Super Oscar ((Spanish and English Edition)) - Softcover

Oscar De La Hoya; Mark Shulman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1416906126 ISBN 13: 9781416906124

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2012

Synopsis

Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya’s humorous, bilingual picture book that promotes fitness is now available in paperback!

It’s Oscar’s job to tell everyone what to bring to the neighborhood picnic. But the young daydreamer forgot to hand out the lists, so unless he acts fast, there won’t be any food or games! The future boxing champ uses his determination, some lightning-fast moves, and a lot of fancy footwork—including sprinting over avocados to make guacamole and whipping cream by jumping rope—to prepare for the picnic and save the day!

This humorous story, told in both English and Spanish, grew out of Oscar De La Hoya’s recollection of the neighborhood picnics that were an important part of his own childhood. Super Oscar also features exercise tips and fitness advice from the Olympic gold medal winner.

About this title

About the Author

Oscar De La Hoya is an Olympic gold medalist and nine-time world boxing champion. He is an accomplished businessman and philanthropist. He helped establish the Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School in East Los Angeles, the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center and the Oscar De La Hoya Children's Center at White Memorial Hospital, and numerous other youth programs. His vision is to educate, support, and empower Latinos in the United States. Visit him at www.goldenboypromotions.com.  

Lisa Kopelke is the author and illustrator of Excuse Me!; Tissue, Please!; and The Younger Brother's Survival Guide. She lives with her family in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit her at www.lisakopelke.com.

Mark Shulman writes for children and adults. His books include AA is for Aardvark, Stella the Star, Fillmore and Geary Take Off, and Secret Hiding Places. Mark and his family live in New York City.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–This sweet, entertaining story features young Oscar as an incorrigible daydreamer who drives his parents to distraction. It is his job to distribute the notices for a weekly picnic throughout the neighborhood, ensuring that everyone knows what to bring. Of course, Oscar is too busy dreaming to remember this important chore. When he realizes the pickle he's in, Super Oscar springs into action. Using all of his athletic skill and energy, he speeds through the town, picking up groceries, preparing dishes, and even enlisting some friends to provide the music. By the time his family and friends show up for the festivities, all is ready. After his exertions and triumphs (including a victory at the empanada-eating contest), the boy falls asleep under the table, free once again to dream. The acrylic illustrations are dynamic and detailed, often incorporating photograph collages of different food items. Both the English and Spanish texts are fluid. A note to parents suggests exercises that will help children be as fit as young Oscar. A worthy addition to any collection.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1416906126
• ISBN 13: 9781416906124
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Lisa Kopelke