Pat Mora

Rhyming text reveals the antics of an alphabet full of zoo animals as they enjoy a night of singing, dancing, feasting, and playing musical instruments while their keepers sleep. Includes pronunciation and translation guide to Spanish words that appear throughout the text.

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.

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.