New Releases
December 2021
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Beer, Sophie
FAMILIAS LLENAS
DE AMOR
Love Makes a Family
Board Bk (LV45700) 2021 9788414030578 $16.99
26 pp. Grades PreK-K
Whether you have two dads, two moms, a mom and a dad or only one parent, all families are made of love.
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Beer, Sophie
UN MUNDO MUY AMABLE
Kindness Makes Us Strong
Board Bk (LV45706) 2021 9788414030585 $16.99
26 pp. Grades PreK-K
Being kind makes us strong. This book shows children some of the many ways to be kind.
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del Mazo, Margarita
¿DÓNDE VIVO YO?
Where Do I Live?
Board Bk (JA45696) 2021 9788418277757 $14.99
18 pp. Grades PreK-K
This rhyming board book teaches young children where different animals live. It saves the best one for last!
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del Mazo, Margarita
PAPÁ DICE
Daddy Says
Board Bk (JA45702) 2017 9788416434725 $13.99
18 pp. Grades PreK-K
Animal dads show little children that there are many ways to say I love you.
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Donaldson, Julia
LA ARDILLA Y EL MUÑECO DE NIEVE
Squirrel’s Snowman
Board Bk (JV45693) 2021 9788426147172 $13.99
14 pp. Grades PreK-K
It’s snowing in Acorn Woods and Squirrel wants to build a snowman. Lift the flaps to see how she gathers everything she needs.
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Donaldson, Julia
LA GATA QUIERE COCINAR
Cat’s Cookbook
Board Bk (JV45660) 2021 9788426147196 $13.99
14 pp. Grades PreK-K
Cat wants to cook, but she doesn’t know how. Perhaps she could find some help at the library. Lift the flaps to see how everything turns out.
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Garguláková, Magda
EL GRAN LIBRO DE LOS CONTRARIOS
A Big Book of Opposites
HC (TRM45690) 2021 9788418520112 $21.99
40 pp. Grades PreK-1
Would you like to know what is fragile and what is sturdy? What about what is curved and what is straight? This book introduces children to over 500 vocabulary words while they learn about opposites.
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González, Xosé M.
RATONES DE CASA
Mice at Home
HC (KA45630) 2019 9788484644675 $18.99
32 pp. Grades PreK-K
In this rhyming tale, a group of mice goes in search of food in a family’s house.
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Grant, Jacob
GATO Y OVILLO
Cat Knit
HC (JA45663) 2017 9788416434848 $22.99
32 pp. Grades PreK-1
When Knit appears at home, Cat is not sure what to make of it. Soon, they two become the best of friends. One day, Knit changes and Cat is none too pleased.
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Johnson, Crockett
LA PLAYA MÁGICA
Magic Beach
HC (COR45246) 2021 9788484706335 $24.99
60 pp. Grades K-2
From the beloved creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon comes this picture book that teaches children the power of words. Two kids write in the sand and the objects magically appear. They end up creating an entire kingdom, complete with a king and royal forest! This edition contains Johnson’s original artwork that was located in the Smithsonian in 2005.
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Mattsson, Jens
¡SOMOS LEONES!
We Are Lions
HC (TRM45657) 2021 9788418520051 $20.99
28 pp. Grades K-2
The two brothers in this moving picture book are dangerous lions of the savanna. No prey can escape them. One day, one of the boys becomes seriously ill and must be hospitalized The other brother has trouble understanding what is happening at first, but he hopes that one day soon, they will be able to hunt again.
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Sordo, Paco
PUM PUM
Boom Boom
HC (GS45695) 2021 9788469886083 $19.99
32 pp. Grades PreK-1
Pong is a happy robot. He lives in the country with his best friend Camila. There is only one thing that upsets him: the doctor told him he does not have a heart. Could Camila have the solution?
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Silvestro, Annie
EL CLUB DE LECTURA
DEL CONEJITO
Bunny’s Book Club
HC (JA45628) 2018 9788417272579 $23.99 36 pp. Grades PreK-1
Bunny loves books. When summer is over and story time at the library moves indoors, he finds an ingenious way to get into the building after hours. He ends up sharing the joy of reading with his animal friends.
