This book presents each letter of the alphabet and a corresponding object or concept from Mexico in a short rhyming poem, written in English with some Spanish words. Because of the rhyming text, the beautiful, full-page illustrations and the simplicity of the concepts presented, this is a great alphabet book to share with preschool groups. Additionally, a sidebar shares more sophisticated information about the history or use of each letter's object, which makes this a great book for a classroom lesson on Mexico or for older readers to explore on their own. I will be using this book in September when our Bilingual Family Storytime group celebrates the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.
My favorite letter in the book is "S" for, of course, Skeleton!
"S is for Skeleton
Skeleton, skeleton, why do you dance?
I love to move. I love to prance -
sometimes with partners; sometimes alone -
to show off my rackety, clackety bones."
2 comments:
Thank you for enjoying P is for Pinata.
S is for Skeletons is my favorite from the the book as well.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
John Parra
Artist and Illustrator
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful holiday as well, and thanks for visiting!
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