Un mundo nuevo

By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. Sanchez
Paperback: $11.95

In Spanish. Un mundo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.

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When This World Was New
By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. Sanchez

Description

It was Danilito’s first day in America. He and his parents have just made a long, exhausting move from the Caribbean to New York City. The ocean and the palm trees he is familiar with are now replaced by tall buildings and crowded streets.

Danilito is scared. He has heard that some Americans are not friendly to foreigners. In addition, he does not speak any English. His parents have worries, too. They will have to find new jobs, a new home, and adjust to the new surroundings. This was going to be their first cold winter.

Danilito’s worries disappear the next morning when he wakes up and Papa leads him on a magical trip of discovery. Translated from When This World Was New, Un mondo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.

About the Creators

Danilo Figueredo

D. H. Figueredo is the author of Lee & Low's When This World Was New and The Road to Santiago. A native of Cuba who has lived in New Jersey since he was a teenager. Figueredo is the director of the Bloomfield College Library and is the author of Cleaning Day and Big Snowball Fight, published by Bebop Books. He lives in Piscataway, New Jersey, with his wife and their children.

Enrique O. Sanchez
Enrique O. Sanchez

Enrique O. Sanchez has illustrated numerous award winning children's books, including Lee & Low's Abuela's Weave, Amelia's Road, and Confetti. A native of the Dominican Republic, he splits his time between his homes in Bass Harbor, Maine and Miami, Florida.

Awards

  • CCBC Choices

    Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)

Reviews

  • "D.H. Figueredo stays remarkably true to a child's perspective; the author's voice is as fresh and pure as a first snowfall. Danilito's fears about facing new experiences are realistic, as is his genuine excitement about snow. The soft edges of Enrique O. Sanchez's muted illustrations perfectly complement the bittersweet tone of the story."

    - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
  • "True to the child's viewpoint, this picture book tells an elemental immigration story that is candid about both the hardship and the hope. . . Sanchez's tender acrylic illustrations show the child's feelings of fear and wonder as well as the adults' tension. The picture's show what the title says about the sense of discovery in a new home."

    - Booklist
  • In his first picture book, Figueredo offers a boy's first-person account of his Spanish-speaking family's arrival in the United States from "an island on an ocean that was warm and far away.". . . Even when set in the intimidating city, the illustrations in gentle tones of reds and blues create the feeling that the boy's transition to a new life and culture will be a smooth one.

    - Publishers Weekly

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584300076
  • Publication Date Sep 01, 2000
  • Trim Size 10 × 8 in
  • Weight 0.3125 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781584300069
  • Publication Date Jan 01, 2100
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Social Themes / New Experience
  • Themes Childhood Experiences and Memories, Cultural Diversity, Fathers, Fiction, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Immigration, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Overcoming Obstacles
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading M
  • ATOS Book Level 2.9
  • DRA 28
  • Reading Level Grades 2 - 3
  • Bebop Reading Early Fluent
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      A little girl was taking a basket of food to her grandparents. Read to find out what happened along the way.

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      It's time for Rosie to go to bed. Read this book to see what she does and how long it takes.

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      Alicia has blue, yellow, and red thread. Look inside this book to see how she uses the thread to make special butterflies.

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      Fabio would like a poncho to wear at the Mayan cultural festival. Read this story to find out what happens.

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      There are many different kinds of celebration days. Look inside this book to find out about some of them.

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      Open the book to read the tale of a father, his son, and the elf who helps them.

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      Look inside this book to learn about the six kinds of simple machines.

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      Insects are all around us. Read this book to learn about some insects you might find near where you live.

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      Plants have many parts. In this book you will find out why each part is important.

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      Read this book to learn some interesting facts about different sharks.

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      Read this book to find our who Michael Ramirez is and what he does.

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      Open this book to read the Aztec legend of Izta, Popo, and the two volcanoes.

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      A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her. In Spanish.

      Diez tamborileros oni

      Ten friendly goblins beat their drums to keep nightmares away from a young Japanese boy as he sleeps.

      Danza Africana

      Join an African Dance troupe as they get ready for their show. See how they move and learn where the dances come from.

