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First Day in Grapes
"First Day in Grapes" vividly and realistically portrays the human characters in the story about a child of migrant workers. The use of watercolor, colored pencil, and pastel create a warmth and sensitivity to Chico and his school experiences- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781584300458
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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
"Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez," Morales uses brightly colored acrylics, handmade stamps, and computer-created cutouts to depict the life of this civil rights leader. Golden, earth-toned colors and wide, flowing brush strokes lend depth and honesty to the history and struggle of migrant farm workers in California- Nonfiction, Social Sciences
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780152014377
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The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins
Reminiscent of a scrapbook, this extraordinary book chronicles what Michael Collins did, saw, and thought about in space. What was it like to go to the moon and be the only man in the mission not to walk on the surface? Collins orbited the moon 14 times, while surrounded by 701 power switches and 20 pounds of checklists. Through fascinating facts, quotes, checklists, original drawings, and photos taken both in space and on Earth, the book tells how the astronauts prepared for their historic journey, what they brought with them, and what they left behind.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780811840071
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My Diary from Here to There/Mi Diario de Aquí Hasta Allá
"My Diary from Here to There/ Mi diario de aquí hasta allá," is a touching account of a family emigrating from Mexico to California. A bilingual picture book, this young girl's diary chronicles the family's anxiety, excitement and uncertainty as they leave home and experience the same journey made by many families- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780892391752
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The Pot That Juan Built
"The Pot that Juan Built" is a picture biography that combines a variant of "The House That Jack Built" with the story of Juan Quezada, who rediscovered the ancient method of pottery making in Mata Ortiz, Mexico. Diaz's original type font and computer-generated art exudes a rich palette that glows like jewels and reflects the hot desert sun- Nonfiction, Crafts & Hobbies
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781584300380
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
The Tale of Despereaux draws the reader into an enchanting account of a smaller-thanusual mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. With character and plot far more complex than the traditional fairy tale, separate stories introduce Despereaux, condemned for talking to the princess; the evil rat, Roscuro, who loves light and soup; and Miggery Sow, a farm girl with royal aspirations. Their fates are threaded together as Despereaux undertakes a hero's quest that culminates in mice, rats, and humans living almost happily ever after.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2004 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-7636-1722-9)