Central & South America

The story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in Atlanta<BR><BR>Each evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man—"¡Mani! Peanuts!"—and watches for him to appear on the street below her window. They always greet each other in their own special way—Coqui tucks her thumbs in her ears and sticks out her tongue at Emilio. And Emilio, to her great amusement, does the same in return. Night after night, the two friends continue their ritual.<BR><BR>One evening, Coqui sadly announces, “Nos vamos.” She tells him that they have to leave Cuba. They are going to the United States. Emilio tries to assure her that she will like many things about los Estados Unidos, especially beisbol, her favorite sport. “But don’t forget your friend Emilio,” he says as he walks away. “¡Nunca!” she calls out through tears. She could never forget him.<BR><BR>Coqui and her family arrive in Decatur, Georgia, in the dead of winter to snow-covered ground. Her father seals the windows with duct tape and they await the arrival of spring. Coqui watches for the Peanut Man, but he does not appear.<BR><BR>Several years pass, she learns wobbly English, and becomes a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. She forgets her beloved Peanut Man. Then one day her father surprises her with the perfect birthday gift—two tickets for a Braves game to see their favorite player Hammerin’ Hank Aaron. As they settle into their seats amid the cheering crowds, Coqui hears a man yelling “Peanuts! Get your peanuts!” The delicious smell of roasted peanuts reaches her and memories of home and Emilio rush into her head.<BR><BR>With luminous illustrations by the award-winning artist Raúl Colón, this story of immigration, of being displaced and finding a connection to home, reminds us how much alike we humans are, regardless of culture, color, or creed.<BR><BR>One of Bank Street's Best Spanish Children's Books of the Year<BR> A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection<BR>One of Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books

Con poemas traducidos por Margarita Engle, ¡Bravo! brilla en esta versión al español. <BR><BR>Músico, botánico, jugador de béisbol, piloto-los Latinos incluidos en esta colección provienen de muchos países diferentes y de muchos backgrounds diferentes. ¡Celebre sus logros y sus contribuciones a la historia colectiva y a una comunidad la cual continúa evolucionando y prospera el día de hoy!<BR><BR>¡Bravo! incluye poemas biográficos sobre: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, César Chávez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Félix Varela, George Meléndez, José Martí, Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpré, Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Tomás Rivera<BR><BR>¡Bravo! is also available in English-language editions.<BR><BR>Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot-the Latinos featured in Bravo!, by author Margarita Engle and illustrator Rafael López, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds.<BR><BR>Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!

Discover the celebration of Carnival with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!<BR><BR>Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores Caribbean Carnival culture and helps young children understand the importance of this Caribbean event.<BR><BR>Lift the flaps to reveal the steel pan bands, see the colourful costumes, and have a peek at all the tasty West Indian dishes.<BR><BR>The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.<BR><BR>Illustrated by Kim Thompson.<BR><BR><BR>Also available in the First Festivals series:<BR>Diwali<BR>Easter<BR>Christmas<BR>Ramadan<BR>Hannukah<BR>Lunar New Year<BR>Pride<BR>Holi

A CCBC ChoiceFrom Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins, this short novel for younger middle grade readers explores themes of empathy, friendship, discovery, language, and the life-changing epiphanies of travel. Features black-and-white illustrations, including full spreads, comic panels, and vignettes throughout.Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel “to a faraway place, in a different part of the world” in this short illustrated novel. Their destination is Guatemala, where Raúl—Dad’s friend from high school—and his family live. Lissie doesn’t know how to speak Spanish, and initially the world is cloaked in mystery. But Lissie is a fearless explorer, both of language and new places, and soon she is embracing the sights and sounds, the delicious foods, the family stories and history, and the people she encounters. There are memorable discoveries and almost disasters, but mostly there are new friends—including a forever friend named Flory—who Lissie hopes she will meet again one day. A gorgeous book about the joys and rewards of opening yourself up to new experiences. Illustrated in black and white throughout by the author.

