Showing 1–7 of 7 titles
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Dreamers
Morales and her young son discover how they fit into their strange new country when they find the public library in this gorgeous, personal picture book. -
Just in Case
In “Just in Case,” Morales' vibrant, shimmering jewel-tone colors masterfully capture the exuberant and playful story of Señor Calavera's quest to find the perfect birthday gift for Grandma Beetle. Part ghost story, part trickster tale, the book features motifs from Mexican culture that represent each letter of the Spanish alphabet. -
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Rhyming text describes spooky monsters of many types gathering for a ball. However, the rollicking fun is interrupted by the scariest creatures of all in a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Morales' eerily glowing illustrations capture the blend of traditional Halloween and Día de los Muertos symbols, matching the humorous interplay of Spanish and English in the text. Historical allusions and whimsical figures delight the eye in this timeless story. -
My Abuelita
As a grandmother flows through the book pages in her robes as flamboyant as the stories she loves to tell, she inspires her grandson to want to be just like her when he grows old.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152163303
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Niño Wrestles the World
Presenting Niño! Our underdressed lucha libre hero defeats almost all comers. Yuyi Morales' clever use of fonts, text bubbles, word art and vibrant illustrations energizes this world-class wrestling match. The book was written by Yuyi Morales and published by Roaring Brook Press.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596436046
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Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas
Wild adventures ensue when young luchador Niño is pitted against his little sisters, the lucha wrestling queens.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626722408
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Thunder Boy Jr.
Named after his father, Thunder Boy Jr. seeks a new name that's all his own and celebrates something cool that he has done.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316013727