Invest in Kids: Bundle C – English & Spanish

By Michael Genhart
Illustrated by John Parra

An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a young boy who bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish.

As a boy prepares for his school’s Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he doesn’t know how to spell yet. When she studies with him, she tells him how different things were back when she was a girl, when she was only allowed to speak English in school. This only inspires him to study even harder and make his family proud.

Based on stories author Michael Genhart heard from his mother as a child, Spanish is the Language of My Family is about the joy of sharing cultural heritage with our families, inspired by the generations of Latino people were punished for speaking Spanish and the many ways new generations are rejuvenating the language.

Michael Genhart’s text is as touching as it is poignant, and it’s paired with the striking artwork of multiple Pura Belpre Award-Winning Illustrator John Parra. Extensive material at the back of the book includes essays from the author about the history of Spanish suppression in U.S. schools and information about the Spanish alphabet.

A Chicago Public Library ‘Best of the Best’ Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Horn Book Fanfare Book
A Common Sense Media Best Book of the Year
A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children’s Book of the Year
A Booklist Editors’ Choice

4 to 8 years
Hardcover  | 40 pages | Neal Porter Books | 2023

by Pat Mora
illustrated by John Parra

In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful. Come share the joy, and think about all the things for which you can say, ¡Gracias! Thanks!

Ages 4 to 7
Hardcover | 32 pages | Lee & Low Books; Bilingual edition | 2009

by Lucky Diaz
illustrated by Micah Player
translated by Dr. Carmen Tafolla 

A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player.

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.

Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes.

Includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author’s note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book.

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Ages 2 to 7
Hardcover | 32 pages | HarperCollins | 2021

by Alicia Ortego

Kindness is my Superpower (Spanish Edition)

Enseña a tus hijos el poder de ser amable, una de las habilidades más importantes que un niño puede aprender.
¿Perteneces al 90% de padres cuya prioridad principal es que sus hijos sean solidarios? ¡Genial! Estás en el lugar correcto. Ser amable y preocuparse por los demás son dos de las virtudes morales más valoradas en casi todas las sociedades y religiones del mundo.

El mejor libro sobre aprendizaje socioemocional (ASE) para enseñar a los niños a ser solidarios.
Esta encantadora historia con rimas e ilustraciones coloridas para niños explicará a tu hijo que es normal equivocarse y decir 'lo siento'. Lucas enseñará a los niños comportamientos positivos y cómo ser amable en casa, en la escuela, en la tienda y en el colegio.

Los niños aprenden mejor con ejemplos.
Lucas muestra ejemplos con el fin de que tu hijo entienda mejor a otras personas y acepte la diversidad para crecer en el ambiente multicultural e inclusivo actual, mostrando más empatía. En esta historia, Lucas, un pequeño superhéroe, aprenderá qué significa ser amable y comprenderá la importancia de la amabilidad, la sensibilidad, el cariño y la generosidad.

Ideas cotidianas para ser amable.
También incluye ideas para ser amable y fomentar la empatía y la solidaridad.

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Ser amable es algo muy fácil de aprender,

es cuando pides y das algo solo para complacer.

Ayuda a otras personas y fíjate en lo que te digo:

"Si eres amable, otras personas serán amables contigo".

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"La amabilidad es mi Superpoder" se ha escrito para niños de todas las edades. Recomendado para padres, maestros, profesores, educadores y cualquier persona que trabaje con niños.

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Teach your children the power of Kindness, one of the most important skills a child can learn.
Are you one of 90 percent of parents, saying that their top priorities for their kids is to be caring? This makes sense: Kindness and concern for others are held as moral virtues in nearly every society and every major religion.

The best social-emotional learning (SEL) book for raising kind children.
This charming story with peaceful rhymes and colorful illustrations will explain to your child that it is okay to make a mistake and say I’m sorry. Lucas will teach your child good manners and positive behaviour at home, at school, in the store, and on the playground.

Kids learn best by example.
With the perfect examples, this book offers, your child will have more understanding for others, accept diversity, thrive in a multicultural and inclusive environment, and show more empathy. Throughout the story, little superhero Lucas will learn what kindness means and understand what it is like to be kind, sensitive, caring, and generous.

Practice Random Acts of Kindness.
Also included are Acts of Kindness Cards to promote empathy and kindness.

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Kindness is something you can quickly learn:

when you give and ask for nothing in return.

Helping others is the least you can do.

If you are kind, kindness will come back to you.

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"Kindness is my Superpower" is intended for children of all ages. We warmly recommend it to parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.

Ages 8 to 12
Hardcover | 40 pages | Alicia Ortego | 2021