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Skippyjon Jones is the first in a series of books about a Siamese cat who thinks he is anything but! The cat's name is Skippyjon Jones. In this book, he goes into his closet and make believes he is in Mexico. When Skippyjon Jones gets to Mexico, he encounters many Chihuahuas whom he plays and sings with. This book has a lot of Spanish words and phrases and also features a lot of rhyming. The illustrations are fantastic and support this imaginative character very well. Skippyjon Jones has previously won the E.B. White Read Aloud Award; after reading the book, it is evident to see why. Overall, this is an extremely funny book and students will love it!

What a better way to read about a young girl's immagration to the United States than through a diary. Each page even has the Spanish translations after the English. The illustrations are filled with vibrant colors that are pleasing to the eye. This would be a great resource for children to read and understand what some children experience as they move "from here to there".