California: De pueblos a ciudades: Read-along ebook

This brightly illustrated title presents lyrics and instructions for various traditional Hispanic games. Each entry is designed to help caregivers engage in constructive, rhythmic play with infants and pre-schoolers. Through these activities, caregivers will help small children develop hand eye coordination, neuromuscular control, rhythm and attention span.

María José grieves at the loss of her mother who died in childbirth. She has difficulty sharing her feelings with her father and the distance between them grows with the appearance of a new woman. Her father gets another job which forces them to move to another neighborhood. The new house is small, but is near an ice cream store owned by Mr. Beto. In the store, María José makes friends with girls and boys her own age, but also meets Mr. Beto and his friends. María José and her friends try to help Mr. Beto when he comes down with a sudden illness.

Torres, peones y caballos ¡a la carga!. No dejen que nos capturen a nadie; su deber es protegerme. Tú, mi reina, quédate aquí conmigo, que todos nos van a cuidar, ¡Alfil! Dime qué ves, aconséjame cuál pieza mover. Y tú, lector ¿te atreves a retarme? El rey. ¿Has oído hablar del ajedrez? ¿Conoces el tablero, sus piezas y la manera en que se mueven? Rooks, pawns, and cavalry... charge! Do not allow a single piece to be taken captive. You, my queen, must stay beside me. They are all here to protect us! Bishop, tell me what you see? What piece should I move? Reader, do you accept...

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