Sofia Martinez The Marigold Mess

Jules, Jacqueline

ISBN 10: 1479557765 ISBN 13: 9781479557769

Publisher: Picture Window Books, 2015

Synopsis

Every day is an adventure with Sofia Martinez. Today she is super excited to wash the car! It is a way better chore than dusting again. But when Sofia starts to clean the car, she makes a muddy mess of her mom's marigolds. With Spanish words and phrases sprinkled throughout, this early chapter books is perfect for those learning Spanish or English!

About this title

Book Description:

Spanish words and phrases integrated into the story Main character is a Hispanic girl Stories focus on daily life and family Includes glossary with English and Spanish words, discussion questions, and writing prompts For readers who love Katie Woo

About the Author:

Jacqueline Jules is the award-winning author of 25 children's books, including No English (2012 Forward National Literature Award), Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (2010 CYBILS Literary Award, Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Honor Award, ALSC Great Early Elementary Reads), and Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (named on 2013 List of Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College Committee). Jules and her family live in Northern Virginia.

Kim Smith has illustrated two picture books, including the upcoming Raven and Loon, which have been published in English and Inuktitut. She studied illustration at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, Alberta, where she currently resides.

About this edition

• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1479557765
• ISBN 13: 9781479557769
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kim Smith