El viaje de Argo

A farmer who has lost his crop must answer three impossible questions in order to keep his land. An ingenious friend lends a hand and saves the day, teaching the value of friendship and of wit.

Renowned Latina author Julia Alvarez recreates the legend of the Dominican folk character La Vieja Belen in this delighful bilingual rhyming story, beautifully illustrated by Dominican artist Ruddy Nuñez. Alvarez's retelling keeps the magic of the traditional account while contributing a down-to-earth, timely moral: "Of all the gifts you can give, your time is the best."

When it is time for the swallow to migrate for the winter, her good friend, the turtle, is afraid of forgetting her even though she promises to return, no matter what she suggests could serve as a reminder.

It can be difficult to talk to little ones about migrants fleeing persecution, misery, and war. This is a beautiful book with simple but evocative text that provides words to explain often complicated facts.