Jose-Luis Orozco

Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, it has songs for all occasions and moods. Each is accompanied by a simple musical arrangement, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. This book is also very full of color. I really like this book because it allows the reader to learn about allot of different traditions and celebrations in Spanish culture. I believe the big idea of this book is to educate the reader about different songs related to traditions and celebrations.… (más)

I really like this collection of poetry for two reasons. The first reason I like this book is due to the vibrant and detailed illustrations that accompany each poem. The whole book is filled with a traditional Spanish color palate and images of authentic Hispanic people in everyday life. These illustrations help readers understand the Hispanic culture better and compare and contrast their own cultures to the ones they are reading about. I also really love the organization of the book. Each poem has a translated version next to the original. Also, many poems, for example, “Vamos a Cantar” or “Let’s Sing” have the written music at the top of the page. The reader then has the option to simply read the poem, or then apply music to the poem. The main purpose of this book is to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage.… (más)