Most Popular Books by Monica Brown

Monica Brown and Rudy Gutierrez team up to deliver what Kirkus called, in a starred review, an “inspiring blend of art and story,” about the most famous soccer star in the world, Pelé. This bilingual picture book will inspire, teach, and amaze readers as they learn about the man who revolutionized the sport of soccer. Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutierrez’s dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown’s story of this remarkable sports hero come alive!

The Spanish edition of Sarai Around the World! Los estudiantes estan cansados de comer espaguetis con albondigas los lunes en la cafeteria. La administracion de la escuela dice que pueden ayudar a crear un nuevo menu. Asi que todos preparan puestos con las especialidades de su familia para ver cuales recetas lograran formar parte del menu escolar.The students are sick and tired of Spaghetti-and-Meatball Mondays in the cafeteria. The administration says they can help create a new menu, so students throughout the school make booths with their family''s specialties for Around-the-World Day. It''s a head-to-head battle between Sarai''s Peruvian chicken and Valeria''s tamales. Who will win the big cook-off and get their grandparents'' recipes on the cafeteria menu?

While she and her classmates wait for the caterpillars they are raising to be transformed into Monarch butterflies, Julianita''s grandfather tells her about the annual migration of these butterflies to his hometown in Mexico.

In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king''s life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards—and all the beats in between—this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo." Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they motivated the workers to fight for their rights and, in the process, changed history. Award-winning author Monica Brown and acclaimed illustrator Joe Cepeda join together to create this stunning tribute to two of the most influential people of the twentieth century. Todos los dÍas, miles de campesinos cosechaban los alimentos que se servÍan en los hogares de todo el paÍs. Pero al terminar la jornada, cuando los campesinos se sentaban a comer, lo Único que habÍa en sus propias mesas era frijoles. Entonces, Dolores Huerta y CÉsar ChÁvez se unieron para motivar a los trabajadores a luchar por sus derechos y en el proceso, cambiaron el curso de la historia. La premiada autora Monica Brown y el aclamado ilustrador Joe Cepeda se unen para crear Éste impresionante tributo a dos de las personas mÁs influentes del siglo veinte.

The third book in the Sarai Gonzalez illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of eleven-year-old viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. The Spanish edition of Sarai Saves the Music!They''re cutting funding at Sarai''s school and her band program is the first to go. That is totally not okay with Sarai. She decides to organize a benefit concert to raise money! When she and her bandmates promote the concert on their video channel, it catches the attention of Sarai''s favorite singer, Sparkles Sanchez! Can Sarai save the music?Estan recortando fondos en la escuela de Sarai y la banda de musica dejara de existir. Por supuesto, Sarai no esta de acuerdo con esto. Decide organizar un concierto para recaudar fondos y, para promoverlo, ella y sus companeros crean un video que ponen en Internet. ¡El video atrae la atencion de Sparkles Sanchez! ¿Podra Sarai salvar el programa de musica de la escuela?

The second book in the Sarai Gonzalez illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez The Spanish edition of Sarai in the Spotlight!When Sarai''s best friend suddenly moves away, Sarai has to navigate school -- and the unfriendly girls in the cafeteria -- all by herself. Then, new girl Christina moves to town and the teacher volunteers Sarai to show her around. But Sarai thinks Christina is not at all like her--she never wants to play at recess, she''s always got her head in a notebook and she''s so shy! But when Christina writes Sarai a spoken-word poem for her to recite at the class talent show, Sarai learns that sometimes winning teams are made from unlikely pairs!La maestra de Saraí le pide que ayude a una niña nueva que acaba de llegar a la escuela. Saraí piensa que la niña nueva no se parece en nada a ella; está siempre estudiando y es muy tímida. ¿Cambiará de opinión cuando la niña escriba un poema para que recite en el espectáculo de la escuela?

The Spanish-language edition of an informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family''s American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin''s mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Juli n and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obama''s Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone. Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros'' political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in an English edition: Small Room, Big Dreams.

The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. The Spanish edition of Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome!Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai''s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai''s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown.Saraí es EXTRAORDINARIA. Esta chica de cuarto grado puede hornear, bailar y administrar su propio negocio. Pero cuando a sus abuelos los obligan a mudarse de casa, no sabe qué hacer. ¿Encontrará una manera de resolver el problema? Un libro inspirado en el famoso video de la activista social Saraí González. Escrito por Saraí González y Monica Brown.

Una artista peruana, escocesa-estadounidense-jugadora de fútbol creativa, única y bilingüe celebra su singularidad.

Meet renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and all of her animal friends in this bilingual board book inspired by the Pura Belpré Honor-winning Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos. Conoce a la renombrada artista mexicana Frida Kahlo y sus animalitos en este libro de cartón bilingüe, inspirado por Frida Kahlo y sus animalitos, el ganador de un Honor Pura Belpré. There’s no one Frida Kahlo loves more than her animal friends—her beloved animalitos. In this bilingual board book, toddlers will learn to identify the different animals Frida kept as pets throughout her life in both English and Spanish. Each animal also represents Frida’s many characteristics, from her strength and independence to her profound intelligence, with each page reading as an affirmation for toddlers to repeat as they grow—just as we see Frida grow throughout the story. Award-winning creators Monica Brown and John Parra have made an English and Spanish dual-language board book to honor the legacy of Frida Kahlo and inspire confidence and imagination in a new generation of creatives. No hay nadie a quien Frida Kahlo quiera más que sus animalitos. En este libro de cartón bilingüe, los niños pequeños aprenderán a identificar las diferentes mascotas que Frida mantuvo a lo largo de su vida, tanto en inglés como en español. Cada animal también representa las muchas características de Frida, desde su fuerza y independencia hasta su profunda inteligencia, con cada página leyendo como una afirmación que los niños pueden repitir a medida que crecen, tal como vemos a Frida a lo largo del cuento. Los galardonados creadores Monica Brown y John Parra han hecho un libro de cartón en inglés y español que honra el legado de Frida Kahlo y que inspira la confianza y la imaginación en una nueva generación de creativos. Praise for Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children''s Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children''s Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children''s Book of 2017 A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year 2018

Frida Kahlo war eine brillante Kunstlerin. IHre Selbstbildnisse gehoren zu den bedeutendsten Werken der Kunstgeschichte. AUf ihnen sieht man auch immer wieder Frida Kahlos Haustiere. SIe waren wie ihre Kinder. SIe waren ihre Freunde, ihre Inspiration. IN ihrem dramatischen, von Krankheit und korperlichen Leiden gepragten Leben waren Fridas Tiere ihre treuen Begleiter. Monica Brown erzahlt feinfuhlig und spannend vom Leben dieser auSSergewohnlichen Frau. DIe farbenprachtigen Bilder von John Parra, der jungst mit dem SCBWI Golden Kite Award ausgezeichnet wurde, fuhren uns die Welt von Frida Kahlo vor Augen. PArras Imagination und handwerkliche Meisterschaft machen die Illustration zu einem Genuss.

Fourth grader Saraí Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Saraí''s grandparents are forced to move, even Saraí''s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. Will Saraí find a way to save the day?

A bilingual portrait of the Queen of Salsa describes her childhood in Cuba, her musical career, and her move to the United States, and explains how her music brought her native Cuba to the world.

La 4ème de couv. indique : "Un conte émouvant hommage à Luis Soriano Bohorquez, bibliothécaire bénévole qui, depuis plus de vingt ans, arpente les montagnes de Colombie pour partager ses livres avec les enfants !"