In a neighborhood of flower gardens, a Chinese-American girl and her mother plant what the child considers to be ugly vegetables. The ugly vegetables, however, become attractive and help build community when made into a delicious soup!
As they did for the Lunar New Year, each family member contributes to the preparations for the mid-autumn moon festival. Their special picnic includes mooncakes and tea as well as affection.
This is a sequel to Under a War-torn Sky, which was based on the fact that some soldiers do have heart-stopping surprise homecomings.
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As an African American mother combs her daughter's hair, she not only helps the child see its possibilities but recognize its beauty.
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Lily tries her best to befriend an older girl during weekly visits to the pool but Tamika and her friend mostly just ignore the younger girl. In the end, Lily befriends a girl her own age and begins to truly enjoy the summer.
Does no electricity mean that there's nothing to do or are there new adventures just waiting to happen? A family and their neighbors find out one hot summer night in the city.
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Two friends make decisions about their summertime activities and adventures. Do they want to do cannonballs or float in the pool? Is this a firefly or fireworks night?
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Day after day, Lupita and Tío Urbano watch the Monarch butterflies arrive. Urbano says they are the souls of the dead ones arriving in time for Día de los muertos.
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Maria's story begins as she honors her baby brother on the first Day of the Dead. Maria is sad about the deaths in her family, but she feels a little bit better while she spends time with her family.
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"Above a small town in Mexico, the sun rises like a great marigold." So begins one family's preparation for El día de los muertos.