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1) I pledge allegiance

Author

Mora, Pat

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf

Pub. Date

2014.

Language

English

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"Libby and her great-aunt, Lobo, both learn the Pledge of Allegiance--Libby for school, and Lobo for her U.S. citizenship ceremony"--

2) A birthday basket for Tia

Author

Mora, Pat

Publisher

Macmillan

Pub. Date

[1992]

Language

English

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With the help and interference of her cat Chica, Cecilia prepares a surprise gift for her great-aunt's ninetieth birthday.

3) My singing Nana

Author

Mora, Pat

Publisher

Magination Press

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

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Picture Books about Aging Relatives

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Billy's beloved Nana's memory is failing but they are "always amigos," so when disaster strikes the day of the family's big summer show, Billy finds a way he and Nana can save the day.

4) Doña Flor: a tall tale about a giant woman with a great big heart

Author

Mora, Pat

Publisher

Knopf

Pub. Date

2005.

Language

English

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Pura Belpré Award winners

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Doña 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.

5) Marimba!: animales from A to Z

Author

Mora, Pat

Publisher

Clarion Books

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

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Rhyming text reveals the antics of an alphabet full of zoo animals as they enjoy a night of singing, dancing, feasting, and playing musical instruments while their keepers sleep. Includes pronunciation and translation guide to Spanish words that appear throughout the text.

6) Abuelos

Author

Mora, Pat

Publisher

Groundwood

Pub. Date

[2008]

Language

English

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Young Ray and Amelia move to a new village and experience the fright and fun of los abuelos for the first time. The tradition of "los abuelos" comes from northern New Mexico.