Volusia Reads Stories!
Week of September 15th
Theme: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!
Picture and Board Books 
Alma and Her Family = : Alma y Su Familia
by Juana Martinez-Neal

Meet Alma's family in two languages! How much does little Alma love her family? She kisses her daddy, squeezes her mommy, laughs with her grandma, and . . . paints on her artist grandpa.
Singing De Colores = : Cantando De Colores
by Patty Rodrâiguez

A bilingual version of the traditional Latin American song about a child's love of the many colors that make up the world.
Marta! Big & Small
by Jen Arena

In this story that incorporates Spanish words, Marta explores the world of opposites and animals.
Kitchen Dance
by Maurie Manning

Two sleepy children sneak out of their beds to watch as their parents, who love each other very much, break into a dance while washing the dishes.
Salsa Lullaby
by Jen Arena

Parents put their young child to sleep with the help of some music and dancing.
Easy Readers
Reina Ramos : Neighborhood Helper
by Emma Otheguy

Upset because her class lost the food drive competition (and the pizza party), Reina remembers just what the competition was all about after spending some time helping her Abuela take care of their neighbors.
Baking with Mi Abuelita
by Julissa Mora

Family members head into the kitchen to help Abuelita bake a tres leches cake for Papi's birthday.
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