Kirsten McDonald

Fall leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Carlos and Carmen are making plans to be in the costume contest. They both want to win, but neither of them wants the other to lose. It's a problem. A prize-winning problem! But with an old shirt, a pair of scissors, and a lot of creativity, the twins come up with a prize-winning solution. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion...

It's the Fourth of July! That means fun, flags, and fireworks for the Garcia family. Unfortunately, those fireworks are a problem for Mamá and Carlos. Neither of them likes the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles. Readers will laugh when they see how the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion...

Carmen has already lost two teeth, but her twin brother Carlos hasn't lost any yet. He's disappointed that the Tooth Fairy hasn't visited him. The twins try different ways to fool the Tooth Fairy, but Carlos learns to be patient and eat crunchy foods.

Siblings Carlos and Carmen are excited to celebrate the Fourth of July, but Carlos and his mom both dislike the loud sounds of the fireworks. Carmen, Carlos, and their parents must figure out a way for them all to enjoy the celebrations.

Carlos and Carmen's Abuelita joins the twins, Mama, and Papa on an adventure to find the perfect piñatas. However, when the twins fall in love with their piñata pets, they can't bring themselves to smash them for their candy. Abuelita has the perfect solution.

When Carmen's wild toss sends the kids' Hula-Hoop over the fence, the twins are surprised to see it come sailing back over. Soon they meet their new neighbor, Lola.

"After a three-day rainstorm, twins Carlos and Carmen go out to play in their wet and muddy backyard--and soon their parents join in the fun" --

"The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time"--

"The Garcia's new refrigerator comes in a big box. Carlos and Carmen turn the box into a rocket, then a submarine. Then the twins finally decide to make the box a fort. But it's a crumpled fort. It's a flat fort. Discover how Carlos and Carmen don't let a flattened box ruin their fun!" --

"It's the Fourth of July! That means fun, flags, and fireworks for the Garcia family. Unfortunately, those fireworks are a problem for Mamá and Carlos. Neither of them likes the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles. Readers will laugh when they see how the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night"--Page 4 of cover.