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Edel Rodriguez
In this bilingual picture book, Spanish and English equivalents appear side by side. The illustrations compare a boy’s life before and after he moves from one country to another, showing both common ground and contrasts in cultural associations. Examples include plants, music, and milk. The book draws on experiences of immigration from Cuba to the United States.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Hank Meets FrankMaudie Powell-TuckHank, a goose known for being troublesome, is told to behave when his apparently angelic cousin Frank visits the family reunion. Frank secretly pulls a prank, but Hank receives the blame. The two cousins then try to outdo one another with more pranks, raising the question of which goose is truly causing the disruption.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stop That Mop!Jonathan Fenske, illustrated by Jonathan FenskeA mop has had enough of cleaning up everyone else’s slop and glop, so it runs away. Multiple characters race after the runaway mop, turning its escape into a fast-moving chase. Rhymes carry the action as the mop resists returning to its cleaning work. Cartoon-style illustrations accompany this comic pursuit of an object determined to avoid the messes it is expected to mop.Under FiveATOS Book Level 0.9AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Under Anna’s UmbrellaAmanda DriscollSince her father’s funeral, Anna carries a large umbrella wherever she goes. Under it, she feels protected enough to hold her anger and sadness, and she refuses to put it away even when the weather is clear. One rainy day, Anna notices a boy getting soaked and invites him to share the umbrella. Their meeting begins to change how she relates to her grief and the world around her.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details