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  • 1.  Spanish Books about gardening

    Posted 11-03-2024 11:47:00 AM

    One of the school's I teach at is a dual immersion school and the teachers asked me if I had any Spanish language story books about gardening. I looked to see if any of my current English books are translated into Spanish but they are not.

    Can anyone recommend some books especially for TK-3rd,

    Thanks,



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    Ziva Santop
    School Garden Specialist
    LVUSD
    Agoura Hills, CA
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  • 2.  RE: Spanish Books about gardening

    Posted 11-04-2024 11:41:00 AM

    Harvesting Friends, Cosechando Amigos by Kathleen Contreras

    "Harvesting Friends, Cosechando Amigos is a story about a garden that grows more than its garden vegetables; it grows friendships!  Come meet young Lupe and her new friend Antonio as they meet in an unexpected way and grow their friendship to include their neighbors and friends of all ages."

    https://maine.agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/904/



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    Kelsey Fortin
    Maine Agriculture in the Classroom
    Augusta ME
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  • 3.  RE: Spanish Books about gardening

    Posted 11-04-2024 02:41:00 PM

    Here are a few more:

    Carlos and the Cornfield - This dual-language (Spanish and English) book tells the story of Carlos whose father offers him a little money if he will help plant the family's corn field. Carlos takes a shortcut but feels guilty and learns the meaning of the phrase 'cosechas lo que siembras'--you reap what you sow. This engaging story illustrates the simple life of a farming family and underscores the importance of hard work and honesty. https://maine.agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/465/

    El Chef Roy Choi y su Remix de la Comida Callejera (Spanish Edition) - Chef Roy Choi calls himself a "street cook." He wants outsiders, low-riders, kids, teens, shufflers and skateboarders to have food cooked with care, with love, with sohn maash. "Sohn maash" is the flavors in our fingertips. It is the love and cooking talent that Korean mothers and grandmothers mix into their handmade foods. For Chef Roy Choi, food means love. It also means culture, not only of Korea where he was born, but the many cultures that make up the streets of Los Angeles, where he was raised. So remixing food from the streets, just like good music-and serving it up from a truck-is true to L.A. food culture. People smiled and talked as they waited in line. Won't you join him as he makes good food smiles? https://maine.agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/1233/

    Las calabacitas de Zora (Spanish Edition) - The first zucchini of a summer garden is always exciting, but what happens when the plants just keep growing...and growing...and growing? Zora soon finds herself with more zucchini than her family can bake, saute, or barbecue. Fortunately, the ever-resourceful girl comes up with the perfect plan-a garden swap! https://maine.agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/1124/

    Las espinacas de Sylvia (Spanish Edition) - A picky eater discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new. Sylvia Spivens always says no to spinach. But one day Sylvia's teacher giver her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for the school garden. Overcoming her initial reluctance and giving the seeds a little love and patience, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new. https://maine.agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/1125/

    May Your Life Be Deliciosa - Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela, mamá, tía, sister, and cousins all gather together in abuela's kitchen to make tamales-cleaning corn husks, chopping onions and garlic, roasting chilis, kneading cornmeal dough, seasoning the filling, and folding it all-and tell stories. Rosie learns from her abuela not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life, one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family. https://maine.agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/1332/



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    Kelsey Fortin
    Maine Agriculture in the Classroom
    Augusta ME
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  • 4.  RE: Spanish Books about gardening

    Posted 11-04-2024 12:44:00 PM

    We're at a Spanish dual language school and we love some recommendations for children Spanish gardening books as well. 



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    Memorial Elementary
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  • 5.  RE: Spanish Books about gardening

    Posted 11-04-2024 06:14:00 PM
    Hi Ziva,
    Here are some lists that I commonly share of spanish language garden literature

    https://cityblossoms.org/resources booklist highlights spanish language books on their "What in our Library" resource.

    The above are mentioned on our Spanish Resources page

    We also recently translated our garden sign designs into spanish, see them here.

    Best,
    -- JOHN
    John Fisher - Director of Programs & Partnerships - 831.471.7831  
    Life Lab cultivates children's love of learning, nourishing food, and nature through garden-based education. 
    A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with locations in Santa Cruz, CA