La piñata que la campesina colgó
Samantha R. Vamos, author
Samantha R. Vamos is the author of The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred, a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book; Alphabet Boats; Alphabet Trains; and Alphabet Trucks. Samantha lives in northern California.
Sebastià Serra, illustrator
Sebastià Serra has illustrated more than seventy children's books in many countries, including Inky's Great Escape: The Incredible (and Mostly True) Story of an Octopus Escape; A Pirate's Twelve Days of Christmas; and A Pirate's Night Before Christmas (Sterling). He lives in Barcelona, Spain.
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School Library Journal
In this translation of The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung, a farm maiden, a young boy, and some helpful animals prepare a piñata for a young girl’s special day in this Spanish-language picture book featuring the cumulative structure found in tales like “The House That Jack Built.” After seeing the finished piñata, readers are introduced to a young boy who molded clay, a horse who brought water, a goose who mixed a paste, a cat who tore pieces of paper, and more characters who contribute to the creation of this special gift. When they fall asleep, they wake to put the final touches on the piñata just in time. The Spanish text is fun to read, especially aloud, as each page is filled with rhythm and silliness. Appealing colored pencil and digital illustrations pull readers into this bright world, sharing the work each character contributes and building anticipation of a special event. Text for the traditional piñata song is included along with instructions on creating your own piñata and a glossary of terms.
VERDICT This work is another wonderful addition to Spanish-language collections for children.
Spanish Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-62354-607-6
Spanish Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-62354-608-3
English Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-58089-796-9
English Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-62354-456-0
Ages: 4-8
Page count: 32
10 x 10