Oye, Celia!

A Song for Celia Cruz

By Sciurba, Katie & Rodriguez, Edel

Publishers Summary:
A celebration of Celia Cruz, the legendary Queen of SalsaA little girl carries her favorite record with her to an impromptu neighborhood dance party and calls out for her favorite singer. 'Oye, Celia!' she shouts. And as she dances she tells Celia what she hears in her singing-loss, passion, sadness, happiness, history, and more. Oye, Celia! is a beautiful, rhythmic tribute to the Queen of Salsa-Celia Cruz. The personal telling, in a blend of English and Spanish, and the marvelously expressive illustrations will make this book irresistible to Celia's many fans and even to those who aren't familiar with her music.

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ISBN
978-0-80507-468-0
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on March 1, 2007

Gr 3-5 "When I hear you, I hear "la alegrí a"/Your happiness, my happiness, /Our happiness." A young girl's brief and heartfelt tribute to the "Queen of Salsa" joins the language of the art to the rhythm of the music. Each page vibrates with bold movement and a warm palette accented with b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

A girl carrying her favorite Celia Cruz record comes upon a neighborhood dance party. This celebration of the Queen of Salsa ly...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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