Hispanic Heritage Month: Picture Books · Craftwhack

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We did the former switcheroo, and I am posting on her site today. And then read through and and then go visit her blog for more Hispanic Heritage Calendar month goodness.

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I am then lucky that Jeanette is letting me share my love of children's books with you, her fabled readers! Information technology's a double fun day, considering over on What Exercise We Do All Day? you will detect an Artchoo! fine art project for Hispanic Heritage Month. So if y'all want to learn nigh a Latin American painting technique on Amate (it'south okay, I don't know what that is either) you lot can head over there — later on you check out these books, of form!

September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a tribute to the contributions that people of Hispanic descent have contributed to our nation over the last 500 years. I've called a variety of books, both fictional and biographical so at that place should be something for everyone. Option some up from the library to read throughout the month – or whatever time of the year. Savor!

The Fiesta Apparel: A Quinceañera Tale. I'm a chip fascinated by the frilly, lacy, enormous celebration of the quinceañera. I've never been to one, but judging by the cakes in the bakery window, the guests must exist having a cracking fourth dimension! This story is nigh the birthday girl's little sister, Lolo. No one notices Lolo as the family prepares for her older sis'due south 15th altogether, until the dog runs off with Eva's sash! Can the party be saved? (Hint: yes)

Round is a Tortilla. This is a wonderful concept book to share with younger kids. Objects in the environment are identified past their shapes and Castilian words are sprinkled throughout the book: ventanas are square, huevos are oval… yous go the idea. Parra'southward illustrations are a fiddling bit retro, a little fleck folksy and a whole lot charming.

Too Many Tamales. My mother has a friend who gives us loads of tamales at Christmas fourth dimension and so this book reminds me of all that deliciousness. Maria is helping her mother make the traditional Christmas tamales. She feels so grown up! However she accidentally works her female parent's diamond band into the mix (or so she thinks…) and the merely way to notice it is to convince her cousins to eat the stack of tamales!

The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred. This lively, cumulative tale (think: "This is the House that Jack Congenital") that begins with a unmarried cooking pot and ends with a banquet. Castilian words are worked into the rhyme and the illustrations dance off the page. Since you will be hungry after reading this book, information technology's a good thing the volume includes a recipe for arroz con leche.

Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book. This book reads in ii parts. In the opening pages, we come across Don Pedro and his sons standing the family tradition of making papier mâché skeletons to dance on El Día de los Muertos. The main body (pun) is an alphabet illustrated by fully dressed and party-ing skeletons, accompanied by Spanish words (not to worry, a glossary is included). The books doesn't teach much specific information almost El Día de los Muertos, only however I call back this is a fun book to read around Halloween and become kids intrigued about The Twenty-four hours of the Dead traditions.

Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx. This is a wonderful book if you are looking for a picture book biography about a contemporary Hispanic-American figure. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's story will inspire everyone. The volume follows Sonia as she grows up in poverty in the Bronx and gets an education. The book has a great, positive message and emphasizes how important information technology is to be surrounded past supportive friends and family.

The Rainbow Tulip. Stella lives a bit of a dual life. At schoolhouse, she fits in with her English-speaking friends and teachers, only at home her family unit and neighbors speak but Spanish and Stella sees that her mother is not similar the other moms. When the schoolhouse plans a May Day festival, Stella's mother makes her a beautiful multi-colored tulip dress but Stella feels awkward when she sees the other girls have unmarried-colored dresses. Stella's feel dancing in the festival helps her realize the value of Hispanic heritage.

Abuela and Isla. Rosabella and her grandmother, "Abuela" are e'er going places together. One twenty-four hour period, they their travels accept them on an imaginary flying over New York City. Abuela teaches her grandmother about the history of the sights they see. In Isla, their journey takes them to Abuela's homeland – an island in the Caribbean. Together they feel all the sights, sounds and tastes of the island. Gorgeous and colorful mixed media illustrations volition keep your kids studying the pictures over and over. A glossary in the dorsum of each volume will help English speaker learn (and pronounce) the Spanish words sprinkled throughout the text.

Diego Rivera: His World and Ours. I promise it'south okay to admit that my fine art history knowledge has come solely every bit a outcome of reading kids' pic books. The story begins with the comforting information that, like all kids, Diego Rivera liked to play with trains, as well as draw when he was a immature boy. Moving on from there, the offset half of the story follows Rivera'southward education and career, but the second one-half of the book is dedicated to asking questions well-nigh what Rivera would paint if her were here today. Many of the illustrations were inspired past Rivera'southward original work (see the finish notes to observe out which ones). The book included an extensive glossary and writer'due south note and then interested kids can compare and learn more than. Make sure to take note of the ears.

Frida. A tight, poetic text describes Frida growing up, enduring loneliness, learning to paint and suffering through polio and a near-fatal omnibus blow. Information technology all sounds rather depressing, but actually the book's overall tone is inspiring, describing how Frida and her community institute solace in her art, and emphasizing the uniqueness of her style. Winter's book focuses primarily on Frida's growth from a young girl to adulthood. Me, Frida past Amy Novesky and illustrated by David Diaz is a good companion read; it focuses on Frida'south live with her husband Diego Rivera.

Have y'all read any of these books? Have any others to recommend?

Erica (aka "Mom and Kiddo") is a SAHM to two very rowdy boys who love to read. She blogs at What Exercise We Do All Day? where she shares a new book listing every Mon, like her popular 50+ Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers, hosts a giant list of easy indoor activities that her kids take tested out in their tiny apartment and everyday learning ideas. You can connect with her on Facebook, Pinterest or Google+.

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