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Candlewick Press

Escalera a la Luna

Escalera a la Luna

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  • Transadapted
  • Paperback
  • Picture Book
“A lush, haunting story that brings together a grandmother and her grandchild. . . . Captures the luminosity of both the sky and the people on earth striving to make the world a better place.” — Booklist (starred review)Una noche fresca de luna llena,Suhaila le preguntó a su mamá:—¿Cómo era Abuela Annie?—Tu abuela era como la Luna—le contestó su mamá—.Llena, suave, curiosa.Tu abuela rodearía el mundo entero con sus brazos si fuera posible.En una noche adornada de estrellas, Suhaila ve realizado el sueño de conocer a su abuela cuando una escalera dorada aparece en su ventana y Abuela Annie, tendiéndole sus brazos, invita a Suhaila a una maravillosa aventura. De la mano de Maya Soetoro-Ng, hermana del Presidente Obama, nos llega una lírica historia inspirada en la vida y en el espíritu de su madre, Ann Dunham. Esta mágica aventura, de fantasía y folclore, evoca sucesos que han afectado a personas a través del mundo, y reafirma nuestra humanidad común. El asombroso arte de Yuyi Morales ilumina el camino, recordándonos que nuestros seres queridos están siempre junto a nosotros, y que a veces solo es necesario mirar a la Luna para comprobarlo.Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her grandma, who would wrap her arms around the whole world if she could, Mama says. And one night, Suhaila gets her wish when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites the girl to come along with her on a magical journey. Renowned translator Teresa Mlawer has translated this dreamlike tale into Spanish, reminding us that loved ones lost are always with us, and that sometimes we need only look at the moon to remember.

English Translation

Ladder to the Moon

A moving, illustrated account of the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. In April 1947, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, and forever changed the history of sports. But it took more than talent for Jackie to reach the major leagues—his courage and determination helped him overcome unjust policies and racist backlash. From his early life in Georgia through his 1955 World Series victory and beyond, this account of Robinson's life is an inspiring look at how one person can effect real change in the world.  Written in simple, narrative style and beautifully illustrated, this is a perfect introduction for young readers interested in baseball, history, and civil rights. An authors note acknowledges some of the other pioneers in desegregating baseball, and a timeline of important dates is included. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Grades:

  • Grade K
  • Grade 1
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  • Grade 3
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Book Details

Vendor: Candlewick Press

Binding: Paperback

Type: Picture Book

Copyright: 2017

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Genre: Fantasy

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Family

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 48

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Maya Soetoro-Ng / Yuyi Morales
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.8 x .18 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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