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Books by Jorge Argueta






Fuego, Fuegito/ Fire, Little Fire
(English and Spanish Edition)
von Jorge Argueta, Felipe Ugalde Alcantara
Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2019 von Pinata Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55885-887-9, ISBN: 1-55885-887-3

"My name is Fire / but everyone calls me / Little Fire. In this beautiful, poetic ode to the invigorating power of fire, award-winning children s book author Jorge Argueta describes in English, Spanish and Nahuat the characteristics of fire from the perspective of one little flame. From its birth as a spark, Little Fire flits like a firefly and plays hide and seek inside a volcano. He grows between two sticks rubbed together or on a ston ..."






Salsa
von Jorge Argueta, Duncan Tonatiuh, Elisa Amado
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2017 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77306-003-3, ISBN: 1-77306-003-1

"In this new cooking poem, Jorge Argueta brings us a fun and easy recipe for a yummy salsa. A young boy and his sister gather the ingredients and grind them up in a molcajete, just like their ancestors used to do, singing and dancing all the while. The children imagine that their ingredients are different parts of an orchestra the tomatoes are bongos and kettledrums, the onion, a maraca, the cloves of garlic, trumpets and the cilantro, t ..."






Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup(1st Edition)
von Jorge Argueta, Rafael Yockteng
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2017 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77306-002-6, ISBN: 1-77306-002-3

"This delightful recipe in poem form shows us all, young and old, how to make a heartwarming, tummy-filling bean soup — from gathering the beans, onions and garlic to letting them swim in the pot until the house smells wonderful and it’s time for supper.A young boy helps his mother prepare a soup the whole family will enjoy using ingredients from Mother Earth. Onions are “yellow as the dawn,” beans are like stars spread out on the “sky o ..."






Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding
Un poema para cocinar / A Cooking Poem (Bilingual Cooking Poems)
von Jorge Argueta, Fernando Vilela, Elisa Amado
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2016 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55498-887-7, ISBN: 1-55498-887-X

"Now available in paperback, Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding is the second title of Jorge Argueta’s popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. From sprinkling the rice into the pot, to adding a waterfall of milk, cinnamon sticks, salt stars and sugar snow, Jorge Argueta’s recipe is not only easy to follow, it is a poetic experience. The lively illustrations by Fernando Vilela ..."






Guacamole
Un poema para cocinar / A Cooking Poem (Bilingual Cooking Poems)
von Jorge Argueta, Margarita Sada, Elisa Amado
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2016 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55498-888-4, ISBN: 1-55498-888-8

"Now available in paperback, Guacamole is the third title of Jorge Argueta’s popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. Guacamole originated in Mexico with the Aztecs and has long been popular in North America, especially in recent years due to the many health benefits of avocados. This version of the recipe is easy to make, calling for just avocados, limes, cilantro and salt. ..."






Xochitl and the Flowers(1st Edition)
Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores
von Jorge Argueta, Carl Angel
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2013 von Children's Book Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-224-7, ISBN: 0-89239-224-X

"Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the United States, but nothing is the same. Xochitl mourns a lovely garden and her family s small flower business, all left behind. Selling flowers on the street soon provides more than income for the Flores family: they begin to make friends with local storeowners and neighbors. But it is not until the family decides to start a nursery in i ..."






A Movie in My Pillow(1st Edition)
Una película en me almohada (English and Spanish Edition)
von Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth Gomez
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2007 von Children's Book Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-219-3, ISBN: 0-89239-219-3

"Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.In his first collection of poems for children, poet Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador, a touching relationship with a caring father, and his confusion and delight in his new urban home. We glimpse the richness of Jorgito's inner world and dreams—the movie in his pillow.Arti ..."






Jimena Perez Puede Volar/Jimena Perez Can Fly
(Paperback)
von Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth Bell
Paperback, Veröffentlicht 2019 von Pinata Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55885-889-3, ISBN: 1-55885-889-X






Salsa
Un poema para cocinar / A Cooking Poem (Bilingual Cooking Poems)
von Jorge Argueta, Duncan Tonatiuh
Paperback, Veröffentlicht 2017 von Scholastic, Inc
ISBN-13: 978-1-338-09506-7, ISBN: 1-338-09506-4






Tamalitos(Reprint)
Un poema para cocinar / A Cooking Poem (Bilingual Cooking Poems)
von Jorge Argueta, Elisa Amado, Domi
Paperback, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2017 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77306-091-0, ISBN: 1-77306-091-0

"In this bilingual cooking poem for young children, Jorge Argueta encourages more creativity and fun in the kitchen as he describes how to make tamalitos from corn masa and cheese, wrapped in cornhusks. The book opens with an homage to corn — white, yellow, blue, purple, red and black. In Maya mythology the first men and women are even said to be made of corn. It has been an important food for people in Central America for ..."






Caravana al Norte
La larga caminata de Misael (Spanish Edition)
von Jorge Argueta, Manuel Monroy
Hardcover, 112 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2019 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77306-332-4, ISBN: 1-77306-332-4

"Esta novela en verso es un poderoso relato en primera persona. Cuenta la historia de Misael Martínez, un niño salvadoreño cuya familia se une a la caravana que viaja al Norte, hacia los Estados Unidos. Nos muestra muchas de las razones que hacen que personas sientan la necesidad de irse, la esperanza que se esconde detrás de esta decisión, y la terrible tristeza de abandonar sus hogares. Es un aprendizaje sobre lo largo y arduo del viaj ..."






