Twenty-nine of the best known nursery rhymes in the Hispanic world are featured in this groundbreaking bilingual collection. From playing dress-up to making tortillas, and from rising out of bed to falling asleep, this stunning bilingual collection is a celebration of childhood and Spanish and Latin American heritage. Accompanied by dazzling illustrations by Spanish artist Viví Escrivá, these traditional rhymes are sure to delight young readers.
Passed down from generation to generation, the rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by renowned poet Alice Schertle perfectly capture the spirit of each rhyme. Enchanting and joyful, this collection is destined to become a beloved classic for children already familiar with the rhymes as well as those encountering them for the first time.
By:
Alma Flor Ada Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 290mm,
Width: 221mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 534g ISBN:9780061116667 ISBN 10: 0061116661 Publication Date:28 June 2006 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Pio Peep: Tradtional Spanish Nursery Rhymes Book & CD (Spanish / English)
Stellar...The rhymes cover everything from early morning birds to elephants to angels. --School Library Journal (Starred Review) Delightful --ALA Booklist