MAYTE AND THE BOGEYMAN/MAYTE Y EL CUCO

Mayte and Pepito are convinced that Don Aparicio, the grumpy ice cream seller, is really the bogeyman. Don Aparicio constantly complaints about badly behaved children who need to be taught a lesson. Mayte comes to believe that he is the Bogeyman (el Cuco) who kidnaps bad children and eats them or sells them at the market.

One day, Mayte and her best friend Pepito spy Don Aparicio carrying a bag with something strange inside. They follow him to the marketplace in hopes to rescuing the victim.
Beautifully illustrated in English and Spanish.
For readers Grades 1-2, Ages 6-7. Written by Ada Gonzalez, illustrated by Christina Rodriguez.

BIRTHDAY IN THE BARRIO/CUMPLEAÑOS EN EL BARRIO

This story is about a girl's “quinces”, which is her fifteenth birthday and it represents her entrance into womanhood.

Lazarita is turning 15 and she wants a special quinces party. Unfortunately her father is unemployed so she cannot have a big celebration. On the other hand, Chavi her friend in her Cuban-American community tries to find a way to throw a birthday party for her. Imagine her surprise when all her friends join in and with the help of the community members and the mayor in order to throw a block party in her honor.

Bright and humorous illustrations. This book illustrates the power of friendship and perseverance. Grades 1-2, Ages 6-7 Written by Mayra L. Dole, illustrations by Tonel.

MAYTE AND THE BOGEYMAN/MAYTE Y EL CUCO

Mayte and Pepito are convinced that Don Aparicio, the grumpy ice cream seller, is really the bogeyman. Don Aparicio constantly complaints about badly behaved children who need to be taught a lesson. Mayte comes to believe that he is the Bogeyman (el Cuco) who kidnaps bad children and eats them or sells them at the market.

One day, Mayte and Pepito spy Don Aparicio carrying a bag with something strange inside. They follow him to the marketplace in hopes to rescuing the victim.
Beautifully illustrated in English and Spanish.
For readers Grades 1-2, ages 6-7.

Written by Ada Gonzalez, illustrated by Christina Rodriguez.