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Silvestro, Annie
EL CLUB DE LECTURA DEL
CONEJITO VA AL COLE
Bunny’s Book Club Goes to School
HC (JA45643) 2019 9788416082148 $23.99 36 pp. Grades PreK-1
Bunny’s book club meets at the library every Saturday. One day, Bunny’s friend Josie mentions she is nervous about starting school. Bunny decides he is going to accompany her and, soon, the whole book club is on board. After all, the more friends the merrier, but first they will have to find her.
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Rubio, Antonio
VIAJES
Trips
Board Bk (KA45698) 2021 9788413430843 $12.99 18 pp. Grades PreK-K
This rhyming board book teaches children about different modes of transportation.
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Rubio, Antonio
JUGUETES
Toys
Board Bk (KA45669) 2021 9788413430867 $12.99 18 pp. Grades PreK-K
This rhyming board book shows children having fun with different toys.
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van Genechten, Guido
EL PEQUEÑO PEZ BLANCO CUENTA HASTA 11/LITTLE WHITE FISH COUNTS UP TO 11
HC (VS45691) 2021 9786078712823 $14.99
20 pp. Grades PreK-K
Little White Fish plays hide and go seek with his friends and teaches children how to count from one to eleven.
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van Genechten, Guido
EL PEQUEÑO PEZ BLANCO TIENE MUCHOS AMIGOS/LITTLE WHITE FISH HAS MANY FRIENDS
HC (VS45659) 2021 9786078712700$14.99
20 pp. Grades PreK-K
Little White Fish is very playful. Luckily, he has lots of friends to play games with.
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Alcántara, Ricardo
UN NIÑO MUY RARO
A Very Strange Child
Illustrated by Albert Asensio
HC (JV45629) 2021 9788426147493 $23.99
32 pp. Grades K-2
Since Gustavo thinks that Pol is strange, no one plays with him. Normally he doesn’t seem bothered by his classmates’ actions. He tells them his dad is wizard. One day, Gustavo and his friends follow him home to discover this very strange child’s secret.
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Antón, Rocío & Lola Núñez
CONSEJOS PARA
UN OGRO
Advice for an Ogre
HC (GS45624) 2021 9788469886113$16.99
28 pp. Grades K-2
In this rhyming story, Tom Thumb and his siblings find a castle and decide to go inside. When the ogre who lives there sees them, he tells them they are his next meal. They stall him by teaching him about proper hygiene, social distancing, and mask wearing.
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Asensio, Albert
LA LIEBRECITA
The Little Bunny
HC (ING45645) 2020 9788412029383 $23.99
32 pp. Grades K-2
Every year, mother and father bunny have to decide which one of their children will be the real Easter bunny. One by one, they send their seven kids with an egg to see which bunny will pass the test. Instructions on making Easter eggs are included at the end.
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Berloso, Laia
LA CIUDAD QUE
MÁS QUIERO
The City I Love
HC (GL45640) 2021 9788424669911 $25.99
36 pp. Grades K-2
Lía is excited to leave her parents’ farm for the first time and visit her cousin in the big city. When she arrives, she discovers the city is so filled with smog, she cannot see her beloved stars. The two kids launch a campaign to clean up the environment.
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Bright, Rachel
LA BALLENA QUE QUERÍA MÁS
The Whale Who
Wanted More
HC (LV45649) 2021 9788414030363 $25.99
32 pp. Grades K-2
Harry the whale is never satisfied. He drags the ocean's treasure along in search of more. One day, a brave crab named Cristal asks him to stop and helps him discover what is truly important.
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Buitrago, Jairo
FORMAS DE HACER AMIGOS
Ways to Make Friends
Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson
HC (LEE45679) 2021 9786078689156 $24.99
36 pp. Grades K-2
There are many ways to make friends. A few examples are rescuing a bee from a fountain, leaving paper dolls as presents throughout the town, dressing up like an apple or a pear or simply offering fruit to others. Readers will also discover the joy in being best friends to themselves.
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Camil, Jérôme
SPÍOUTNIK
Chirpnik
HC (TRM45703) 2021 9788418520136 $24.99
44 pp. Grades K-2
Chirp wants to go to Mars more than anything. Two rats on the farm offer to help him build a rocket. The three animals are all in for an out-of-this-world surprise.
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Castro Andrade, Telma G.
