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24 pp.
| Tricycle
| March, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-1-58246-319-3$12.99
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Amy Córdova.
"Fiesta Babies go out on the town-- / right-side up / and upside down!" This simple rhyming story stars happy toddlers sporting sombreros and flower coronas (crowns) as they enjoy a fiesta, a siesta, and finally kisses and hugs at the end of the day. The verse doesn't always scan smoothly, but the acrylic illustrations offer a joyous portrait of cultural traditions and children at play. Glos.
32 pp.
| Tricycle
| April, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-58246-289-9$14.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Magaly Morales.
A Mexican American girl waxes rhapsodic over the paletas (ice pops) that arrive in her barrio every summer. What seems like a narrow subject becomes larger with each page turn: the book is ultimately a portrait of a tight-knit community celebrating one of its traditions. The acrylics are rendered in warm, fruity colors. The bilingual edition nicely incorporates Spanish text on the pages. Review covers these titles: What Can You Do with a Paleta?[c1] and What Can You Do with a Paleta? / ¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta?.
32 pp.
| Tricycle
| April, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-58246-221-9$14.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Magaly Morales.
A Mexican American girl waxes rhapsodic over the paletas (ice pops) that arrive in her barrio every summer. What seems like a narrow subject becomes larger with each page turn: the book is ultimately a portrait of a tight-knit community celebrating one of its traditions. The acrylics are rendered in warm, fruity colors. The bilingual edition nicely incorporates Spanish text on the pages. Review covers these titles: What Can You Do with a Paleta?[c1] and What Can You Do with a Paleta? / ¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta?.
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Amy Córdova.
Bright, colorful acrylic illustrations with flowing lines decorate this celebration of a rebozo (Mexican shawl). Lyrical rhyming text is narrated by a girl describing members of her extended family. This bilingual edition is an effective way to introduce a piece of cultural heritage. An author's note tells about the rebozo, as well as asking readers what they might do with one.
32 pp.
| Tricycle
| April, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-1-58246-220-2$14.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Amy Córdova.
In rhythmic voice, a young girl describes the different uses her various family members have for a rebozo (Mexican shawl). Bright, textured acrylic illustrations with a strong sense of line decorate this celebration of cultural heritage. An author's note gives more information about the rebozo as well as asking readers what they might do with one.