Los ninos alfabeticos

by Lourdes Ayala, Margarita Isona-Rodriguez, Kathryn Shoemaker (Illustrator)

Overview

Welcome to an alphabet adventure you'll never forget! Join Gerardo, Isabel, and their friends as they act out the letters of the Spanish alphabet using imaginative props and colorful costumes. Letter sounds are reinforced throughout each playful skit. The bright color illustrations are engaging and filled with many surprises. Watch closely as the fun begins!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780881068153
Publisher:	Charlesbridge
Publication date:	07/01/1995
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lourdes Ayala was born in New York City, but she was raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Her writing first appeared in El condor, a student publication, when she was a student at Hunter College. Lourdes enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and organizing and attending cultural events. She has produced plays for Spanish-speaking theatres in New York City. She currently lives in New Jersey.

Margarita Isona-Rodriguez was born and educated in Cayey, Puerto Rico. She came to New York and received her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts. Margarita currently lives in New York City, where she is a reading and early childhood bilingual teacher.

Kathryn Shoemaker has illustrated many children's books, including Los niños alfabeticos, Oh Brother, Oh Sister(Millikan), and Jenny's Neighbors (Annick Press). She currently lives in Canada with her family.

Read an Excerpt

Aa
 
Arriba en un árbol de almendras,
Ana, la ardilla, almuerza
Mientras su amiga, la abeja,
Abajo de hambre se queja.
 
Bb
Benito, el burro, vio el barco de basura
Co su bandera ondeando con la brisa,
Le gritó Beatriz bromeando:
¡Este bote va muy aprisa!