Loewe-Bücher: garantiert ohne KI Wilde Welt am Tag und in der Nacht!Komm mit auf eine aufregende Reise rund um die Erdkugel! Triff am Tag bunte Aras, freche Lemuren oder entspannte Orang-Utans - und lass dich in der Nacht von eleganten Jaguaren, neugierigen Kängurus oder riesigen Humboldt-Kalmaren beeindrucken. Werde Teil der größten Tierwanderung der Welt und gehe mit gefährlichen Raubtieren auf die Jagd. Unser Planet ist die Heimat vieler genialer Tiere. Dieses Buch zeigt die spannendsten von ihnen in zwölf Lebensräumen - am Tag und in der Nacht. Dreh einfach das Buch um und schon sieht die Natur ganz anders aus. Also, worauf wartest du? Begeben wir uns auf Erkundungstour! - Sachbuch für alle Kinder ab 7 Jahren- Beeindruckendes Wendebuch im Querformt - Begegne wilden Tieren in ihren Lebensräumen bei Tag und bei Nacht- Zwei Bücher in einem durch geniale Wendetechnik- Atmosphärische und opulente Panorama-Illustrationen - jedes wunderschöne Bild ein echtes Highlight- Spannende Informationen über Tiere, Menschen und Lebensweisen - hier können auch Erwachsene etwas lernen- Bringt Kindern die biologische Vielfalt unseres Planeten näher- Zwölf Lebensräume mit tierischen Lieblingen und weniger bekannten Arten von der afrikanischen Savanne bis zu den Anden- Autor Michael Bright ist Biologe und war Produzent im Wissenschaftsresort der BBC - Perfekt zum gemeinsamen Vorlesen und zur Selbstbeschäftigung- Das ideale Geschenk für alle Tier- und Natur-Fans zu Weihnachten, Geburtstagen und vielen anderen Anlässen

Die neuen Pop-up-Kunstbiografien für junge Kunst-Entdecker ab 5 Jahren und junggebliebene Kunst-Kenner!Kunst weckt die Neugier und inspiriert Kinder und Erwachsene wieder und wieder. Jeder Band der ART POPS öffnet die Tür zu einer Welt voller Farben, Formen und ganz persönlichen Geschichten. Durch interaktive Pop-up-Elemente erleben wir Künstler*Innen und ihr Schaffen auf eine neuartige Weise. Spielerisch wird die Distanz zu ihrer Kunst aufgehoben und für alle fassbar gemacht. Öffne die Tür zu Frida Kahlos Haus in Mexiko und schaue in ihren Garten. Wie hat sie die Welt gesehen, was hat sie erlebt und gedacht?- Faszinierende Pop-ups, die uns in das Leben der Künstlerin eintauchen lassen- Hochwertige Illustrationen, die den Stil von Frida Kahlo neu und modern interpretieren- Für Kinder entwickelt und geschrieben von der renommierten Kindersachbuchautorin Alice Harman

An Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book<BR><BR>Will Paloma and her parents someday find their way back to home and family? A Chilean artist tells an emotionally resonant, beautifully illustrated immigration story through a child’s eyes.<BR><BR>Paloma’s home has changed. The dictator who took over the country has stripped its people of their freedoms, and it’s no longer OK to think for yourself. So, like birds, Paloma and her parents fly away in search of a new home, without a chance to pack or say goodbye. The new country is different and generous, and their arrival is a big adventure. Though things are unfamiliar and Paloma misses the country she left, her new friends are soon like family, and she feels right at home. Then she grows older, and more changes come, and Paloma and family are flying away again, to a country she can barely remember . . . With a simple narration and stunning illustrations, María J. Guarda brings us a tender story about home, family, and identity during times of immeasurable change.

It’s Giada against C&C Medicinals in the fight to protect a leviathan—and all magical creatures.Do you know a fairy with a fever? Or a sasquatch with a stomach ache? Giada Bellantuono is the one to call. She’s no ordinary veterinarian. She has the power to heal all kinds of fantastic creatures!Now she and Sinistro, her black cat familiar, have left their home in New Jersey to train with magical veterinarians around the world. And a conference in Argentina has come just in time. A company called C&C Medicinals is kidnapping and hurting magical animals to make medicine for humans! Giada knows firsthand how dangerous the company can be. She saved a unicorn from one of their henchmen just last month. Once Giada gets to Argentina, she’ll spread the word.But there’s something suspicious going on at the conference, and Giada and Sinistro suspect that C&C Medicinals is at the root of it. Before they can do anything about it, Sinistro is kidnapped! With help from old friends and new ones, including a shy young leviathan, Giada will do whatever it takes to bring down C&C Medicinals and save Sinistro.This third and final installment in the Giada the Healer series, which award-winning author Laura Ruby called “perfect for fans of Rick Riordan,” perfectly blends action-packed thrills with a tender exploration of grief.