Caravan to the North
Misael's Long Walk (Hardback)
von Jorge Argueta
Hardcover, 112 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2019 von Groundwood Books, United States
ISBN-13: 978-1-77306-329-4, ISBN: 1-77306-329-4

"This novel in verse is a powerful first-person account of Misael Martínez, a Salvadoran boy whose family joins the caravan heading north to the United States."






Somos como las nubes / We Are Like the Clouds
(English and Spanish Edition)
von Jorge Argueta, Alfonso Ruano, Elisa Amado
Hardcover, 36 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2016 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55498-849-5, ISBN: 1-55498-849-7

"Why are young people leaving their country to walk to the United States to seek a new, safe home? Over 100,000 such children have left Central America. This book of poetry helps us to understand why and what it is like to be them. This powerful book by award-winning Salvadoran poet Jorge Argueta describes the terrible process that leads young people to undertake the extreme hardships and risks involved in the journey to what they hope w ..."






Salsa
Un poema para cocinar / A Cooking Poem (Bilingual Cooking Poems)
von Jorge Argueta, Duncan Tonatiuh, Elisa Amado
Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2015 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55498-442-8, ISBN: 1-55498-442-4

"In this new cooking poem, Jorge Argueta brings us a fun and easy recipe for a yummy salsa. A young boy and his sister gather the ingredients and grind them up in a molcajete, just like their ancestors used to do, singing and dancing all the while. The children imagine that their ingredients are different parts of an orchestra — the tomatoes are bongos and kettledrums, the onion, a maraca, the cloves of garlic, trumpets and the cilantro, ..."






Alfredito Flies Home
(Groundwood Books)
von Jorge Argueta, Luis Garay
Hardcover, 40 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2007 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88899-585-8, ISBN: 0-88899-585-7

"Alfredito and his family are getting ready to return to El Salvador for Christmas. It will be their first visit back since they left as refugees and made their way to California on foot. But this time they're flying! Excitement mounts as Alfredito and his family soar over the Earth and finally arrive at their beloved home to reunite with family and friends. This extraordinary book celebrates an experience familiar to the many who have l ..."






Talking with M Earth/Hablando con madre tierra
Poems/Poemas
von Jorge Argueta, Lucia Angela Perez
Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2006 von Groundwood Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88899-626-8, ISBN: 0-88899-626-8

"Tetl’s skin is brown, his eyes are black, and his hair is long. He’s different from the other children, whose taunts wound him deeply, leaving him confused and afraid. But Tetl’s grandmother knows the ancient teachings of their Aztec ancestors, and how they viewed the earth as alive with sacred meaning. With her help, he learns to listen to the mountains, wind, corn, and stones. Tetl's journey from self-doubt to proud acceptance of his ..."






Moony Luna / Luna, Lunita Lunera
von Jorge Argueta, Illustrator-Elizabeth Gomez, Cecilia Concepcion Alvarez, Elizabeth Gómez
Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2005 von Children's Book Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-205-6, ISBN: 0-89239-205-3

"Five-year-old Luna isn't at all sure she wants to go school. For all she knows, there might be monsters there. But when her loving parents assure her that she'll have a wonderful time playing and learning, she agrees to give school a try. An understanding teacher and a group of friendly kids make Luna very, very glad she made the right decision. But what about the monsters?Jorge Argueta has crafted a loving bilingual tale, which all you ..."






Xochitl and the Flowers/Xochitl, la niña de las flores
von Jorge Argueta, Carl Angel
Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2003 von Children's Book Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-181-3, ISBN: 0-89239-181-2

"Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (Soh-cheel) and her family make a home in America. Xochitl misses her family’s small flower business and garden back home. By selling flowers on the street the Flores family begin to make friends with their new neighbors. But it is not until the family decides to start a nursery that Xochitl learns the value of community. Award-winning writer Jorge Argueta has crafted a moving story abo ..."






A Movie in My Pillow/Una pelicula en mi almohada
Poems/Poemas
von Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth Gomez
Hardcover, 32 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2001 von Children's Book Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-165-3, ISBN: 0-89239-165-0

"A young boy with two homelands and a delightful sense of wonder comes to life in Jorge Argueta’s first collection of poems for children. Young Jorgito lives in San Francisco’s Mission District, but he hasn’t forgotten his native El Salvador. He recalls the volcanoes, the tasty cornmeal pupusas, and his grandmother’s stories. As he changes from timid newcomer to seasoned city dweller, Jorgito’s memories and new adventures form a patchwor ..."






En Carne Propia / Flesh Wounds
Memoria Poética /A Poetic Memoir (Spanish and English Edition)
von Jorge Argueta
Paperback, 128 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2017 von Arte Publico Pr
ISBN-13: 978-1-55885-838-1, ISBN: 1-55885-838-5

""I don't know how it happened, but I ended up being the writer in my family," Jorge Argueta says in his poetic memoir. He wrote his first lines as an adolescent, though he didn't know what the words meant or that it was poetry. "But now I see that in putting down those words, I was stepping into a huge world, much bigger than my own: beautiful and mysterious, full of profound joy and infinite possibilities." In this moving, bilingual co ..."



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