De Colores by David Diaz
De colores, bright with colors, is sung all over the Spanish-speaking world. People joyfully grab hands, sway, and sing the words that celebrate the beauty of spring and the strength of love. Caldecott Medal-winner David Diaz illustrates this bilingual folksong in vibrant color using acrylic, pencil, and colored pencil.
Time and again, the forms of these figures echo shapes and colors in the natural world around them, underscoring their delight in the coming of springCreated in surprisingly subdued colors, this picture book offers a fine, resonant representation of the song's words and warmth. -Booklist Diaz's joyful pictures bring the words to life. Rendered in acrylic, colored pencil, and pencil, the vibrant, fanciful artwork features flying and floating people as well as giant-sized roosters, chickens, and birds. The stylized humans, with various skin tones and multicolored eyes, show unity and love through linking arms and large colorful hearts that adorn their clothing...[A] visual delight that's sure to be frequently requested. -School Library Journal
David Díaz won the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Smoky Night by Eve Bunting and two Pura Belpré honor book awards for his illustrations in César: Sí, se puede! Yes, We Can! by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and The Pot that Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel. His work has also been featured in national publications such as the Atlantic Monthly and the Washington Post. He grew up in southern Florida and now lives in Carlsbad, California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780761454311 |
| ISBN 10 | 0761454314 |
| Title | De Colores |
| Author | David Diaz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Amazon Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |