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With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. By Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player!
Ring! Ring! Ring!
Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! / ¡Vengan a comprar! Paleta para uno ¡o pa’ to’a la vecindad!
Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes.
Includes an author’s note from Lucky Diaz and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book.
A Junior Library Guild Selection!
“A wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas.”—Booklist (starred review)
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Little readers will love these books from Latin Grammy-award musician Lucky Diaz!
When Canta finds a guitar in the trash, she is one step closer to becoming a rock star. Even though the guitar is broken and she doesn’t know how to play, nothing can stop Canta from following her dreams! The bilingual edition of the rockin’ picture book about a tenacious girl who achieves her wildest dreams with a little help from her community and a broken guitar. Features both English and Spanish text side by side on the page. Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. When he finally catches up with the ice cream man, his pockets are empty! But with a little help, he’s able to get a tasty treat. The bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer. Features both English and Spanish text side by side on the page. A rollicking and rhyming story about a boy and his family who have all the right tools to help their community.
Publisher : HarperCollins Espanol
Publication date : June 7, 2022
Edition : Bilingual
Language : English
Print length : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063216361
ISBN-13 : 978-0063216365
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 1 – 5 years, from customers
Dimensions : 9.8 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches
Grade level : Preschool – 3
Customers say
Customers enjoy the story of this bilingual book, describing it as a cute neighborhood tale. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its language content, with customers noting it’s perfect for bilingual children and appreciating how it mixes both languages. Additionally, the visual quality is praised for its vibrant pictures.
