BUYING ADVISORY: Pre K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
A bilingual brother and sister spend their day singing songs in both English and Spanish. They sing The Alphabet Song at school, Where is Thumbkin (Pulgarcito) at recess, Las Ruedas Del Camion (The Wheels on the Bus) on their way home, Old MacDonald (Juancho Pancho) as they help their father around the farm, La Arana Peguenita (The Eensy Weensy Spider) when it starts to rain, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Estrellita) right before bed.
Recording Artist Jose-Luis Orozco has translated these standard American children's songs into Spanish. The lyrics are side by side so children (and adults) can compare as they sing. The authors note talks about the benefits of music and singing, and the gift of bilingual songs. The illustrations are joyful and colorful. I'm ready to start a sing along!
Lisa Librarian
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