I Can Read Books

Just a few new I Can Read books that came in at my library:

Mike's job is to deliver items that people request. When he's delivering in the hardware store, he notices that people are lined up. Dan has a broken leg and is a lot slower these days. Mike steps in to lend a hand.

It's Makeda's birthday. Instead of bringing in cupcakes to the class, she's going to bring in coconut drops. But she's worried that no one will like them as much as she does. She wants to tell them all about her family's stories as they eat.

Reina loves going to the park with her friend to practice gymnastics. But her friend has a new puppy and he's BIG. Reina's scared of the puppy but doesn't know how to tell her friend. Eventually, they have a conversation about feelings. 

Picture Book Wednesday Hispanic Heritage Books

A couple books sent for review for Hispanic Heritage Month

Every Saturday Carina visits her Tia Mimi. Together they cook empanadas. But this week, Tia Mimi is helping out at the food center. She leaves a note for Carina to get all the ingredients and they will make empanadas together. 

Careful - this book just might make you hungry! It's all about community, family, food, and helping others. 

Martina likes quiet and her aunts are anything but quiet. She wishes to escape them - and finds herself in another world. There she finds a friend - just like her.

The author's note shares that this book is based on a Caribbean folktale "La Cucaracha Martina." Everyone needs a break sometimes and everyone needs someone to laugh at their stories too. Martina finds the best of both worlds.