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Cerca = Close
“Las margaritas están cerca del manzano. / The daisies are close to the apple tree.” A bilingual board book explores the concept of “close” as each page spread shows a small, Latine girl describing the close proximity of things in and near her home. The narrative begins with in her bedroom (which is close to the kitchen) and ends with her at her neighbor’s house. “Mi amigo está cerca de mí. / My friend is close to me.” A muted palette with punctuations of warm colors add to the quiet appeal of this slim little volume. ©2020 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Blanca Gomez
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 2-5
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Board book
Subjects:
Bilingual Books
Spanish Language
Diversity subject:
Latine
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2019
Pages: 12
ISBN: 9780763690625
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Herrera