Our Celebración!

By Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda
Paperback: $11.95

A delightful rhyming romp through the festivities of a small town’s summer parade and celebration, written in English with Spanish words sprinkled throughout.

Description

It’s a sunny summer day. Come join the crowd headed for the parade! Marvel at the people riding motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. Duck out of the way as firefighters spray water on hot spectators. Clap to the music as bands of musicians playing clarinetes, saxophones, flautas, trumpets, and drums march by. Feast on lemonade, watermelon, tacos, and ice cream. Wave to the corn princess as her float passes by. Then take cover when a quick rain shower comes, followed by a bright rainbow. Back in the town plaza as night falls, marvel at the sparkling fireworks that end the day’s festivities. Pop, pop, pop! ¡Bón, bón, bón!

With engaging text and imaginative, whimsical illustrations, Our Celebración! is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day–and learn some Spanish too!

About the Creators

Susan Middleton Elya

Susan Middleton Elya is the author of more than twenty-nine popular picture books for children, including Lee & Low's "Say Hola to Spanish" series and Home at Last. She has degrees in Spanish and elementary education, and she taught Spanish for many years. Elya is known for blending English and Spanish to create clever, lively, rhyming stories. A native of Iowa, she now lives in Danville, California. You can visit her online at susanelya.com.

Ana Aranda

Ana Aranda's artwork has been featured in galleries and museums in the United States, France, Norway, Japan, Italy, and her native Mexico. Her biggest inspirations come from her childhood memories, the vibrant colors of Mexico, and music. Aranda's illustrations often transform the everyday into fantastical situations and whimsical creatures. Aranda now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her website is anaranda.com.

Awards

  • Notable Poetry and Verse Novels

    National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

Reviews

  • * "Fun and vibrant festivities fill the pages of this bilingual, rhyming picture book. . . Lilting, bilingual stanzas match each vibrantly illustrated spread, and the expertly rhyming lines help reinforce pronunciation of the Spanish words. People of all backgrounds are portrayed enjoying the festivities together, filling the scenes with happiness and friendship that are sure to make young readers wish to be a part of this colorful world."

    - Booklist
  • * "The book is a triumph for Elya and Aranda, whose rollicking rhymes and engaging pictures, respectively, portray different cultures sharing fun activities. . . A splendor for the senses even as it promotes togetherness and teaches a second language. A great addition to any library!"

    - Kirkus Reviews

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781643797335
  • Price $11.95
  • Publication Date Nov 19, 2024
  • Trim Size 10.5 × 8.5 in
  • Weight 1 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781620142714
  • Price $18.95
  • Publication Date Oct 02, 2018
  • Trim Size 10.5 × 8.5 in
  • Weight 0.9375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Interests

  • Imprint Lee & Low Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Holidays & Celebrations / General
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Stories in Verse
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Lifestyles / City & Town Life
  • Themes Childhood Experiences and Memories, Colors, Cultural Diversity, Dance, Diversity, Families, Fiction, Holidays / Traditions, Home, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Multiple Ethnicities Represented, Music, Neighbors, People In Motion, Realistic Fiction
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading O
  • DRA 34
  • Reading Level Grades 2 - 4
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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