Abuelita's
Secret
Written by Alma
Flor Ada
Illustrated by Jacobo
Muñiz
*Hardcover: 32 pages
*Publisher: Reycraft Books
*Language: English
*ISBN-10: 1478868015
*ISBN-13: 978-1478868019
A boy is living with his family while
his father is away. He dreads the first day at a new school because he has
nothing special to share about himself. Each family member offers him an object
that represents a memory from the summer, but the boy doesn't think any of
these are interesting. Then his abuelita whispers a secret in his ear. When its
his turn to talk, all he needs to do is open his backpack. When the moment
arrives, he dumps the backpacks contents onto the table. As his classmates pick
up the objects, he retells the stories they represent. Suddenly, he is surprised
that he has much to say. And when he returns home, his abuelita has an even
bigger surprise.
Mamá Goose:
Bilingual Lullabies·Nanas Board book
Written by Alma
Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy
Illustrated by Maribel
Suarez
*Age Range: Baby - 2 years
*Grade Level: Preschool and up
*Series: Bilingual Lullabies - Nanas
*Board book: 18 pages
*Publisher: Disney-Hyperion; Bilingual edition
*Language: English
*ISBN-10: 1368045413
*ISBN-13: 978-1368045414
This bilingual board book by acclaimed
authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy presents popular and beloved
lullabies from all over the Spanish-speaking world. Full of charm and humor,
and rich with the diversity of Latinx cultures, Mamá Goose is the perfect
introduction to Latinx lullabies for English speakers, and a trove of familiar
favorites for Spanish speakers.
Review
"Young speakers of either language
will appreciate the bouncing rhythms and nonsense fun."―Booklist
"A lovely compendium [with] clear,
charming watercolor cartoon illustrations. . . . Just as much fun to read in
English as in Spanish, . . . this is a perfect example of translation as an art
form."―School Library
Journal
