Erika Meza Libros

A Spanish-language edition of My Two Border Towns , a picture book debut by award-winning author David Bowles. Un s�bado por la ma�ana, un ni�o se prepara para un viaje al Otro Lado / the Other Side. Est� cerca, solo bajando la calle y pasando su escuela, el pueblo gemelo de la comunidad donde vive. Su padre maneja su camioneta sobre un puente para cruzar el R�o Grande y llegar a M�xico, donde son recibidos por la estatua gigante de un �guila. Sus visitas siempre incluyen almuerzo en su restaurante favorito, una pl�tica en la joyer�a del t�o Mateo, una paleta bien fr�a, y una vuelta a la farmacia. En su parada final y m�s importante, pasan tiempo con amigos que buscan asilo y les entregan los suministros que tanto necesitan. Mis dos pueblos fronterizos de David Bowles, con ilustraciones de Erika Meza, es la cari�osa historia del ritual semanal de un padre y su hijo, una demostraci�n de atenci�n comunitaria y un homenaje a la fluidez, complejidad y vitalidad de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y M�xico.

A powerful, timely and beautifully illustrated story, exploring the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.

"A child and her lion have a one-of-a-kind friendship in this vibrantly illustrated story of overcoming fears-and being there for each other when it matters. No matter how fast I go, or where I end up, my brave lion sticks with me-my lion's always there! When she and her lion are together, one little girl feels like she can do anything. Whether she's afraid of the dark, or too shy to speak and in need of finding her voice, her big, bold companion always looks out for her. But one day, the inseparable pair decide to climb the new, dizzyingly high rocket slide at the playground together, and the girl discovers that even lions sometimes get afraid. Can she summon the strength to be his lion when he needs her? Joyful, expressive artwork glowing with bright primary colors brings to life the story of a special bond-and a child's discovery of unexpected courage"--Publisher's description.