| Our Celebración! Contributor(s): Elya, Susan Middleton (Author), Aranda, Ana (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620142716 ISBN-13: 9781620142714 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - General (see Also Religious - Christian - Holiday - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Stories In Verse (see Also Poetry) |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2016042651 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.8" W x 10.8" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A delightful rhyming romp through the festivities of a small town's summer parade and celebration, written in English with Spanish words sprinkled throughout. It's a sunny summer day. Come join the crowd headed for the parade Marvel at the people riding motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. Duck out of the way as firefighters spray water on hot spectators. Clap to the music as bands of musicians playing clarinetes, saxophones, flautas, trumpets, and drums march by. Feast on lemonade, watermelon, tacos, and ice cream. Wave to the corn princess as her float passes by. Then take cover when a quick rain shower comes, followed by a bright rainbow. Back in the town plaza as night falls, marvel at the sparkling fireworks that end the day's festivities. Pop, pop, pop B n, b n, b n With engaging text and imaginative, whimsical illustrations, Our Celebraci n is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day-and learn some Spanish too. |
Contributor Bio(s): Aranda, Ana: - Ana Aranda's artwork has been featured in galleries and museums in the United States, France, Italy, and her native Mexico. Her biggest inspirations come from her childhood memories, the vibrant colors of Mexico, and music. Aranda's illustrations often transform the everyday into fantastical situations and whimsical creatures. Aranda now lives in San Francisco, California. Her website is anaranda.com. Elya, Susan Middleton: -SUSAN MIDDLETON ELYA is the author of more than twenty picture books for children. She has degrees in Spanish and elementary education from Iowa State University, and she taught Spanish for many years. Elya is known for blending English and Spanish to create clever, lively, rhyming texts, A native of Iowa, she now lives in Danville, California. |