Bravo, Chico Canta! Bravo! by Pat Mora
In this sweetly funny picture book, a tiny mouse, Chico Canta, saves his entire family from the clever kitten, Little Gato-Gato, when he uses his quick wits and ability to speak another language in a story that illustrates the power of being bilingual in a way that appeals to children. Full color.
Food for thought for monolingual mouselings—not to mention their parents and teachers* Kirkus Reviews *
Carling’s mixed-media paintings create a cozy Latin American environment for Chico’s family. * Publishers Weekly *
Based on a Mexican American folktale, this entertaining cat-and-mouse story features Little Chico . . . who saves the day by using his 'bilingual' talent. * Booklist *
This is a story that reflects the experiences of children across the world growing up speaking a number of different languages, and the authors create a little character with whom readers can relate. * CM Magazine *
This story is a celebration of diversity that invites audience participation and has great potential as a readers’ theater piece for the younger set. Recommended. * Library Media Connections *
Mora and Martinez tell the story with charm and ease; Carling’s illustrations are bright and appealing, with just enough detail to captivate young audiences. The story makes bilingualism equally appealing, offering the message of language education with subtlety and humor. * Bookbird *
Carling’s mixed-media paintings create a cozy Latin American environment for Chico’s family. * Publishers Weekly *
Based on a Mexican American folktale, this entertaining cat-and-mouse story features Little Chico . . . who saves the day by using his 'bilingual' talent. * Booklist *
This is a story that reflects the experiences of children across the world growing up speaking a number of different languages, and the authors create a little character with whom readers can relate. * CM Magazine *
This story is a celebration of diversity that invites audience participation and has great potential as a readers’ theater piece for the younger set. Recommended. * Library Media Connections *
Mora and Martinez tell the story with charm and ease; Carling’s illustrations are bright and appealing, with just enough detail to captivate young audiences. The story makes bilingualism equally appealing, offering the message of language education with subtlety and humor. * Bookbird *
PAT MORA is an award-winning author, the founder of Día (El día de los niños, El día de los libros / Children’s Day, Book Day), and an honorary member of the American Library Association. Her book Abuelos, illustrated by Amelia Lau Carling, won the International Latino Book Award for Best English Picture Book, a Library Media Connection Editor’s Choice Award, and it was named a Críticas Magazine Best Children’s Book. Pat is also the author of The Race of Toad and Deer (La carrera del sapo y el venado) and The Night the Moon Fell (La noche que se cayó la luna), both illustrated by Domi. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Libby Martinez writes children’s books and poetry. She is also a lawyer and consultant. Libby lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. www.libbymartinez.com. AMELIA LAU CARLING was born and brought up in Guatemala. Her parents' store sold the thread used by many Maya weavers in their extraordinary work. She was, therefore, in constant contact with Maya culture and creators from an early age. She is the author-illustrator of the celebrated books Alfombras de Aserrín(Sawdust Carpets) and La tienda de Mamá y Papá (Mama and Papa Have a Store) — winner of the Américas Award and the Pura Belpré Award for Illustration— and the illustrator of numerous other books. Though she now lives in the United States, she returns to Guatemala frequently.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781554983445 |
| ISBN 10 | 1554983444 |
| Title | Bravo, Chico Canta! Bravo! |
| Author | Pat Mora |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada |
| Year published | 2014-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Commended for Tejas Star Reading List 2015 (Canada) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |