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Friday, April 24, 2015

Perfect PB Friday: Round Is a Tortilla

by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Illustrated by John Parra
Chronicle Books, 2013 
Themes: shapes, Latino culture

Summary 
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.

The Story begins
Round are sombreros.
Round is the moon.
Round are the trumpets
that blare out a tune.


I like how the Latino culture is shown through shapes.
 Square are ventanas that give a view.
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."

Find wonderful teaching pages that go along with this book:  www.teachingbooks.net/.webloc

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18 comments:

  1. I love this book. It's fun to read and always makes me want to go find a tortilla to munch.

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    1. My kids try to live on tortilla chips and salsa. :)

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  2. This seems like an important book for preschoolers and it is marvelous how one can write a diverse book for that age group.

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    1. I can imagine teachers reading this book out loud. Good rhythm!

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  3. Oh! 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.

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    1. I just checked out "Green is a Chile Pepper" from my library. Great PB!

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  4. This is a very appealing and clever book. I love the many Latino books that are being published. Thanks for a great share.

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    1. You're welcome, Patricia. The teacher's tools are great too.

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  5. Oo, a great one to add to my diversity shelves. Thank you.

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    1. You might want to check out "Green is a Chile Pepper" too.

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  6. This 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.
    Lindsey at www.a-is-for-aging.com

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    1. Margaritas and guacamole for everyone! Cheers!

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  7. I 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.

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    1. I agree, Wendy. But I'm glad that the author included a glossary.

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  8. Tortillas 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!

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  9. I think tortillas have grown in popularity throughout our country.

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  10. Definitely going to include this book on my list of rhyming mentor texts! And thanks to the intro to this author.

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    1. Today, I read "Green is a Chile Pepper." Roseanne Thong writes concept books that are re-readable.

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