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(Ages 4-8) It's the Day of the Dead! It's time to celebrate! In this bilingual book, a young girl is busy helping her family prepare to honor those who have died. First she goes with her mama to the market to buy pan de muerto. Then she lays a path of marigold petals with her papa. But mostly, she thinks of her abuelito She misses him very much and is excited for his spirit to visit that night. And when she sees the butterflies fly through the sky, she knows that his spirit is with them.

Written in both Spanish and English, this book includes activities and recipes just right for any Day of the Dead celebration. Loretta Lopez's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Janice Levy's child-friendly introduction to this important holiday. Ms. Levy and Ms. Lopez, who both live in New York State, previously collaborated on Celebrate! It's Cinco de Mayo! / ¡Celebremos! ¡Es el Cinco de Mayo!.
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Fragmentos de la memoria: Recuerdos de una experiencia carcelaria (1975-1980) de Margarita Drago recoge los recuerdos de una prisionera política argentina desde 1975 hasta 1980. Una maestra, detenida en su casa y acusada de crímenes políticos, es trasladada a la Alcaidía de Mujeres de Rosario. Aterrorizada, será testigo y víctima de múltiples interrogatorios, torturas y violaciones. Pero allí, en el sótano, donde vive junto a otras compañeras, armará una imprenta utilizando paquetes de cigarrillo y ni la fuerza ni la esperanza la abandonarán. Sus lugares más íntimos serán refugios seguros y espacios secretos para guardar los materiales de estudio y los informes carcelarios. Desdicha tras desdicha sentirá el terror y el frío de las ametralladoras. Escuchará el ruido de las botas de los militares y el ladrido de los perros policías a pocos centímetros de ella. Las visitas de sus familiares, cada vez más escasas, serán casi un recuerdo cuando la trasladen a la Cárcel de Villa Devoto. Durante casi cinco años, vio, tras rejas y puertas, los traslados de compañeras a cárceles clandestinas, supo de las manipulaciones del sacerdote quien, amparado en el sacramento de la confesión, delató a muchas mujeres que terminaron asesinadas y vivió los roces de convivencia y diferencias políticas incapaces de resolver. Finalmente, un día, la tapiaron..
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Eventually, every little boy and girl learns about death, and it is normal for children to be troubled by thoughts about death. Here is the story of a little boy and his dog, Jake. The child recalls how he and his dog first became friends when Jake was still a puppy. But as time passed, Jake grew from a puppy to a dog—and still later, the dog grew old and tired. Now, the little boy remembers how sad he felt on the day Jake died, then later, how he learned to cope with his loss and recall the good times that he and Jake had together. Titles in the sensitively written Let's Talk About It! series are available in both English and Spanish language editions. They speak to the concerns and anxieties of preschool-age and early-grades children, encouraging kids to explore their feelings and then to speak openly about things that trouble them. Speaking openly and sharing troubling feelings with parents or with some other trusted adult is an important first step in a child's ability to overcome problems and achieve emotional growth. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page..
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A charming bilingual picture book for children that revisits an encanting childhood and depicts the beauty of life on the U.S.-Mexico border as a gateway to two cultures. This bilingual bridge opens children's eyes to the joys of living between two contrasting lifestyles, two sets of traditions and customs. A captivating story and colorful illustrations showcase the alluring delights to be discovered in a journey across the border..
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