Kathleen Contreras Ordre des livres

The biography introduces young readers to Fernando Valenzuela, a teenage pitcher from Mexico whose rise to fame sparked the phenomenon known as Fernandomania in the 1980s. It chronicles his remarkable baseball career with the L.A. Dodgers, emphasizing both his athletic achievements and cultural impact. With engaging storytelling and dynamic illustrations, the book aims to inspire children while providing a historical perspective on Valenzuela's significance in baseball history.

While enjoying an icy fruit popsicle called a paleta, Abuelo tells his grandchild the story of the first paleta. Includes historical note.

Esta historia bilingüe destaca la importancia de la familia y la lectura, y resalta las recompensas de transmitir tradiciones culturales. Con hermosas ilustraciones, narra el conmovedor relato de Bela y su abuela, quienes disfrutan contar historias, trenzar cabello y jugar lotería en familia.