My Town / Mi Pueblo

My Town / Mi Pueblo
by Nicholas Solis (Author) and Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: In this bilingual English and Spanish picture book, cousins from opposite sides of the border visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences. Bilingual readers will notice that the text on facing pages say the same thing — in a different language.

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Abuelita and I Make Flan

Abuelita and I Make Flan
by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom (Author / Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Anita is making flan for Abuelo’s birthday, but when she accidentally breaks Abuelita’s treasured flan serving plate from Cuba, she struggles with what to do. Anita knows it’s right to tell the truth, but what if Abuelita gets upset? Worried that she has already ruined the day, Anita tries to be the best helper. After cooking the flan, they need a serving dish! Anita comes up with a wonderful solution.

Snippet: Abuelita has arthritis. It makes it hard for her fingers to close all the way.

My hands are strong, and I’m her best helper. Usually.

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