Joe Cepeda

"An easy reader where a boy sees insects and animals"--

"When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds"--

"At the beach, a boy digs a tunnel where he finds a crab, starfish, and best of all, a dog"--

Hoping to win a prize for the best pumpkin at the fiesta, Foolish Fernando tries to copy Old Juana's successful gardening techniques, but without really watching to see how much effort and love she puts into her work. Includes a recipe for pumpkin soup.

An African folktale in which the son of the chief must make his way in the world with only a sackful of kola nuts and the help of some creatures that he has treated with kindness.

In this rhythmic cumulative tale Rosa Maria spends the week getting ready for her granddaughter's birthday party and trying to avoid attracting mice--unaware that the mice in her walls are preparing for a party of their own.

Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.

On their way to have lunch together, two friends have an argument but when they go their separate ways, each misses his buddy.

A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of the Christmas season, with Spanish words for each letter of the alphabet translated in a glossary.