¡Pio Peep! is a wonderful combination of age-old spanish nursery rhymes - some that crossed the ocean from Spain and a few that originated in Mexico, and modern English adaptations of the rhymes. The hardback collection contains an explanation of the selections and sources by the authors, a table of contents, as well as an introduction to hispanic oral folklore written in both spanish and English. What a treat for English speakers to be able to experience the history and content of spanish rhymes and folklore! Full and double paged watercolor spreads connect the paired English and spanish poems with robust, expressive characters and a rainbow of colors captured between bright yellow endsheets. True to the culture behind the rhymes, decorative borders outline introductory pages and characters showcase traditional clothing. This book is a must-have for any library's poetry shelves.
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