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For the latest Classroom Libraries, Collections, and Add-on Packs download the 2008 Bebop Catalog by clicking here.To download the price list and order form, click here.
Common Childhood Experiences theme books include:
AT THE FIREHOUSE WITH DAD (Spanish edition EN LA ESTACIÓN DE BOMBEROS CON PAPÁ
An Asian Indian boy joins his firefighter dad at work for the day. See what he does and who he meets at the fire station.
BATH TIME (Spanish edition: LA HORA DEL BAÑO)
A Puerto Rican boy prepares for his nighttime bath by filling the tub with all his favorite things.
BEDTIME FUN (Spanish edition: LA HORA DE ACOSTARSE)
At bedtime, an African American boy finds all kinds of things to do instead of going to bed.
BEST FRIENDS (Spanish edition: BUENOS AMIGOS)
Join two best friends, an Asian Indian boy and girl, as they spend an active day outdoors running, climbing, sliding, and more.
THE BEST THING (Spanish edition: LO MEJOR QUE ME HA PASADO)
Meet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.
BIBIM BAP FOR DINNER (Spanish edition: 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.
BLOCK PARTY (Spanish edition: FIESTA DE BARRIO)
Join two friends, Tanya and Rosa, as they ride in a patriotic bike parade through their neighborhood and end up at fun-filled block party.
CAN I HAVE A PET? (Spanish edition: ¿ME DEJAS TENER UNA MASCOTA?)
During a trip to the zoo, an African American girl tries to convince her mother to get her an exotic pet.
CAN YOU TOP THAT? (Spanish edition: ¿PUEDES SUPERAR ESO?
A Latino boy and his friends use their imaginations to think up a variety of unique creatures, each one wackier than the one before.
CAR WASH (Spanish edition: LAVADO DE AUTOS)
When the family car gets dirty it’s time to go to the car wash. Join a young African American girl and her family on their fun-filled, suds-filled ride.
A DAY AT THE FAIR (Spanish edition: UN DÍA EN LA FERIA)
After spending an action-packed day at the fair, a Latino boy enjoys one last ride—the ride home!
ELIZABETI'S DOLL (Spanish edition: LA MUÑECA DE ELIZABETI)
As her mother cares for the new baby, a young African girl learns about motherhood from her own very special–and unusual–doll.
FAMILY PICNIC (Spanish edition: PICNIC EN FAMILIA)
An African American boy and his extended family have a fun-filled reunion in the park.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL NEW (Spanish edition: EL PRIMER DÍA DE LA ESCUELA)
From saying goodbye to Mom to finding a new friend, a young Latino boy experiences a range of emotions on his very first day of school.
FISHING FUN (Spanish edition: PESCAR ES DIVERTIDO)
Two African American brothers go fishing with their father and discover it's not what you catch that is important, it's how much fun you have.
HELLO FLOWER (Spanish edition: HOLA, FLOR)
An Asian Indian boy tries out his green thumb when he plants a flower from seed, nurtures it, and watches it bloom.
HERE COMES THE BUS (Spanish edition: YA VIENE EL AUTOBÚS)
A Chinese American girl takes the bus to school and greets her friends, one by one, at each stop.
HEY! YOU'RE EATING MY HOMEWORK (Spanish edition: ¡OYE! ESTAS COMIENDO MI TAREA
After making a birdfeeder as a school project a young Latino boy discovers that his creation attracts some unwanted attention.
ICE CREAM MONEY (Spanish edition: DINERO PARA COMPRAR UN HELADO)
Comparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.
I NEED TO ASK YOU SOMETHING (Spanish edition: TENGO QUE PEDIRTE ALGO)
Getting ready to go outside on a chilly day, an African American girl needs to ask her mom for lots of help—from finding her gloves to opening the heavy door. After all this help, she gives her mom a very special "thank you."
