Antonio Sacre
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For 25 years, in 13 countries, in 45 states, for over 3 million people, Antonio Sacre tells stories. His tales of growing up bilingually in a Cuban and Irish-American household have inspired children worldwide to gather their own family stories and become storytellers themselves. His stories have been published in award-winning books and developed for the screen. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two children, two cats, and one dog.
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Another hit for award-winning author and storyteller Antonio Sacre! Learn how Mr. Magoo El Señor Magoo El Goo Antonio Bernardo Sacre Papito Coquito Futinquito El Capitán de los Mosquitos got his name in this charming and hilarious (and maybe semi-autobiographical?) story. Sacre humorously shows how our names and identities are closely tied to those we love, and those who love us. My Name Is Cool imparts to children of all ages how we can proudly carry home wherever we go, even in something as simple as a nickname.
Be sure to read this tongue-twister of a book aloud because as the names start to add up, so do the laughs!
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Francisco’s birthday brings lots of lessons in this family-centered story from Antonio Sacre. Birthday preparations are underway and almost complete, but Francisco has to fetch mangoes from the mango tree down the street—a task easier said than done! Along the way, his papá, Tío Tito, abuela, and Tía Clara drop nuggets of wisdom in the form of dichos, or proverbs, that will be sure to generate nostalgia for adults and plenty of new insight for little ones.