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Today is Corina's birthday, and she's excited to wear the biggest crown with the most beautiful flowers picked from her abuela's garden.Each flower tells a special story about all the ways Corina is rooted in the family she loves. With elegant and eye-catching illustrations from award-winning artist Elisa Chavarri, this charming story shares a beloved family tradition through one girl's journey of self-discovery as she learns about the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown.

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Clever Federico outsmarts el lobo in this fresh and funny Mexican-American take on Little Red Riding Hood. With his red hoodie on and his bicycle basket full of food, Federico is ready to visit Abuelo. But on the way, he meets a hungry wolf. And now his grandfather bears a striking resemblance to el lobo. Fortunately, Federico is quick and clever - and just happens to be carrying a spicy surprise! Federico drives the wolf away, and he and Abuelo celebrate with a special salsa. Recipe included. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Rebecca Gomez co-authored two picture books with Corey Rosen Schwartz, What About Moose and Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks. She lives in Nebraska with her husband, their three kids, two poodles, and a parrotlet. Elisa Chavarri is originally from Lima, Peru, and lives in Northern Michigan, with her husband, daughter, and son. She has illustrated several picture books, including Rainbow Weaver and Maybe Mother Goose.

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On the Fourth of July, when the cookouts are over and the pool gates are closed, families will walk from their houses, parade into town, and look to the stars. Surrounded by neighbors and friends, they will watch the fireworks show as it glitters and sparkles and paints the sky in celebration! This energetic, evocative picture book from Maggie Rudd, with sparkling illustrations from Elisa Chavarri, is a joyous ode to summertime and tradition.

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From the night you arrive to your first night away, from learning to crawl to healing a broken heart, and for all the highs and lows in between . . . through every season, every challenge, and every joy, you are loved. This lyrical board book by Maggie Rudd, with gorgeous gentle artwork by Elisa Chavarri featuring a diverse cast of characters, celebrates the unbreakable bond of family, and all the ways our actions can say “I love you” louder than words - the perfect baby gift!

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Parents and children love to play "question" games: Would you eat spaghetti made with gummy worms? Would you wear your clothes backwards all day? Sometimes the answer is "yes" and sometimes it's "no"--but the fun is in the asking. Gifted writer and educator Esme Raji Codell has writtten a book that incorporates fractured fairy tales with this kind of parent-child interplay to create a pitch-perfect combination of bedtime read-aloud and fairytales that will delight children and parents!

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This sweet picture book celebrates the unbreakable bond of a parent's support for a child though life's milestones, from learning to walk to the first day of school and all the highs and lows in between. From the night you arrive to your first night away, from learning to crawl to healing a broken heart, and for all the highs and lows in between. . . through every season, every challenge, and every joy, you are loved. With sweet, lyrical text and stunning art, I'll Hold Your Hand celebrates the unbreakable bond of family, and all the ways our actions can say "I love you" louder than words.

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