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curbj402 said: This book gives a look at a little girl’s English and Spanish grandparents. It depicts how each set lives and does the same things, but in a different way and in a different language. The little girl spends Saturdays with her English grandparents, and Sundays with her Spanish grandparents. The text contains both languages, and it is easy to figure out what they say in Spanish. The book covers Spanish vocabulary with colors, numbers, animals, and proper nouns. The tone is very cheerful and neutral.
The artwork is done mostly in watercolor and inks. The illustrations enhance the text because they give details in the clothing and setting that the text does not. The clothing really shows some differences without having to verbally point it out. The reader can distinguish the differences and similarities on their own. The characters are always involved in fun, family oriented activities. There are a lot of wavy lines showing the action and motion of the picture. The colors are bold and bright for the Spanish grandparents, and neutral for the English grandparents. There is always a pattern on the Spanish clothing, and only a pattern on the English clothing on the little girl’s birthday.
tags: I read, I recommend, 4 year old loved it, bilingual |
