The oldest of eight siblings in her Mexican American family, Lupita is a talented actress and gifted writer.
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Oliver really, really wanted a brother and so, understandably tries to exchange his baby sister in this very funny and highly familiar family tale. Lighthearted illustrations add to the humor and the story’s satisfying conclusion.
When George can't bark like most puppies, his mother takes him to the vet who also tells George to "bark!" An exhausted doctor literally pulls out the reasons George "meows" and more with funny and surprising results.
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Henry is an Australian shepherd with no tail but he longs for a special appendage like his canine friends. His efforts to secure one are fruitless, but Henry finds something even more important.
Absorbed in his book, a child ignores his mother's persistent calls, creating his own outrageous, imaginative adventures with the use of the word "meanwhile…" Wit and ingenuity abound in text and illustration until the boy's adventures — and the book — co
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No matter how much her parents' actions disconcert the narrator (like kissing her in public!) the benefits (unconditional love) ultimately outweigh any embarrassment.
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A father and daughter are on the way to the zoo when it begins to rain — but only on one side of the car! Sadie will not be disappointed (and is not) in this tale of optimism and affection between parent and child.
Nine-year-old Julie wants a dog but instead winds up with a menagerie of different kinds of critters — with very funny and finally satisfying results. The semi-autobiographical novel reads aloud well and is sure to resonate with many families.
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Kate is a cowgirl who cares for her herd on her horse, Cocoa. In four short, easy to read stories Kate’s resourceful personality shines in snappy dialog between cowgirl and horse.
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Roosevelt's own words define her growth from a shy child to reluctant but forceful political voice to respected citizen of the world. Evocative illustrations express Roosevelt’s strength and unique beauty.