LA ECONOMÍA DE MARÍA
Maria’s Money
HC (PV45697) 2021 9789583062698 $13.99
32 pp. Grades 1-3
Twins Helena and Maria win piggy banks. Their godmother encourages them to save, but only one of the girls follows that advice. This picture book will encourage children to think about their own spending habits.
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Chazerand, Émile
EL VIRUS GRIZZLY
The Grizzly Virus
HC (LV45625) 2019 9788414024614 $21.99
28 pp. Grades K-2
Nobody wants to hang out with Luna because every time she sneezes, a bear comes out of her nose! Only Juan Felix, owner of the Bear Companion Factory, sees the potential profit in befriending her. What will he do when she becomes super healthy?
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Copons, Jaume
LOS GARCÍA Y EL MURO
The Garcias and the Wall
HC (ALG45655) 2021 9788491425137 $26.99
44 pp. Grades K-2
Duna is very happy when Lucas moves next door. They even have the same last name! Lucas does not share her feelings and does not want to be her friend. He even builds a wall out of cardboard boxes to keep her away. The little girl is this story will not be deterred!
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Galcerán, Auria G.
LA GALLINITA ROJA
The Little Red Hen
HC (ING45672) 2015 9788494294983 $19.99
28 pp. Grades K-2
The cumulative sequence of events in this story will help children learn how wheat is made into bread...and, more importantly, a gentle lesson about responsibility and family. After all, the mother hen has made the bread single-handedly, but she is only joking when she says she gets to eat all of it herself.
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Gregori, Josep
¿QUÉ TE HA PASADO?
What Happened to You?
HC (ALG45688) 2021 9788491424673$26.99
28 pp. Grades K-2
Martin’s family is concerned about the change in his behavior. He comes home from school with his watch missing, possessions ripped, and his knees are scraped up. His grandmother decides to find out what is going on.
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Hristova, Ina
LAS NIETAS DE BABA
Baba’s Granddaughters
HC (ABP45676) 2021 9788417555597 $24.99
36 pp. Grades K-2
In this Eastern European fable, a grandmother named Baba outsmarts a hungry wolf by promising to give him her granddaughters if he lets her go free. When he goes to her house to claim his prey, he realizes he has been fooled.
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Iglesias, Gracia
LA EXTRAÑA SORPRESA
The Strange Surprise
HC (LAL45654) 2021 9788412239225 $23.99
36 pp. Grades K-2
Every night, an elderly lady receives a visit from her friend. One night, he shows up to find her house is empty. Where could she be? He is in for quite a delightful surprise in this rhyming story.
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Jammaccone, Leticia
PAVOR NOCTURNUS
Night Fright
HC (PV45715) 2021 9789583063145 $13.99
40 pp. Grades 1-3
Pavor is a perfect child. He always listens, never gets dirty, and steers clear of others and their germs. When he turns six, he is tormented by a strange nocturnal phenomenon that does not allow him to sleep. The doctor prescribes a radical treatment that ends up changing Pavor’s life for the better.
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Remy-Verdier, Margot
LA LEYENDA DE MOMOTARO
The Legend of Momotaro
HC (PV45665) 2021 9789583063138 $15.99
48 pp. Grades 1-3
In this Japanese legend, a woman finds a peach in the river while washing clothes. She brings it home, and, when her husband slices open the fruit, they find a baby inside! The childless couple decide to adopt the boy, who grows up to possess super human strength. One day, he is called upon by the emperor for a special mission.
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Ruiz Johnson, Mariana
EL LIBRO QUE KIBO ESCRIBIÓ
The Book Kibo Wrote
HC (TAK45650) 2021 9788418821066 $24.99
36 pp. Grades K-2
Every night, Kibo the rhinoceros writes about the sights and sounds of the savanna. Naki the heron takes the pages, creates a book, and brings it to the city. The first to find it is Camilo the lion. He shares it with a friend, who shares it with a friend, etc., until it eventually ends up in the North Pole!
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Serrano, Pepe
DESPISTADO
Distracted
HC (GS45675) 2021 9788469885833 $14.99
26 pp. Grades K-2
The grandfather in this story forgets everything, including his wife’s name, which floor he needs to go to, and his favorite expressions. Luckily, he always remembers how much he loves his granddaughter.
