Download or read book Abuela and Abuelo Love You written by Sally Helmick North and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy alligator in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. To see the pages and a list of available names, go to my website: kidsbookwithname.com

Download or read book Abuelo Loves You written by Sally Helmick North and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy alligator in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. To see the pages and a list of available names, go to my website: kidsbookwithname.com

Download or read book Abuela Loves You written by Sally Helmick North and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy cow drummer in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. See all my Sneaky Snail Stories including different versions like Grammy, Mimi, Auntie, Papa, Papaw and more! Just search for " Sally Helmick North" 26 pages of funny rhymes and pictures published right here in the U.S.

Download or read book Unstoppable Hope written by J.A. Wright and published by J.A. Wright. This book was released on 2018-11-18 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleeing with her daughter from her abusive boyfriend Evelyn Danielson takes the first bus out of dodge. Landing in California she must create a new life for them, but that is easier said than done. Between her daily battle with epilepsy, an invisible illness that proceeds to get worse, struggling to raise her spirited pre-teen daughter and trying to keep her head afloat, Evelyn is on the verge of breaking, her hope of survival diminishing with each passing day. To make matters worse she's been found by her ex-boyfriend and he's out for blood; hers. Every time life has kicked her down she has managed to stand back up and dust herself off, but has life finally kicked her too hard?

Download or read book Abuela Loves You written by Lily And Brandon Riad-Allen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A children's book to help create connection to a family member that is no longer with us. This story shares ways to stay connected to those we love. We encourage you to think of other ways to find connection and share joyful experiences in memory of loved ones.

Download or read book Love of My Lives written by Yamile Saied Méndez and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Madi Ramâirez has it all--a thriving career she loves, a successful boyfriend, and a wedding to plan--when he finally proposes. So why does she feel like there is something missing? Jayden even has the right initials--the JR that appeared to Madi years ago, in a dream visitation from her beloved, wise abuela. Madi's friends think her expectations are too high--but she can't help wishing for that dreamy feeling in real-life. Wishing that Jayden would show her a little more affection. That she could really believe they were meant to be... When a business trip to Puerto Rico presents itself, Madi is quick to take it. She can finally scatter her abuela's ashes on the beach, as she wished. And maybe time apart will remind Jayden how much Madi means to him--and maybe he'll begin to show it. But in Puerto Rico, Madi finds something--well, someone--else. A man who makes her heart beat triple-time--and who feels as right as someone Fated--except for those nagging initials... Brimming with the magic of old San Juan and la Isla del Encanto, The Love of My Lives is the perfect read for anyone who has longed for a legendary love story that transcends time and distance--and the powerful magic of steering their own dreams"--

Download or read book Dear Abuelo written by Grecia Huesca Dominguez and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is much Juana is going to miss as she moves from Mexico to New York, but nothing more than her abuelo. Through letters, she details her flight, new apartment, first days of school where everyone speaks a language she barely understands, and the incident where her teacher mispronounces her name. When Juana makes her first friend--a girl named Elizabeth who speaks English and Spanish--things begin to change. Elizabeth explains to the teacher how to pronounce Juana's name and the school librarian shows her books in Spanish, leading her to want to one day write her own--in both Spanish and English.

Download or read book The Distance Between Us written by Reyna Grande and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the author's experiences as an illegal child immigrant, describing her father's violent alcoholism, her efforts to obtain a higher education, and the inspiration of Latina authors.

