| Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games Contributor(s): Delacre, Lulu (Author), Delacre, Lulu (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1600604412 ISBN-13: 9781600604416 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: March 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Topics) |
| Dewey: 398.809 |
| LCCN: 2003009234 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.3" W x 9.1" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Best Children's Books of the Year; Pura BelprÈ Illustrator Award Honor; Early Literacy List Bilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico. Arrorró, mi niño -- Hush-a-bye, my child It's time to go to bed, and what better way to lull your child to sleep than with a tender song or gentle game? In this beautiful collection of classic Latino lullabies and games, mothers and children happily embrace and treasure their traditions while sharing the universal joy of the special bond between parent and child. Arrorró, mi niño, Lulu Delacre's loving tribute to Latinos from all walks of American life, is sure to become a favorite with everyone who has a precious little child to love, cuddle, and sing to. Both the Spanish and English versions can easily be sung with the melodies at the back of the book. |
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. |