Bøger af Cathy Camper

A changing planet means new problems--and new friends--for nuestros amigos favoritos! Faced with growing pollution and greedy business plans, the Lowriders are concerned for their town and local businesses. When a beautiful young monarch bikes by with a broken wing, she has more scary news--a dangerous wildfire is burning fast and hot, leaving the monarchs stranded. Can the Lowriders powerful passion save their town in the face of an overheated planet's furious flames? ¡Vámonos! Striking, unparalleled art engages reluctant readers with humor and Spanish slang in this rollicking journey through climate change, mixing cultures, and standing up for what you believe. A glossary at the back to provides definitions for new terms in this delightful graphic novel that will educate and entertain in equal measure.

The lovable trio from the acclaimed "Lowriders in Space" are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream as proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! Striking, unparalleled art engages reluctant readers with Spanish slang, humor, and an action-packed plot that sneaks in science as well as Aztec lore. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for new terms, this delightful graphic novel will educate and entertain in equal measure.

Head to the past in this prequel of the Lowriders. When new friends Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio are each bullied by Las Matamoscas, they know they're going to like one another. When they find out they all love lowrider cars, they know they'll be friends for life. But the bullies won't leave the Lowriders alone--and they don't let any girls or babies into car clubs. Can these three determined outcasts prove they deserve to be in the car show? Striking, unparalleled art engages reluctant readers with Spanish slang, humor, and lowrider culture as three amigos navigate the bumpy terrain of friendship, bullying, and standing up for what you believe in. A glossary in the back provides definitions for new terms in this delightful graphic novel that will educate and entertain in equal measure.

Lupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria love working with cars. You name it, they can fix it. But the team's favorite cars of all are lowriders--cars that hip and hop, dip and drop, go low and slow, bajito y suavecito. The stars align when a contest for the best car around offers a prize of a trunkful of cash--just what the team needs to open their own shop! ¡Ay chihuahua! What will it take to transform a junker into the best car in the universe? Striking, unparalleled art engages reluctant readers with a story inked with science facts, humor, Spanish slang, and true friendship. A glossary at the back provides definitions for new terms in this delightful graphic novel that will educate and entertain in equal measures.

Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are now the proud owners of their own garage--but when a series of earthquakes hit their town and Genie, their beloved cat, disappears they find themselves traveling to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner.

"Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There's so much to do, whether it's learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention. With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume (made to remind Mom of Morocco), children bond with friends, honor tradition, and spend loving timewith family. Accompanied by ... illustrations, this portrait of Arab life and childhood zealis sure to bring joy all year round. Back matter includes an extensive glossary and notes to enrich the experience for readers of any culture."--

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of life in the Arab diaspora throughout the year. Wrapping grape leaves, playing doumbek, drawing henna tattoos,we‿re Arab, Arab, Arab, the whole year through!Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There‿s so much to do, whether it‿s learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention. With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume (made to remind Mum of Morocco), children bond with friends, honour tradition, and spend loving time with family. Accompanied by buoyant and charming illustrations, this portrait of Arab life and childhood zeal is sure to bring joy all year round. Back matter includes an extensive glossary and notes to enrich the experience for readers of any culture.

A changing planet means new problems - and new friends - for nuestros amigos favoritos!Meet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanicsFlapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentacles and Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito who's fascinated with words and determined to become an artist.What do all three have in common? A love of lowriders - and a passion for solving problems!Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can't see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who usually migrate through town at this time of year are nowhere to be found. But when Sokar, a beautiful young monarch, bikes into town with a broken wing, she has scary news to report: A dangerous wildfire is burning fast and hot and nonstop, leaving the monarchs stranded.Might Sokar and Flappy have more in common than meets the goggles? How can the Lowriders save their town? And exactly how powerful is passion in the face of an overheated planet's furious flames?Humor, Spanish, and lowriders come together in this rollicking journey through the bumpy terrain of new friends, climate change, and standing up for what you believe in. ¡Vamonos!

A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cosy winter day.

In this graphic novel prequel to the Lowriders books, Elirio is painting murals based on indigenous words, and a gang of bullies is harassing him--until he meets Lupe and Flapjack, and together they form their club.

A visually arresting graphic novel for junior school readers.