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MSRP: $16.99 Age Range: 0 to 7SKU or Item #: 9781905236404Launch Date: March 2006Gender: Boys And Girls
Written by Laurie Krebs and illustrated by Christopher Carr, this book shows young readers that in Mexico, you can swim in turquoise seas, admire gray whales and monarch butterflies, sing and dance to the music of mariachi bands, and trek to native villages. The colorful rhyming adventure teaches simple Spanish words and phrases, plus fun facts about life in Mexico. Children ages 4 and up can read this book on their own. Launch date: March 2006.
TDmonthly Review:
What Is It?
In this brightly illustrated hardcover book, readers accompany a family of five on a vacation to Mexico, exploring the country´s land, culture, history and language. Every other page features a lesson in Spanish vocabulary.
What We Thought
The book reads quickly and easily due to the rhyming phrases, and couldn´t be more filled with vibrant color. Eyes travel across the pages, then back again, because there´s so much to absorb. The pictures alone could triple the reading time, and are captivating even without the words. The educational quality of this book is outstanding! In addition to the four or five Spanish words and phrases that accompany each story section, the back of the book contains a map of Mexico, facts about the country, information about the three most popular festivals, historical explanations and a section on "First Spanish Phrases."
Why They'll Want It
Children are welcomed into a colorful and rhythmic journey in this book. The repetition is not only in the sentences, but also in the artwork. Kids will delight in the festive illustrations of people, houses, plants, instruments and animals. Can they count the dozens of butterflies across one spread? Boys and girls don´t have to pay attention to the Spanish words, but will probably want to after a read or two. And as they get older, they can discover all the educational insights at the story´s conclusion. Before long, they´ll be asking to take their own trip to Mexico! — Julie L. Jones, 11/22/06
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10095 (added 11/14/2006)
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