Alma Flor Ada is een vooraanstaande mentor en filosoof op het gebied van tweetalig onderwijs in de Verenigde Staten, een bekroonde auteur van talloze kinderboeken en een productief vertaler. Haar werk richt zich op het overbrengen van de Hispanic cultuur aan kinderen via boeiende verhalen en leerprogramma's. Ada is ook een erkend expert in het ontwikkelen van geletterdheidsprogramma's die meertalig onderwijs ondersteunen. Haar literaire bijdragen liggen in het verrijken van kinderliteratuur en het bevorderen van intercultureel begrip.
A Latine Nursery Treasury / Un Tesoro de Rimas Infantiles (Bilingual)
Featuring a rich collection of lullabies, finger plays, nursery rhymes, games, riddles, and proverbs, this bilingual book offers engaging content in both Spanish and English. It serves as a delightful resource for parents and caregivers, encouraging language development and cultural appreciation through playful interaction and timeless traditions.
Join Little Red Riding Hood for her birthday celebration! Help prepare for the party by organizing invitations, shopping for food, decorating, and picking out gifts. Don’t forget the cake and music for a fun-filled day!
Beto and Gaby anxiously wait for their relatives to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. One by one, they each call to inform the family that they will not be able to attend because of a great snowstorm. Grandma appears with a group of elder friends who have nowhere to have dinner, and the celebration becomes special. Contains an informative section on Thanksgiving Day.
"Cooking Healthy across America" offers over 300 healthful recipes celebrating the diverse flavors of American cuisine. With insights from culinary professionals, it showcases easy, nutritious versions of regional classics like Philly Cheesesteak, Cajun Jambalaya, and Triple Chocolate Cake, making healthy cooking accessible and enjoyable.
In "Let Me Help!" by Alma Flor Ada, Perico the parrot wants to assist his family in preparing for Cinco de Mayo. Despite being shooed away while trying to help with tamales, flowers, and music, he discovers a unique way to contribute to the celebration. Angela Dominguez's colorful illustrations enhance this joyful story about young helpers.
This bilingual collection features traditional rhymes celebrating childhood and Spanish heritage. Selected by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, the 29 rhymes are joyfully adapted into English by Alice Schertle. Enchanting illustrations by Viví Escrivá enhance this timeless treasure for young readers.
Bilingual English-Spanish
The story unfolds with a whimsical exploration of imagination and creativity, inviting readers into a vibrant world where everyday objects come to life. Through playful rhymes and engaging illustrations, it encourages young readers to discover the magic hidden in the mundane. Themes of curiosity and adventure are woven throughout, making it a delightful read for children that sparks their creativity and fosters a love for storytelling.
Bilingual Spanish-English
Through simple poems in both Spanish and English, the book explores the beauty of vegetable and fruit farms, highlighting the lives of those who cultivate them. Each poem corresponds to a letter of the Spanish alphabet, celebrating the richness of nature and the dedication of farm workers. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, the work captures the essence of agricultural life, emphasizing themes of wonder and appreciation for the land and its caretakers.
A Mexican folk tale which explains why the weather vane has a little rooster on one end that spins around to let us know which way the wind is blowing
The students in Mrs. Park¿s class prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.`s Day by reflecting on the values he taught. Contains an informative section on Martin Luther King, Jr.