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"Un padre quiere pasar el dâia viendo fâutbol en la tele, pero su hija le recuerda que ha prometido subir con ella en una caminata -- hasta la cima. A medida que los dos suben, el entusiasmo de la niäna se vuelve contagioso. Abundan los contratiempos y las sorpresas pero tambiâen las vistas impresionantes."--

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Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that's sure to inspire you to get outside. When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant ?To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own. Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste's humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcántara's vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child. Praise for The Field: Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018 School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 The Horn Book Best Picture Book of 2018 Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year "Irresistible fun." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Vibrant illustrations . . . match the vigor and excitement of the text." The Horn Book, Starred Review "Excitement overflows from the pages and the children." Booklist, Starred Review

The Spanish edition of the Junior Library Guide selection and four-time best book winner, The Field!Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible. “Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. “Friends versus friends” teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans? The world’s most popular and inclusive sport has found its spirited and authentic voice in Baptiste Paul’s debut picture book— highlighting the joys of the game along with its universal themes: teamwork, leadership, diversity, and acceptance. Creole words (as spoken in Saint Lucia, the author’s birthplace island in the Caribbean) add spice to the story and are a strong reminder of the sport’s world fame. Bright and brilliant illustrations by debut children’s book illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara— winner of the We Need Diverse Books Illustration Mentorship award— capture the grit and glory of the game and the beauty of the island setting that inspired this particular field. “Irresistible fun.”— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime...and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different.”—Booklist, Starred Review A Junior Library Guild Selection Winner of the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018 School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 Shelf Awareness Best Children’s Book of the Year Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl's journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?

Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon.