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an alphabet in Spanish and English

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1997

Un libro de poemas acerca del trabajo en el campo, así como la naturaleza. Uno por cada letra del alfabeto. Un libro de poemas acerca del trabajo en el campo, así como la naturaleza. Uno por cada letra del alfabeto. Show less

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The Gold Coin

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1991

Determined to steal an old woman's gold coin, a young thief follows her all around the countryside and finds himself involved in a series of unexpected activities. Determined to steal an old woman's gold coin, a young thief follows her all around the countryside and finds himself involved in a series of unexpected activities. Show less

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The Great-great-granddaughter of La Cucarachita Martina

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1993

Here is the tale of how the great-great-granddaughter of the first Cucarachita Martina met her husband. She is a modern bug with her own way of doing things. Here is the tale of how the great-great-granddaughter of the first Cucarachita Martina met her husband. She is a modern bug with her own way of doing things. Show less

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The Lizard and the Sun

La Lagartija Y El Sol

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1997

A traditional Mexican folktale in which a faithful lizard finds the sun which brings light and warmth back to the world. A traditional Mexican folktale in which a faithful lizard finds the sun which brings light and warmth back to the world. Show less

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The Malachite Palace

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1998

A tiny yellow bird helps a lonely princess learn the truth about songs, freedom, and the children who are playing beyond the palace gates. A tiny yellow bird helps a lonely princess learn the truth about songs, freedom, and the children who are playing beyond the palace gates. Show less

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Mediopollito

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1995

A Mexican folk tale which explains why the weather vane has a little rooster on one end that spins around to let us know which way the wind is blowing. A Mexican folk tale which explains why the weather vane has a little rooster on one end that spins around to let us know which way the wind is blowing. Show less

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My Name Is Maria Isabel

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1993

Third-grader Maria Isabel, born in Puerto Rico and now living in the U. S., wants badly to fit in at school; and the teacher's writing assignment "My Greatest Wish" gives her that opportunity. Third-grader Maria Isabel, born in Puerto Rico and now living in the U. S., wants badly to fit in at school; and the teacher's writing assignment "My Greatest Wish" gives her that opportunity. Show less

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Querido Pedrín

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1994

Presents letters between such fairy tale characters as Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and the Three Pigs. Presents letters between such fairy tale characters as Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and the Three Pigs. Show less

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The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding

A Latin American Folktale

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1993

In this cumulative folktale from Latin America, the sun sets off a chain of events which results in the cleaning of Rooster's beak in time for his uncle's wedding. In this cumulative folktale from Latin America, the sun sets off a chain of events which results in the cleaning of Rooster's beak in time for his uncle's wedding. Show less

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Three Golden Oranges

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1999

Acting on the advice of the old woman on the cliff by the sea, three brothers who wish to find brides go in search of three golden oranges. Acting on the advice of the old woman on the cliff by the sea, three brothers who wish to find brides go in search of three golden oranges. Show less

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Under the Royal Palms

A Childhood in Cuba

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1998

In this book, the author recalls her life and impressions of growing up in Cuba. In this book, the author recalls her life and impressions of growing up in Cuba. Show less

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The Unicorn of the West

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1994

A robin, butterfly, and squirrel try to help a mysterious animal find his identity. A robin, butterfly, and squirrel try to help a mysterious animal find his identity. Show less

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Where the Flame Trees Bloom

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1994

Includes eleven stories about the relatives and friends that were part of the author's childhood in Cuba. Includes eleven stories about the relatives and friends that were part of the author's childhood in Cuba. Show less

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Yours Truly, Goldilocks

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 1998

Presents the correspondence of Goldilocks, the Three Pigs, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and Little Red Riding Hood as they plan to attend a housewarming party for the pigs and avoid the evil wolves in the forest. Presents the correspondence of Goldilocks, the Three Pigs, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and Little Red Riding Hood as they plan to attend a housewarming party for the pigs and avoid the evil wolves in the forest. Show less

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A Celebration of Children’s Literature - Alma Flor Ada