Lucia the Luchadora and the Million Masks

Lucia the Luchadora and the Million Masks
Author: Cynthia Leonor Garza
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781576878941

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Lucía's little sister Gemma wants to be a luchadora like her big sister, but she is more bumble and splat than pizzazz and seems to find trouble wherever she goes. When Gemma makes a ginormous hole in Lucía's special silver mask, Lucía is incredulous and exasperated at how her little sister seems to get away with everything. But Lucía's grandmother, Abu, has an idea: a trip to the mercado to get Gemma her very own lucha libre mask. There are so many masks to choose from, and Lucía can't resist trying on masks and imagining all the new secret identities she could have if she had endless masks. When Lucía realizes she's misplaced her special silver mask, a frantic search ensues with Gemma's help. Lucía the Luchadora's big heart is on display again in her latest adventure, where she learns that some things, including trouble making little sisters, are one of a kind.

Lucia the Luchadora

Lucia the Luchadora
Author: Cynthia Leonor Garza
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781576878279

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Lucía zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when theytell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That'swhen her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucía comes from a family ofluchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition.Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Lucía returns as a recess sensation! But whenshe's confronted with a case of injustice, Lucía must decide if she can stay true tothe ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking thesacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courageand cultural legacy, Lucía the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.

Niño Wrestles the World

Niño Wrestles the World
Author: Yuyi Morales
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1596436042

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Lucha Libre champion Niño has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills.

Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks

Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks
Author: Cynthia Leonor Garza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Grandmothers
ISBN: 9781338612325

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Lucía the Luchadora's big heart is on display again in her latest adventure, where she learns that some things, including trouble making little sisters, are one of a kind.

Zen Ties (A Stillwater and Friends Book)

Zen Ties (A Stillwater and Friends Book)
Author: Jon J Muth
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545825768

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Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! Stillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor Book, Zen Shorts. Summer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.Zen Ties is a charming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.

I Hate Everyone

I Hate Everyone
Author: Naomi Danis
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781576878743

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In spare, poignant, direct prose, I Hate Everyone paints a nuanced and honest portrait of the complex emotional lives of children. "I hate everyone." In your worst mood, it's a phrase you might want to shout out loud, even if, deep down, you don't really mean it. Set at a birthday party, this disgruntled, first-person story portrays the confusing feelings that sometimes make it impossible to be nice, even-or especially-when everyone else is in a partying mode. A gorgeous, poetic contemplation, sure to elicit a reaction from readers. A worthy successor toAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets

Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets
Author: Dr Selking
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781645436188

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From the Locker Room to the Board Room, delivering consistent performance excellence is one of the most desired yet elusive measures to attain. The human brain is an often untapped and unrealized source of energy, efficiency, and effectiveness that can help synergize people, purpose, and systems to achieve sustainable excellence. Winning the Mental Game is a playbook that allows high performers to lay the foundation of mental performance needed to accomplish their biggest goals while finding deep satisfaction along the journey. Performance coach Dr. Amber Selking reveals the powerful science behind her Championship Mindset Training program and recounts real-life stories of how her clients reached new heights of achievement. From implementation with the Notre Dame Football team to Fortune 500 companies to a nonprofit in South Africa, the mental plays within her program have provided training that has helped individuals and groups build a solid foundation from which they can chase their personal and professional goals with a sense of clarity and emotional stability. Sequential by intent and confirmed through years of application, Winning the Mental Game describes the eight foundational mental plays in this playbook, explaining how your brain works, how it impacts performance, and how you can find your next layer of greatness. It will provide specific Championship Mindset Training that will allow you to navigate the demands of high performance and everyday life itself, and build your own Championship Mindset.

Noodle Magic

Noodle Magic
Author: Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-11-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545568994

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Everyone has the magic within! Grandpa Tu is famous for his special noodles, and as the emperor's birthday approaches, he teaches his granddaughter, Mei, the family trade. Mei struggles to find the magic needed to make noodles. Ultimately, she finds the magic--and the ability to succeed--within. Mei doesn't just make noodles--her magic noodles in varied shapes and sizes rain down from the sky!NOODLE MAGIC is written in the style of a Chinese folk story, with engaging cultural and community aspects. The family connection that's at the heart of the story has universal appeal. The grandfather and granddaughter work together to accomplish what one could not do alone. Meilo So, whose BRUSH OF THE GODS received four starred reviews, brings the story to life with beautiful, breathtaking illustrations.

Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

Ganesha's Sweet Tooth
Author: Sanjay Patel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2012-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452119848

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The bold, bright colors of India leap off the page in this picture book retelling of how Ganesha helped write the epic Hindu poem, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, but when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off! With the help of the wise poet Vyasa, and his friend Mr. Mouse, Ganesha learns that what seems broken can be quite useful after all. With vibrant, graphic illustrations, expressive characters, and offbeat humor, this is a wonderfully inventive rendition of a classic tale. Praise for Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth “Pink elephants haven’t looked this good since Dumbo.” —The New York Times “Beautifully presented. . . . So sweet we almost want to pop it in our mouths.” —Entertainment Weekly “Stylish. . . . A fresh and comedic introduction to a Hindu legend, with a winning combination of both eye candy and actual candy.” —Publishers Weekly “Bright, elaborately detailed illustrations. . . . Grade-schoolers. . . . will enjoy the story’s turnarounds and focus on luscious sweets, and many will be ready for the classic Hindu myth.” —Booklist

Daddy Calls Me Man

Daddy Calls Me Man
Author: Angela Johnson
Publisher: Orchard Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780531071755

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Inspired by his family experiences and his parents' paintings, a young boy creates four poems.