Loewe-Bücher: garantiert ohne KI Die einzigartige Reise geht weiterBist du bereit für neue Abenteuer? Dann pack deine Sachen und begleite den berühmten Fotografen Michael Martin auf seine faszinierende Reise rund um unseren Globus. Besteigt zusammen einen Vulkan, der jeden Tag 500-mal ausbricht, bestaunt die größten Kakteen der Erde, erforscht das Amazonasbecken mit seiner außergewöhnlichen Tier- und Pflanzenwelt und findet heraus, ob es am Südpol Leben gibt. Worauf wartest du noch? Lass dich von der Einzigartigkeit unseres Planeten überraschen und verzaubern! - Band 2 von Unsere wundervolle Erde- Naturfotograf Michael Martin erzählt von seinen Reisen: mitreißend, authentisch und unterhaltsam- Geballte Kompetenz: Michael Martin ist Fotograf und Diplom-Geograf- Voll mit atemberaubenden Fotos aus der ganzen Welt- Sensibilisiert für die Einzigartigkeit unseres Planeten und einen sorgsameren Umgang mit ihm- Ein einzigartiges und bildgewaltiges Porträt unserer Erde- Angereichert mit unterhaltsamen Reiseanekdoten und spannendem Hintergrundwissen- Modernes und ansprechendes Layout- Aufgelockert durch Illustrationen und Grafiken von Kurzi Shortriver- Das perfekte Geschenk für Kinder ab 9 Jahren, Michael Martin-Fans und alle, denen unser Heimatplanet am Herzen liegt- Unsere wundervolle Erde ist für den International Travel Book Award im Bereich Kinderbuch nominiert

Educate your child about geography today and he/she would have a reason to explore the world in the future. In this book we're going on a virtual tour to Central America and he Caribbean. So prepare to leave your home and experience the sights of sounds of foreign places. Geography creates a better picture of this diverse world. Grab a copy today!

What country has sandy beaches, a rain forest, and volcanoes? MEXICO! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

2016 International Latino Book Award: Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book--BilingualA Brazilian boy in need of a soccer ball comes up with a creative solution. Felipe wants to play soccer with his friends, but it's his turn to bring the ball, and he doesn't have one. So, on the way to school, he makes his own out of socks that he swipes from his neighbors. But Felipe is a considerate sock thief--he leaves delicious mangoes in exchange for each one, and at the end of the day, he returns them all (with thank you notes!).

Loewe-Bücher: garantiert ohne KI Komm mit auf eine Expedition durch die Kontinente Träumst du davon, die schönsten Orte der Welt zu erkunden? Elefanten in freier Wildbahn zu erleben? Oder mal am Nordpol zu stehen? Begleite Michael Martin auf eine außergewöhnliche Reise. Besucht gemeinsam den kältesten bewohnten Ort der Erde oder das höchste Gebirge der Welt und lasst euch von der Einzigartigkeit unseres Planeten verzaubern. Na, hat dich das Reisefieber gepackt? Dann geht's jetzt los! Ein Fotoalbum unserer Welt - zum Staunen und Immer-Wieder-Ansehen - Naturfotograf Michael Martin erzählt von seinen Reisen: mitreißend, authentisch und unterhaltsam- Geballte Kompetenz: Michael Martin ist Fotograf und Diplom-Geograf- Voll mit atemberaubenden Fotos aus der ganzen Welt- Sensibilisiert für die Einzigartigkeit unseres Planeten und einen sorgsameren Umgang mit ihm- Ein einzigartiges und bildgewaltiges Porträt unserer Erde- Angereichert mit unterhaltsamen Reiseanekdoten und spannendem Hintergrundwissen- Modernes und ansprechendes Layout- Aufgelockert durch Illustrationen und Grafiken von Kurzi Shortriver- Michael Martin ist mit zahlreichen Preisen ausgezeichnet und durch seine Bücher und Vorträge einem breiten Publikum bekannt- Das perfekte Geschenk für Kinder ab 9 Jahren, Michael Martin-Fans und alle, denen unser Heimatplanet am Herzen liegt Ausgezeichnet mit dem International Travel Book Award 2025.

