Tortillitas Para Mama and Other Nursery Rhymes: Spanish and English
- Book Review,
by Margot C. Griego
From Publishers Weekly
A collection of lyrical translations and Spanish texts of Latin American nursery rhymes. Ages 5-9. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"Highly useful in supporting early bilingual needs, this collection from Latin America has been preserved in the oral tradition. There are instructions for accompanying finger plays. Cooney's beautiful illustrations add much appeal."--Childhood Education
"Each of the verses is child-tested, selected with care and thought...The book is a visual and aural treat."--Parents' Choice
"A successful attempt to capture the often elusive authenticity of Hispanic subjects in children's picture books."--The Horn Book
Review
"Highly useful in supporting early bilingual needs, this collection from Latin America has been preserved in the oral tradition. There are instructions for accompanying finger plays. Cooney's beautiful illustrations add much appeal."--Childhood Education
"Each of the verses is child-tested, selected with care and thought...The book is a visual and aural treat."--Parents' Choice
"A successful attempt to capture the often elusive authenticity of Hispanic subjects in children's picture books."--The Horn Book
Review
"Highly useful in supporting early bilingual needs, this collection from Latin America has been preserved in the oral tradition. There are instructions for accompanying finger plays. Cooney's beautiful illustrations add much appeal."--Childhood Education
"Each of the verses is child-tested, selected with care and thought...The book is a visual and aural treat."--Parents' Choice
"A successful attempt to capture the often elusive authenticity of Hispanic subjects in children's picture books."--The Horn Book
Book Description
Young children will treasure this collection of Latin American nursery rhymes. Preserved through oral tradition, these rhymes have been passed on from generation to generation. They have been lovingly gathered and translated for this book and many are accompanied by instructions for finger play. Illuminated by the beautiful paintings of Barbara Cooney, they are now available for a whole new audience to enjoy.
Language Notes
Text: English, Spanish (translation)
Card catalog description
A collection of nursery rhymes, each in both English and Spanish, collected from the Spanish community in the Americas, many with instructions for accompanying finger plays or other activities.
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