Muu, Moo! Rimas de Animales: Animal Nursery Rhyme (Bilingual Spanish/English)

PreS-Gr 2The creators of "¡Pío Peep!" (2003) and "Merry Navidad!" (2007, both HarperCollins) have put together another treasury of Spanish nursery rhymes. "¡Muu, Moo!" is a collection of animal rhymes that includes such beloved favorites as "Una paloma Blanca" and "Debajo de un botón", along with original verses by both selectors. Rather than a verbatim translation of the Spanish, the English versions retain the rhythm and musicality of the originals. Escrivás watercolor illustrations include fun details such as a flea dressed up as a bride, a smiling snail, a frog with a big fly stuck in its mouth, and a dancing monkey wearing a frilly yellow dress. In addition to being a perfect resource for bilingual programs, this book will be enjoyed as a bedtime read-aloud."Rebecca Hickman, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL" Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

This bilingual poetry book from the collaborators behind "¡Pío Peep!" contains 16 gentle animal nursery rhymes hailing from Spain and Latin America. Each appears in Spanish with an English adaptation, and several original works by Ada and Campoy are also included. The enduring appeal of the verses is clear, as in this tender poem: My donkey told me today/ his ears are hurting, oh no!/ The doctor said that he should/ wear a black hat just so. Escrivá's expressive illustrations (in Little Brown Duck, a mallard sheds tears over his missing wife) should enchant those reading the poems in either language. Ages 27. "(Mar.)" Copyright 2010 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.