New Releases by Monica Brown

The second book in the Sarai Gonzalez illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of eleven-year-old viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. When Sarai''s best friend suddenly moves away, Sarai has to navigate school--and the unfriendly girls in the cafeteria--all by herself. When new girl Cristina moves to town, the teacher volunteers Sarai to show her around, but Sarai thinks Cristina is not at all like her. She never wants to play at recess, she''s always got her head in a notebook and she''s so shy! But when Cristina writes Sarai a spoken-word poem for her to recite at the class talent show, Sarai learns that sometimes winning teams are made from unlikely pairs! Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown.

The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. The Spanish edition of Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome!Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai''s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai''s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown.Sarai es EXTRAORDINARIA. Esta chica de cuarto grado puede hornear, bailar y administrar su propio negocio. Pero cuando a sus abuelos los obligan a mudarse de casa, no sabe que hacer. ¿Encontrara una manera de resolver el problema? Un libro inspirado en el famoso video de la activista social Sarai Gonzalez. Escrito por Sarai Gonzalez y Monica Brown.

The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. Sarai Gonzalez is AWESOME. Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai''s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai''s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. But houses are more expensive than she ever thought, her sisters won''t listen, and she''s running out of time. Will Sarai find a way to save the day?Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown.

When Sarai''s best friend suddenly moves away, Sarai has to navigate school -- and the unfriendly girls in the cafeteria -- all by herself. When new girl Cristina moves to town, the teacher volunteers Sarai to show her around, but Sarai thinks Cristin

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Lola Levine goes on a family vacation to Peru to visit her Aunt Dolores.

The Spanish edition of Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome! Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai''s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai''s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown. Sara? es EXTRAORDINARIA. Esta chica de cuarto grado puede hornear, bailar y administrar su propio negocio. Pero cuando a sus abuelos los obligan a mudarse de casa, no sabe qu? hacer. ¿Encontrar? una manera de resolver el problema? Un libro inspirado en el famoso video de la activista social Sara? Gonz?lez. Escrito por Sara? Gonz?lez y Monica Brown.

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children''s Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children''s Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children''s Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world''s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Brown''s story recounts Frida''s beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.

Frida Kahlo war eine brillante Kunstlerin. IHre Selbstbildnisse gehoren zu den bedeutendsten Werken der Kunstgeschichte. AUf ihnen sieht man auch immer wieder Frida Kahlos Haustiere. SIe waren wie ihre Kinder. SIe waren ihre Freunde, ihre Inspiration. IN ihrem dramatischen, von Krankheit und korperlichen Leiden gepragten Leben waren Fridas Tiere ihre treuen Begleiter. Monica Brown erzahlt feinfuhlig und spannend vom Leben dieser auSSergewohnlichen Frau. DIe farbenprachtigen Bilder von John Parra, der jungst mit dem SCBWI Golden Kite Award ausgezeichnet wurde, fuhren uns die Welt von Frida Kahlo vor Augen. PArras Imagination und handwerkliche Meisterschaft machen die Illustration zu einem Genuss.

Lola Levine is ready to celebrate her favorite holiday in the sixth book in this charming chapter book series by acclaimed author Monica Brown. It''s Halloween--Lola and Ben''s favorite holiday. She loves pumpkins, scary costumes, monsters, and ghosts--and she likes to scare people, too. But when Lola plays a scary joke on her super best friends, Josh Blot and Bella Benitez, it doesn''t go as planned. Can Lola learn from her mistake and still have a happy Halloween?

Monica Brown and Rudy Gutierrez team up to deliver what Kirkus called, in a starred review, an “inspiring blend of art and story,” about the most famous soccer star in the world, Pelé. This bilingual picture book will inspire, teach, and amaze readers as they learn about the man who revolutionized the sport of soccer. Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutierrez’s dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown’s story of this remarkable sports hero come alive!

Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goa

The Levines are jetting off on a family vacation to Peru in the fifth book in this heartwarming chapter book series by acclaimed author Monica Brown. Lola is named after her tía Lola, who lives in Lima, Peru. Lola misses her aunt and dreams of visiting her. After Lola''s dad has a successful art show, Lola''s dream comes true. The Levines are going to Peru! Thousands of miles from home, Lola and Ben discover all the new adventures Lima has to offer. But will Lola and Ben manage to stay out of trouble? With Lola''s and Ben''s wit and talent for mischief, we can expect some international trouble in this adorable chapter book.

The Levines are finally getting a pet--a furry one that is. They are excited about adopting a kitty they name Jelly, but they don''t get very far in the process when Ben starts sneezing. Oh no, he''s allergic! Lola is devastated and sets out to find Jelly a good home. Luckily, Lola is rewarded with a very happy (and still furry) ending! With Lola''s trademark humor, we can expect a few mishaps, many funny moments, and a cute new pet all wrapped in one adorable book.

In Rene''s struggle to understand unsettling family circumstances that suddenly befall her life; she finds herself in a cat and mouse fight with her mother''s fianc� (Calvin), and unfortunately she''s the mouse.Now, Rene is in a fight not only to understand her life but, to stay alive while doing so.

