Amy Costalas

Books by This Author

Abuelita Full of Life

Illustrated by: Martha Aviles
Age Level: 6-9

Product Description: Jose is not sure what to expect when his grandmother from Mexico moves in…except that he will certainly have to change his ways. What he discovers is that he doesn't mind one bit. Abuelita is full of surprises — and full of life!

Lupe Vargas and Her Super Best Friend / Lupe Vargas y su super mejor amiga

Age Level: 6-9
Language: English, Spanish, Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)

Each day of the week best friends Lupe and Mariza make up games and stories as they play, sometimes to the chagrin of their irritable neighbor. One day the friends have a tiff; could this be the end of their friendship? Even Mrs. Ramirez is relieved when the girls make up in their distinctive,imaginative way. Jaunty illustrations further enliven this story told in two languages.