|
Pura Belpré Award - Illustrators
Best books by authors and illustrators of Latino culture. Began in 1996. Pura Belpré website |
 Print this list Email this list
Return to Book Lists  
|
|
12 listings found. |
|
|
2013 Schmidt, Gary D. Marti´n De Porres : the Rose in the Desert The story of Saint Martin de Porres--an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice. Children's Nonfiction Book |
|
2012 Tonatiuh, Duncan Diego Rivera : his World and Ours An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera. Easy Nonfiction Book |
|
2011 Velasquez, Eric Grandma's Gift This prequel to Velasquez's biographical picture book "Grandma's Records" is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. Easy Picture Book |
|
2010 Mora Book Fiesta! : Celebremos El Di´a de los Niños/El Di´a de los Libros 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 (April 30) and the book fiestas that are often included. Spanish Easy Picture Book MORA |
|
2009 Morales, Yuyi Just in Case As Senor Calavera prepares for Grandma Beetle's birthday he finds an alphabetical assortment of unusual presents, but with the help of Zelmiro the Ghost, he finds the best gift of all. Easy Picture Book MORALES |
|
2008 Montes, Marisa Los Gatos Black On Halloween Easy to read, rhyming text about Halloween night incorporates Spanish words, from las brujas riding their broomsticks to los monstruos whose monstrous ball is interrupted by a true horror. Easy Picture Book MONTES |
|
2006 Mora, Pat Dona Flor Dona Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise. Easy Picture Book MORA |
|
2004 Morales, Yuyi Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book In this version of a traditional tale, Se~nor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind. Easy Nonfiction Book 511 M |
|
2002 Soto, Gary Chato and the Party Animals Chato decides to throw a pachanga for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found. Includes glossary of Spanish words with English translation. Easy Picture Book SOTO |
|
2000 Garza, Carmen Lomas Ventanas Magicas: Papel Picado Y Relatos La autora describe las costumbres mexicanas de su familia por picado papel. Spanish Children's Nonfiction Book 305.868 G |
|
1998 Soto, Gary Snapshots from the Wedding A Chicana flower girl relates the events of the wedding day. Easy Picture Book SOTO |
|
1996 Soto, Gary Chato's Kitchen To get the ratoncitos, little mice who have moved into the barrio, to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more. But he is not prepared for the unexpected guest who accompanies the mice. Easy Picture Book SOTO |
|
Print this list Email this list
Return to Book Lists
|
