By Yuyi Morales
- Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (October 18, 2016)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1626722404
- ISBN-13: 978-1626722408
Señoras y señores,niños y niñas,
the time has come to welcome the
spectacular,
two-of-a-kind . . . LAS HERMANITAS!
No opponent is too big a challenge for the cunning skills of Las
Hermanitas, Lucha Queens! Their Poopy Bomb Blowout will knock em' down! Their
Tag-Team Teething will gnaw opponents down to a pulp! Their Pampered Plunder
Diversion will fell even the most determined competitor!
But what happens when Niño comes after them with a move of his
own? Watch the tables turn in this wild, exciting wrestling adventure from
Caldecott Honor author Yuyi Morales.
Niño Wrestles the World
Review by Ariadna Sánchez
Señoras y
Señores
Niños y Niñas
La Bloga
proudly presents:
Niño
Wrestles the World written
and illustrated by Yuyi Morales. Niño celebrates la lucha
libre at its highest expression. This irresistible book won
the 2014 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award.
La lucha
libre is an icon
of the Mexican culture. This popular sport is characterized by colorful masks
and acrobatic performances. La lucha libre has gone beyond the
quadrilateral of the Mexican Arena to other parts of the world making la
lucha libre a treasure to keep among new generations.
Niño is a lucha libre
competidor. His unique style and strong moves make him an unbeatable luchador.
Niño has an energizing personality to wrestle with the most mysterious and out
of this world characters. His contenders include: La Momia de Guanajuato,
Cabeza Olmeca, La Llorona, el Extraterrestre, el Chamuco and his two
Hermanitas.
De dos a
tres caídas sin límite de tiempo, Niño will defeat all his adversaries using mighty strategies to
conquer victory. ¡Ay, ay, ay, Ajua! Niño is number one. The marvelous
illustrations are so gorgeous that you will read the book again and again.
I strongly
recommend you to read this enchanting story with your family. To find more
amazing stories by Yuyi Morales, I invite you to visit your local library.
Remember that
reading gives you wings!!
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