Erika Meza

No matter how fast I go, or where I end up, my brave lion sticks with me--my lion's always there! When she and her lion are together, one little girl feels like she can do anything. Whether she's afraid of the dark, or too shy to speak and in need of finding her voice, her big, bold companion always looks out for her. But one day, the inseparable pair decide to climb the new, dizzyingly high rocket slide at the playground together, and the girl discovers...

"A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care"--

The Garcia family is spending a summer weekend at the beach, having a wonderful time playing in the water, and discovering the sand dollars and other small creatures that live along the shore.

Twins Carlos and Carmen want to make Mother's Day special, and the day is going well--until they try to make cupcakes without following the recipe.

"Fall leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Carlos and Carmen are making plans to be in the costume contest. They both want to win, but neither of them wants the other to lose. It's a problem. A prize-winning problem! But with an old shirt, a pair of scissors, and a lot of creativity, the twins come up with a prize-winning solution"--Page 4 of cover.

"Carlos and Carmen want their cat, Spooky, to be in the pet show. They try to teach Spooky tricks, but she's not interested. They try to make her the most beautiful cat around, but Spooky has other plans. Just when the twins are about to give up, they come up with the perfect solution to the pet show problem"--Page 4 of cover.

"It's the Fourth of July! That means fun, flags, and fireworks for the Garcia family. Unfortunately, those fireworks are a problem for Mamá and Carlos. Neither of them likes the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles. Readers will laugh when they see how the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night"--Page 4 of cover.

Uncle Alex se apunta a la barbacoa de la familia García y trae una sorpresa. Una gran sorpresa verde. Al principio, Carlos y Carmen están decepcionados por esa sorpresa verde y abultada. Pero con la ayuda de su madre y con unas cuantas varillas y estacas, el bulto se convirtió en una sorpresa repleta de diversión. For twins Carlos and Carmen, Uncle Alex's big green surprise turns into the best backyard camping experience ever.

It is the first snow of the season, and Tío Alex comes over to play with the twins, and cook them a special secret surprise.

"It's the Fourth of July! That means fun, flags, and fireworks for the Garcia family. Unfortunately, those fireworks are a problem for Mamá and Carlos. Neither of them likes the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles. Readers will laugh when they see how the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night"--