Delia Ruiz – författare

A little girl feels left out at her sister’s quinceañera, until she realizes the joy of celebrating her big sister—and that she'll get to have her own quinceañera one day!  With Spanish woven throughout and back matter created by the Smithsonian, this heartfelt, bilingual picture book is a tribute to family and tradition.The only person more excited for Erika's quinceañera is her little sister Natalia! As the family busily sets up decorations, cooks traditional foods, and finalizes every detail, Natalia helps Erika get ready, imagining her own future quinceañera. But when the party finally arrives, Natalia feels a mix of excitement and loneliness as Erika is swept up in the festivities with guests and her court. Now that Erika is considered an adult, will their special bond remain? My Sister's Quinceañera beautifully captures the essence of family traditions, the joy of celebration, and all the sparkle that comes with this special fiesta.

How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond—ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. An adorable picture book for ages 3 to 7.When Papi, who is always busy working at el rancho, asks Maricruz to jump in the truck with him to go get groceries for Mami, she grabs the list and sprints! During the drive, they wave to the people in their community and enjoy each other's company. But when they make a turn down a particularly bumpy road, they lose their grocery list. Fortunately, an unexpected friend shows up to save the day!Inspired by the author’s own truck rides with her father through a ranch in Mexico, Ways Papi Says I Love You connects the love languages between a father and daughter and shows the many ways love can be expressed and received.Written and illustrated by a Latine duo, Ways Papi Says I Love You is available in English and in Spanish.

¿De cuántas maneras Papi puede decir te quiero sin decir exactamente esas palabras? Con grandes y pequeñas acciones, su amor resalta durante todo el viaje. Una conmovedora celebración del lazo entre padre e hija, ideal para quienes quedaron encantados con Mi papi tiene una moto. Un libro ilustrado muy atractivo para lectores de 3 a 7 años.How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond—ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. An adorable picture book for ages 3 to 7.Cuando papi, que siempre está muy ocupado trabajando en el rancho, le pide a Maricruz que se suba a la camioneta para ir con él a hacer compras para Mami, ¡ella agarra la lista y sale corriendo a la camioneta! En el camino, saludan a la gente del lugar y disfrutan mutuamente de la compañía del otro. Pero cuando toman un camino muy escabroso, pierden la lista de las compras. Por suerte, ¡aparece un amigo inesperado para salvarlos!Inspirada en sus propios viajes en camioneta por un rancho de México con su padre, la autora de Las maneras en que papi dice te quiero conecta en este libro las palabras de amor entre un padre y su hija, y muestra de cuántas maneras se puede expresar amor y recibirlo.Escrito e ilustrado por un dúo latino, Las maneras en que papi dice te quiero está disponible en español y en inglés.When Papi, who is always busy working at el rancho, asks Maricruz to jump in the truck with him to go get groceries for Mami, she grabs the list and sprints! During the drive, they wave to the people in their community and enjoy each other's company. But when they make a turn down a particularly bumpy road, they lose their grocery list. Fortunately, an unexpected friend shows up to save the day!Inspired by the author’s own truck rides with her father through a ranch in Mexico, Ways Papi Says I Love You connects the love languages between a father and daughter and shows the many ways love can be expressed and received.Written and illustrated by a Latine duo, Ways Papi Says I Love You is available in English and in Spanish.

Join Gaby in an exploration of lunar phases, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone! Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction board books for ages 0-3 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.Hello, Moon! Follow along as Gaby fills her plate (and belly!) with foods that match the shape of the moon she sees in the sky. From a crescent plantain to a gibbous guava, the food shapes wax and wane as the month goes on, just like lunar phases.Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about lunar phases and fun STEAM activities.STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.STEAMWORKS board books are also available in Spanish bilingual as Chef luna / Moon Chef.

Acompaña a Gaby a explorar las fases lunares, ¡porque el STEAM es para todos y está en todos lados! Parte de STEAMWORKS, una serie de libros de cartón de ficción para niños de 0 a 3 años que relacionan la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería, las artes y las matemáticas (STEAM, por sus siglas en inglés) con la vida diaria de los niños.Join Gaby in an exploration of lunar phases, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone! Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction board books for ages 0-3 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.¡Hola, Luna! Sigue el ciclo de las fases lunares a medida que Gaby llena su plato (¡y la barriga!) con alimentos que coinciden con la forma de la luna que ve en el cielo. De la media luna a la guayaba gibosa, las formas de los alimentos crecen y decrecen a medida que avanza el mes, al igual que las fases lunares.Amplía lo aprendido más allá de la historia con el material de apoyo elaborado por expertos, que incluye información adicional sobre las fases lunares y actividades STEAM divertidas.STEAMWORKS presenta a niños de diversos trasfondos y habilidades que utilizan el pensamiento científico-matemático para solucionar problemas cotidianos y responder a preguntas que les interesan. Estas historias lúdicas y las actividades de extensión despiertan el entusiasmo por la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería, las artes y las matemáticas (STEAM) y empoderan a los niños para pensar, solucionar problemas e innovar. Desarrollado en colaboración con expertos en educación de Count, Play, Explore, dirigido por el Departamento de Educación Temprana de la Superintendencia de Escuelas del Condado de Fresno.Hello, Moon! Follow along with the lunar phase cycle as Gaby fills her plate (and belly!) with foods that match the shape of the moon she sees in the sky. From a crescent to a gibbous guava, the food shapes wax and wane as the month goes on, just like lunar phases.Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about lunar phases and fun STEAM activities.STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. Developed in collaboration with education experts from Count Play Explore, led by Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Early Care and Education Department.

"ONE invitation to a salsa dance. TWO dancing shoes to make a pair."This bilingual English-Spanish book teaches how to count to 10 using salsa. ¡Vamonos! Learn to count with salsa in English and Spanish.Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

"The güira slides kish-kish-kish. The accordion stretches wah-wee-wah."This bilingual English-Spanish book explores merengue instruments and the fun and sometimes silly sounds that they make. The musicians also practice their lefts and rights while marching in the band with friends. Vamonos! Learn about merengue instruments and their sounds in English and Spanish. Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

"ONE invitation to a salsa dance. TWO dancing shoes to make a pair."This bilingual English-Spanish book teaches how to count to 10 using salsa. ¡Vamonos! Learn to count with salsa in English and Spanish.Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

"May I please dance with you? Yes, thank you for asking."This bilingual English-Spanish book teaches common manners through a dance class setting. The dancers also practice consent, learning how to say no and set boundaries with others. ¡Vamonos! Learn to use manners with cumbia in English and Spanish. Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

"May I please dance with you? Yes, thank you for asking."This bilingual English-Spanish book teaches common manners through a dance class setting. The dancers also practice consent, learning how to say no and set boundaries with others. ¡Vamonos! Learn to use manners with cumbia in English and Spanish. Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

"The güira slides kish-kish-kish. The accordion stretches wah-wee-wah."This bilingual English-Spanish book explores merengue instruments and the fun and sometimes silly sounds that they make. The musicians also practice their lefts and rights while marching in the band with friends. Vamonos! Learn about merengue instruments and their sounds in English and Spanish. Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.