Carmela Full of Wishes
by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
57 Total Resources 7 Awards 6 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African (Global)
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2018
Word Count 757
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 630L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 198341, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- Vowel Combinations
- Long E
- Short I
- R-Controlled
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
- Wishes
- Brothers and sisters
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Brothers and sisters--Fiction
- Hispanic Americans
- Hispanic Americans--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
- Wishes--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
Our Original Resources 12
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Christian Robinson about Carmela Full of Wishes
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Matt de la Peña about Carmela Full of Wishes
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Matt de la Peña
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Christian Robinson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Long E
- Short I
- R-Controlled
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Matt de la Peña
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Christian Robinson
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Author Interviews 23
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Christian Robinson
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Matt de la Peña
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Interview with Matt de la Peña
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Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by Brightly
Interview with Christian Robinson
Created by Brightly
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by CNN.com
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by YALSA - The Hub
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by Mackin Community
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by Today Show
On reading Basketball Digest in middle school with Matt de la Peña
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On diversity in books with Matt de la Peña
Created by Colorín Colorado
On students as secret writers with Matt de la Peña
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On finding his books in schools with Matt de la Peña
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Interview with Matt de la Peña
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Guest Post by Matt de la Peña
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Interview with Matt de la Peña
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Interview with Christian Robinson
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Interview with Christian Robinson
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Interview with Christian Robinson
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Interview with Christian Robinson
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Interview with Christian Robinson
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Interview with Christian Robinson
Created by San Francisco Public Library
Interview with Christian Robinson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Long E
- Short I
- R-Controlled
Created by TeachingBooks
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Activity Guide from Tandem
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Story Time: Teaching Guide from Penguin Random House
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Story Time: Teaching Ideas from Reading to Kids
Created by Reading to Kids
Story Time: Craft Activity from MaiStoryBook
Created by MaiStoryBook
Book Readings 2
Complete Video Reading narrated by Miss Linda
Created by Brightly Storytime
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Matt de la Peña
Created by Books On Tape® / Listening Library
Book Trailers 1
Theatrical Performance Trailer from Theatre in Chicago
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2019
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2025
Commended, 2019
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2019
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2018
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