by Roseanne
Greenfield Thong
Illustrated
by John Parra
Chronicle
Books, 2013
Themes:
shapes, Latino culture
A little girl discovers that shapes are all around her. They are part of the food she eats, games she plays, and objects in her room and around her town. Everywhere she looks, she sees shapes.
Round are sombreros.
Round is the moon.
Round are the trumpets
that blare out a tune.
Rectangles are carts with bells that chime.
Triangles are crunchy chips
for guacamole and other dips.
Resources: Activities for Home and Classroom
The author includes a glossary. First word listed is "Abuela: Grandmother."
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I love this book. It's fun to read and always makes me want to go find a tortilla to munch.
ReplyDeleteMy kids try to live on tortilla chips and salsa. :)
DeleteThis seems like an important book for preschoolers and it is marvelous how one can write a diverse book for that age group.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine teachers reading this book out loud. Good rhythm!
DeleteOh! I loved their book "Green is a Chile Pepper". I didn't know they made more! I'll have to check this one out for sure.
ReplyDeleteI just checked out "Green is a Chile Pepper" from my library. Great PB!
DeleteThis is a very appealing and clever book. I love the many Latino books that are being published. Thanks for a great share.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Patricia. The teacher's tools are great too.
DeleteOo, a great one to add to my diversity shelves. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou might want to check out "Green is a Chile Pepper" too.
DeleteThis sounds so clever and fun! Is it bad that I'm thinking of margaritas and guacamole now? It is Friday... Thanks so much for sharing--I'm sure my daughter will use this volunteering with kids in Detroit.
ReplyDeleteLindsey at www.a-is-for-aging.com
Margaritas and guacamole for everyone! Cheers!
DeleteI bought this book last year! I love how effortlessly the shapes and cultural references are interwoven through the text. It feels like a story, not a learning tool.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Wendy. But I'm glad that the author included a glossary.
DeleteTortillas are a big part of our life in San Francisco. And the chips & salsa, too. Will have to check this one out at the library. Thanks for highlighting!
ReplyDeleteI think tortillas have grown in popularity throughout our country.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to include this book on my list of rhyming mentor texts! And thanks to the intro to this author.
ReplyDeleteToday, I read "Green is a Chile Pepper." Roseanne Thong writes concept books that are re-readable.
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