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Josefina Story Collection
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

Josefina's six-book series is bound in one beautiful hardcover volume. Set in 1824, each story reveals more of this caring girl growing up on her family's rancho in New Mexico. The cover features rich illustrations, foil detail, and die-cut windows that offer a peek at the full-color illustrations inside.

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Meet Josefina, Paperback
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

Josefina and her sisters struggle to maintain life in the rancho household after Mama's death. But grandfather arrives with a surprise from Mexico that lightens their hearts and brightens their future. Softcover edition.

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2475177: Josefina Learns A Lesson, Paperback

Josefina Learns A Lesson, Paperback
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

Josefina's aunt Tia Dolores brings exciting changes to the Montoyas' rancho - including reading lessons for Josefina and her sisters and the start of the family weaving business. But will all the changes make them forget their beloved Mama? Softcover edition.

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2475193: Josefina&quot;s Surprise, Paperback

Josefina's Surprise, Paperback
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

Christmas won't be the same without Mama, and Josefina fears one special tradition will be forgotten. But la Noche buena - Christmas Eve - brings surprises for all. Softcover edition.

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2475878: Happy Birthday, Josefina! Paperback

Happy Birthday, Josefina! Paperback
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

Josefina is pleased and proud when her godmother, Tia Magdalena, asks for her help with springtime chores. Tia Magdalena is a respected healer in the village, and Josefina hopes very much to become a healer just like her someday. Then one day, Josefina makes an awful mistake that shatters her hopes. She's sure Tia Magdalena will never teach her now. When Josefina visits her Pueblo Indian friend, Mariana, a terrifying adventure shows her just how much she has learned. Josefina's birthday becomes a celebration of bravery and hope. Softcover edition.

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2475894: Josefina Saves The Day, Paperback

Josefina Saves The Day, Paperback
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

Josefina's family is in Santa Fe to make a trade that will affect the future of their rancho. An American wagon train will arrive any day, and Josefina can't wait to get her first look at American traders and the things they sell. Before the wagon even arrives, Josefina meets a scout named Patrick who she trusts with the family's trade but Patrick leaves town without paying. Josefina makes a surprising discovery. Softcover edition.

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2475916: Changes For Josefina, Paperback

Changes For Josefina, Paperback
By Valerie Tripp / American Girl Publishing

As part of their Christmas celebration, the Montoya family throws a party for their friends and neighbors. Josefina and her sisters skillfully make all the preparations, and the party is a great success. However, the next day, their happiness gives way to a feeling of deception when Aunt Dolores announces she is going to leave the ranch. Josefina and her sisters want to stay with her and their father, but all their efforts to convince their aunt only complicate the situation. That is, until one cold morning, when something unexpected happens that makes Aunt Dolores change her opinion, and her decision brings great changes for Josefina and her family.

Para celebrar el final de la Navidad, los Montoya celebran una fiesta para sus amigos y vecinos. Josefina y sus hermanas manejan los preparativos con gran habilidad, y la fiesta resulta un gran exito. Pero, a la manana siguiente, la alegria de las hermanas se convierte en decepcion cuando la tia Dolores anuncia que va a abandonar el rancho. Josefina y sus hermanas quieren que se quede con ellas y con su padre, pero todos sus esfuerzos para convencerla solo consiguen complicar la situacion. Hasta que una fria manana ocurre algo inesperado que hace que tia Dolores cambie de opinion, y su decision trae grandes cambios para Josefina y toda su famillia.

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Josefina Frame Puzzle
By American Girl Publishing

This puzzle set includes three full-color puzzles featuring illustrations from stories about Josefina Montoya, a New Mexican girl growing up in 1824. When girls have completed a puzzle, they can slip it into the pretty oval frame included and hang it on a bedroom wall or display it on a desk.

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