Pat Mora

The family's playful new kitten loves to hide, keeping the children busy looking for her all over the house.

Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El dia de los ninos, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included.

"From blueberries to vanilla, indigenous foods of the Americas are celebrated in this collection of haiku, which also includes information about each food's origins"--Provided by publisher.

In this adaptation of the folk song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," friends exchange such gifts as a pinata and "cuatro luminarias." Includes pronunciation and glossary of Spanish words and a description of Christmas foods and other holiday traditions from different Latin American countries.

A young multiracial boy celebrates family, friendship, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.

When they move to a new village, Ray and Amelia discover the old New Mexico tradition of "los abuelos" that involves village men dressing up in frightening old men costumes and descending upon the local children, asking if they have been good or bad.