Cakes, cookies, ice cream and everything that is sweet my uncle Billy and I would eat. My uncle Billy passed away, he is gone from this earth. I felt sad, lonely and I cried every day. Would you like to know about the good times I spent with my uncle and how I became happy again after his death?
If I could have my own world, I would create a world for us on the bottom of the ocean. My world would be filled with magical seashells that open up and tell us about their tales. A world filled with many castles. This world would be our special place to live in. Let's go inside the world Annie created and find out why it is very special.
Every Christmas I buy gifts for all of my Grandchildren. I wrap the presents in sparkly wrapping paper and bright colored bows. Would you like to know why my Granddaughter Kayli celebrated Christmas in May?
A collection of poetry. Every woman on earth dreams of finding her knight in shining armor. I have not met him yet but wherever he is; I hope my words find their way into his heart.
Sitting inside of my sister’s closet I saw a shoebox. She wrote memories on the outside of it. I was tempted to look inside, but I did not. Let’s find out what could be inside of Annie’s sister’s shoebox.
A collection of personal love notes. "When I close my eyes I think of you. No matter where you are or what you do. My love will always remain with you.
It's dark inside the closet. The clothes, shoes and the coats are alone and lonely inside of it. I always go inside my Grandmother's closet to play with all her treasures. Do you want to know why I'm afraid of the closet?
Do you believe in God? God does exist, just like you and I do. Do you know that God teaches all of us? Yes he does, every day that we are on his earth. What has God taught you?
My name is Annie and I have a blue and yellow dream box with moons and stars. I write all my dreams on small pieces of paper and keep them inside my dream box. Do you write about your dreams?
Chester never takes off his top hat, even when he chases his friend Lester the mouse all around his house. Let us find out why Chester the fat cat never takes off his black top hat.
I saw a soldier at a gas station and watched him from the inside of the car window. I wondered, did the soldier come home from the war? Are wars necessary to keep peace in our country? Let us find out about the soldier whom I saw at the gas station.
Have you ever seen a grasshopper? Fred is a beautiful insect and he is green. Did you know that my friend Fred can fly? Let us find out more about Fred the grasshopper and why he plays music for Annie.
Low and behold a dog's life is for me. Lounging around with goodies they bring to me. I do not need any money or some honey bee honey. All I need is just some good sweet loving. Do you want to know why a dog's life is meant for me?
Did you know ants have six legs and can run fast? They lived alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago. Let us find out more about the ants that live underground.
James is a little boy and has the blues. His best friend is Midnight a brown and white doggy that James loves very much. James received Midnight as a Christmas gift from Santa. Do you want to know why James has the blues?
Ballerinas love to dance. They look graceful and beautiful twirling around and around. They point their toes inside ballerina slippers and keep their head held up high. They practice every day.
My beautiful butterfly, has colors of red, orange and black on her tiny delicate wings. I sat down and tried to touch the butterfly. The butterfly was afraid of me and flew away. Do you want to know why the butterfly was afraid and flew away?
Have you ever had a dream come true? Princess Iyana believed in her dreams. Dreams foretell the future. Let us find out how Princess Iyana's dreams came true with a little help from her friend Mr. Wetherby and a little birdie named Mozart.
We all come in different sizes, races, speak different languages and we all have different religions. Some of us are in wheelchairs and some of us can’t hear, speak or see. We all have one heart and it is the same color inside everyone of us. Let’s find out about the colors of the world.
A lyrical, vibrant tribute to the amazing life and legacy of Pura Belpré, a lauded storyteller, librarian, and pioneer of bilingual storytimes Pura’s abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coquíes cling to green leaves. When Pura grows up and moves from Puerto Rico to Harlem, she gets a job at the library, where she is surrounded by stories—but they’re only in English. Where is Señor Gallo? Where is Pérez the mouse? Where is Puerto Rico on these shelves? She decides to tell children the tales of her homeland in English and in Spanish. Lyrically written, with lively illustrations, Pura’s Cuentos captures the exuberant spirit and passion of Pura Belpré: celebrated storyteller, author, folklorist, and the first Latina librarian in New York City. A pioneer of bilingual storytimes, she welcomed countless new families to the library, formed cultural bridges in her community, and broke the rules by telling stories that weren’t printed in books—at least, not yet.
Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned his dreams into a reality as you dive into Oscar de la Renta’s biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children’s book series. This nonfiction book introduces readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire. Storybook Features: After-reading questions Extension activity Time line About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
This nonfiction book introduces readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. Each year the Pura Belpré Award is given to an author and illustrator who celebrates Latino culture.
Sitting inside of my sister’s closet I saw a shoebox. She wrote memories on the outside of it. I was tempted to look inside, but I did not. Let’s find out what could be inside of Annie’s sister’s shoebox.
We all come in different sizes, races, speak different languages and we all have different religions. Some of us are in wheelchairs and some of us can’t hear, speak or see. We all have one heart and it is the same color inside everyone of us. Let’s find out about the colors of the world.
Did you know ants have six legs and can run fast? They lived alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago. Let us find out more about the ants that live underground.
Chester never takes off his top hat, even when he chases his friend Lester the mouse all around his house. Let us find out why Chester the fat cat never takes off his black top hat.
If I could have my own world, I would create a world for us on the bottom of the ocean. My world would be filled with magical seashells that open up and tell us about their tales. A world filled with many castles. This world would be our special place to live in. Let's go inside the world Annie created and find out why it is very special.
My name is Annie and I have a blue and yellow dream box with moons and stars. I write all my dreams on small pieces of paper and keep them inside my dream box. Do you write about your dreams?
A collection of personal love notes. "When I close my eyes I think of you. No matter where you are or what you do. My love will always remain with you.
My beautiful butterfly, has colors of red, orange and black on her tiny delicate wings. I sat down and tried to touch the butterfly. The butterfly was afraid of me and flew away. Do you want to know why the butterfly was afraid and flew away?
Have you ever seen a grasshopper? Fred is a beautiful insect and he is green. Did you know that my friend Fred can fly? Let us find out more about Fred the grasshopper and why he plays music for Annie.
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