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Rafael López

Biography: Rafael López is the illustrator of My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia (Rising Moon Books), a Pura Belpré Honor Book and winner of the Américas Award.

Growing up in Mexico City, Rafael was immersed by his architect parents in the rich cultural heritage and native color of street life. Influenced by Mexican muralists, he developed a bold, vital drawing style with roots in these traditions. He studied illustration at the Art Center College of Design. He is also a painter and a sculptor.

Rafael and his family divides their time between Mexico and San Diego, California.

For more information, visit www.rafaellopez.com.

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Nuestra California

By author: Pam Muñoz Ryan Illustrated by: Rafael López
ISBN: 978-1-58089-226-1
Ages: 6 - 9
Availability: In stock
Price: $17.95

Award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan celebrates the wonders of her home state. Jaunty poems introduce California's major cities and regions.

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Nuestra California

Binding Information: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-58089-227-8
Availability: Out of stock Backorder policy
Price: $7.95

Our California

By author: Pam Muñoz Ryan Illustrated by: Rafael López
ISBN: 978-1-58089-116-5
Ages: 6 - 9
Availability: In stock
Price: $17.95

Award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan celebrates the wonders of her home state. Jaunty poems introduce California's major cities and regions.

"A brilliant tickler for budding historians and travel bugs."
--Kirkus Reviews

"[T]his title is virtually certain to inspire California dreamin' in readers of all ages."
--Publishers Weekly

"...intriguing--just like California."
--Booklist

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Our California

Binding Information: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-58089-117-2
Availability: In stock
Price: $8.95

The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

By author: Samantha R. Vamos Illustrated by: Rafael López
ISBN: 978-1-58089-242-1
Ages: 5 - 8
Availability: In stock
Price: $17.95

A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book

This is the story of how the farm maiden and all the farm animals worked together to make the rice pudding that they serve at the fiesta.

"A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality."
--Kirkus Reviews

"The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries."
--School Library Journal

"An excellent choice for interactive, multilingual read-alouds."
--Booklist

"Reading The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred to children is a delicious way to teach Spanish vocabulary, Spanish culture, and order of events in a story."
--Medicine for the Soul...a Librarian's Blog

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The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Binding Information: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-58089-243-8
Availability: Out of stock Backorder policy
Price: $8.95

The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

By author: Samantha R. Vamos Illustrated by: Rafael López
ISBN: 978-1-58089-243-8
Ages: 5 - 8
Availability: Out of stock Backorder policy
Price: $8.95

Available in paperback August 2013

A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book

This is the story of how the farm maiden and all the farm animals worked together to make the rice pudding that they serve at the fiesta.

"A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality."
--Kirkus Reviews

"The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries."
--School Library Journal

"An excellent choice for interactive, multilingual read-alouds."
--Booklist

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The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Binding Information: Hardback
ISBN: 978-1-58089-242-1
Availability: In stock
Price: $17.95