| Rafi and Rosi Music! Contributor(s): Delacre, Lulu (Author), Delacre, Lulu (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0892394315 ISBN-13: 9780892394319 Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA) OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Frogs & Toads |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2018044280 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Series: Rafi and Rosi |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.30 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 75351 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this fourth chapter book starring Rafi and Rosi, the curious, fun-loving tree frog siblings explore the bomba, plena, and salsa music traditions of their home island, Puerto Rico. In this new book in the popular Dive Into Reading: Rafi and Rosi chapter book series, Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, are excited to learn about and participate in the traditional forms of music of their native Puerto Rico. They drum and dance to the rolling and rippling beats of bomba instruments. They sing and sway with the rhythms of plena songs. And they atten...arty where they eat paella and warm corn fritters and dance to the hot, spicy beat of la salsa Engaging and informative, the book is perfect for independent readers in grade...nd 2. Children will enjoy joining Rafi and Rosi on their new adventures while they learn about Puerto Rico's musical traditions and culture. |
Contributor Bio(s): Delacre, Lulu: - LULU DELACRE is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books, several of which she also wrote or compiled. Her books range from picture books to chapter books to YA novels. Delacre has been creating books since 1980 and has produced more than thirty-five titles. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Delacre's Latino heritage informs many of her works. A three-time Pura Belpré Award honoree, she was also honored in 1998 as Maryland Woman in the Arts and was a jurorfor the 2003 National Book Awards. Delacre and her husband live in Silver Spring, Maryland. |