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1) The piñata that the farm maiden hung

Author

Vamos, Samantha R

Publisher

Charlesbridge

Language

English

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Latinx Authors: Picture Books

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she's gone, the farm maiden prepares a piñata from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time--just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of "The...

2) Alphabet boats

Author

Vamos, Samantha R

Publisher

Charlesbridge

Pub. Date

Language

English

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"Following on the successful heels of Samantha Vamos's Alphabet Trucks and anticipating even more success from Alphabet Trains, readers are invited to join the journey through each letter of the alphabet. With colorful, kid-friendly art, this third entry into the series captures the uniqueness of twenty-six different kinds of boats and involves each letter of the alphabet in a supporting role"--

3) Before you were here, mi amor

Author

Vamos, Samantha R

Publisher

Viking

Pub. Date

2009.

Language

English

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Family members lovingly prepare for arrival of a new baby. Spanish words are woven throughout the text.

4) The cazuela that the farm maiden stirred

Author

Vamos, Samantha R

Publisher

Charlesbridge

Pub. Date

[2011]

Language

English

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A cumulative tale of a farm maiden who, aided by a group of animals, prepares "Arroz con Leche," or rice pudding. Includes recipe and glossary of the Spanish words that are woven throughout the text.