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1) Waiting for the Biblioburro

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Brown, Monica

Language

English

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When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana's excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the BibliBurro to return. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Columbia's BiblioBurro and mobile libraries in other countries.

2) Tito Puente, Mambo King =: Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo

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Brown, Monica

Language

English

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A vibrant bilingual picture-book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of Tito Puente, Mambo King.

3) Pelé, king of soccer =: Pelé, el rey del fútbol

Author

Brown, Monica

Language

English

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A biography of the soccer star describes his impoverished boyhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.

4) Frida Kahlo and her animalitos

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

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"Chronicles Frida's life -- from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters -- capturing the beauty and strength of Frida's creative spirit, which carried her through tragedy and triumph, and the animals that inspired her along the way." -- Book jacket.

5) Marisol McDonald doesn't match

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

2011.

Language

English

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Marisol McDonald, a biracial, nonconformist, soccer-playing pirate-princess with brown skin and red hair, celebrates her uniqueness.

6) Marisol McDonald and the clash bash

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

[2013]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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"A unique, spunky, multiracial, bilingual girl plans a one-of-a-kind birthday party and hopes her abuelita (grandma) will be able to come from Peru to join the festivities. Includes an author's note and glossaries"--

7) Waiting for the Biblioburro =: Esperando el Biblioburro

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

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When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana's excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the BiblioBurro to return. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Columbia's BiblioBurro and mobile libraries in other countries.

8) Maya's blanket =: La manta de Maya

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

[2015]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

Description

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"When a little girl's cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn, it is made into a dress, and over the years it is made into even smaller and smaller items, eventually ending up as a bookmark and inspiring the creation of a book. Includes an author's note and a glossary"--

9) Marisol McDonald and the monster

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

[2016]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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"A spunky, bilingual, multiracial girl finds her own way to conquer her fear of the nighttime monster that mysteriously appears in her home. Includes author's note and glossary"--

10) Chavela and the Magic Bubble

Author

Brown, Monica

Pub. Date

2010.

Language

English

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When Chavela blows a bubble with a strange new gum, she floats away to Mexico, where her great-grandfather once worked harvesting the tree sap that makes gum chewy.