Books for Kids and Families

	Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day! / ¡Ajúa, Ya Llegó el Chubasco! by Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, Illustrated by Richard Johnson Bilingual: English/Spanish The author lushly illustrates the Sonoran Desert rainy season, describing in English and in Spanish the ways in which people anticipate and celebrate the monsoon, as well as the meteorological phenomena behind the storms and the adaptations they have caused in local wildlife. more...

	Alice: A Story of Friendship by Bill Vermooten, Illustrated by Priscilla Baldwin Bilingual: English/Spanish Alice is a rattlesnake who finds an unusual friendship in the beautiful landscape of the Sonoran Desert - somewhere in Arizona or the Mexican state of Sonora. This is a story about the meaning of friendship, and that every friend we have is unique and special. more...

	The Little Saguaro / El sahuarito by Shannon Young, Illustrated by Kim Duffek Bilingual: English/Spanish In our newest children's book, discover a heartfelt story about life's joys and challenges, as revealed in a conversation between a mother saguaro and her daughter. As this intimate story unfolds, the exuberant life of the Sonoran Desert literally swirls around the giant cacti. more...

	My Nana's Remedies / Los remedios de mi nana by Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, Illustrated by Edna San Miguel Bilingual: English/Spanish A warm and loving grandmother prepares a variety of traditional remedies for her young granddaughter, remedies to treat everything from an upset stomach to being frightened at night. more...

	Correctamundo: Prickly Pete's Guide to Desert Facts & Cactifracts, by David Lazaroff and Illustrated by Preston Neel Prickly Pete the packrat takes young readers into the desert to get some answers. Beautifully illustrated, this delightful full-color children's picture book shows that desert facts often are much more amazing than the myths (cactifracts) we've all heard. more...

	Let's Explore the Desert Family Go Guide!, by Doris Evans This inviting book is intended for families that want to make the most out of their desert excursions. It begins with some basic information on how to prepare for a trip into the desert, followed by tips that assure a safe and enjoyable desert experience. more...

	Outdoor Gizmos, by Steven Phillips This handy guide is intended for just about anybody who plans on spending some time out in nature. Seasoned hikers and backpackers will want to add these gizmos to their bag of survival tricks. For everyone else, this Getgo Guide will provide great entertainment, and maybe even an entirely new way of connecting with the sun and stars. more...

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