Ten Little Puppies / Diez perritos

by Alma Flor Ada, Ulises Wensell (Illustrator), F. Isabel Campoy

Overview

Count along in Spanish and English as each of the ten adorable puppies disappear from the pages - it′s a bilingual bonanza! Colorful and playful illustrations from artist Ulises Wensell, a vibrant rendition of the classic Spanish nursery rhyme from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, and a delightful English adaptation from Rosalma Zubizarreta will make this edition an instant family favourite. You can find more information at the back of the book about the puppy breeds featured, as well as the music for the song.

Age 4 - 8

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062184573
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	11/15/2010
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Alma Flor Ada is an internationally published children's book author. She is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the Pura Belpré Award, the Christopher Award, the José Martí World Award, and the Museum of Tolerance Award. She lives in Lucas Valley, California.

Alma Flor Ada es una autora de libros para niños reconocida y publicada internacionalmente. Ha recibido varios premios prestigiosos en Estados Unidos, entre ellos, el Pura Belpré y el José Martí.

Ulises Wensell is an internationally recognized award-winning children's book author and illustrator who lives in Spain.

F. Isabel Campoy is a poet, playwright, songwriter, and storyteller. She has authored numerous children's books, both in English and Spanish, on the art and culture of the Hispanic world.

F. Isabel Campoy es una poeta, drama-turga, compositora de canciones y narradora de cuentos. Ha escrito una gran variedad de libros para niños en inglés y en español.

Editorial Reviews

Large, appealing illustrations will make this a favorite for storytime presentations; an excellent source in helping children to develop prereading skills, and a fun way to introduce them to early math concepts such as addition and subtraction.” — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

PreS—In one of the most popular counting rhymes in Spanish folklore, 10 adorable puppies decrease by one with each page turn. Enticements such as snow, pastries, fireworks, a new home, theater, sickness, and fun cause the puppies to move on, until only one remains as a beloved companion for a child. Vibrant colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations are done in deep hues of green, pastels, and earth tones to create realistic images that capture the spontaneous, playful, and affectionate nature of the pups. The text can be sung or spoken in Spanish or English. The English translation skillfully utilizes rhyme to maintain the story's authenticity while accurately reflecting the original poem. The back section contains musical notation of the melody, guitar chord symbols, the bilingual verses in their entirety, and a glossary with information about the 10 dog breeds featured. Large, appealing illustrations will make this a favorite for storytime presentations; an excellent source in helping children to develop prereading skills, and a fun way to introduce them to early math concepts such as addition and subtraction.—Cristi Jenkins, Fort Vancouver Library District, WA

School Library Journal