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My Town= Mi Pueblo

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written by Nicholas Solis; Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

Two cousins live on either side of the Mexico-U.S border and share what they love about their homes as well as their enjoyment of their cousin’s town. Each two page spread shares a unique aspect of their towns in both English and Spanish. They share about their houses, schools, markets, holidays and time together in both towns. This sweet story ends with the cousins and their families crossing the border, a bridge over a river, with guards on both sides and both kids expressing the wish that visits could be easier. They stand overlooking the river and share that both towns feel like home.

This story is great on many levels. The lovely illustrations, which offer details of life on both sides of the border, are perfect for some compare and contrast discussions. The English and Spanish is simple enough for language learners and read alouds. And, students will notice the joy that these two cousins experience no matter what town they are in together.

The Circles All Around Us, written by Brad Montague and illustrations by Brand and Kristi Montague

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This book is a best fit for primary aged children but may be considered an everybody books, as all ages may benefit and enjoy the content. The Circles All Around Us, refers to the family, friendship and community circles we create and cultivate as human beings. It creates a reference for categorizing people and how close you may or may not be with them depending upon where they are in your circles. Circles closer to you are your family and circles farther away, your community. The book also touches upon inclusion and adding to your circle group and the love it gives to yourself and others.