Pura Belpré Award
I couldn’t resist the cover of this book. After all, I love books and am from San Antonio (where Fiesta is a major holiday!) This book brought together two of my passions (even though the Fiesta is this book is just a different celebration). Even the end sheets in this book are colorful and eye catching. The front ones show children awakening to a sunny day after having fallen asleep with their books, while the back end sheets show children reading on cloud while the moon looks on with a smile. I loved the idea a day celebrating all that books bring us, and I especially loved that the book was bilingual which adds to its appeal. The illustrations made me happy dressed in their bright colors and vibrant pictures. Everyone reads here; everyone enjoys and cherishes the opportunity to grab another story. I grew up in family where stories were shared, and the love of reading was nurtured. This book celebrates that joy and shows it’s not simply a trait of one cultural background.
Mora, P. (2009). Book fiesta! Celebrate Children’s Day/book day – Celebremos el día de los niῆos / El día de los libros. New York: Harper Collins.
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