(3) K-3 Dive into Reading series. In three entertaining stories, tree frog siblings Rafi and Rosi explore Puerto Rico's El Morro fort by playing pirates, finding gold doubloons, and discovering a haunted sentry box. This third series entry again sprinkles Spanish words throughout a slightly advanced text supported by soft watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations. Extensive back matter provides historical information about topics mentioned in the stories. Also available in Spanish. Glos.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(2) 4-6 Twelve tales based on true events are appended with explanatory notes and citations of the articles that informed them. The deliberate voice and close focus on each fictionalized protagonist turns each headline into a relatable story. Intricate mixed-media character portraits by the author, purposely unfinished, accompany the stories. An intimate and varied look into what it's like to be young and Latino in the U.S. today. Glos.

Reviewer: Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2017

(2) PS Along with many other animals and plants of the Ecuadorian cloud forest, Delacre introduces the olinguito, a raccoon relative discovered in 2013. Alliteration in the parallel Spanish and English texts makes for an engaging (if occasionally tongue-twisting) read: "...brilla un bosque bordado de bromelias... / ...blooms a brilliant forest embroidered with bromeliads..." Delacre's prose and mixed-media illustrations convey this dreamy, quiet world. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Celia C. Perez | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2016

(4) K-3 "How far do you love me?" asks a child, prompting a seven continent nod to spectacular geographic places that are as majestic as love itself--the Grand Canyon; Vietnam's Mekong River; Provence, France. All the while, a multi-ethnic cast of parents declare their affection in sentimental language. The pastel illustrations evoke a quiet, soothing tone. An author's note includes a global map with place names included.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) YA After the accidental death of her teenage daughter, Alicia, Delacre interviewed Alicia's friends and loved ones and spun their personal memories into this intimate novel. The fictionalized voices celebrating Alicia's life are memorable and distinctive. Occasional black-and-white illustrations appear in the margins or otherwise frame the text. Resources for teen grief counseling and safe driving are appended. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

(3) K-3 ¡Yo sé leer! series. Rafi and Rosi are brother and sister Puerto Rican tree frogs, or coquíes. These Spanish-language versions (translated by the author) are just as entertaining as the originals. In Rafi y Rosi, Rafi teaches Rosi about magnets, bioluminescence, and mangrove trees. In ¡Carnaval! Rosi wants to be carnival queen. Delacre's lively, detailed illustrations capture her characters' emotions. Glos. Review covers these ¡Yo sé leer! titles: Rafi y Rosi and Rafi y Rosi: ¡Carnaval!.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 ¡Yo sé leer! series. Rafi and Rosi are brother and sister Puerto Rican tree frogs, or coquíes. These Spanish-language versions (translated by the author) are just as entertaining as the originals. In Rafi y Rosi, Rafi teaches Rosi about magnets, bioluminescence, and mangrove trees. In ¡Carnaval! Rosi wants to be carnival queen. Delacre's lively, detailed illustrations capture her characters' emotions. Glos. Review covers these ¡Yo sé leer! titles: Rafi y Rosi and Rafi y Rosi: ¡Carnaval!.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 I Can Read Book series. In three cheerfully illustrated stories featuring Puerto Rican tree frog siblings, Rafi teaches his younger sister, Rosi, about magnets, bioluminescence, and mangrove trees. Useful in the bilingual classroom for its Spanish and island references, the book will be appreciated by teachers for its scientific merits, too. Glos.

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Instead of using her new journal to record the seven stories her Latin American relatives tell her, Carmen Teresa is more intrigued with the motif of food that runs throughout the tales. She collects seventeen recipes, which are included in the last quarter of the book. Despite an unchanging narrative voice and a somewhat confusing structure, the book, illustrated with striking linocuts, offers a taste of Latin culture. Glos.

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan