Most Popular Books by 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

This delightful children''s book captures the lifelong bond between mother and child

The inspiring story of Doña Fela, an enterprising woman who broke barriers and stopped at nothing to make the island of Puerto Rico a better home for all. Though she was born before women on her island were allowed to vote, Felisa Rincón de Gautier did not let that stop her from becoming the first female mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1946. Easily spotted on the streets of San Juan by her flair and the jasmine flowers braided into her hair, she radiated style and grace. Doña Fela, as she affectionately came to be called, loved her city. Doña Fela was always ready to listen to problems and find solutions. With determination and resilience, she brought lasting change to the island. Doña Fela''s inspiring story as a visionary leader is brought to life on the page through stunning paintings that evoke the vibrant colors and culture of Puerto Rico.

This book should inspire and motivate readers that no matter the many trials and tribulations that they may go through the only thing that matters is that they remember to faint Not.

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

"A new girl has joined Lola Levine''s second-grade class. When they get off on the wrong foot, they are forced to spend time together ... and learn they have more in common than they thought"--

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 Lola levine le gusta exribir en su diario, tomar el café con leche de su mamád la sopa de bolitas de matzo de su de su papá y jugar al fúbol con su equipo, Los Batidos de Naranja. Lola es feriz en la cancha, pero cuando un partido de fúbol duran el recreo se vuelve demasiado competitivo, ella sin querer le hace daño a Juan Gómez. ¡Y ahora todos le dicen Lola, la Mala! ¿Podrá Lola arreglar sus conflictos con sus amigos y seguir siendo ella misma?

Describes how Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez worked together to motivate migrant farm workers to fight for their rights.

"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.

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!

An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Julián and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Julián and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family''s American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Julián and Joaquin''s mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Julián and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor, and member of President Obama''s Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone. Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros'' political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in a Spanish edition: Pequeña habitación, grandes sueños. * A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year *

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.

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Mammalian ovulation is a complex, hormone-dependent developmental program in which several events must take place in an ordered progression to ensure that the oocyte is competent for fertilization. This process requires the coordinated expression of many genes which must be turned on and off in the right place at the right time for proper development of the follicle. While the hormone signals from the brain that initiate ovulation are known, the master control genes which regulate this process are not well known. Homeobox proteins are potential candidates to perform as master regulators. Homeobox proteins are DNA-binding proteins that regulate the transcription of downstream genes and thereby control biological events. We recently identified a new homeobox gene cluster on the mouse X chromosome that are only expressed in reproductive tissues. We previously reported that Rhox5 -null female mice are viable and fertile, suggesting that RHOX5 is either not essential for ovulation, or that one of the other RHOX factors may compensate functionally in granulosa cells. In order to identify potentially redundant RHOX factors, we examined the expression patterns of all 32 Rhox genes using an eCG primed, hCG induced superovulation model, in wild-type, Rhox5 -null, and heterozygous littermate mice.

This is the Spanish-language edition of an informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Julián and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. Los gemelos Julián y Joaquín Castro son fuerzas políticas, pero su viaje comenzó en la pequeña habitación que compartían con su abuelita en San Antonio, Texas. Desde chiquillos, aprendieron del activismo de su mama, quien quería darle una vida mejor a su familia a través del gobierno local. Su duro trabajo inspiró a los gemelos a que se involucraran en la política, y han estado trabajando al nivel local, estatal y nacional para hacer de su nación un mejor lugar para todos. La autora premiada Monica Brown y la ilustradora Mirelle Ortega se unen para dar vida a la inspiradora historia de estos hermanos gemelos. Also available in an English edition: Small Room, Big Dreams. * A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * A Bank Street College Best Picture Book of the Year in Spanish *

A vibrant bilingual picture-book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of Tito Puente, Mambo King.