My Dog Just Speaks Spanish
by Andrea Cáceres
When Aurora moves to the United States, she learns English. But Nena the dog does not learn English! Aurora has to give Nena commands in Spanish so that the dog can understand. All the other dogs at the park obey English commands, and only Nena needs to hear “fetch” in Spanish. But Aurora doesn’t mind. She has fun teaching their new friends how to give commands in Spanish, so that they can all play with Nena!
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The Night the Stars Went Missing
by Arthur J. Gonzalez (Goodreads Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars
One night the stars disappear, and Winston asks the moon what is going on. The moon says that the stars are all hiding because they are afraid. Winston climbs into the sky and walks among the clouds to see if he can find the stars. One little star falls into the cloud, and leads Winston to the hiding place where the other stars have congregated. The stars tell Winston that they are distressed by all the pollution on Earth, so he promises that he will help to clean up the Earth. He returns to Earth and rallies all his friends and neighbors to clean up trash and plant trees. The next night, the stars have returned, knowing that Winston and others like him will keep their promise.
My Piano
by Jen Fier Jasinski (Goodreads Author), Anita Bagdi (Illustrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars
A little girl prepares for her recital. She explains to the reader about all the different parts of the piano in a sing-song rhyme. We learn about the frame and strings inside the piano, and how the pedal controls the dampers, and how the keys control the hammers which strike the strings. When it’s time for the recital, the little girl is nervous, but she takes a deep breath and focuses on her music. She shares the beautiful rhythms and cadences with her listeners. The music flows out of her instrument, and there is thunderous applause!
The Box
by Isabella Paglia, Paolo Proietti (Illustrator), Laura Watkinson (Translator)
A box is left in the forest and it seems there is someone inside. The animals invite whoever-it-is to come out and join them, but the animal inside the box shouts out, “No!” So the forest animals take a step back and try to think of ways to make whoever-it-is feel welcome. They have a circus show with music. They host a picnic. But whoever-it-is will not come out. Gently, the animals show their care and friendliness. And when whoever-it-is feels safe and welcome, they finally come out.
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Where’s the Bunny?
by Ingela P. Arrhenius (illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars
This adorable board book asks the reader to find different animals at spring time, and the baby must lift a flap of felt fabric to reveal the missing creature! You have to find a puppy, a mouse, a duck, and a bunny. At the end of the book, the reader lifts the flap to find themselves reflected in a little mirror!
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal (Goodreads Author)
Alma has a very long name. Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela. It’s so long that it won’t even fit on the paper when she tries to write her name! She asks her father why she has such a long name, and he explains that Sofia was her grandmother. Esperanza was her great-grandmother. Jose was her grandfather, and Pura is her great-aunt.
Alma shares special things in common with all her family. She loves to paint like her grandfather. She loves flowers and birds like her grandmother. The heritage that she shares with them is a part of who she is, so her name fits her just right.
Waiting for the Stars
by Jonny Lambert
5 out of 5 stars
Mouse gets to stay up past her bedtime to see the stars appear in the sky. She is very impatient, but her animal friends help her to stay awake. They pass the time by telling stories and munching on snacks. Mouse sees a few stars for just a minute, but then a cloud hides them from view. The fireflies come up with a plan to make the night shine with starlight (or firefly light) for Mouse!
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The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!
by Louise Fitzgerald, Kate Hindley (Illustrator)
This bedtime story is only ten words long. But first we have to warm up our voices to read the story. Then we have to remember to give a big stretch and a yawn. We have to make sure we are comfy in bed with all our pillows. Then we have to double check that we have all our stuffy toys. Our story needs a special fanfare with a little drum and a toy horn. Once everyone is snuggled up, we can finally hear the ten-word story. And we can finally sleep tight.
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The Egg Incident
by Ziggy Hanaor
Little Humphrey is terrified of everything. His parents have told him the story of his Uncle Humpty Dumpty. They have warned Humphrey not to run or jump or climb trees, and especially to NEVER climb up a wall. Humphrey meets a rambunctious Princess at the park who encourages him to be brave and take risks. Can Humphrey find his courage when it matters the most? Or will his new risk-taking end in disaster?
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The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise!: Graphic Novel (1) (Volume 1) (The Surprise! The Adventures of Penguin and Panda)
by Brenda Maier (Goodreads Author), Fanni Mézes (Illustrator)
Penguin is trying to surprise Panda with a special picnic, but Panda keeps guessing all the surprises before Penguin can reveal them. Penguin is worried that Panda is not having fun because all the surprises are ruined, but Panda is just happy to be hanging out with Penguin.
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