Laughing Tomatoes / Jitomates Risuenos
Author | : Francisco X. Alarcon |
Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2005-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0606341943 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780606341943 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Download or read book Laughing Tomatoes / Jitomates Risuenos written by Francisco X. Alarcon and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun. With joy and tenderness, delight and sadness, Frances X. Alarcó n's poems honor life and nature: welcoming the morning sun, remembering his grandmother's songs, paying tribute to children working in the fields, and dreaming of a world filled with gardens. Artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invites readers to experience the poems with her lively cast of characters - including a spirited grandma, four vivacious children, and playful pets who tease and delight. Follow them from page to page as they bring each poem to colorful life. Laughing Tomatoes is a verbal and visual treat, giving readers eighteen opportunities to see everything for the first time.