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Green is a chile pepper : a book of colors

by by Roseanne Greenfield Thong ; illustrated by John Parra

School Library Journal Thong uses rhyming quatrains to explore colors through elements of culture: yellow masa or corn mash, and green chili peppers. The book ends with a literal rainbow of colors. The illustrations have a folk-art feel and are full of Latino children experiencing the wonders of the world. A perfect choice for the very youngest audiences. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-The creators of Round Is a Tortilla (Chronicle, 2013) are back with another Mexican American culture-infused concept book with universal appeal. A little girl and boy walk around their town pointing out the vivid palette that permeates their home and community. "Green are the cornstalks./Green are the pails./Green is a bench/for abuela's tales." The Spanish translation of the featured color is also provided on each spread. Excellent for building vocabulary, this work introduces festive customs such as the Day of the Dead and Mexican folk dance, which are further explained in an extensive glossary. The diversity of the characters refreshingly reflects the diversity of the Latino community. Thong's buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and Parra's stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again. The exuberant depictions of cooking, outdoor parties, and fun craft-making invite myriad extension activities. A choice book for bilingual or STEAM-powered storytimes.-Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Book list Here's a cheerful color-concept book that presents a slice of Latino culture through food and fun. Each double-page spread introduces a color in rhyming, explanatory verse; attractive art; and a colored bubble with the word in English and Spanish. The text states the special uses of the color in the culture Orange are the marigolds on the Day of the Dead while the illustrations, showing children and families celebrating life's events, support and enhance the concepts by filling in the blanks of information not mentioned in the verse. The bold colors of the Latino culture are displayed throughout: swirling red skirts and ribbons of the baile folklorico, pink for pinatas, white for palomitas (popcorn), and orange for the Day of the Dead. An extensive glossary defines each Spanish term, and some words have pronunciations. This book is recommended for both school and public libraries. Spanish-language skills are not necessary to successfully share this lovely book.--Edmundson, Martha Copyright 2010 Booklist

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School Library Journal Thong uses rhyming quatrains to explore colors through elements of culture: yellow masa or corn mash, and green chili peppers. The book ends with a literal rainbow of colors. The illustrations have a folk-art feel and are full of Latino children experiencing the wonders of the world. A perfect choice for the very youngest audiences. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.