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Serrano, Pilar
EL SELFI
The Selfie
HC (TAK45662) 2021 9788418821127 $24.99
32 pp. Grades K-2
Castor wants to take a selfie. He finds the perfect spot, but when he takes the shot, he’s photobombed by a rabbit! That’s just the beginning of animals wanting to be in the picture. Will he ever be able to take the selfie he planned?
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Sgroi, Fábio
SER HUMANO ES…
Being Human Mean…
HC (PV45638) 2021 9789583062193 $13.99
54 pp. Grades 1-3
Every human being is unique. Every human being has rights. This book teaches children about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and explains the importance of respect and acceptance.
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Underwood, Deborah
UN BOSQUE
DENTRO DE MÍ
Outside In
Illustrated by Cindy Derby
HC (LZR45631) 2021 9788412314373 $22.99
44 pp. Grades K-2
Sometimes the forest is part of us and we are part of it. The young girl in this award-winning picture book discovers that the beauty and wonder of the forest can be found both inside and outside her home.
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Till the Cat
COLECCIÓN “MARTÍN”
Martin Series
Grades K-2
Written by a popular French blogger, this series features a young boy named Martin. The author uses his experiences as a stay-at-home dad to present realistic situations and childhood issues. In these books, Martin learns the importance of getting a good night's sleep, trying new foods, and limiting screen time.
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MARTÍN Y LAS PANTALLAS
Martin and the Screens
HC (GL45712) 2021 9788424671389 $15.99
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¡NO ME GUSTA!
I Don’t Like It!
HC (GL45711) 2021 9788424671372 $15.99
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¡NO QUIERO IRME A DORMIR!
I Don’t Want to Go to Bed!
HC (GL45710) 2021 9788424671365 $15.99
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van Hooft, Mieke
ADIÓS, ABUELA
Goodbye, Grandma
HC (ING45699) 2014 9788494122460 $21.99
24 pp. Grades K-2
Fiona is very upset after her grandmother dies. With the help of a group of animals and her mother, she discovers that her grandmother is always with her.
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Dickens, Charles
EL CUENTO DE NAVIDAD
A Christmas Carol
PB (GL45666) 2021 9788424667856 $13.99
40 pp. Grades 2-4
In this Christmas classic, Ebenezer Scrooge changes his miserly ways after being visited by a series of ghosts. A brief biography of Dickens is included.
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Fornasari, Eleanora
10 IDEAS PARA SUPERAR EL RACISMO
10 Ideas to
Overcome Racism
HC (ALG45701) 2021 9788491425205 $24.99
40 pp. Grades 2-4
Children might feel like there is nothing that they can do to combat racism, but this book presents 10 simple yet powerful ideas. They include be careful with your words, discover where you come from and be proud of your roots, explore ethnic neighborhoods, and block hate speech.
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Rippin, Sally
BILLIE B. ES ASOMBROSA
The Grumpy Neighbor/The Honey Bees
HC (BU45707) 2021 9788469663011 $14.99
92 pp. Grades 2-3
In book one, Billie B.’s grumpy neighbor refuses to return the soccer ball that falls in her yard. How will she get I back? In book two, Billie B. and Jack’s classroom is filled with bees and Jack is allergic!
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Nahrgang, Frauke
COLECCIÓN “LOS JUGONES”
The Players Series
Grades 2-3
These illustrated beginning readers capture what it’s like to be on a soccer team. The players deal with injuries, being benched, and penalties.
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EL EQUIPO CAMPEÓN
The Champions
HC (BU45677) 2021
9788469628287 $14.99
Soccer is the most important thing in the world to Leo and his friends. For the first time ever, Leo is watching the game from the bench. Kevin, the new kid, is playing his position and he has become close friends with Dani, Leo's best friend. When Dani gets hurt, Kevin is the only sub for his spot. Will Leo get another chance to play?
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LOS AMIGOS, ¡SIEMPRE UNIDOS!
Friends Forever!
HC (BU45678) 2021
9788469628294 $14.99
Leo has to play goalie in a very important game because Milo has been sanctioned. Now, more than ever, the team must remain united.
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Brami, Maïa
EL MUNDO ES MI CASA
The World Is My Home
HC (ZAH45651) 2021 9788494713569$28.99
96 pp. Grades 3-5
This oversized book presents over 20 children from different parts of the world. Each one shares how they say hello and goodbye, talks about typical foods, and discusses life in their countries. Meet Connor from Australia, Ilyas from Egypt, James from Kenya, and Narda from Bolivia, just to name a few.
