Kirsten McDonald
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
Early Reader Books in English and Spanish/Libros "Reader" para lectores principiantes en ingles y español
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For twins Carlos and Carmen, Uncle Alex's big green surprise turns into the best backyard camping experience ever.
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Uncle Alex se apunta a la barbacoa de la familia García y trae una sorpresa. Una gran sorpresa verde. Al principio, Carlos y Carmen están decepcionados por esa sorpresa verde y abultada. Pero con la ayuda de su madre y con unas cuantas varillas y estacas, el bulto se convirtió en una sorpresa repleta de diversión.
For twins Carlos and Carmen, Uncle Alex's big green surprise turns into the best backyard camping experience ever.
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Carlos y Carmen reciben una noticia inesperada. Se mudan a una nueva casa. Su nueva casa es grande, roja y tiene una llanta. ¿¡Qué!? ¿¡Una casa con una llanta!? Los gemelos están nerviosísimos hasta que descubren que la casa de una llanta puede ser divertida.
The Garcia family is moving to a new house, and twins Carlos and Carmen do not want to leave their small, familiar home--especially since they do not understand why their father...
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No ha parado de llover, y llover y llover. Cuando por fin se asoma el sol por detrás de las nubes, Carlos y Carmen descubren que to do su jardín se ha convertido en un enorme charco. Pero a los gemelos deja de importarles en cuanto descubren que no solo es un charco de agua: ¡es un charco de diversión!
After a three-day rainstorm, twins Carlos and Carmen go out to play in their wet and muddy backyard--and soon their parents join in the fun....
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The fun begins when the twins wake up to a yard filled with snow. When To Alex comes over, the snowballs fly as the three run and play. When hunger strikes, To Alex is ready with a special mystery recipe from Mexico. Readers will be as surprised as the twins when they learn what's cooking in the oven. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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The Garcia's new refrigerator comes in a big box. Carlos and Carmen turn the box into a rocket, then a submarine. Then the twins finally decide to make the box a fort. But it's a crumpled fort. It's a flat fort. Discover how Carlos and Carmen don't let a flattened box ruin their fun! Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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It's the Fourth of July! That means fun, flags, and fireworks for the Garcia family. Unfortunately, those fireworks are a problem for Mam and Carlos. Neither of them likes the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles. Readers will laugh when they see how the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...
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Carlos and Carmen want their cat, Spooky, to be in the pet show. They try to teach Spooky tricks, but she's not interested. They try to make her the most beautiful cat around, but Spooky has other plans. Just when the twins are about to give up, they come up with the perfect solution to the pet show problem. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Carlos and Carmen want to make this year's Father's Day really special for Pap. At first they don't know what to do, but working together, they come up with the perfect idea-a treasure hunt. Luckily for Pap, the twins are with him every step of the way making sure that he solves the clues, follows the map, and finds the sweet treasure. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...
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It's almost Valentine's Day, and Carlos and Carmen don't have any cards for their class! So they spend the day making valentines. They make big valentines and little valentines. They make valentines with glitter and valentines with stickers. Mam and Pap think the twins may have made too many valentines. But, the twins have the perfect plan to make sure everybody has a happy Valentine's Day. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO....
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The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Carlos and Carmen love playing with Lola. Unfortunately, everybody's parents are getting tired of walking them to each other's houses. And, that means the twins and Lola have to wait. And wait. And wait. Until, the three of them come up with the perfect solution. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Carlos and Carmen aren't sure they're ready to take the training wheels off their bikes. Pap is all set to help, and Mam has a new box of Band-Aids. The twins reassure each other and buckle on their bike helmets. And that's when the wheels start to wobble. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Carlos and Carmen want to make this Mother's Day special. But they need a little help from Pap. Everything is going great until their fluffy, yummy surprise sinks right before their eyes. Luckily, the twins have a great idea that turns their mistake into a really special Mother's Day surprise. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Carlos and Carmen get some unexpected news. They're moving to a new house. The new house is big, red, and has one tire. What! A house with one tire?! The twins worry and worry but soon discover a house with one tire can be fun. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Carlos and Carmen's Abuelita has come to visit. She joins the twins, Mam, and Pap as they go from store to store, searching for the perfect piatas. When they finally find them, the twins fall in love with their new piata pets. They don't want to smash them! Luckily, Abuelita knows just what to do. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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To Alex has taken the twins on a camping trip in the woods. Everything is going great until they discover their perfect campsite has been ruined by wildlife. But, the twins and their uncle don't let that take any of the sparkle out of the campout. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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It's been raining and raining and raining. When the sun finally peeks out from behind the clouds, Carlos and Carmen find their entire backyard is one big puddle. But the twins don't mind once they discover it's not just a puddle of water--it's a puddle of fun! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Fall leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Carlos and Carmen are making plans to be in the costume contest. They both want to win, but neither of them wants the other to lose. It's a problem. A prize-winning problem! But with an old shirt, a pair of scissors, and a lot of creativity, the twins come up with a prize-winning solution. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...