance and Other Favorite Stories from Latin America
Señor Cat's Romance and Other Favorite Stories from Latin America
By: Lucía González
Illustrated by: Lulu Delacre
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Spanish words add flavor to these appealing folktales, cuentos favoritos, carefully illustrated to reflect their Latin American roots. Readers young and old will recognize Juan Bobo's foolishness, and delight in the sound of the language in the tale of Little Half Chick. Like all folktales, these are ideal for sharing aloud.

The Bossy Gallito: A Traditional Cuban Folktale
The Bossy Gallito: A Traditional Cuban Folktale
By: Lucía González
Illustrated by: Lulu Delacre
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader

Travel with Bossy Rooster to his uncle's wedding. Of course the road is not entirely smooth in this cumulative, handsomely illustrated tale from Cuba — and that's when the fun begins!

The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos
The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos
By: Lucía González
Illustrated by: Lulu Delacre
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Independent Reader

This is the story of librarian Pura Belpré, told through the eyes of two young children who are introduced to the library and its treasures just before Christmas. Lulu Delacre's lovely illustrations evoke New York City at the time of the Great Depression, as well as the close-knit and vibrant Puerto Rican community that was thriving in El Barrio during this time. Bilingual Spanish-English text.

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