Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases)

Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases)

A youngÂ girlÂ and her grandmother celebrate their home andÂ relationshipÂ in this magical story. Winner of theÂ Parents' ChoiceÂ Award!

Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as theyÂ fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English,Â and sprinkled with Spanish phrases asÂ Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration inÂ Rosalbaâ‚¬sÂ and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share.

Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056226-2)

"A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."-The New York Times

* "A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."â‚¬â€œThe Horn Book (starred review)Â

* "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."â‚¬â€œBooklist (starred review)

"Dorros's text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books"â‚¬"Publisher's WeeklyÂ

An ALA Notable Book
An NCSS-CBC Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year
An American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selection
A BooklistÂ Editor's Choice
A Horn BookÂ Fanfare Listing
Winner of the Parent's Choice Award
A Hungry Mind ReviewÂ Children's Books of Distinction List selection
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection
Country USA
Brand Puffin
Manufacturer Puffin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber colour illustrations
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1997-05-01
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9780140562255

Country	USA
Brand	Puffin
Manufacturer	Puffin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	colour illustrations
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	1997-05-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9780140562255

Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases)

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