Los Gatos Black on Halloween
By Marisa Montes
Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
For those of us who are limited in Spanish, you will still be able to obtain the meaning in this award winner for its illustrations. The author integrates Spanish words throughout the poem, but is careful to make their meanings known through repeated text in English in the next line. The poetry with scattered Spanish words will send chills down your spine in celebration of Halloween. Some of the pictures may seem a bit grotesque but add to the overall “spookiness” of the book. In this eerie parade of witches, skeletons, black cats, and more, is ultimately poetry in motion. Realistic illustrations are portrayed with an equally chilling poem with a shock conclusion. I think this book will open up a HUGE discussion about this holiday, so I suggest pre-reading and use the glossary of terms in the back for pronunciation. This book is little scary than most, so I suggest being cautious in the audience you chose to share it with. This is not a book for those little ones who are afraid of goblins and ghosts or scare easily.
By Marisa Montes
Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
For those of us who are limited in Spanish, you will still be able to obtain the meaning in this award winner for its illustrations. The author integrates Spanish words throughout the poem, but is careful to make their meanings known through repeated text in English in the next line. The poetry with scattered Spanish words will send chills down your spine in celebration of Halloween. Some of the pictures may seem a bit grotesque but add to the overall “spookiness” of the book. In this eerie parade of witches, skeletons, black cats, and more, is ultimately poetry in motion. Realistic illustrations are portrayed with an equally chilling poem with a shock conclusion. I think this book will open up a HUGE discussion about this holiday, so I suggest pre-reading and use the glossary of terms in the back for pronunciation. This book is little scary than most, so I suggest being cautious in the audience you chose to share it with. This is not a book for those little ones who are afraid of goblins and ghosts or scare easily.
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