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We've searched libraries and bookstores in a quest to locate great books written for children and teens that underscore tolerance and understanding. These recently released resources are among the best we've found. Reviewed by the editors of Teaching Tolerance magazine.
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Growing up with Tamales/Los tamales de Ana

Growing up with Tamales/Los tamales de Ana ($15.95), by Gwendolyn Zepeda, is about a girl named Ana who is excited to turn 10 years old because that's when she gets to help with the Christmas tamales. (Grades PreK-3)
ISBN# 978-1-5588-5493-2
Piñata Books
(800) 663-2783
www.piñatabooks.com




The Woodcutter's Gift/El regalo del leñador

The Woodcutter's Gift/El regalo del leñador ($15.95), by Lupe Ruiz-Flores, tells of a giant storm that blows down the large mesquite tree in the town square. Tomás the woodcutter turns the broken tree into wonderful zoo animals so that everyone can still enjoy the town square. (Grades PreK-3)
ISBN# 978-1-5588-5489-5
Piñata Books
(800) 663-2783
www.latinoteca.com




Goodnight, Papito Dios/Buenas noches, Papito Dios

A son is afraid to go to sleep because he thinks creepy creatures will haunt him. His father tells him a beautiful story about the turtledove's song, a lullaby that lulls him to sleep. Victor Villaseñor's Goodnight, Papito Dios/Buenas noches, Papito Dios ($15.95) is a lovely book that celebrates the relationship of father and son. (Grades PreK-3)
ISBN# 978-1-5588-5467-3
Piñata Books
(800) 663-2783
www.latinoteca.com




We Are All Born Free

Published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, We Are All Born Free ($14.99) uses stunning pictures by internationally renowned artists to illustrate the meaning of these rights. Published by Amnesty International. (Grades PreK-6)
ISBN# 978-1-8450-7650-4
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
(415) 623-6191
www.franceslincoln.com




We Are Cousins/Somos primos

We Are Cousins/Somos primos ($15.95), by Gonzales Bertrand, celebrates the joy of family. Cousins share Grandpa's lap, pass around clothes that don't fit anymore, blame each other when something goes wrong and sleep over at each other's homes. (Grades PreK-3)
ISBN# 978-1-5588-5502-1
Piñata Books
(800) 663-2783
www.latinoteca.com



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