"Today is Butterfly Day!" Julianita excitedly tells her grandfather as they make their way down Carmen Street to school one morning. Today is the day Julianita and her friends have been waiting for?they''re going to learn about monarch butterflies. But what''s even more thrilling is they''re each going to receive their very own caterpillar to raise! When Julianita gets hers, she names him Tiger because of his striking yellow and black stripes. Ms. Rodr?guez teaches her students all about the monarch. But Julianita already knows that they fly south thousands of miles every winter because her grandfather remembers seeing the beautiful monarchs in his village in the highlands of Mexico. As the children feed and care for their caterpillars, they anxiously anticipate the transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. When Tiger finally emerges from his chrysalis, Julianita doesn''t want to let him go. She worries that he will get lost on his way to Mexico. "Tiger knows the way to Mexico because it''s in his heart," her Abuelito reassures her. She feels sad to see Tiger fly away, but Julianita knows that someday, she will follow him to her grandfather''s magical Mexico. Paired with April Ward''s charming illustrations that depict Julianita''s neighborhood?her home on Carmen Street, the bench where Abuelito rests in Palo Verde Park, her parents'' store that sells everything in the whole wide world?this book by award-winning author Monica Brown is sure to entertain and educate kids ages 5-9. This is a perfect choice for children learning about insects and the forces of nature.

A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia—all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Spanish edition celebrates the impact that a special mobile library—called the “biblioburro”—has had on the lives of real children. About the author: Monica Brown’s Peruvian American heritage has inspired in her a desire to share Latino stories with children. Her books have garnered starred reviews, the Américas Award, two Pura Belpré Author Honors, and the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy. Monica is currently Professor of English at Northern Arizona University, specializing in U.S. Latino and Multicultural Literature. Visit her at monicabrown.net.

When new classmate Bella, a ballet dancer, walks into Lola''s class at Northland Elementary, all Lola can see is pink everywhere--pink ribbons, a pink sweatshirt, and pink tennis shoes. Yuck! Pink is Lola''s least favorite color. Plus, Ballet isn''t nearly as hard as soccer, is it? Lola and Bella can''t seem to stop squabbling. But when a mishap during class lands them in Principal Blot''s office, Lola''s mom comes up with a scheme--a ballet scheme--that just might make these classroom rivals realize that ballerinas and soccer players have more in common than they ever thought possible. But is it too late for Lola to make a new friend?

Seven-year-old Lola Levine is fierce on the soccer field. She can do a slide tackle (although she''s not supposed to) and even likes gooey worms. Nothing scares Lola! That is, until she is auditioning in front of EVERYONE for her class play. After Lola is overcome with stage fright, she''s cast as Squirrel #2, a non-speaking part! Lola is more than a little disappointed, and she looks to her bubbe for advice and comfort. But on opening night, the curtain rises, and she finds herself smack in the middle of an exasperating turn of events. In this fun and heartfelt chapter book, can Lola give Squirrel #2 her own special stamp and make it a play to remember?

Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.

Lola Levine likes writing in her diario, sipping her mom''s cafe con leche, eating her dad''s matzo ball soup, and playing soccer with her team, the Orange Smoothies. So what if she doesn''t always fit in? Lola is fierce on the field, but when a soccer game during recess gets too competitive, she accidentally hurts her classmate Juan Gomez. Now everyone is calling her Mean Lola Levine! Lola feels terrible, but with the help of her family, her super best friend, Josh Blot, and a little "pencil power," she just might be able to turn it all around. In this first book in a series, young readers will be inspired by Lola''s big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!

"When Adeline ignores her mother''s warning and declares she will never brush her hair again, her curls transform into something quite extraordinary"--P. [4] of cover.

When a girl''s cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn, it is amde into a dress, and over the yearsit is made into even smaller items, eventually ending up as a bookmark.

A Gabriel García Márquez lo conocen y lo admiran en todos los rincones del planeta. Ha escrito más de treinta libros que se han traducido a muchos idiomas. Sus maravillosas historias, que están llenas de personajes y lugares mágicos, le hicieron merecedor del Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1982. ''Gabo'', como lo llaman cariñosamente, nació en Colombia y creció rodeado de historias. Algunas las contaban sus abuelos. Otras, las escuchaba en el pueblo. Y su loro, Lorenzo el Magnífico, le contó otras tantas...

When Captain Tuckett finds an ancient box by the shore, he''s instantly intrigued and decides to find out what''s inside. With the help of a native from Jili-Bleu Island, he discovers a magical orange, a priceless heirloom once owned by the empire''s ruling family and a possible remedy for the declining economy. When Tuckett realizes that the orange was lost because of a feud between the emperor''s great-great-great grandfather and his own great-great-great grandfather, he resolves to make amends by returning the precious object to the current emperor. But the Wizard Governors, who are trying to overthrow the emperor, want the orange and its powers for themselves, and they''ll do anything to get it. Captain Tuckett and his friends must overcome the evil Wizards and return the orange to restore the region to peace!

In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king''s life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards—and all the beats in between—this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo." Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Gabriela Mistral loved words, sounds and stories. Born in Chile, she would grow to become the first Nobel Prize-winning Latina woman in the world. As a poet and a teacher, she inspired children across many countries to let their voices be heard.

Marisol is turning eight, and it''s time to plan a birthday party that will be fabulous, marvelous, and divine. She also hopes that Abuelita, who lives far away in Peru, will be able to come to the celebration. At the party store, Marisol can''t decide what kind of party to have. Nothing seems right for soccer, pirate, princess, unicorn-loving Marisol. Finally she comes up with just the right idea, and when her friends arrive for her Clash Bash birthday, a big surprise awaits. But in a heartwarming turn of events, Marisol gets the biggest surprise of all--a visit from Abuelita via computer. In this delightful story told in English and Spanish, author Monica Brown and illustrator Sara Palacios once again bring the irrepressible Marisol McDonald to life. With her bright red hair, golden brown skin, mismatched outfits, and endearing individuality, this free-spirited Peruvian-Scottish-American girl is headed straight into the hearts of young readers everywhere.

Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own. Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book was donated to Luis Soriano''s BiblioBurro program.