Vámonos: Mexican Folk Art Transport in English and Spanish

by Cynthia Weill

Overview

Young readers will enjoy this fun and vibrant bilingual introduction to different forms of transportation. This installment in author Cynthia Weill's acclaimed Mexican Folk Art series is a colorful adventure in English and Spanish, illustrated with handmade painted sculptures.

You're invited on a trip to a special place and there are many ways to get there. You could take a bike, a bus, or even a boat! Featuring beautiful artwork handmade by local artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, Vámonos will spark a lifelong love of languages and libraries in young readers. Grab your favorite person to read with and let's go!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947627659
Publisher:	Lee & Low Books
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Series:	First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	40 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years
Language:	Spanish

About the Author

Cynthia Weill's fascination with the crafts of Oaxaca began while she was working in Mexico as a Fulbright exchange teacher. She has published several books in the First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art series, which features different folk art of Oaxaca. Many of the figures showcased in this series are now part of the permanent Mesoamerican Anthropology collections at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. Cindy lives in New York City and online at cynthiaweill.net.

Cynthia Weill's fascination with the crafts of Oaxaca began while she was working in Mexico as a Fulbright exchange teacher. She has published several books in the Mexican Folk Art series, which features different folk art of Oaxaca. Many of the figures showcased in this series are now part of the permanent Mesoamerican Anthropology collections at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. Cindy lives in New York City and can be found online at cynthiaweill.net.

Editorial Reviews

* "This is one extraordinary picture-book journey to the library. . . Gorgeous, unique art makes this an illustrative standout." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Transport[s] readers to an authentic and vibrant Mexican folk art world. . . A sure favorite for young transportation enthusiasts." — School Library Journal

Best Children's Books of the Year 2023 - Bank Street College of Education
Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish 2023 - Bank Street College of Education
Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award Honor 2023 - California Reading Association
Tejas Star Reading List 2023 - Texas Library Association (TLA)

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