Cal And The Amazing Anti-Gravity Machine
In this wacky, adventurous chapter book, Cal and his grouchy talking dog, Frankie, discover the joys (and pitfalls) of anti-gravity when they join forces with Cal’s inventive neighbor, Mr. Frout. This...
View ArticleAn Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio, including Rita, who goes to live with her grandparents in Puerto Rico; Luis, who spends his days working at...
View ArticleSpike Chiseltooth
When Karl buys an orphaned bunny at the pet shop, he is met with a less than friendly reception at home. The little boy decided to give Spike to grumpy Mr. Gribble, who lives upstairs. Karl notices a...
View ArticleMiracle On 133rd Street
The day before Christmas, everyone in Jose’s neighborhood seems grumpy, including his mother who is homesick for Puerto Rico, but when he and his parents return from the pizzeria where they borrowed an...
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A Wizard In Love
A retired wizard and his cat discover love in a most unexpected way!Hector, a retired wizard, lives happily with his cat, Poison, in a dilapidated house at the edge of the forest. Hector and Poison are...
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Alfie And The Birthday Surprise
The death of Bob’s cat prompts his friends and family to give him a surprise birthday party and a very special present. The post Alfie And The Birthday Surprise appeared first on ICCAL.
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A New Friend For Marmalade
Best friends Ella, Maddy, and Marmalade the cat have different reactions when neighbor Toby comes over to play with them. The post A New Friend For Marmalade appeared first on ICCAL.
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Chato Y Su Cena
To get the “ratoncitos,” little mice who have moved into the barrio, to come to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more. Wisely,...
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Bradley Mcgogg
Bradley McGogg makes his home in the bog where there are plenty of yummy bugs for a frog to feed on. But one day Bradley finds that his cupboard is bare. He turns to his neighbors to see if they will...
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Dear Vampa
The Pires are cursed with new neighbors. Things were just fine on Nostfer Avenue until the Wolfsons arrived. There seems to be no end to the new family’s strange rituals. They stay up all day long,...
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Noche De Humo
Eve Bunting’s heartfelt story and David Diaz’s dramatic illustrations create a compelling child’s-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a...
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On My Street
At No. 1, Mrs. McQueen Her house is large and painted green, And inside there resides a Queen, With royal ears and regal chin, She always wears a noble grin. For every child born to one of her friends,...
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Yoshi’s Feast
When Yoshi’s neighbor, Sabu, the eel broiler, attempts to charge him for the delicious smelling aromas he has been enjoying, Yoshi hatches a plan to enrich them both. The post Yoshi’s Feast appeared...
View ArticleThe Pirates Next Door
The Jolley-Rogers have traded in the high seas for suburban life. Meet the Jolley-Rogers – a pirate family who is moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town, while they fix up their ship. This unusual...
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Look Up!
When a girl in a wheelchair calls to people far below to look up and see her, one finds a way to brighten her day. The post Look Up! appeared first on ICCAL.
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What Grew In Larry’s Garden
Grace thinks Larry’s garden is one of the wonders of the world. In his tiny backyard next door to hers, Larry grows the most extraordinary vegetables. Grace loves helping him – watering and weeding,...
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