Relive the magic of the third Paddington movie, Paddington in Peru, with this fantastic picture book retelling of the story, perfect for younger fans!Using official photography from the new family movie, Paddington in Peru, this keepsake picture book retells the hilarious tale of Paddington's adventure in Peru with the Browns. Their trip to see Aunt Lucy at The Home for Retired Bears reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru. Packed with marvellous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this picture book is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home!

London's most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award-winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award-nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this early reader is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Filled with full-color images from the film Paddington in Peru, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.This charming movie tie-in book is perfect for young fans and includes:- Beloved Characters: Join Paddington Bear and the entire Brown family as they travel from London all the way to the jungles of Peru.- A Mystery to Solve: When Paddington arrives, his dear Aunt Lucy is missing, kicking off a thrilling search to find her before it’s too late.- Exciting Jungle Quest: Follow the clues on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest and over breathtaking mountain peaks.- Perfect for New Readers: Simple sentences and full-color pictures from the movie make this an ideal Level One I Can Read book for children just starting their reading journey.

Toddlers learn colors in English and Haitian Creole (Kreyòl)Children will enjoy learning the names of colors in English and Haitian Creole (Kreyòl) through beautiful images of Haiti.Give your toddler a multicultural head start:Introduce the concepts of colorsBuild interest in nature and geographyEncourage curiosity about different languages and culturesIntroduce toddlers to Haitian Creole (Kreyòl) and develop language skills

Imagine if our pets could travel the world with us. What adventures would they have? What trouble would they get into? What friends would they make? In the Travels with Zozo... series of illustrated children's books for ages 4-8 years old, a fun-loving family of four brings their pet bunny, Zozo, on their trips around the world, and Zozo's escapades are bound to amaze, amuse, and inspire you. Author A.J. Atlas' extensive travel experiences in nearly fifty countries and throughout all fifty U.S. states provide firsthand insight into the settings for the books. Award-winning illustrator Anne Zimanski uses bright colors and expert digital artistry to turn the real-life places into beautifully colorful, imaginative worlds for Zozo and readers to explore. She adds an abundance of charm and heart to the culturally-diverse characters whom Zozo meets, and she packs Zozo's sweet, little, furry face full of emotion. Then, together, Atlas and Zimanski keep the pages filled with goofy gags and funny antics. So many, in fact, that rereading the stories is sure to surprise you with something new and keep you laughing. The tenth book in the exciting, award-winning series, Travels with Zozo...in the River Cave, takes readers to one of the world's most beautiful, jungle river caves in Belize. The cool, dark underground cavern and its powerful river current set a vibrant scene for Zozo's inner tube ride. The story begins with Zozo befriending a young, green parrot. She invites him to join her on the river ride. Bouncing and bobbing, swirling and sailing along, the two share an adventurous float along the jungle floor and into a series of dark caves. Amidst the friendship, a humorous moment leads other jungle animals to enjoy the ride too. Zozo's adventure brings her up close to the whimsically illustrated tropical residents-goofy, giggling monkeys, parachuting spiders, a teddy-bear-holding baby bat, quetzals, parrots, and a multitude of other birds. The animals add depth and richness (and laughs!) to the wonderful watery landscape showcased in this premium full-color 32-page book. Children and grownups alike are sure to fall in love with the "hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable" pet bunny, Zozo, in this beautifully-illustrated, pint-sized tropical travel log. They will be amazed by the detailed illustrations of actual plants, animals, and landscapes of Central America while laughing at the goofy goings-on in every corner of the pages. Bring your imagination and let Zozo be your guide to a world of amazing places!