Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day / Book Day = Celebremos El dia de los ninos / El dia de los libros
It's hard not to share in the excitement of what author Pat Mora calls "bookjoy" in this celebration of children, books, and reading to mark "El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros" (Day of the Child/Day of the Book). The jubilee begins: "Hooray! Today is our day. El dia de los ninos! Let's have fun reading our favorite books. Toon! Toon!" The narrator of Book Fiesta! notes that books come in many languages, and reading can take place in many places: in cars, on planes, on trains, even at the library! Children can share books with family and friends, with puppies and kittens and lizards--even the moon can listen. The power of books to transport readers on marvelous journeys is also undeniable: "We read riding on an elephant / or sailing with a whale." Mora's text, in both English and Spanish, is set against fanciful illustrations by Rafael Lopez that underscore the delight of books and reading. ©2009 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Bilingual Books
Books and Reading
Celebrations, Holidays, and Observances
Spanish Language
Diversity subject:
Latine
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780061288777
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Mora