      Bibim bap para cenar

      Follow along step-by-step as a young boy and his mother make a Korean dish, Bibim bap, for the whole family to enjoy

      When This World Was New

      An uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America.

      The Palm of My Heart

      When children are encouraged to celebrate their lives -- their joys, their influences, their hopes -- the results are pure poetry.

      Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

      The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother.

      Willie Wins

      In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father's love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create an inspiring and suspenseful story. Young readers will be cheering for Willie all the way.

      Where On Earth is My Bagel?

      A young Korean boy gets a craving for a New York bagel and goes on a journey to fulfill his hunger.

      Up the Learning Tree

      Henry Bell is not allowed to learn to read and write. In fact, most enslaved children, like him, are severely punished if they are even caught with a book.

      Under the Lemon Moon

      One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.

      145 in stock

    • 64
      Latin American Spanish/Bilingual Collection
      Collection of 64 books: $890.80

      My Papa Diego and Me / Mi papá Diego y yo

      "When most people think of my father, Diego Rivera, they think of him as a famous painter... His hard work, dedication, and talent taught me that if you work hard at your passion, you can achieve your dreams."

      Guadalupe Rivera Marín had a very unusual childhood, growing up among world famous artwork. Her papá, Diego Rivera, was a larger-than-life figure who created unforgettable images of working people, of life in Mexico, of industrial machines and flowers. But Diego Rivera also loved to paint children, and you'll find them inside the pages of this book, along with lessons and wisdom he passed along to his eldest daughter.

      Guadalupe Rivera Marín shares some of her childhood memories of the world-renowned artist who also happened to be her papá. Her recollections are tender, humorous, and unexpected. This intimate artistic portrait will delight readers, from the youngest art lovers to Diego Rivera's biggest fans.

      ¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Olinguito, from A to Z! Unveiling the Cloud Forest

      Using the framework of the Spanish alphabet, this bilingual nonfiction book introduces readers to a cloud forest in the Andes; the plants, animals, and other organisms found there; and the newly-identified olinguito, a South American mammal.

      Featherless / Desplumado

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Award-winning children's book author and poet Juan Felipe Herrera offers a story of self-empowerment and friendship.

      Family Pictures / Cuadros de familia

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In this Pura Belpré Honor-winning book, Carmen Lomas Garza tells the story of her childhood growing up in Kingsville, TX.

      In My Family / En mi familia

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza's second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life.

      Grandma and Me at the Flea / Los Meros Meros Remateros

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Every Sunday, Juanito helps his grandmother sell old clothes beneath the rainbow-colored tents at the remate, the flea market.

      Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems

      Bilingual English/Spanish. From the imagination of poet Francisco X. Alarcón comes Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, a playful and moving collection of twenty poems in English and Spanish.

      Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems

      Following the success of their award-winning book of spring poems, Laughing Tomatoes, and their acclaimed collection of summer poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon, poet Francisco Alarcón and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to experience fall in Los Angeles-the City of Angels-where dreams can come true.

      From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems

      Bilingual English/Spanish. From the Bellybutton of the Moon is renowned poet Francisco X. Alarcón's collection of 22 poems inspired by his touching recollections of childhood summers in Mexico.

      Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In their final collection of seasonal poetry, poet Francisco X. Alarcón and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to celebrate winter-by the seashore, in the magic city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras.

      It Doesn't Have To Be This Way / No tiene que ser así

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Monchi likes to write poems, hang out with his cousin Dreamer, and tell stories to his uncle, Tío Rogelio, until one day, a member of the local gang tells him it's time to join up.

      The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A bilingual biography of Pura Belpré, New York City's first Latina librarian.

      Quinito, Day and Night / Quinito, día y noche

      From the author and illustrator of Quinito's Neighborhood comes this delightful story full of opposites.

      Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito

      Join Quinito as he introduces the people and places of his neighborhood.

      The Harvest Birds / Los pájaros de la cosecha

      Bilingual English/Spanish. The zanate birds advise Juan to keep the weeds around his land and to plant beans, squash, and corn together.

      Uncle Nacho's Hat / El sombrero del Tío Nacho

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A classic Nicaraguan folktale: when Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail.

