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Join in the lastest fun from a Pura Belpr#65533; Honor-winning team. These Fiesta Babies dance, march on parade, and sing along to mariachi songs in their spirited celebration of fiestas. From pi#65533;atas to flower coronas, little ones are introduced to the many coloful aspects of an important and lively Latino cultural tradition.
Author Notes
CARMEN TAFOLLA is a widely anthologized, award-winning Mexican American poet and author. Her previous books with Tricycle Press include What Can You Do With a Rebozo? and What Can You Do With a Paleta? She lives in San Antonio, Texas.
AMY C#65533;RDOVA is an artist and educator who lives in the mountains of northern New Mexico, where she and her partner, Dan Enger, own a gallery brimming with their bold and colorful works. Her previous book with Tricycle Press, What Can You Do With a Rebozo? , won the Pura Belpr#65533; Honor for Illustration.
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Short lines of bouncy, rhyming text describe how several adorable, chubby babies and toddlers participate in their local Hispanic celebration. For instance, "Fiesta Babies march on parade/wearing coronas Mama has made." These lines of text stand alone on a page, embellished with the detail of a gaily decorated lamppost that echoes the street scene opposite. The length and rhythm of the text make this book an excellent choice for toddler and preschool storytimes. Cordova once again demonstrates how her award-winning style brilliantly brings an author's words to life. Her bold acrylic colors and brisk brushstrokes capture the fiesta's energy and good cheer. The images of sombreros, serapes, and papel picado are firmly rooted in Mexican culture, and the artist shows black, brown, and white babies celebrating this fiesta together. A short glossary explains the Spanish words in a child-friendly context. For example, the definition for beso (kiss) adds that babies often are taught to blow little kisses, or besitos. This is a sweet, simple book, and its simplicity contributes to its excellence as well as its charm.-Mary Landrum, Lexington Public Library, KY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Fiesta Babies go out on the town-- / right-side up / and upside down!" This simple rhyming story stars happy toddlers sporting sombreros and flower coronas (crowns) as they enjoy a fiesta, a siesta, and finally kisses and hugs at the end of the day. The verse doesn't always scan smoothly, but the acrylic illustrations offer a joyous portrait of cultural traditions and children at play. Glos. Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Celebrations should be part of every baby's life. This Latino rhyming romp finds families rejoicing with town outings, outdoor strolls, abuelo sing-a-longs, playtime and naptime. Each merry scenario springs from Hispanic culture and is sprinkled with Spanish vocabulary. "Fiesta Babies march on parade / wearing coronas Mam has made. // Fiesta Babies dip right in / salsa out and salsa in!" Crdova's deep, saturated acrylics in primary colors paint a rainbow of babies from light-tan to deep-brown complexions. Playing in the grass, riding a toy train, enjoying a party or playing musical instruments, these little guys are having a wonderful time. And when all is said and done, "Fiesta Babies give besos so small, / and great big abrazos to one and to all," sharing their love with kisses and hugs. A cheerful, energetic party for little ones. (Picture book. 18 mos.-3) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
This small, square book contains many mirthful moments as a cast of multicultural fiesta babies enjoy the excitement of a parade as well as more personal experiences, like listening to Grandpa's favorite mariachi song. Using a simple rhyme scheme, the story gets most of its bang from Córdova's naive-style artwork. Featuring toddlers with skin tones dark as chocolate or as light as peaches and cream and every shade in between, the pictures are full of joy as the children stumble and tumble through the neighborhood, singing, dancing, playing instruments and eating salsa. In one particularly appropriate spread, readers learn that fiesta babies love fiestas, but they also don't mind siestas. The Spanish words sprinkled throughout can be understood in context, but there is also a short glossary at book's end.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2010 Booklist