Brian Amador

Set to a tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, this uplifting singalong shows kids that learning a new language means connecting with new people and making more friends! Call-and-response phrases reinforce language learning, and the end matter includes a list of English and Spanish phrases and pronunciations. Bright illustrations reflect the warmth and joy of the song. Includes an online access link to audio and video animation. This uplifting...

Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties has found a new generation of listeners.

This fourth book about the amigos, who made their debut in the ALA Notable Recording MANANA IGUANA, presents a witty variation of the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, with a southwestern flavor. With a sprinkling of Spanish words throughout, this clever collaboration also includes a glossary.

"Brian Amador's narration and Spanish intonations add authenticity to the tale and bring the setting and the characters to life. ....Listeners will be drawn into the story."-School Library Journal

There is another desert party in the works in this spicy companion book to Manana, Iguana. This time it is Snake's birthday, and Iguana, Tortoise, and Rabbit are shopping for birthday gifts to bring to his fiesta. But what presents should they buy for Snake? In a sneaky twist, Rabbit convinces them to buy gifts that aren't for Snake at all--but for him! With a clever text, a spattering of Spanish vocabulary. and lively illustrations, this author-illustrator...

Mia is not sure what to think when her Abuela comes to live with her family in the city. They share a bedroom but speak different languages and Abuela is sad about leaving her sunny house with wild parrots in mango trees. How Mia and Abuela develop their relationship while learning to communicate makes for a richly-told, uplifting story that lovingly blends generations and cultures.

"César Chávez and his fight for the rights of Hispanic agricultural workers is an inspirational story about unity, justice, and perseverance... Brian Amador reads the compelling text clearly and with power. Original music with a Latin flavor accompanies the production. This would make an excellent listening center and provides important insights into Hispanic civil rights." - School Library Journal This audiobook is in both English and Spanish....