Full of fun rhyming verse, this book helps readers begin to learn Spanish.
With verse as bouncy as a conga line, Say Hola to Spanish makes reading and speaking Spanish fun for children. Playful illustrations bring over 70 Spanish words to life in ways sure to tickle a child’s fancy, while introducing a new language and culture.
A glossary is included to help beginning Spanish speakers with pronunciation. Whether read alone or read aloud with the whole family, Say Hola to Spanish is the perfect way to share the excitement of learning another language.
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.
Loretta Lopez who was born in El Paso, Texas, earned a fine arts degree at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New York City. Visit her online at lorettalopez.com.
PBS Kids
"Want to learn Spanish the fun way? Then read this cleverly illustrated book. Bi-lingual story-tellers should find the book helpful. The read-to-me crowd will be fascinated with the delightful pictures and will enjoy the challenge of another language."
"Your students will effortlessly acquire a vocabulary of more than 70 Spanish words after this jazzy, rhyming book."
"A book to read aloud, enjoy, and learn with! Rhythmically fluid, humorous and bright, this is a fast reading Spanish lesson that will enrich anyone's Spanish vocabulary!"
