Feliz navidad, amigos! The bilingual text introduces children to a sombrero-wearing Santa and the language and culture of a Mexican Christmas.

An aid for librarians and teachers interested in exposing students in kindergarten through high school with an understanding and appreciation of the people, history, and art and political, social, and economic problems of Central and South American countries, and Latino-heritage people in the United States.

’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa, every creature was kneading tamale masa... It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!” Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.

When Too Tall Thomas finishes the trail drive, he finds miscellaneous work in exchange for meals, but he cannot wait to get back to real cowboy work.

When a Southern farmer discovers an elf who has fallen from Santa's sleigh, the elf tells him about Santa's annual trip to the South.

New in paper! Geared towards the development and support of an existing library collection and to the creation of a new library serving Spanish-speaking young readers, this reference includes 1055 books in print that deserve to be read by Spanish-speaking children and young adults (or those wishing to learn Spanish). Schon's selection criteria include quality of art and writing, presentation, and appeal to the intended audience.

Here's an innovative approach for exploring children's literature! In a story drama, children become the characters in the stories and poems they hear and read. Literature springs to life as children participate in dramatizing it.