Back of Book:
A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she’s gone, the farm maiden prepares a piñata from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time–just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of “The House That Jack Built,” the tale cleverly incorporates Spanish words, adding a new one in place of the English word from the previous page. This book makes learning the language easy and fun. Back matter includes a glossary, definitions, and directions for making a piñata at home.
My Review:
I was thrilled to receive a copy of this book from author Samantha Vamos in exchange for an honest review.
This is a lovely story that captures the fun and excitement of making a pinata. The story follows a farm maiden as she creates a pinata with some help from a boy and some fun animals. The text is written in a scheme that builds upon itself. It is similar to the story “This is the House that Jack Built” Each page adds another aspect to the creation of the pinata. The story is told with a mix of English and Spanish words including the famous pinata song. The illustrations by Sebastia Serra are nothing short of beautiful! The details and bright color draw readers into the culture and tradition of making pinatas. The back of the book has directions for readers to create their own pinata. There is also a glossary of Spanish words and their definitions. Samantha has crafted a beautiful diverse picture book that shows readers that when everyone works together fun can always be had. A perfect addition to any classroom or school library.
Ages 5 and up
32 Pages
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