Lucky Diaz Livres

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 tastes of summer is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. By Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! / ¡Vengan a comprar! Paleta para uno ¡o pa' to'a la vecindad! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes. Includes an author's note from Lucky Diaz and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band's popular song that inspired the book. A Junior Library Guild Selection! "A wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas."--Booklist (starred review)

Celebrating the strength of community and the flavors of summer, this bilingual picture book features English and Spanish text side by side, making it perfect for bilingual readers and those learning either language. Created by Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and renowned artist Micah Player, it offers a vibrant and engaging experience that highlights cultural connections through its lively illustrations and storytelling.

A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring!

From the creators of Paletero Man--Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player--comes a story about a tenacious girl who achieves her wildest dreams with a little help from her community and a broken guitar. Strum! Strum! Strum! Get ready to rock with la guitarrista! When Canta finds a guitar in the trash, she is one step closer to becoming a rock star. Even though the guitar is broken and she doesn't know how to play, nothing can stop Canta from going after her dreams! Perfect for fans of Because and We Will Rock Our Classmates, readers will rock out to this empowering tale of resilience, community, the power of music--and never giving up on your dreams. The book includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author's note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to the song inspired by the book.

The story features a boy and his family equipped with the right tools to make a positive impact in their community. Through lively rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it highlights themes of teamwork and community support. The collaboration of Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and artist Micah Player brings a unique blend of music and art to this engaging narrative, encouraging young readers to appreciate the importance of helping others.

The story features Canta, a determined girl who discovers a broken guitar in the trash, sparking her ambition to become a rock star. Despite her lack of experience, she pursues her dreams with the support of her community. This bilingual edition, presented with English and Spanish text side by side, is perfect for bilingual readers and those learning either language. With themes of resilience, community, and the transformative power of music, it encourages readers to never give up on their aspirations. An author's note and a link to a song by the Lucky Band enhance the experience.