Loretta Lopez

A five-year-old Mexican American girl who will not be six until December has a great deal to celebrate when her sister swaps birthdays with her in the summer. Featuring bright, colorful, kid-friendly art, a delightful first-person narrator, a close-knit Latino family, a glossary of Spanish words, and a sweet message about the virtues of giving and receiving, this book has multifaced appeal. Full color illustrations.

A little girl celebrates the Day of the Dead as she waits for the arrival of her grandfather's spirit.

Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Sumario en español: Texto simple y ilustraciones de color presenten el fondo histórico y la celebración contemporanéa del día de fiesta de Cinco de Mayo.

Presents a humorous introduction to Spanish words through illustrations and rhyming text.