Vámonos: Mexican Folk Art Transport in English and Spanish (First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art) (English and Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

Cynthia Weill

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9781947627604: Vámonos: Mexican Folk Art Transport in English and Spanish (First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art) (English and Spanish Edition)

Synopsis

Young readers will enjoy this fun and vibrant bilingual introduction to different forms of transportation. This installment in author Cynthia Weill's acclaimed Mexican Folk Art series is a colorful adventure in English and Spanish, illustrated with handmade painted sculptures.

You're invited on a trip to a special place and there are many ways to get there. You could take a bike, a bus, or even a boat! Featuring beautiful artwork handmade by local artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, Vámonos will spark a lifelong love of languages and libraries in young readers. Grab your favorite person to read with and let's go!

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About the Author

Cynthia Weill's fascination with the crafts of Oaxaca began while she was working in Mexico as a Fulbright exchange teacher. She has published several books in the Mexican Folk Art series, which features different folk art of Oaxaca. Many of the figures showcased in this series are now part of the permanent Mesoamerican Anthropology collections at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. Cindy lives in New York City and can be found online at cynthiaweill.net.

Reviews

K-Gr 3—It has been over 10 years since Weill's last "First Concepts in Mexican Folk Arts" installment. The previous books covered the ABCs, opposites, colors, and animal sounds. This book provides a transportation guide to getting to the library. As in the other books in the series, the books are illustrated with photos of vibrantly colored, detailed Oaxacan wooden carvings of animals. The spreads are in English and Spanish and transport readers to an authentic and vibrant Mexican folk art world. Children will learn new vocabulary, such as the Spanish word for skateboard (patineta), while also being introduced to incredible handmade Oaxacan art. VERDICT This title can stand alone but would be enhanced with the other titles in the collection; it's a sure favorite for young transportation enthusiasts.—Heidi Dechief

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