Tony Johnston
1) Beast Rider
Author
Publisher
ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a "beast rider"—someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who arrest and beat him. When he tries again, he is attacked by a Mexican gang and left for dead. Just when Manuel is ready to turn back, he finds new hope. Villagers clothe and feed him, help him find
...Author
Publisher
Talewinds
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
For at least 100 years, generations of barn owls have slept, hunted, called, raised their young, and glided silently above the wheat fields around an old barn.
For at least one hundred years, generations of barn owls have slept, hunted, called, raised their young, and glided silently above the wheat fields around an old barn.
10) The harmonica
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Separated from his parents in Poland during World War II, a young Jewish boy enslaved in a concentration camp, keeps hope alive while playing Schubert on his harmonica whenever the camp's commandant orders him to play.
Author
Publisher
AV2 By Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The country of Mexico has long been a popular travel destination. But there's much more to enjoy and appreciate than just sunshine and warm temperatures when exploring this region with its ancient history and proud traditions. Enjoy an A-Z tour of our neighbor to the south in P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet. Young readers can visit the tomb of a Mayan king, experience the life of the vaquero (Mexican cowboy), attend the world-famous Ballet Folklórico...
14) Goblin walk
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
A little goblin has a series of frightening experiences while walking through the woods to his grandmother's house.
15) Worm family
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Unwelcomed by their neighbors because they are squiggly, skinny, and long, the Worm family moves from place to place before finally finding friends who accept and appreciate those who are different.
18) Sticky people
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Sticky children playfully spread their stickiness around until bathtime changes everything.
19) My Abuelita
Author
Publisher
Harcourt, Inc
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
With great gusto, a child's grandmother performs deep knee bends, consumes a breakfast of "huevos estrellados," and practices vocal exercises before going to work as a storyteller.
20) The witch's hat
Author
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
[1984]
Language
English
Description
A witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that.

