This handy introduction to Spanish vocabulary is perfect for animal-lovers of all stripes." -Booklist "Arena's clever, catchy text might invite some play-acting games, and the lively energy of her informative words is well matched by Dominguez' friendly, dynamic creatures in an earth-toned palette. "With repetitive text and child-friendly illustrations, this wonderful read-aloud invites the younger set to experience the tension, relief, and satisfaction of a great plot." -School Library Journal, Top 10 Latinx 2016 ![]() ![]() "A cross between a concept book and a word book, this is a fun read-aloud to use anytime or in a bilingual storytime program." -School Library Journal VERDICT A cross between a concept book and a word book, this is a fun read-aloud to use anytime or in a bilingual storytime program.- Lucia Acosta, Children's Literature Specialist, NJ Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. At the end there is a list of all the Spanish words and their English counterparts, but there is no pronunciation guide. There is even a little tension when Marta meets a serpent: "To a snake, Marta is sabrosa." On the spread that follows, there are three words and a picture of a snake: "Tasty, very tasty." The snake encounter is also used as the moment to present the Spanish names of all the animals Marta came across. Standing out against a white background, Dominguez's illustrations, done with colored pencils and bold outlines with an earthy palette of mainly browns and greens, introduce humor to what could otherwise be a dry book. Changes in perspective emphasize and help visualize the different opposites. Dominguez's artwork provides pictorial reinforcement. Big, very big." The Spanish word is always highlighted in orange. For instance, "To a bug, Marta is grande. Arena uses the Spanish word within the English text and then proceeds to use the word again, this time in English, thereby making the meaning clear. PreS-Gr 1-Young readers are introduced to the Spanish words for some opposites and animals by Marta, a very clever nina. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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