Lissette Norman Bücher

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of plátanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa.Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to plátanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua.Plátanos are Yesenia's favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they're a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes.Stop by her apartment and find out why plátanos go with everything--especially love!Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

The story centers on Alfonso and his grandmother, Abuela, who cherish their Saturday afternoons at the library and reading under their favorite oak tree. When the tree is unexpectedly cut down, Alfonso channels his creativity to transform the stump into a neighborhood library, complete with a charming sky-blue door. This tale highlights resilience and the power of community, demonstrating how to turn challenges into opportunities for joy and connection through the love of books.

Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to platanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N.