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A Charmed Life / Una Vida Con Suerte

AUTHOR Alonso, Carolina E.; Barbieri, Gladys; Fields, Lisa
PUBLISHER Pinata Books (05/30/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
Felicia always feels very small when she and her mom walk by the huge homes and beautiful gardens to the house where her mother works as a cleaning lady. "I need you to behave," her mother says, reminding her of all the things she should and shouldn't do.

But Felicia gets bored, and in spite of her mother's warnings, begins to explore. She finds a bedroom full of toys. How she wished that her house looked like this! From a window she sees an inviting swing set in the back yard, and soon she's breaking all of her mother's rules.

When Mrs. Fitzpatrick comes outside, Felicia can't help but wonder if the woman knows she was roaming through the house. To her surprise, the red-headed woman offers her lemonade and cookies instead of a scolding. Soon the two realize that--even though they live in different worlds--they have something in common. This bilingual picture book will lend itself to conversations about hopes and dreams and the differences among people.

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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781558858275
ISBN-10: 155885827X
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: Multiple Languages
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Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 11.10 x 0.40 x 8.60 inches
Weight: 0.84 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: E
Library of Congress Control Number: 2015040651
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Felicia always feels very small when she and her mom walk by the huge homes and beautiful gardens to the house where her mother works as a cleaning lady. "I need you to behave," her mother says, reminding her of all the things she should and shouldn't do.

But Felicia gets bored, and in spite of her mother's warnings, begins to explore. She finds a bedroom full of toys. How she wished that her house looked like this! From a window she sees an inviting swing set in the back yard, and soon she's breaking all of her mother's rules.

When Mrs. Fitzpatrick comes outside, Felicia can't help but wonder if the woman knows she was roaming through the house. To her surprise, the red-headed woman offers her lemonade and cookies instead of a scolding. Soon the two realize that--even though they live in different worlds--they have something in common. This bilingual picture book will lend itself to conversations about hopes and dreams and the differences among people.

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Illustrator: Fields, Lisa
Lisa Fields was always encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. She received a BFA in illustration from the Ringling College of Art and Design in 2006. The illustrator of several children's books, her work has appeared in Boys' Life and Highlights magazines. Fields lives in New York City where she is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
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