Download or read book American Dreams written by Mateo Lobos and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and former law enforcement officer tells his controversial family story: I was a rookie cop working patrol when the local newspaper wanted a story about minority rookie cops on the job. Ironically they chose me. They didn't know what can of worms they were opening and wanted to know my struggles in coming to America. I began remembering my controversial past. You see, my parents came to the United States illegally looking for a better way of life. Unfortunately after years of struggling here my father began selling drugs to stay afloat. Needless to say that that lifestyle was a rollercoaster ride full of dangerous frightening risks. Thankfully God intervened and consequently my father was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison where he surrendered to Jesus. He witnessed many blessings which made me want to know Jesus too. Unfortunately my life was also in shambles from my poor decisions and I found myself joining the Marine Corps. I became a proud patriot and began loving this country, my country, and this is why I am sharing my controversial story with all of America, hopefully inspiring people to make better choices in life because ultimatley they affect our future and our freedom. May we also continue to have a country that inspires huge dreams, great ideas, and great music. A country that still can say Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free (Emma Lazarus). I still want this country to be around for my grandchildrens grandchildren, so lets keep the American dream alive! Hoorah, semper fidelis!

Download or read book What Did Abuela Say written by Karen Valentin and published by Marimba Books. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allie loves Sunday dinners with her family. She loves the yummy arroz and pollo they eat. She loves spending time with her granddad and grandma, Abuelo and Abuela. And she loves the funny stories everyone shares at the table. But when Abuela tells stories in Spanish, Allie feels left out because she's the only one in the family who doesn't understand the language. Allie is anxious to know What did Abuela say? And Abuela is going to help her learn. This is the first book in a series called Allie's World, which focuses on little Allie and her Puerto Rico-American family.

Download or read book Everywhere You Want to Be written by Christina June and published by Blink. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tilly has been given an ultimatum from her mother— she can attend the summer dance program of her dreams in NYC if she puts her deposit in for fall admission to Georgetown but Matilda Castillo schemes how to get the best of both worlds. With her deposit in, and a deferment until next year, Tilly sets out to pursue her dream of professional dancing. But in the cutthroat world of dance, she may have made a few enemies. Matilda Castillo has always followed the rules, but when she gets injured senior year, she's sure her dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer have slipped away. So when Tilly gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the summer with a New York dance troupe, nothing can stop her from saying yes—not her mother, not her fears of the big city, and not the commitment she made to Georgetown. Tilly's mother allows her to go on two conditions: one, Tilly will regularly visit her abuela in New Jersey, and two, after the summer, she'll give up dancing and go off to college. Armed with her red vintage sunglasses and her pros and cons lists, Tilly strikes out, determined to turn a summer job into a career—and figure out how to break it to her mother later. Along the way she meets new friends ... and new enemies. Tilly isn't the only one desperate to dance, and fellow troupe member Sabrina Wolfrik intends to succeed at any cost. But despite dodging sabotage and blackmail attempts from Sabrina, Tilly can't help but fall in love with the city, especially since Paolo, a handsome musician from her past, is also calling New York home for the summer. As the weeks wind down and the competition with Sabrina heats up, Tilly's future is on the line. She must decide whether to follow her mother's dream of college or leap into the unknown to pursue her own dreams. A modern take inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, Everywhere You Want to Be features: A strong, charismatic female lead; soft boy love interest; mean girl antagonist A clean and wholesome romance, and passionate career choice Tie-in with Christina June’s It Started With Goodbye, and No Place Like Here Perfect for fans of Elise Bryant, Morgan Matson, and Sarah Dessen

Download or read book A Proposal They Can t Refuse written by Natalie Caña and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Utterly charming… A Proposal They Can't Refuse is a surefire winner!” —Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man Natalie Caña turns up the heat, humor and heart in this debut rom-com about a Puerto Rican chef and an Irish American whiskey distiller forced into a fake engagement by their scheming octogenarian grandfathers. Kamilah Vega is desperate to convince her family to update their Puerto Rican restaurant and enter it into the Fall Foodie Tour. With the gentrification of their Chicago neighborhood, it's the only way to save the place. The fly in her mofongo—her blackmailing abuelo says if she wants to change anything in his restaurant, she'll have to marry the one man she can't stand: his best friend’s grandson. Liam Kane spent a decade working to turn his family’s distillery into a contender. But just as he and his grandfather are on the verge of winning a national competition, Granda hits him with a one-two punch: he has cancer and has his heart set on seeing Liam married before it’s too late. And Granda knows just the girl…Kamilah Vega. If they refuse, their grandfathers will sell the building that houses both their businesses. With their futures on the line, Kamilah and Liam plan to outfox the devious duo, faking an engagement until they both get what they want. But soon, they find themselves tangled up in more than either of them bargained for.

