Que Monton de Tamales / Too Many Tamales

A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California.

"In Japan for the summer to practice the martial art of kempo, Lincoln sometimes feels like little more than a brown boy in a white gi. But with the help of his Japanese "brother," Mitsuo, Lincoln sees that people everywhere, whether friends or kempo opponents, share passions much like his own--for baseball, family traditions, and new friendships."

La de Azafrán y Obituario ha sido una de las mejores ideas: establecer el Tribunal Supremo de Justicia Infantil, encargado de juzgar y sentenciar a los papás que cometan faltas contra los hijos; por ejemplo: obligarlos a leer, ponerles nombres raros, prometerles premios que no piensan darles y hasta hacerlos venir al mundo sin su consentimiento. Naturalmente, el tribunal se compone sólo de niños, aunque su jurisdicción se limite a las narraciones que hacen los dos amigos, a pedido de sus compañeros.

A Guatemalan story about intergenerational trust, love, and independence, this book introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the story of a little girl selling her grandmother's beautiful weaving at the public market. Illustrated throughout with paintings of authentic Guatemalan scenery, giving life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

Primera entrega de una nueva trilogía middle grade. Ideal para los lectores de Harry Potter y Phillip Pullman.

Chesley Award Winner A lavishly illustrated, enchanting collection of 10 of the best-loved fairy tales, chosen and edited by the artist, who spent more than four years creating the seventy-five oil paintings, reproduced here in full color. Belongs on every child's bookshelf.