Review by Booklist Review
Here's a cheerful color-concept book that presents a slice of Latino culture through food and fun. Each double-page spread introduces a color in rhyming, explanatory verse; attractive art; and a colored bubble with the word in English and Spanish. The text states the special uses of the color in the culture Orange are the marigolds on the Day of the Dead while the illustrations, showing children and families celebrating life's events, support and enhance the concepts by filling in the blanks of information not mentioned in the verse. The bold colors of the Latino culture are displayed throughout: swirling red skirts and ribbons of the baile folklorico, pink for pinatas, white for palomitas (popcorn), and orange for the Day of the Dead. An extensive glossary defines each Spanish term, and some words have pronunciations. This book is recommended for both school and public libraries. Spanish-language skills are not necessary to successfully share this lovely book.--Edmundson, Martha Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Thong uses rhyming quatrains to explore colors through elements of culture: yellow masa or corn mash, and green chili peppers. The book ends with a literal rainbow of colors. The illustrations have a folk-art feel and are full of Latino children experiencing the wonders of the world. A perfect choice for the very youngest audiences. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In this festive concept book, all the colors found in a Hispanic American neighborhood are described in rhyming text with frequent Spanish words, explained in detail in a glossary. The objects described, such as ristras, piqatas, and faroles, are staples of Mexican culture, but Parra's folk artstyle paintings, stuffed with entertaining details, make them universally understandable and appealing. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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