Planting Stories by Anika Aldamuy Denise

Verdict: With its themes of first day of school jitters, adapting to change, dinosaurs, immigration, and bilingualism-it's a book for every classroom and home library. DINOSAURIOS!Ĭhildren new to English or Spanish will enjoy the bilingual text and learning dinosaur terms in both languages. Ríos Ramírez puts readers squarely in the POV of Santiago so that we feel his isolation, but beneath it, glimpse a confident little boy ready to make friends-if only he can find a way to connect that transcends language.

I love how the story serves as a mirror for children who've had experiences like Santiago's, and also a bridge (to empathy and inclusion) for those who haven't. Many children, families, and educators will see their experiences reflected in its sweetly illustrated pages.

Many children, families, and educators will see their experiences reflected i Santiago's Dinosaurios is a gentle and affirming story about a little boy on his first day of school navigating not just a new city and school building, but a new language. Santiago's Dinosaurios is a gentle and affirming story about a little boy on his first day of school navigating not just a new city and school building, but a new language. *A Spanish-language edition is also available.1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars Makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift, or for any time you want to tell someone in your life how much you love them Appealing illustrations combine with a. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in West Side Story and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar.īrought to life by Leo Espinosa’s bold and vibrant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise’s lyrical text, this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere. Celebrated author Anika Aldamuy Denise and beloved illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins deliver this heartwarming tale about a wonderful mix-up that reminds us of the joys of friendship. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star.

When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didn’t know what to expect-but she knew she loved to sing and dance. Pura Belpré Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise ( Planting Stories) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa ( Islandborn) tell the story of Rita Moreno, the Puerto Rican superstar best known for her Oscar-winning performance in the original West Side Story film, in this gorgeous picture book biography.

Planting Stories by Anika Aldamuy Denise