Loqueleo Catalog 2019

Shana Corey Es hora de actuar: El gran discurso de John F. Kennedy ILLUSTRATIONS R. Gregory Christie GR N Politics and Government / Presidents and First Families (U.S.) / Historical Figures 9781682925065 8½" x 11" / 56 pp $17.95 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Cover JFK’s childhood to the events that led to his game- changing speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. With quotes from JFK’s speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought- provoking author’s note, this biography offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today— all in time for the one hundredth anniversary of JFK’s birth. Marie-Louise Gay ¿Alguna pregunta? ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author GR N How Things Work/Are Made Books and Reading / Literature and Writing 9786070128073 9" x 12" / 60 pp $18.95 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Language Arts Many children want to know where stories come from and how a book is made. Marie- Louise Gay’s new picture book provides them with some delightfully inspiring answers in a fictional encounter between an author and some very curious children, who collaborate on writing and illustrating a story. 2015 THE WHITE RAVENS, SLJ BEST BOOKS OF 2014, AND OTHER AWARDS David Kraatz La canción del geco ILLUSTRATIONS Mauricio Luengas GR N Nature / Ecology / Animal Facts 9781560145790 8" x 10" / 16 pp $9.95 / PB Informational Text & Literature Expository / Science / Narrative / Stories / Fantasy This vividly illustrated story describes a young gecko’s experience in a rain forest after he becomes separated from his mother. During his search for her he meets an amazing variety of animals and learns much about his forest environment. A brief description of rain forests and the endangered animals featured in the story is included at the end of the book. PURA BELPRÉ HONOR-WINNING AUTHOR Georgina Lázaro León ¡Viva la tortuga! Long Live the Turtle! ILLUSTRATIONS Walter Torres GR M Animal Facts / Reptiles and Amphibians / Endangered Animals and Plants 9781631139680 11" x 8" / 32 pp $12.95 / PB Informational Text & Literature Literary Nonfiction / Narrative Poems / Science The turtle in this story will take us on a journey necessary for the survival of her species. With her, we will cross the ocean until we reach the beach where she will lay her eggs. From her efforts, many new little turtles will grow up and continue the cycle begun by their mother. This beautiful and poetic story will help readers understand the importance of protecting endangered species. The Gecko’s Song Any Questions? A Time to Act: John F. Kennedy’s Big Speech 174 Picture Books 3-5 WWW.LOQUELEO.COM/US PICTURE BOOKS