Download or read book Strawberry Wine written by J.A. Wright and published by J.A. Wright. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natalie Rivers is done with men. At least that was what she thought when she finds her soon-to-be husband is most definitely not the man of her dreams. Then came Luca Monroe. With sinfully good looks that even his surly attitude can't dampen and a penchant for being her unwilling knight-in-shining denim, Natalie quickly finds herself falling for the infuriating cowboy. Luca Monroe is too busy for women. Between running his family's ranch and being a single parent, he has little time or patience for anything that throws a wrench in his orderly days- particularly when that wrench is an attractive, witty city girl that makes his heart kick every time she smiles and makes him wish for things he'd long ago given up on.Sometimes love isn't always enough though. Sometimes obstacles are just too hard to overcome and misunderstandings can be the death of something good. Can this city girl and cowboy overcome the hurdles in their way or will stubborness and pride ruin the first good thing they've ever had?

Download or read book A Dreamer s Secret written by Lexie Lou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say that dreams show you your hearts deepest desires, but they also show you your worst nightmares. How will Riley overcome her inner being, struggling with unrequited love? Consumed by her vivid dreams and thoughts, find out how she keeps the one she loves most by choosing the ultimate sacrifice...

Download or read book May the Road Rise Up to Meet You written by Peter Troy and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engrossing, epic American drama told from four distinct perspectives, spanning the first major wave of Irish immigration to New York through the end of the Civil War. Four unique voices; two parallel love stories; one sweeping novel rich in the history of nineteenth-century America. This remarkable debut draws from the great themes of literature—famine, war, love, and family—as it introduces four unforgettable characters. Ethan McOwen is an Irish immigrant whose endurance is tested in Brooklyn and the Five Points at the height of its urban destitution; he is among the first to join the famed Irish Brigade and becomes a celebrated war photographer. Marcella, a society girl from Spain, defies her father to become a passionate abolitionist. Mary and Micah are slaves of varying circumstances, who form an instant connection and embark on a tumultuous path to freedom. All four lives unfold in two beautiful love stories, which eventually collide. Written in gorgeous language that subtly captures the diverse backgrounds of the characters, and interspersed with letters, journals, and dreams, this unforgettable story, rendered in cinematic detail, is about having faith in life's great meaning amidst its various tangles.

Download or read book The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora written by Pablo Cartaya and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL? For Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping cool under banyan trees. And maybe a few shifts as junior lunchtime dishwasher at Abuela’s restaurant. Maybe. But this summer also includes Carmen, a poetry enthusiast who moves into Arturo’s apartment complex and turns his stomach into a deep fryer. He almost doesn’t notice the smarmy land developer who rolls into town and threatens to change it. Arturo refuses to let his family and community go down without a fight, and as he schemes with Carmen, Arturo discovers the power of poetry and protest through untold family stories and the work of José Martí. Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy's quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia.

Download or read book Adventures with Abuela and Abuelo written by Edwin Torres and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventures with Abuela and Abuelo" captures the heartwarming journey of Ami and Emma as they dive into a world of love, laughter, and creativity with their grandparents. From thrilling bike rides and playful days at the pool to the magic of art and the sweetness of homemade treats, every page is a testament to the bond that only grandparents can provide. As the duo navigates through sewing mishaps, royal plays, and exhilarating theme park rides, they discover that the truest adventure lies in the moments shared with loved ones. This enchanting tale is a reminder of the timeless memories and love that grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren. Dive in and relive the magic of cherished family moments.