Battle of the Snow Cones is the story about ten-year-old Elena who sets up a snow
cone stand in front of her house, and when her friend Alma sets up a stand of her own, it creates an ever-escalating competition
between the two girls to see who can outdo the other. Kids will learn that competitors can still be friends. It is illustrated
by Alisha Gambino. The book can be preordered at Amazon.com (see below).
The
Woodcutter's Gift / El regalo del lenador is a bilingual picture story book (English and Spanish) with beautiful,
vivid illustrations by Illustrator Elaine Jerome. Tomas, the woodcutter, takes a discarded tree and creates a lasting gift
for the community. This is a story about sharing and inner beauty.
Lupita's Papalote / El papalote de Lupita is a bilingual picture
story book as well. The story is about a little girl and her magic kite. Papalote means kite in Spanish. Illustrated by Pauline
Rodriguez Howard, this joyful picture book offers young children the opportunity to let their imagination soar.
To order directly from Arte Publico Press (Pinata Books), call toll free: 1-800-633-2783, or online, click :
Arte Publico Press
www.amazon.com
