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Melissa Castrillón
A girl moves from her country home to an apartment in the city and misses the life she left behind. She brings plants with her and turns her balcony into a wild garden. As the plants grow and bloom, they change her small corner of the city and help bring a new friendship into her life. The nearly wordless tale is told with bright, stylized artwork.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Stormy: A Story about Finding a Forever HomeGuojingIn this wordless picture book, a woman finds a scruffy pup hiding beneath a bench in a park. The dog is a shy stray and does not quickly trust her friendly attention. Their encounter unfolds without text, through pencil and watercolor images in full-page scenes and smaller panels. The story follows the woman’s effort to connect with the wary dog and the possibility of a lasting home.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Papi Has a MotorcycleIsabel QuinteroDaisy rides through her neighborhood and city on her father’s motorcycle. Along the way, she notices places and people with family connections, including her grandparents’ former yellow house and a local tortilleria. The ride also reveals changes around them: a shaved-ice stop has closed, and houses are replacing citrus groves. Daisy’s father works building those new homes as she takes in her changing community.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD750LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Bear and the StarLola M. SchaeferOn a December morning, Bear wakes and notices a star ascending in the sky. He announces that the moment has come, though the purpose of that declaration is initially unclear. Beneath the star, Bear brings creatures together for a gathering centered on hope and peace. The book follows this shared occasion among the animals, with the star and Bear's announcement setting its events in motion.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details