Side by Side/Lado a lado: Pelé: The Story of Dolores Huerta King of Soccer/El rey de fútbol and Cesar by Monica Brown, illustrated by Rudy Chavez/La historia de Dolores Gutiérrez Huerta y César Chávez (HarperCollins) by Monica Brown, illustrated Stunning, energetic paintings and by Joe Cepeda engaging bilingual text tell how a poor, (Rayo/HarperCollins) yet determined, Brazilian boy became the The partnership between world’s greatest soccer player. (6–9) Dolores Huerta and César Chavez brought about change and social justice for migrant workers. Vibrant paintings. (6–9) 2010 René Has Two Last Names/René tiene dos apellidos Book Fiesta!: by René Colato Laínez, illustrated by Celebrate Children’s Day/ Book Day Fabiola Graullera Ramírez by Pat Mora, illustrated by Rafael López (Piñata Books/Arte Público) (HarperCollins) René explains why people from El Simple, bilingual text and fanciful colorful Salvador (and other Spanish-speaking illustrations convey the joys of reading. places) use two last names to represent (4–6) the proud heritage of their extended families. (6–9) Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora, illustrated by A Walk with Grandpa: John Parra Un paseo con abuelo (Lee & Low) by Sharon K. Solomon, illustrated by A young boy celebrates the Pamela Barcita many things that make his (Raven Tree Press) life special, beautiful, and Daniela and her grandpa take a walk in thankworthy. Lively, colorful illustrations. (4–7) the woods and show what they mean to one another with amusing word games. Realistic illustrations. (4–6) Opuestos: Mexican Folk Art Opposites in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill, illustrated by Quirino 2008 and Martín Santiago (Cinco Puntos Press) Colors! /¡Colores! Unique, vividly colored hand-carved by Jorge Luján, illustrated animals playfully teach opposites in by Piet Grobler English and Spanish. (3–5) (Groundwood Books) Bilingual poems give gentle fleeting glimpses of shades
Side by Side/Lado a lado: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez/La historia de Dolores Huerta y César Chávez by Monica Brown, illustrated by Joe Cepeda (Rayo/HarperCollins) The partnership between Dolores Huerta and César Chavez brought about change and social justice for migrant workers. Vibrant paintings. (6–9) 2010 Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/ Book Day by Pat Mora, illustrated by Rafael López (HarperCollins) Simple, bilingual text and fanciful colorful illustrations convey the joys of reading. (4–6) Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora, illustrated by John Parra (Lee & Low) A young boy celebrates the many things that make his life special, beautiful, and thankworthy. Lively, colorful illustrations. (4–7) Opuestos: Mexican Folk Art Opposites in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weill, illustrated by Quirino and Martín Santiago (Cinco Puntos Press) Unique, vividly colored hand-carved animals playfully teach opposites in English and Spanish. (3–5) Pelé: King of Soccer/El rey de fútbol by Monica Brown, illustrated by Rudy Gutiérrez (HarperCollins) Stunning, energetic paintings and engaging bilingual text tell how a poor, yet determined, Brazilian boy became the world’s greatest soccer player. (6–9) René Has Two Last Names/René tiene dos apellidos by René Colato Laínez, illustrated by Fabiola Graullera Ramírez (Piñata Books/Arte Público) René explains why people from El Salvador (and other Spanish-speaking places) use two last names to represent the proud heritage of their extended families. (6–9) A Walk with Grandpa: Un paseo con abuelo by Sharon K. Solomon, illustrated by Pamela Barcita (Raven Tree Press) Daniela and her grandpa take a walk in the woods and show what they mean to one another with amusing word games. Realistic illustrations. (4–6) 2008 Colors! /¡Colores! by Jorge Luján, illustrated by Piet Grobler (Groundwood Books) Bilingual poems give gentle fleeting glimpses of shades