      Animal Poems of the Iguazú / Animalario del Iguazú

      let's listen to / the green voice / of the rainforest

      The animals of the Iguazú speak for themselves, creating a collection of poems that will resonate with readers of all ages.

      Maya's Blanket

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Based on a Yiddish folk song, a young girl's cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn over time and she finds new ways to use it as she grows up.

      My First Book of Proverbs / Mi primer libro de dichos

      This bilingual book is the perfect introduction for young children to well-loved proverbs in English and Spanish.

      Finding the Music / En pos de la música

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In this cheerful book, a determined Latina girl accidentally breaks her grandfather's vihuela and ventures into her community to find someone who can fix the instrument, leading her to discover his legacy as a mariachi player.

      Rainbow Weaver / Tejedora del arcoíris

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A young Mayan girl isn't allowed to use her mother's thread to weave, so with a little ingenuity she discovers how to repurpose plastic bags to create colorful weavings. Based on an actual recycling movement in Guatemala.

      Sharuko

      A fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru's ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country's Indigenous history.

      ¡Béisbol! Pioneros y leyendas del béisbol Latino

      In Spanish. Learn about fourteen legendary Latino baseball players in this fascinating and colorfully written collection.

      Alicia and the Hurricane / Alicia y el huracán

      Bestselling author Lesléa Newman offers a tender and timely story of a Puerto Rican child facing a hurricane and her concern for the beloved coquíes of her home island.

      La autora de bestsellers Lesléa Newman ofrece un tierno y oportuno cuento de una niña puertorriqueña que enfrenta un huracán y su preocupación por los amados coquíes de su isla natal.

      Donde las maravillas crecen (Where Wonder Grows)

      A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner

      De las creadoras del galardonado libro ilustrado All Around Us llega otra historia lírica intergeneracional que explora nuestra conexión con la naturaleza, la familia y las tradiciones.

      From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connection to nature, family, and traditions.

      Por todo nuestro alrededor

      Este hermoso libro ilustrado, ganador del Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor y del American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Honor, celebra los círculos que nos rodean, en el cielo, la tierra, nuestros vecindarios, nosotros mismos ... si nos atrevemos a buscarlos.

      Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

      This charming bilingual English & Spanish picture book from the illustrator of Mango, Abuela, and Me introduces the fascinating creatures of the Galápagos Islands through the life of one very lucky girl.

      Todos Iguales / All Equal

      The empowering true story of the 1931 Lemon Grove Incident, in which Mexican families in southern California won the first Mexican American school desegregation case in US history.

      I'll Build You a Bookcase / Te haré tu propio librero (Spanish-English bilingual edition)

      In this charming bilingual picture book, children and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books.

      En este encantador libro bilingüe, niños y sus cuidadores trabajan juntos para construir un librero y descubren la magia y la maravilla de leer libros.

      ¡Los Zombis no comen verduras! / Zombies Don't Eat Veggies

      En este encantador debut de una talentosa pareja, Mo Romero es un zombi con un secreto profundo y oscuro...

      ¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!

      When the janitors' union strikes for better wages, Carlitos discovers a way to help his mother in this powerful bilingual picture book.

      Cuando el sindicato de conserjes organiza una huelga para exigir mejores salarios, Carlitos descubre una manera en que le puede ayudar a su madre en este poderoso libro ilustrado bilingüe.

      Armando y la escuela de lona azul

      In Spanish. The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.

      Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In her first book for children, award-winning author Lucha Corpi remembers her childhood growing up in Jáltipan, Mexico, where the moon hung low and the fireflies flickered in the night air.

      Estela en el mercado de pulgas

      In Spanish. A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

      El tapiz de Abuela

      In Spanish. A girl in Guatemala learns about family tradition and trust from her grandmother.

      El camino de Amelia

      A girl from a migrant worker family overcomes the hardship of moving by creating a special place for herself in this Spanish picture book.

      Primer día en las uvas

      In Spanish. The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.

      Bajo la luna de limón

      In Spanish. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree.

      Preparadas... listas... ¡Ya!

      In Spanish. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too.