IN THE MOUNTAINS (Spanish edition: EN LAS MONTAÑAS)
A young Latina girl and her mother go on a nature hike through the mountains. They encounter many interesting animals along the way.
JUMP ROPE (Spanish edition: SALTAR A LA CUERDA)
A group of girls and boys have fun taking turns jumping rope on the playground.
LOOSE TOOTH (Spanish edition: UN DIENTE SUELTO)
An African American girl wonders throughout the week when her loose front tooth will come out.
MOVING DAY SURPRISE (Spanish edition: SORPRESA DE MUDANZA)
An African American boy is sad to find out that he and his family are moving, and he worries about all the changes the move will bring. After a big surprise, he learns that changes aren’t always scary.
MY BIG ROCK (Spanish edition: MI GRAN ROCA)
A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.
MY STEPS (Spanish edition: MI ESCALERA)
A young African American girl uses her imagination when playing on her front steps. Of all the fun places her steps take her to, they always lead back to home.
PENCIL TALK AND OTHER SCHOOL POEMS (Spanish edition: LOS LÁPICES HABLAN Y OTROS POEMAS DE LA ESCUELA)
A simple school day is a lot more fun when you add a little poetry! Follow along for a fresh look at spelling tests, recess, music class and more, in this spirited collection of school day poems.
PIÑATA PARTY (Spanish edition: LA FIESTA DE LA PIÑATA)
A Latino boy and his friends celebrate his birthday at a party with a traditional piñata.
POP POP AND GRANDPA (Spanish edition: ABU Y TATA)
A young boy goes to visit his African American grandfather in the Southern United States and his Latino grandfather in the Caribbean. His two grandfathers may be different, but they have one speical thing in common.
RUBY’S WHISTLE (Spanish edition: EL SILBIDO DE RUBY)
Ruby can do lots of things, but she can’t whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.
SEVEN COOKIES (Spanish edition: SIETE GALLETAS)
A Mexican American girl and her grandfather have just finished baking cookies, and everyone in the family wants one. Follow along as the girl shares the cookies one-by-one.
SILENT SAM (Spanish edition: SAM EL SILENCIOSO)
Gus is trying to teach his parrot Sam to speak, but Sam doesn’t seem to be interested in learning. When Sam finally speaks, will Gus regret ever teaching him?
SISTER, SISTER (Spanish edition: HERMANA, HERMANA)
All sisters are unique. Meet two Latina sisters who seem to have very different interests, and see what brings them together.
SPLASH! (Spanish edition: NOS ENCANTA CHAPOTEAR)
From the sink to the lake, a group of children have fun splashing in the water.
SURPRISE MOON (Spanish edition: LUNA SOPRESA)
On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father's home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.
TEN ONI DRUMMERS (Spanish edition: DIEZ TAMBORILEROS ONI)
Ten friendly goblins beat their drums to keep nightmares away from a young Japanese boy as he sleeps.
TRAIN RIDE (Spanish edition: VIAJAMOS EN TREN)
An African American boy experiences the excitement of his very first train ride with his parents.
WE PLAY MUSIC (Spanish edition: TOCAMOS MÚSICA)
It’s a celebration of sound when a group of neighborhood children gather on a stoop to play their instruments.
WHAT BOO AND I DO (Spanish edition: LO QUE HACEMOS BOO Y YO)
A young Asian American girl and her dog Boo visit with elderly people, showing how rewarding it can be to help others.
WHAT DO YOU SEE AT THE POND? NEW (Spanish edition: ¿QUÉ VES EN LA CHARCA?)
A young Asian American boy and his mother see all kinds of animals in the pond. But there's something else the boy sees in the pond too—his own reflection!
WHERE IS MY PUPPY? (Spanish edition: ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ MI PERRITO?)
A Vietnamese American boy searches all over the house for his puppy, who is always hiding just out of sight.
For the latest Classroom Libraries, Collections, and Add-on Packs download the 2008 Bebop Catalog by clicking here.To download the price list and order form, click here.
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