Synopsis: Morgie and Moffie have a new brother. His name is Marcos and he is three years old, and he only speaks Spanish. Morgie and Moffie are very excited! They both want to play with him and take him to school for show-and-tell. They are teaching Marcos English and he is teaching them some words in Spanish. It isn't long before they all agree that Marcos belongs right in the middle of this happy familia. Join the Barker twins once again as they learn…

Synopsis: Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl could want: fancy dresses; a beautiful home filled with servants in Aguascalientes, Mexico; and the promise of one day rising to Mama's position and presiding over all of Rancho de las Rosas.But a sudden tragedy shatters that dream, forcing Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp.There, Esperanza must relinquish her hold on the past as she…

Synopsis: An irresistible introduction to reading and speaking Spanish. With verse as bouncy as a conga line, this book makes it fun for children to learn to read and speak Spanish. This playfully illustrated book of verse will tickle a child's fancy, while introducing a new language and culture. Kirkus Review Pointer. Color illus.

Synopsis: After selling oranges in the market, a Haitian mother and daughter have enough money to ride the tap-tap, a truck that picks up passengers and lets them off when they bang on the side of the vehicle.

Synopsis: Ugly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make a great snack for her pet snake. Oh and there's also the small problem that Ugly Cat may have inadvertently swallowed Pablo in all of the commotion! Ugly Cat…

Synopsis: I Can Read Books are widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers. Inaugurated with Else Holmelund Minarik'S LITTLE BEAR, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles that include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction, and humor. Featuring the finest authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books introduce children to the joy of reading independently.