Ann Dickinson, a retired Pima County Public Library librarian, is an avid reader of children’s and teen books. This list is brought to you by PCPL and Southwest Books of the Year.
Mud for a bee sting, cat’s claw seeds for diaper rash, Mexican thistle tea for toothache—Aaron’s tata (grandpa), Gus, uses herbal remedies like these to h...Show more
Mud for a bee sting, cat’s claw seeds for diaper rash, Mexican thistle tea for toothache—Aaron’s tata (grandpa), Gus, uses herbal remedies like these to heal various maladies. Neighbors are always stopping by at Gus’s home seeking help for their ailments because they know Tata Gus can heal their pains and Nana will comfort them with empanadas and hot chocolate.
This bilingual story is a loving look at Latino traditions with strong grandparent - grandchild interactions. — Ann Dickinson, Southwest Books of the Year 2015
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Mud for a bee sting, cat’s claw seeds for diaper rash, Mexican thistle tea for toothache—Aaron’s tata (grandpa), Gus, uses herbal remedies like these to h...Show more
Mud for a bee sting, cat’s claw seeds for diaper rash, Mexican thistle tea for toothache—Aaron’s tata (grandpa), Gus, uses herbal remedies like these to heal various maladies. Neighbors are always stopping by at Gus’s home seeking help for their ailments because they know Tata Gus can heal their pains and Nana will comfort them with empanadas and hot chocolate.
This bilingual story is a loving look at Latino traditions with strong grandparent - grandchild interactions. — Ann Dickinson, Southwest Books of the Year 2015
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The cartoon-like cover illustration might make you think this is a silly book for little kids, but it is actually a well-researched, well-written book abo...Show more
The cartoon-like cover illustration might make you think this is a silly book for little kids, but it is actually a well-researched, well-written book about noxious, invasive weeds and the threat they pose to natural, native vegetation. Toxic, poisonous, and destructive weeds can arrive in the US by ships that use dirt as ballast; they can cling to clothing or your pet’s fur as burrs and thistles; they can be airborne, or hitchhike in on stickers. Cheatgrass and tumbleweed are also large-scale carriers. These invasive weeds can kill wildlife and native crops, and the US spends billions of dollars every year trying to control them.
The book ends with a page-by-page, illustrated description of the “Ten Most Not Wanted Weeds in the West.” The book’s language is clear and concise, making it an easy read for 4th- to 6th-graders.
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The cartoon-like cover illustration might make you think this is a silly book for little kids, but it is actually a well-researched, well-written book abo...Show more
The cartoon-like cover illustration might make you think this is a silly book for little kids, but it is actually a well-researched, well-written book about noxious, invasive weeds and the threat they pose to natural, native vegetation. Toxic, poisonous, and destructive weeds can arrive in the US by ships that use dirt as ballast; they can cling to clothing or your pet’s fur as burrs and thistles; they can be airborne, or hitchhike in on stickers. Cheatgrass and tumbleweed are also large-scale carriers. These invasive weeds can kill wildlife and native crops, and the US spends billions of dollars every year trying to control them.
The book ends with a page-by-page, illustrated description of the “Ten Most Not Wanted Weeds in the West.” The book’s language is clear and concise, making it an easy read for 4th- to 6th-graders.
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Raven looks at himself in a rock pool and thinks, “I am a clever, smart, and handsome bird. Maybe I should eat More, so I can also be a very Large bird.” ...Show more
Raven looks at himself in a rock pool and thinks, “I am a clever, smart, and handsome bird. Maybe I should eat More, so I can also be a very Large bird.” The story continues as Raven sets out on his quest for food, gobbling down acorns, berries, a whole string of fish, eggs, a snake, mice… He gets fatter and fatter as he devours picnickers’ chips, hot dogs, and candy. He’s become a very large bird indeed, but now he feels like a fat ball with wings! That night a Great Horned Owl out looking for a meal for himself thinks that Raven looks like a great choice. What happens next? The sign by the Canyon rim says “Don’t Feed the Animals. . .” Large colorful illustrations by Steve Gray add to the visual appeal of this lively picture book.
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Raven looks at himself in a rock pool and thinks, “I am a clever, smart, and handsome bird. Maybe I should eat More, so I can also be a very Large bird.” ...Show more
Raven looks at himself in a rock pool and thinks, “I am a clever, smart, and handsome bird. Maybe I should eat More, so I can also be a very Large bird.” The story continues as Raven sets out on his quest for food, gobbling down acorns, berries, a whole string of fish, eggs, a snake, mice… He gets fatter and fatter as he devours picnickers’ chips, hot dogs, and candy. He’s become a very large bird indeed, but now he feels like a fat ball with wings! That night a Great Horned Owl out looking for a meal for himself thinks that Raven looks like a great choice. What happens next? The sign by the Canyon rim says “Don’t Feed the Animals. . .” Large colorful illustrations by Steve Gray add to the visual appeal of this lively picture book.
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