What Can You Do with a Rebozo?


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A spunky, young Mexican American girl explains the many uses of her mother's red rebozo, or long scarf.




Rebozos


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Celebrating both the rebozo as a cultural icon of Mexico and the series of rebozo-inspired paintings by Mexican-Californian artist Catalina Gárate, this bilingual collection of poems gives voices of strength, endurance, joy, and sorrow to the women of Gárate's paintings. The rebozo is considered a physical manifestation of Mexican womanhood throughout every stage of life and can be used as a tool of daily labor: a sling to carry children, a shield from weather or from prying eyes, an heirloom, and even a shroud. Inspired by each painting, these poems, in both Spanish and English, are accompanied by a historical explanation of the role of the rebozo in Mexican history, art, and culture.




What Can You Do with a Paleta?


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Where the paleta wagon rings its tinkly bell and carries a treasure of icy paletas in every color of the sarape . . . As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer's day--there's so much to do with a paleta.




Why Postnatal Recovery Matters


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Caring for and truly supporting a mother after the birth should be a societal norm.







Meet Diego!


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Join Dora and her cousin Diego at the Animal Rescue Center, where they embark on an expedition to save Baby Jaguar.




Solimar


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Middle-grade fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan's Esperanza Rising, will find a new Mexican heroine to love in Solimar and a fresh, magical story! On the brink of her Quinceañera, and her official coronation, Solimar visits the oyamel forest to sit among the monarch butterflies. There, the sun pierces through a sword-shaped crevice in a boulder, which shines on her and sends the butterflies humming and swirling around her. After the magical frenzy, she realizes she's been given a gift—and a burden: she can predict the near future! She has also become a protector of the young and weak butterflies. This alone would be a huge responsibility, but tragedy strikes when a neighboring king invades while her father and brother and many others are away. The remaining villagers are taken hostage—all except Solimar. Can this princess-to-be save her family, the kingdom, and the future of the monarch butterflies from a greedy and dangerous king? Written for ages 8 to 12 by the Newbery Honor Medal winner of the highly acclaimed novel Echo.




Nose to Toes, You Are Yummy!


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Perfect for fans of Eric Carle's From Head to Toe! Sing and dance along with tigers, pandas, giraffes, and more in this interactive picture book. Wave your hands! Tap your feet! Tug your ears! From the singer of Les Savy Fav, Tim Harrington, comes this joyful celebration that celebrates every delightful body part. An accompanying free song is available online.




Rebozo Handbook


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This is a valuable handguide for any birth attendant, with over 35 color pictures. A wonderful reference for labor support with traditional rebozo; And is a helpful resource for demonstrating support techniques for clients. This book can be used for childbirth education, or as a quick reference during labor. Read about the history and origins of rebozo. Discover the importance of the Psoas Muscle, and how to effectively push during birth. Master laboring and pushing positions to help your clients birth with comfort and ease. A must have addition to any doula or midwife library. This is an easy-to-use study guide that will help you grasp the indigenous wisdom and versatility that the rebozo offers us during labor. In recent years there has been a rebozo buzz brewing in the birthing community. Midwives and Doulas everywhere are working hard to increase their knowledge and skills while passionately supporting the women and people in their community, in autonomy, power, and respect. But has indigenous wisdom been lost? Or worse, appropriated and stolen? For thousands of years, the business of birth support was left to wise women, and grannies. Have we lost a piece of our autonomy and birthing knowledge by "legitimizing" education, certifying birth workers, and ignoring the voices of the indigenous matriarchs who came before us?




I Had a Hippopotamus


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An imaginative boy opens a box of animal crackers and gives his family members a hippopotamus, anaconda, rhinoceros, and other exotic animals.