This collection of six bilingual children's stories takes a regional and historical emphases. Sixteen provides the background of September 16, Mexico's day of independence from Spain, and places it in a present-day context with which children can easily identify. "The Little General" teaches children about Cinco de Mayo through a young boy who helps save his village from the approaching French army. The remaining four stories are fables that impart important moral themes to young readers. In "Sweetie, the Lion that Thought He Was a Sheep," children learn to respect different backgrounds and abilities. "A Parrot for Christmas" demonstrates the friendship children can share with animals and "Orlando, the Circus Bear" emphasizes the importance of compassion toward animals. "A Horse Called 'Miracle'" teaches the value of helping others in need. Each story is followed with discussion questions to help children recall the story's key details and suggestions for classroom activities designed to stimulate curiosity and expand knowledge of historical events.

n many countries, Independence Day celebrates a nation’s birth. People in the United States celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July. People all across America enjoy parades, picnics, and colorful fireworks displays. Take a trip around the world and learn what people in other places do to observe Independence Day. Listening to music, dancing, playing games, dressing in patriotic colors, and eating delicious foods are just a few of the things people do in honor of their country’s special day. En muchos paises, el Dia de la Independencia celebra el nacimiento de la nacion. En Estados Unidos se celebra el Dia de la Independencia el 4 de julio. Personas en todo Estados Unidos disfrutan de desfiles, comidas campestres y despliegues de coloridos fuegos artificiales. Viaja alrededor del mundo y aprende lo que hace la gente de otros paises para celebrar el Dia de la Independencia. Escuchar musica, bailar, organizar juegos, vestirse con colores patrioticos y comer comidas deliciosas, son solo algunas de las cosas que la gente hace para honrar ese dia en cada pais.

A celebration of children, families, and reading held annually since 1996, Children’s Day/Book Day, known as Día, emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In anticipation of Día’s fifteenth anniversary, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) presents a collection of the best of its Día programming ideas, offering * A wealth of ready-to-use programs, easily adaptable for a variety of cultures * Cultural competency training tips to encourage outreach to minority populations * Interviews with library directors about the best ways to heighten awareness of cultural and literacy issues Complemented by numerous bilingual book suggestions, this resource is perfect for collection development, early literacy storytimes, and year-round program planning.

Six bilingual children's stories from Mexico.

This new perspective on the colorful history of New Mexico includes the stories of many of the people who have spent their lives in the area from before the arrival of Europeans in the sixteenth century through the present day.