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In case you are looking for some summer reads…
Before You Were Here, Mi Amor by Samantha R. Vamos and illustrated by Santiago Cohen
A mother and father tell their third child about how they prepared for the child’s arrival. Very cute illustrations, not to mention some skilled people (the father carved the rocking chair himself). Lots of Spanish words thrown in and a glossary at the end in case you weren’t able to determine the definition from the context. The kids liked hearing me read it aloud with my gringo (gringa?) accent, especially the word barriguita (tummy).
The Day Leo Said I HATE YOU! By Robie H. Harris and illustrated by Molly Bang
Mommy keeps saying no, drives son to scream “I hate you!” They talk it out and realize they have a shared hate for broccoli instead. More jokes ensue. I’m not really sure why we need help spreading the hate of broccoli, but an otherwise fun book for the kids. Really fun illustrations with lots of bright colors and this absolutely hilarious line: “No yelling MOMMY SALAMI while I’m on the phone!”
The Girl Who Wanted to Dance by Amy Ehrlich and illustrated by Rebecca Walsh
Motherless girl with a silent Father loves her Granny. Granny dies. Father becomes more silent. Girl observes travelling dancers and tries to join them. Dances the tarantella. Learns a surprise about her mother. This story may be too advanced for my kids – too many words and not enough pictures. Their attention wandered, and pretty much after the death of Granny (on the fourth page of text), The Boy just kept asking “Why did Granny die?” Also, when it’s about dancing and involves a girl named Clara, I just find myself expecting to hear the Waltz of the Flowers.
Mr. Mosquito Put on His Tuxedo by Barbara Olenyik Morrow and illustrated by Ponder Goembel
Mosquito attends insect ball. Bear threatens to ruin the fun. Mosquito calls upon his kin to annoy bear to the point that he runs away. The ball is saved. Huzzah!
Um.
Hmmm…
Fun rhymes. Although my kids don’t know what incognito means and Mr. Mosquito in a Tuxedo’s request for a chilled glass of blood is a tad unnerving.
On to more reading…
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Dear Jessica - I was delighted to see you checked out my book at the library (also delighted to know that your library has a copy!) and took the time to write about it. Thank you so much. That’s really kind. Reading this note made my evening. Wishing you the best - Samantha