30 review for Siesta (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))

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   5 out of 5

   Samantha – Feb 03, 2008

   The text is large and bold and Spanish is presented first, followed by an English translation. “Ven, osito. Come, little bear.” Colors play an important part in the story, each color word (azul/blue, roja/red, verde/green, amarillo/yellow, negra/black, blanco/white ) is colored in the corresponding color. Short and easy sentences are used, usually one per page. They are situated at the bottom of the page, or around the movement in the illustrations, dancing in a wave when the children sing. The i The text is large and bold and Spanish is presented first, followed by an English translation. “Ven, osito. Come, little bear.” Colors play an important part in the story, each color word (azul/blue, roja/red, verde/green, amarillo/yellow, negra/black, blanco/white ) is colored in the corresponding color. Short and easy sentences are used, usually one per page. They are situated at the bottom of the page, or around the movement in the illustrations, dancing in a wave when the children sing. The illustrations of the book are enticing, bold and colorful, done in pastels, watercolors and pencils. The images cover the entire page, easily portraying the action of each corresponding sentence. The pictures are simple and rounded, almost as if the characters are cuddly toys you could pick from the pages. You can only tell which bedroom belongs to which child from what they say they are bringing. Neither room is stereotypically gendered to a boy or a girl by the colors or toys. A mother-like figure also watches the adventure from the background of the images, finally checking in on the children after they have fallen asleep, providing a safe mental checkpoint that a parent provides for young children. It is also fun to find one of the pictures hanging on the wall of the home is the cover art for another of the author’s stories Fiesta! Also enjoyable is the kitten that follows the children throughout the story.

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   5 out of 5

   Alxandra – Jan 12, 2013

   As an adult English speaker just starting to learn Spanish, I enjoyed this book. It wasn't quite as delightful as the author's book, Perros Perros. But, that might just be because I liked dogs better than the subject of this book which was getting ready for nap in a tent in the backyard. Also, I know my Spanish colors so I didn't learn as much from this book as I did from Perros, Perros. As an adult English speaker just starting to learn Spanish, I enjoyed this book. It wasn't quite as delightful as the author's book, Perros Perros. But, that might just be because I liked dogs better than the subject of this book which was getting ready for nap in a tent in the backyard. Also, I know my Spanish colors so I didn't learn as much from this book as I did from Perros, Perros.

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   5 out of 5

   Teresa – Oct 02, 2008

   This is a spanish/english book. Two children explore the house in search of fort making materials. Learning color words in both Spanish ands English as well as common objects.Teaches children teamwork as well as language.

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   5 out of 5

   Molly – Apr 04, 2009

   English and spainish board book looking to teach color. I think you would do better with one of the Emberely spainish english books though. A little wordy. Maybe better for someone who speaks the language. Ages 3+

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   4 out of 5

   Aramis Troche – Jul 12, 2008

   A fun, easy bilingual color book of two kids planning a campout in the backyard.

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   5 out of 5

   Tamara the Librarian – Oct 18, 2009

   Spanish/English text. Very simple text-- few words, repetitive. Not so great for read aloud but good for children to read independently.

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   5 out of 5

   Sarah – Apr 11, 2008

   A very restful book about getting ready for a nap and all of the things that a small boy needs for his siesta

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   5 out of 5

   Anne – Apr 15, 2010

   written in English and Spanish. Fun, colorful illustrations. All about colors and the things they will take with them for their siesta.

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   4 out of 5

   Michelle Angell –

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    4 out of 5

    Kaycee –

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    4 out of 5

    J. –

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    5 out of 5

    Leanne –

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    5 out of 5

    Jessica Romick –

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    5 out of 5

    Owen & Hannah –

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    4 out of 5

    Nik –

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    5 out of 5

    Navum Hope –

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    4 out of 5

    Mely –

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    4 out of 5

    Katie Scherrer – Jan 28, 2008

    Good for color and sleeping themes.

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    5 out of 5

    Andrea –

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    5 out of 5

    Denise –

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    4 out of 5

    Santos Navarrete –

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    4 out of 5

    Christina Lewis –

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    5 out of 5

    Julia –

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    4 out of 5

    Christine Turner –

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    4 out of 5

    Mila Reads Alot ☕ –

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    4 out of 5

    Derrith –

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    5 out of 5

    N_amandascholz –

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    4 out of 5

    Michelle –

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    4 out of 5

    Robert Frost Library –

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    5 out of 5

    Randall –