Love that Dog

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The simplicity of the story will appeal to many readers. Also, students who enjoy reading poems, books with animals, and books about self-discovery will enjoy this . Students that I know enjoy reading books about animals will love this book. This book is interestingly written using poems and the young boy within the story learns more about himself than he knew. Sometimes all people need is a push in the right direction and the main character Jack receives this push from his teacher. This book, with its clever title, creatively tells the story of a boy who thinks that he is not good at anything, but through the subtle push of his teacher he understands that he does have something to add and he is a talented boy.

Resources

Creech, S. (2001). Love that dog. New York, NY: Joanna Cotler Books.

Love that dog. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Love-That-Dog-Sharon-Creech/dp/0064409597/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449291733&sr=1-1&keywords=love+that+dog

Under the Mesquite

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Lupita shoulders a lot of responsibility in her family since she is the oldest of her siblings. One day the unthinkable happens, Lupita finds out that her mother has been diagnosed with cancer. As a young girl who feels like she is responsible for her family she things that she needs to figure out what to do while she is trying to find her main purpose in her own life. Many students will identify with the situation of this strong main character.

Resources

McCall, G. (2012). Under the mesquite. New York, NY: Lee and Low Books.

Under the mesquite. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Under-Mesquite-Guadalupe-Garcia-McCall/dp/1600604293/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449291131&sr=1-1&keywords=under+the+mesquite

Nino Wrestles the World

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Talented author Yuyi Morales brings the story of young Nino. Nino wants to become a lucha libre. As he is playing with his toys, duty calls! When villains appear he must protect his family. Nino fights his way through many different dastardly opponents until, his sisters awaken from their naps. This charming tale shows the beautiful imagination of a young boy and how fun playtime can be with that imagination. Readers will also learn about Hispanic heritage through this very cute story.

Resources

Morales, Y. (2015). Nino wrestles the world. New York, NY: Square Fish.

Nino wrestles the world. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Ni%C3%B1o-Wrestles-World-Yuyi-Morales/dp/1250062705/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449290298&sr=1-1&keywords=nino+wrestles+the+world+by+yuyi+morales

Viva Frida

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Frida Kahlo was a wonderful artist and an inspirational one. She created wonderful works of art and her success can be inspirational to many girls. In this beautiful story author Yuyi Morales gives tribute to this wonderful artist in an amazing way. This story is illustrated in almost a claymation style, with doll like characters telling the story of Frida Kahlo. While many of the pages contain simple sentences or phrases and imaginative pictures the author’s message definitely comes across beautifully.

Resources

Morales, Y. (2014). Viva frida. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press.

Viva frida. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Viva-Frida-Morales-Yuyi-ebook/dp/B00MLNBJ22/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449289566&sr=1-1&keywords=viva+frida

I Lived on Butterfly HillI

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Readers follow the story of a young girl who lives in Chile as her whole world is torn apart by war and turmoil. Young Celeste does not quite understand what is going on as strange things begin to happen around her home. Readers follow along as she begins to discover exactly what is happening to her home and her country. Soon Celeste is no longer able to live in Chile and she must move to Maine in the United States. Readers will see how she copes with moving to a new country and as she has to learn to live in a new place.

Resources

Agosin, M. (2014). I lived on butterfly hill. New York, NY: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

I lived on butterfly hill. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Lived-Butterfly-Hill-Marjorie-Agosin/dp/1416994025/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449288804&sr=1-1&keywords=i+lived+on+butterfly+hill

Ole! Flamenco!

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Flamenco dancing is a generations old tradition in the Hispanic culture. This book follows the history of this amazing dance, telling where it originated and the story of how it became a big part of the culture. This book also tells the reader about flamenco classes and how people learn how to do this amazing dance. Readers will be amazed by the dedication the dancers have and readers will love the real pictures of this amazing part of the Hispanic culture.

Resources

Ancona, G. (2010). Ole! flamenco. New York, NY: Lee and Low Books Inc.

Ole! flamenco. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Ole-Flamenco-George-Ancona/dp/1600603610/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449288394&sr=1-1&keywords=ole+flamenco

Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book

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Every culture has their own trickster tales. This Hispanic trickster tale has its own unique piece, an alphabet tale. Alongside a trickster tale involving a very charming skeleton is a Spanish alphabet. Each of the tales seem to be running independently, but in fact they are intertwined. The alphabet following along with the trickster tale as it weaves its story. In this trickster tale reader follows a very charming skeleton as it tries to make it on time to a birthday party that he has been waiting for, he also needs to get a birthday present. Will it make it on time with a present? The reader will enjoy following along to find out.

Resources

Just in case. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Just-Case-Trickster-Spanish-Alphabet/dp/1596433299/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449287636&sr=1-1&keywords=just+in+case+a+trickster+tale+and+spanish+alphabet+book

Morales, Y. (2008). Just in case. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press.