Tortillitas Para Mamma and Other Nursery Rhymes / Spanish and English

Brief Description: A collection of nursery rhymes, each in both English and Spanish, collected from the Spanish community in the Americas, many with instructions for accompanying finger plays or other activities. Review Quotes: "Highly useful in supporting early bilingual needs, this collection from Latin America has been preserved in the oral tradition. There are instructions for accompanying finger plays. Cooney's beautiful illustrations add much appeal."--"Childhood Education" "Each of the verses is child-tested, selected with care and thought... The book is a visual and aural treat."--"Parents' Choice" "A successful attempt to capture the often elusive authenticity of Hispanic subjects in children's picture books."--"The Horn Book"Publisher Marketing: Young children will treasure this collection of Latin American nursery rhymes. Preserved through oral tradition, these rhymes have been passed on from generation to generation. They have been lovingly gathered and translated for this book and many are accompanied by instructions for finger play. Illuminated by the beautiful paintings of Barbara Cooney, they are now available for a whole new audience to enjoy. Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 135 (EAN 9780805003178, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 143 (EAN 9780805003178, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 141 (EAN 9780805003178, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 03/13/1987 (EAN 9780805003178, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 171 (EAN 9780805003178, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 224 (EAN 9780805003178, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Cooney, Barbara Barbara Cooney is one of the most well-loved authors and illustrators of children's books today. She has won many awards for her books, including the American Book Award and two Caldecott Medals for Illustration. Ms. Cooney lives in Damariscotta, Maine.