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School Library Journal - 12/01/2009 PreS-Gr 2 –The creators of (2003) and Merry Navidad! (2007, both HarperCollins) have put together another treasury of Spanish nursery rhymes. is a collection of animal rhymes that includes such beloved favorites as “Una paloma Blanca ” and “Debajo de un bot ,” along with original verses by both selectors. Rather than a verbatim translation of the Spanish, the English versions retain the rhythm and musicality of the originals. Escriv’s watercolor illustrations include fun details such as a flea dressed up as a bride, a smiling snail, a frog with a big fly stuck in its mouth, and a dancing monkey wearing a frilly yellow dress. In addition to being a perfect resource for bilingual programs, this book will be enjoyed as a bedtime read-aloud.–Rebecca Hickman, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Copyright 2009 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

Booklist - 03/15/2010 The team that created ¡Pío Peep! (2003) and Merry Navidad! (2007) presents 16 playful nursery rhymes in Spanish and English, most of which are childhood favorites taken from anthologies published in Argentina, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Spain (with a few original verses thrown in). The English versions are not strict translations of the Spanish but “poetic renditions that seek to re-create the charm of the originals.” The simple, rhythmic poems vary in length from 6 lines to 33 and involve a variety of creatures—ranging from a louse to a donkey—that either interact with children or exchange stories with another creature. The significance of the book’s title is a mystery, because there are no cows in any of the rhymes. The pages are attractively designed with a balance of text and softly colored illustrations chock-full of charming animals and chubby-cheeked children. Complementary to Arrorró mi niño by Lulu Delacre (2004). - Copyright 2010 Booklist.

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