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International Latino Book Award Winner
Pura Belpré Award, Illustrator Honor
Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot.
Green is cilantro inside our pot.
In this lively picture book that Booklist described as "a cheerful color-concept book that presents a slice of Latino culture through food and fun," children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child's day!
"Thong's buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and Parra's stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again." —School Library Journal (starred review)
"Bold illustrations, rhyming words and Spanish color words make this a special read for preschoolers. An included Spanish glossary highlights cultural facts that make this a great read for older children as well." —Spartanburg Herald-Journal
"Very rare picture book featuring Latino kiddos. Lovely on the eye. Rhymes to boot." —Eizabeth Bird, New York Times Public Library Collections Specialist
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Release date
November 17, 2021 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781452130118
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781452130118
- File size: 5853 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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February 1, 2015
PreS-Gr 2-This fun, rhyming concept book introduces young listeners to color, both recognizing different colors and their names in English and Spanish. Cuervo's reading is engaging and clear. Listeners are given enough time to listen to and repeat the names of the colors in both English and Spanish. However, because young children need visual cues to learn to identify colors, this audiobook should be listened to while simultaneously viewing the print book. For older readers/listeners (grades 1-2), this offering is more than just another delightful concept book about colors. It is packed with mentions of interesting cultural objects-red (rojo) ristras (bundles of red chiles), faroles (lanterns made of colorful paper with a lit candle inside), and palomitas (meaning 'little doves, ' it is also the word for popcorn), for example. Use this audiobook along with the print copy to fully engage, excite, and educate young listeners about colors everywhere, and color as it relates to Hispanic culture and tradition. The detailed glossary at the end is essential. This audiobook contains two tracks, with track two having page-turn signals. VERDICT Very highly recommended, but only if used together with the print copy.-"Mary Oluonye, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH"Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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