by Anna Witte
Lola is a young Spanish girl in awe of her glamorous older sister. But she discovers her own talent and duende, or spirit, through secret Flamenco dance lessons from her father. The text is infused with the rhythms, movements and sounds of the dance and the humanity of Lola's family is beautifully portrayed by Micha Archer's collage-paintings. (Ages 4-10 years.) To order click here (link).
—Ohioana Quarterly
the soft cover version — $10.00
the hardcover version — $18.00
Listen to a sample of Lola's Fandango
Listen to a sample of El Fandango de Lola
written and illustrated by Anna Witte
Tico Tango wants all of the fruit in the forest, even though it belongs to other animals. Will he learn what's right and wrong? The rhyming text teaches colors and animals, as well as an important lesson about sharing. (Ages 3-7 years.) To order click here
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Mañana Iguana
NEW! Bilingual Audiobook for kids Pre-K to 3rd Grade! Narrated by the Amadors with Original Music by Brian Amador.
A new bilingual audiobook for children, adults young and old. Narrated by Rosi Amador. Original music by Brian Amador.
A review of the printed book: "Some lizards have a colorful fiesta eating fruit, making salsa, and drinking moonlight on a wonderful evening in this delightful English and Spanish poetic tale. So much fun you’ll wish you could join them."
—Ohioana Quarterly
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César Chávez La lucha por la justicia -
César Chávez The Struggle for Justice
An audiobook presenting a bilingual biography about a legendary Latino leader. César Chávez's life story and struggle for justice presented to a younger generation in an engaging audiobook.
Narrated by Brian Amador
Recommended for grades 3-5
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Hill of Fire
Nothing new ever happens in the tiny Mexican village where Pablo lives - until one day something unbelievable does. The hill of fire he and his father discover burning in their fields turns out to be Paricutin, the volcano that erupted in Mexico in 1943, and changed the lives of the people who lived nearby.
Original Music and Narration Provided by Brian Amador Primarily for grades K-4"
Listen to a SampleThe Case of the Pen Gone Missing/
El Caso de la Pluma Perdida
A bilingual mystery for intermediate readers (ages 8-12), Mickey Rangel is a smart fifth grade detective who sets his sights on solving the case of a very special pen missing at school. Entertaining dialog, universal pre-teen themes and a fast pace make this book appealing for a wide range of ages.