Mariposa, a colorful little butterfly, is sad as she flutters across the black and white world beneath her. She feels rejected and alone. She stops to rest on a cattail in Cochiti Lake, and a brave and curious trout swims near. He asks her where she got her colors. The butterfly tells him she must go and ask her wise abuelita. Her grandmother explains that the colors are a special gift and that it is not where they come from but what she does with them that truly matters.
This lovely story teaches about kindness and generosity-about loneliness and fitting in-and about becoming courageous in spite of fear. The illustrations are exquisitely rendered by noted muralist Nanibah Chacon.
Mariposa, Where Did You Get Your Colors? is a beautiful book for all ages.
Deep in the lush jungle of the Argentine lives eleven-year-old Carlota, her father Daniel, and a host of animals that are very friendly to the little girl. There are the parrots, the deer and, best of all, the strange little Patagonian hares. Although those little animals don’t really look like a rabbit or any other animal on earth, the peculiar little creatures become dear friends to the isolated Carlota. The jungle is loved by the little girl as it is “a park, playground, and zoo all wrapped up in one.” Join in the exciting adventure of Carlota and her father as they face one of the great dangers of the wild Misiones, Argentina jungle—the menacing tigre (jaguar). Although awesome to behold in its natural environment, tigre is the most fearsome big cat of South America. Read how Carlota’s father travels to town to purchase a birthday gift for his daughter and upon returning falls into extreme danger. The gorgeous colorful pages reveal how Carlota, with the help of her Patagonian hares, saves the girl’s father. This is a story for precocious young readers, along with upper elementary students. It is sure to also be enjoyed by adults. It will become a favorite to be read over and over again with great delight.
Don’t let your child miss this exciting and colorful picture book by noted Western author, James J. Griffin. Meet the young Deputy Sheriff who solves the mystery of the missing Muffin. Deputy Pete is at the blacksmith’s shop having new horseshoes put on Charcoal, his big black horse. Pete’s dog, Pepper, is with him. Pete thanks the blacksmith and rides into town, where he sees a little girl crying. Jenny is sad because her cat, Muffin, has disappeared. Deputy Pete and his pets help Jenny look for her lost cat. They encounter many strange animals in their search, including an armadillo, a horned toad, a Texas tortoise, a garter snake, and even three Texas spotted whiptail lizards. There is an exciting surprise when they find Muffin.
The story introduces early readers to a law enforcement officer, to unusual animals, and to basic vocabulary related to the Western genre. It is an excellent and beautifully illustrated book for picture walks.
A whimsical octopus portrays contrasting emotions and then invites young readers to see those feelings in themselves. It is a great book for acknowledging, in a non-threatening way, that each person has countless emotions that are not always consistent. The book appeals to readers of all ages. (Pre-K through 2) The book has both English and Spanish text.
Un pulpo juguetón muestra emociones contrastantes y luego invita a los jóvenes lectores a ver esas emociones en sí mismos. Es un grand libro para reconocer, de una manera no amenazante, que cada persona tiene innumables emociones que no siempre son consistentes. El Libro atrae a lectores de todas las edades. (Pre-K a 2) El libro tiene texto en inglés y español.
