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Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
Español
Description
Siblings Ana and Andrew are thrilled to have their grandmother come to visit them. They spend an afternoon together visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
Español
Description
While spending time with their grandparents in Savannah, Georgia, siblings Ana and Andrew enjoy their grandfather's story about history. They learn about the first church for blacks built in the area by slaves.
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
510L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
Español
Description
Siblings enjoy a Spring Break vacation to visit their family on the island of Trinidad. They're excited to be part of the island's Carnival and celebrate their heritage.
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
Español
Description
Siblings Ana and Andrew enjoy a day off from school when a snow storm hits. They have fun playing with their neighbors outside in the fresh snow and then inside they have hot chocolate with their parents.
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It's a surprise visit! Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to visit. While she is there, the family tours the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements." Page [4] cover.
6) The new baby
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! The family is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad, and everyone helps to get ready. When the baby arrives, Ana & Andrew learn from Granny that in African American culture, a baby's name often tells an important story."--Publisher's description.
7) A snowy day
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's the season's first snowfall! School is canceled, and Ana & Andrew play in the snow with their neighbors and learn to make snow ice cream. They save some snow cream in the freezer for their cousins in Trinidad who have never seen snow.
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
570L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ana & Andrew think they have seen every fun place in their hometown of Washington, DC. They are surprised when Papa takes the family to a spot they haven't visited. There, they honor an ancestor who fought for freedom.
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
660L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
For Black History Month, Ana & Andrew join a research group at the Community Center. They learn many interesting things about Martin Luther King Jr.! Later, with the help of some other children, they make one of Martin's famous dreams come true.
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
550L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's summertime! Ana & Andrew travel to visit their grandparents in Savannah Georgia. While they are there, they learn that Grandma and Grandpa's church was built by slaves... with some help from an unusual source! -- Adapted from page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
570L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It's Spring Break! During Carnival, Ana & Andrew travel to visit their family on the island of Trinidad. They love watching the parade and dancing to the music. This year, they learn how their ancestors helped create the holiday!" -- Page [4] cover.
12) Planting peanuts
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
550L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ana & Andrew get to start a backyard garden! They go along to the nursery to pick up peanut seedlings. While they're planting, Mama and Papa tell them about one of the first African American botanists, George Washington Carver.
13) Home run
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
550L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports! Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball.
14) The magic violin
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American, Frederick Douglass, about the importance of practicing. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
15) A walk in Harlem
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a day trip to Harlem in New York City! They visit places where famous African American artists lived, wrote, and played during the Harlem Renaissance. On the way home, they make some art of their own!
16) Family reunion
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Every summer, the Lewis family gathers in Savannah, Georgia, for a family reunion. This year is the 75th anniversary! Ana & Andrew go on a road trip, swim and play with their cousins, and learn about the importance of family.