Kirsten McDonald
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It's the Fourth of July and everyone in the Garcias family is looking forward to fun, flags, and fireworks...except for Mamá and Carlos, who do not like the loud booms and cracks that come with the sparkles of fireworks. Can the twins figure out a way for everyone to enjoy the sparkly night?
3) The big rain
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
After a three-day rainstorm, twins Carlos and Carmen go out to play in their wet and muddy backyard--and soon their parents join in the fun.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
The Garcia family is moving to a new house, and twins Carlos and Carmen do not want to leave their small, familiar home--especially since they do not understand why their father describes the new place as a one-tire house.
7) The fun fort
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"The Garcia's new refrigerator comes in a big box. Carlos and Carmen turn the box into a rocket, then a submarine. Then the twins finally decide to make the box a fort. But it's a crumpled fort. It's a flat fort. Discover how Carlos and Carmen don't let a flattened box ruin their fun!" --
10) Tooth trouble
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"Carmen is keeping the tooth fairy busy. She's lost her two front teeth, and now one of her bottom teeth is wiggling every which way. But Carlos can't get one tooth to wiggle, even a tiny bit. He hasn't had a single visit from the tooth fairy. Find out how Carlos and Carmen take care of Carlos's tooth trouble"--P. [4] of cover.
12) Over the fence
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"When Carmen's wild toss sends the Hula-Hoop soaring over the fence, the twins don't know how to get it back. But then, as if by magic, their toys come sailing back over the fence. Soon after, there's a new neighbor poking her head over the Garcias' fence. Join in the fun as Carlos and Carmen neet their new neighbor"--P. [4] of cover.
14) Fenced in
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"Carlos and Carmen love playing with Lola. Unfortunately, everybody's parents are getting tired of walking them to each other's houses. And, that means the twins and Lola have to wait. And wait. And wait. Until, the three of them come up with the perfect solution"--
16) The big splash
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time."--
17) Campout
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Fall leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Carlos and Carmen are making plans to be in the costume contest. They both want to win, but neither of them wants the other to lose. It's a problem. A prize-winning problem! But with an old shirt, a pair of scissors, and a lot of creativity, the twins come up with a prize-winning solution. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion...
20) Tío Time Set 2
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The fun begins when the twins wake up to a yard filled with snow. When Tío Alex comes over, the snowballs fly as the three run and play. When hunger strikes, Tío Alex is ready with a special mystery recipe from Mexico. Readers will be as surprised as the twins when they learn what's cooking in the oven. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.