Carlos Vélez
1) We belong
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English
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Whether tall or short or weak or strong, we all have value and we all belong.
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain. Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt...
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Charlesbridge
Language
Español
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En este divertido libro ilustrado sobre las supersticiones, ¿pod̀r Miguel aprender a crear su propia suerte y librarse de la mala suerte antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
Miguel's grandmother warns him that opening an umbrella inside the house will bring bad luck that will follow him everywhere.
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Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
2024.
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[Spanish].
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Español
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Benito ama a Perro, pero cuando Perro muere, el niño queda desconsolado. Durante la celebración del Día de Muertos, intenta comprender el significado de las flores de cempasúchil, de las veladoras, del pan de muerto, de las fotografías y de la costumbre de contar recuerdos de los seres queridos que ya no están. Al crear su propio altar especial para Perro, Benito se da cuenta de que el amor por su querido compañero y la felicidad que este le...
7) Be more dog
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Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Happiness is all around us. Sometimes you just have to Be more dog to find it! Sam the dog can find happiness in the most unexpected places: a smelly old boot, a deflated ball, even in a muddy puddle! When Dad leaves for work, Sam's young owner feels like happiness has left too. Can a child learn a few new tricks from a carefree canine and feel happy again? This funny and uplifting picture book about finding joy in simple things celebrates the bonds...
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Publisher
Alfaguara
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"Every city in the world hides spirits. But very few people are lucky enough to see them and hear them. The Fantastic City emerges at night, with its own noises, shadows, and spectral voices. And no one knows when horrifying events will happen there. But what if there was a magical device that allowed you to see all the ghosts and supernatural beings that inhabit the city? Luis and Caro find an ancient key that helps them to make a trip to the past...
9) Viva's voice
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Publisher
Kind World Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When her Papi’s bus drivers union goes on strike, Viva uses her powerful voice to give him the confidence he needs to give a speech on the picket line.