Libros en Espanol Books

This edition is the Spanish Language Version.
I found this book to be a very interesting way to introduce young children to cultures from around the world. Twenty-three different children/groups of children are introduced in this book along with how they get to school. Nine of the children featured are from the US, but children from Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, Canada, and Mexico, are also introduced. Text is simple enough to keep young readers engaged and the watercolors are a suiting simple backdrop for the story. At the end of the book there is a list of where each child is from, and I can imagine incorporating a guessing game based upon picture or text clue to help determine where the children are from. There is also a 2 page spread world map that is also in watercolor identifying where each of the children are.

My daughters favorite mode of getting to school was the Swiss Alpine trolley. She loudly exclaimed she would like to go to school that way everyday!

Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to a classroom, home, or public library as it introduces diverse cultures, geography, and both simple and challenging words for young readers.