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Biblio-Mom: The 10 Best Parenting Books Out Now

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Everyone seems to fancy themselves an expert when it comes to knowing what the best parenting books really are. Once you finish reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting, the book recommendations seem to come either with full-force or…
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8 Killer Novels That Take Place at a Circus

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There have always been acrobats and clowns, bareback riders and wild animal trainers. It took the genius of the seven Ringling Brothers to put them all under one tent. May 19 marks the first performance of the Ringling Brothers Circus in Baraboo,…
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My Migrant Family Story/ La historia de mi familia migrante

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In this series of autobiographical vignettes, Lilia Garcia provides readers with snapshots of the trip her family of migrant workers took each spring to Colma, Michigan. From their hometown of McAllen, Texas, the Garcia’s made the 1,500-mile…
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Enrique’s Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother

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Sonia Nazario won a Pulitzer Prize for the adult version of this at times heartrending, at times shocking story of a young Honduran boy who, in his teens, left Tegucigalpa to attempt the trek to the United States in search of his mother. Leaving…
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My Name Is Cool: 18 Stories from a Cuban-Irish-American Storyteller

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Sacre is a professional storyteller who is part Irish, part Cuban. He has built a storytelling career out of a mixture of personal anecdotes—including his much-exaggerated account of his father's escape from Castro's Cuba—and traditional…

Lupita’s First Dance/El primer baile de Lupita

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Lupita’s First Dance/El primer baile de Lupita By Lupe Ruiz-Flores • Illustrated by Gabhor Utomo Translated by Gabriela Baeza Ventura Piñata Books • 2013 • 32 pages Hardcover ($17.95) ISBN: 978-1-55885-772-8 Ages 5-7 When…
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The Cucuy Stole My Cascarones/El Coco me robó los cascarones

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The Cucuy Stole My Cascarones/El Coco me robó los cascarones By Spelile Rivas • Illustrated by Valeria Cervantes Translated by Gabriela Baeza Ventura Piñata Books • 2013 • 32 pages ISBN: 978-1-55885-771-1 Hardcover ($17.95) Ages…
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Santiago Stays

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 Santiago is an extremely stubborn petite French bulldog. When his young owner asks him to go for a walk, Santiago refuses to move from his spot. Even when he is offered various incentives, such as a toy, or his favorite foods, Santiago will…
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Primeras 100 Palabras / First 100 Words

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Primeras 100 Palabras / First 100 Words By Roger Priddy Priddy Books • 2013 • 14 pages Board Book ($8.99) ISBN: 978-0-312-51583-6 Ages 2-5 Learning new things is the centerpiece of a toddler’s life, and with this book on hand;…