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¡Bravo!

by Ginger Foglesong Guy
32p. 978-0-06173-180-8.
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PreS-Gr 2—A boy and a girl hunt for objects around their yard. After finding lids, bells, sticks, and a horn, they gather with friends to form a musical parade to delight their family. Guy has written yet another beautiful and heartfelt book that celebrates the magic and joys of coming together through shared creativity. Moreno's stunning illustrations aptly express the thrill of finding beauty in the moment and of having pure, unadulterated fun as only children can. Pastels, watercolors, and pencils are used to create appealing landscapes of grassy hills, pink flowers, welcoming trees, tidy houses, and a rainbow-filled sky. Smiling round faced children of various ethnicities gather to play together, while loving family members look on. This intriguing story of "looking and finding" will captivate young readers, and the bilingual text will facilitate learning basic Spanish and English. ¡Bravo!—Cristi Jenkins, Fort Vancouver Library District, WA
Two children go on a treasure hunt through their yard, gathering items in a wagon. At book's end, the kids meet their friends and stage a makeshift parade for their families. Carefree pastel, watercolor, and pencil drawings illustrate the story. The bilingual text contains short phrases in both Spanish and English, making this ideal for children just starting to read in either language.
Reviewed by Cristi Jenkins , Sep 01, 2010

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