(3) K-3 Illustrated by John Parra. "Round are campanas / that chime and ring. / Round are nests / where swallows sing." This rhyming text features occasional Spanish words as it celebrates Latino culture and shapes found in everyday life. Parra's warm folk-art-like illustrations feature children and families cooking, playing, and partying. The images invite repeat viewing to find the different shapes within. A glossary of Spanish words is appended.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Illustrated by David Harrington. This picture book puts a southwestern spin on the classic Chicken Little tale. "¡Aye Chihuahua! What was that?" exclaims Chacalaca Chiquita when a pebble falls on her head. Both the text and the colorful art are amusing, if a little slick, and will entertain readers right through to the final joke. Appended is a glossary of Spanish words used in the text.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) PS Translated by F. Isabel Campoy. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. The Spanish text in this bilingual board-book edition is as enjoyable as the original English. Campoy's translation retains the wonderful rhythm and rhyme, making this a great read-aloud in both languages. Oxenbury's irresistible illustrations, featuring a multicultural cast, don't lose much in the smaller size, though the additional lines of text crowd the pages a bit.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher. Grandma Lupita tells Rose and a friend the story of Juan Diego, summoned in 1531 by the Lady of Guadalupe to build a church. Juan Diego struggles to attract support from his town, but he eventually succeeds by way of a miracle. The illustrations capture the tenderness of the story and accurately depict the time period, but the decorative borders are distracting.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Mi primer paso al mundo real series. Each of these books features short and simple Spanish sentences. The informative but not very engaging text introduces children to scientific terminology; photographs help readers with word recognition. This series offers Spanish speakers a superficial understanding of earth science and natural history concepts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mi primer paso al mundo real titles: Hibernación and Migración.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Mi primer paso al mundo real series. Each of these books features short and simple Spanish sentences. The informative but not very engaging text introduces children to scientific terminology; photographs help readers with word recognition. This series offers Spanish speakers a superficial understanding of earth science and natural history concepts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mi primer paso al mundo real titles: Hibernación and Migración.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Mi primer paso al mundo real series. Each of these books features short and simple Spanish sentences. The informative but not very engaging text introduces children to scientific terminology; photographs help readers with word recognition. This series offers Spanish speakers a superficial understanding of earth science and natural history concepts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mi primer paso al mundo real titles: Hibernación and Migración.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Mi primer paso al mundo real series. Each of these books features short and simple Spanish sentences. The informative but not very engaging text introduces children to scientific terminology; photographs help readers with word recognition. This series offers Spanish speakers a superficial understanding of earth science and natural history concepts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mi primer paso al mundo real titles: Hibernación and Migración.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Mi primer paso al mundo real series. Each of these books features short and simple Spanish sentences. The informative but not very engaging text introduces children to scientific terminology; photographs help readers with word recognition. This series offers Spanish speakers a superficial understanding of earth science and natural history concepts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mi primer paso al mundo real titles: Hibernación and Migración.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Mi primer paso al mundo real series. Each of these books features short and simple Spanish sentences. The informative but not very engaging text introduces children to scientific terminology; photographs help readers with word recognition. This series offers Spanish speakers a superficial understanding of earth science and natural history concepts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mi primer paso al mundo real titles: Hibernación and Migración.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 A+ Books Bilingüe: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes series. In these introductions to 3-D shapes for primary grades, colorful photographs show examples of pyramids and spheres in architecture, toys, food, and more; readers are encouraged to look for shapes in their environment. The text is presented clearly in both English and Spanish. Very random facts and a hands-on activity teaching readers to make their own three-dimensional shapes are appended. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books bilingüe / Bilingual: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes titles: Esferas / Spheres and Pirámides / Pyramids.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 A+ Books Bilingüe: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes series. In these introductions to 3-D shapes for primary grades, colorful photographs show examples of pyramids and spheres in architecture, toys, food, and more; readers are encouraged to look for shapes in their environment. The text is presented clearly in both English and Spanish. Very random facts and a hands-on activity teaching readers to make their own three-dimensional shapes are appended. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books bilingüe / Bilingual: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes titles: Esferas / Spheres and Pirámides / Pyramids.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus Bilingüe: Animales bebé / Baby Animals series. The life cycle of a baby seal is conveyed through simple, easy-to-read text and large engaging photos. Readers will learn of the challenges a baby seal faces, from learning how to swim to catching fish for the first time. The slight text is presented in both English and Spanish, as are a glossary and index.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus Bilingüe: Animales bebé / Baby Animals series. The life cycle of a duckling is conveyed through simple, easy-to-read text and large engaging photos. Beginning readers will follow the duckling from the moment it hatches to the day it leaves the nest. The superficial text is presented in both English and Spanish, as are a glossary and index.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(3) K-3 Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals series. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of animals in these playfully designed Spanish-language books. The accessible texts discuss unique characteristics of different species in each group, along with ways certain creatures have adapted to survive. Close-up captioned photographs point out unique characteristics of individual animals. These are great resources for Spanish-language learners. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals titles: ¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios?, ¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles?, ¿Sabes algo sobre aves?, ¿Sabes algo sobre insectos?, ¿Sabes algo sobre peces?, and ¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos?.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(3) K-3 Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals series. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of animals in these playfully designed Spanish-language books. The accessible texts discuss unique characteristics of different species in each group, along with ways certain creatures have adapted to survive. Close-up captioned photographs point out unique characteristics of individual animals. These are great resources for Spanish-language learners. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals titles: ¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios?, ¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles?, ¿Sabes algo sobre aves?, ¿Sabes algo sobre insectos?, ¿Sabes algo sobre peces?, and ¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos?.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(3) K-3 Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals series. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of animals in these playfully designed Spanish-language books. The accessible texts discuss unique characteristics of different species in each group, along with ways certain creatures have adapted to survive. Close-up captioned photographs point out unique characteristics of individual animals. These are great resources for Spanish-language learners. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals titles: ¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios?, ¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles?, ¿Sabes algo sobre aves?, ¿Sabes algo sobre insectos?, ¿Sabes algo sobre peces?, and ¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos?.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(3) K-3 Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals series. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of animals in these playfully designed Spanish-language books. The accessible texts discuss unique characteristics of different species in each group, along with ways certain creatures have adapted to survive. Close-up captioned photographs point out unique characteristics of individual animals. These are great resources for Spanish-language learners. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals titles: ¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios?, ¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles?, ¿Sabes algo sobre aves?, ¿Sabes algo sobre insectos?, ¿Sabes algo sobre peces?, and ¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos?.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(3) K-3 Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals series. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of animals in these playfully designed Spanish-language books. The accessible texts discuss unique characteristics of different species in each group, along with ways certain creatures have adapted to survive. Close-up captioned photographs point out unique characteristics of individual animals. These are great resources for Spanish-language learners. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals titles: ¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios?, ¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles?, ¿Sabes algo sobre aves?, ¿Sabes algo sobre insectos?, ¿Sabes algo sobre peces?, and ¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos?.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(3) K-3 Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals series. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of animals in these playfully designed Spanish-language books. The accessible texts discuss unique characteristics of different species in each group, along with ways certain creatures have adapted to survive. Close-up captioned photographs point out unique characteristics of individual animals. These are great resources for Spanish-language learners. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Libros rayo--conce los grupos de animals titles: ¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios?, ¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles?, ¿Sabes algo sobre aves?, ¿Sabes algo sobre insectos?, ¿Sabes algo sobre peces?, and ¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos?.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo