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Reviewed on September 1, 2018 | Picture Books
PreS-Gr 1—A celebration that includes a parade and fireworks is taking place in town. The joyous occasion is described in rhyming couplets in Elya's trademark use of English punctuated with Spanish words: "Yes, today's a party día./Take a bite of pink sandía,/tacos, hot dogs, hamburguesas—/lots of laughter, fun sorpresas." One couplet misfires though, while "rincón" rhymes with "balcón," it is the wrong word for corner. The correct term in this case is "esquina." A light rain falls on the p...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
"Get your family--one, two, three! / Are you ready? !Claro! !Si!" A small-town summer celebration is the thread that weaves four...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
