Lulu Delacre
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As he works with his young granddaughter to nurture a potted sapling, a Latino landscaper shares his love and admiration of trees. From the extraordinary rainbow gum tree to the mighty, towering redwood, each of the thirteen specimens he tells of is a miracle of the natural world--and some are strange beyond the wildest imagining. Brimming with exuberance and color, this ode to trees of the world--and the vast knowledge of landscapers and gardeners--offers...
Author
Publisher
Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"Uses the framework of the alphabet to present information about plants and animals of the cloud forest on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes and the 2013 discovery of the olinguito. Includes additional information about the cloud forest and the discovery of the olinguito, a map, a glossary, an author's note, and author's sources"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"Desde el extraordinario árbol arco iris hasta las poderosas y altísimas secoyas, los árboles del mundo son un espectáculo de diversidad ecológica y adaptaciones sorprendentes. En Verde fresco, un paisajista y su nieta se asombran con los diferentes tipos de árboles que hay en todo el mundo, algunos familiares, y otros un poco menos conocidos, pero todos extraordinarios a su manera. Rebosante de exuberancia y color, es claro que esta oda a los...
4) Rafi y Rosi
Author
Publisher
Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
Two tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, learn about the plants and animals of Puerto Rico together.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
★"Pura Belpré honoree Delacre's chronicles-each different from the next-offer moving snapshots of family heartbreak, disadvantage, dysfunctionality, heartbreak, privilege, and joy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "Beautifully written with candor, honesty and perfect brevity. Delacre illustrates as well, providing a gorgeous mixed-media portrait of each story's main character. A collection not to be missed." - Booklist (starred review)
"This...
Author
Language
English
Description
An evocative collection of short stories by a three-time Pura Belpre honoree. Now available in paperback!When Carmen Teresa receives a notebook as a holiday gift, the guests suggest she write down their own childhood stories, which they tell. But Carmen Teresa, who loves to cook, collects their family recipes instead! With energy, sensitivity, and warmth, Lulu Delacre introduces readers to a symphony of colorful characters whose 9 stories dance...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Two Puerto Rican tree frog siblings learn about science and social studies topics during their adventures on their island home.
In this chapter book series, Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, explore their surroundings and learn about the traditions, plants, animals, and environment of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy the adventures of these curious siblings and will relate to their special bond as brother and sister. An added
...Author
Language
English
Description
On the evening of September 24, 2004, sixteen-year-old Alicia María Betancourt was killed in a car accident. Popular, happy, fun-loving Alicia daughter, sister, and friend to so many gone in an instant. How would those left behind cope with such a sudden, devastating loss? Wrestling with grief, anger, mortality, and spirituality, Alicia's loved ones struggle to create a lasting place in their hearts for someone who is no longer a physical presence....
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
©2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream...
Author
Publisher
Lectorum Publications
Pub. Date
©2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"El flamboyán amarillo es un cuento de Giorgina Lázaro que trata sobre un niño que va de paseo con su madre en el campo. Luego de caminar un rato se encuentran con un flamboyan amarillo. Allí a la sombra del árbol meriendan. Después de estar a la sombra del árbol el niño recoge una semilla del árbol y la guarda en su bolsillo. De regreso a su casa sembraron la semilla en una maceta y mientras el niño iba creciendo, así lo hacía la semilla...
Author
Publisher
Children's Book Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpré, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.