      Al fin en casa / Home at Last

      A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

      Arrorró, mi niño

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico.

      Poems to Dream Together

      A bilingual collection of poetry by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón celebrating family, community, nature, and the positive power of dreams to shape our future.

      Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

      Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
      Bilingual English/Spanish.

      Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash / Marisol McDonald y la fiesta sin igual

      In the follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award Honor-winning Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina, everyone's favorite mismatched heroine turns eight and throws a fabulously mismatched party.

      Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.

      Mamá the Alien / Mamá la extraterrestre

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In this lighthearted bilingual immigration story, a young girl sees the word alien on her mother's Resident Alien card and concludes that her mother is from another planet--until the girl finds out that the word has more than one meaning.

      A Movie in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.

      Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol

      An imaginary bilingual English/Spanish tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who they are meant to be--a child as unique as a tree.

      Confeti

      In Spanish. The renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.

      The Upside Down Boy / El niño de cabeza

      Bilingual English/Spanish. The Upside Down Boy is award-winning poet Juan Felipe Herrera's engaging memoir of the year his migrant family settled down so that he could go to school for the first time.

      Friends from the Other Side / Amigos del otro lado

      Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquín receives help and friendship from Prietita a brave young Mexican American girl.

      My Very Own Room / Mi propio cuartito

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Five brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded.

      My Diary from Here to There / Mi diario de aqui hasta allá

      Bilingual English/Spanish. One night, young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to the other side of the border- to Los Angeles, where greater opportunity awaits.

      From North to South / Del Norte al Sur

      Bilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.

      Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Qué Rico! Brotes de las Américas

      A collection of haiku focusing on fourteen foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of the foods as well as their origins.

      La vasija que Juan fabricó

      In Spanish. This vibrant storyis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.

      Magic Windows / Ventanas mágicas

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Through the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the legends of her Aztec past.

      Soledad Sigh-Sighs / Soledad suspiros

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A picture book about eight-year-old Soledad, a latchkey child whose friends come up with an imaginative solution to make Soledad feel less lonely when she gets home from school.

      Birthday in the Barrio / Cumpleaños en el Barrio

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In this second book by author Mayra Lazara Dole, lively determined Chavi sets off on yet another Miami adventure.

      Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!

      Who says girls can't play drums? The beat of Chavi's congas livens up her entire neighborhood. When she's not picked to drum in Miami's Calle Ocho festival, she decides to do something about it!

      Un mundo nuevo

      In Spanish. Un mundo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.

      Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la llorona

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Gloria Anzaldúa uniquely reinterprets the famous Mexican legend of la Llorona.

      Xochitl and the Flowers / Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the United States, but nothing is the same.

      Nana's Big Surprise / Nana, ¡Qué Sorpresa!

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Amada and her brothers try to comfort their grandmother, Nana, who has come to stay with them in the US from Mexico after abuelo passes away.

      348 in stock

    • 7
      Spanish Guided Reading Level M
      Collection of 7 books: $70.85

      Un mundo nuevo

      In Spanish. Un mundo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.

      Rafi y Rosi ¡Carnaval!

      Two Puerto Rican tree frog siblings learn about science and social studies topics during their adventures on their island home in this chapter book series.

      La niña del poncho rojo

      Una niña les lleva una canasta de comida a sus abuelitos. Lee para que veas lo que le pasó en el camino.

      A little girl was taking a basket of food to her grandparents. Read to find out what happened along the way.

      La escuela de Elizabeti

      In this contempory Tanzanian story (now in Spanish), author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

      ¿Quién es Michael Ramírez?

      Lee este libro para que sepas quién es Michael Ramírez y qué hace.

      Read this book to find our who Michael Ramirez is and what he does.

      Los dos volcanes

      Lee este libro para que aprendas sobre la leyenda azteca de Izta, Popo y los dos volcanes.

      Open this book to read the Aztec legend of Izta, Popo, and the two volcanoes.

      Ya llegó el mariachi

      Este músico toca con un mariachi. Lee este libro para que aprendas sobre un mariachi.

      A musician is playing with a mariachi. Read this book to find out all about mariachis.

      1175 in stock

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