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Alma Flor Ada was born in Camaguey, Cuba. She has studied and taught in Spain, Peru, and the United States. Her children's books have been published in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and the United Sates. A recipient of the Marta Salotti Gold Medal (Argentina) and the Christopher Award (United States), Alma Flor Ada has four children and three grandchildren. She lives in San Francisco, from where she embarks on many trips to places all over the world to look for the nature that she loves.

Books by ALMA FLOR ADA

La pequeña locomotora que sí pudo English-Spanish Edition)

Now Spanish readers can enjoy the bestselling story of The Little Engine That Could in this bilingual edition of the classic. With all of the original illustrations and the complete story in both English and Spanish, this bilingual edition of the well-loved picture book is sure to become a favorite with Spanish-speaking children and children who are just learning Spanish.

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