Pat Mora
61) Doña Flor
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Doña Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise.
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How customs and heritage shape communities: Drawing from historical and community resources students will discover how people all over the world have left their mark on the land they settled.
U.S. celebrations: Learn that holidays and celebrations are special days to remember important people or events. See how and why holidays like Presidents' Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veterans...
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Based on the book The keeping quilt by Patricia Polacco: When Patricia's Great-Gramma Anna came to America from Russia, the only things she brought along with her were her dress and a babushka. Anna outgrew the dress and her mother decided to incorporate it and the babushka into a quilt. This quilt ties together the lives of four generations of an immigrant Jewish family and remains a symbol of their enduring faith and love.
Based on the book A birthday...