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Burke, Fatti
TOM VIAJA EN EL TIEMPO: CHINA DURANTE LA DINASTÍA MING
Tom in Time: Ming
Dynasty China
HC (LV45670) 2021 9788414030639 $22.99
44 pp. Grades 3-5
Accompany Tom on his journey to the Ming Dynasty. Readers will learn about the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and what daily life was like during this period. Children are invited to search for objects in the artwork. The solutions are included at the end of the book.
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Fernández, Sara
& Sonia Roig
EL BOSQUE ES
NUESTRA CASA
The Forest Is Our Home
HC (ABP45658) 2021 9788417555610 $29.99
98 pp. Grades 3-5
Do you know what happens in the forest? What were forests like in the past? When did we start destroying them and when did we start conserving them? This book explains the importance of forests and how to protect this essential natural resource from destruction.
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Frontiñán Rubio, Javier
EXPLORA TU CEREBRO
Explore Your Brain
HC (LA45589) 2021 9788466240208 $16.99
60 pp. Grades 3-5
The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. This book explains how it works to children in a clear, colorful way.
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Leon Panal, Angel Luis
ADAPTACIÓN ANIMAL
Animal Adaptation
HC (LA45592) 2021 9788466240185 $16.99
The world is filled with harsh climates, such as deserts and frozen mountains. The animals that live there have had to adapt. Children will learn how spider monkeys live high up in the trees of South America, discover that baboons live in large groups to protect themselves from the hunters of the savanna, and much more.
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Leon Panal, Angel Luis
ANIMALES CON SUPERPODERES
Animals with Super Powers
HC (LA45591) 2021 9788466240192 $16.99
Did you know that an octopus can change the color and texture of its skin in order to camouflage itself or that chimpanzees communicate with each other through facial expressions? This book introduces children to the super powers of many different species.
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Lowry, Lois
EL REGRESO DE LOS WILLOUGHBY
The Willoughbys Return
HC (GS45641) 2021 9788469886076 $22.99 200 pp. Grades 3-5
Thanks to global warming, Mr. & Mrs. Willoughby, who have been frozen on a Swiss mountain, have defrosted and decided to go home after 30 years. Will their son recognize them? They are shocked to learn what has happened during their long absence.
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Pintadera, Fran
EL VUELO INFINITO
The Endless Flight
HC (KA45639) 2021 9788413430935 $20.99 48 pp. Grades 3-5
Captivating illustrations and verses capture the migratory life of birds. Divided into the four parts of the long journey, the poems can also be used to draw parallels to human migration as well.
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Creech, Sharon
ENTRE DOS LUNAS
Walk Two Moons
PB (LC45238) 2021 9781632459299 $12.99 288 pp. Grades 6-8
When Salamanca Hiddle's mother disappears without a word, her grandfather puts her in the car and drives north. At their new destination, Salamanca finally begins to unravel the mystery that now pervades her world.
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Creech, Sharon
UNA VEZ
One Time
PB (LC45223) 2021 9781632459282 $12.99 224 pp. Grades 4-6
Gina has always felt different from her classmates. Thanks to her new neighbor Antonio and her creative writing teacher, she just might discover her place in the world.
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Andrews, Claire M.
HIJA DE ESPARTA
Daughter of Sparta
PB (GS45526) 2021 9788418027185 $24.99 408 pp.
Seventeen-year-old Dafne has spent her whole life training to be a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the Spartans. A chance meeting with the goddess Artemis turns her world upside down. Nine mysterious objects have been taken from Mount Olympus. If Dafne does not locate them, the gods will lose their powers, the mortal world will become chaos, and her brother will die. Guided by her brother and the arrogant god Apollo, Dafne begins a journey though the ancient world that will lead to a confrontation with the gods.
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Rivera, José Eustasio
LA VORÁGINE
The Whirlpool
HC (PV45644) 2020 9789583059131 $15.99 352 pp.
Alberto Cova, a poet, runs away with Alicia, a woman he does not really love. What begins as a romantic novel ends as a poignant look at Colombian society. A glossary helps readers understand the Colombian terms.
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