Another winner by Morales, this ode to sibling scuffles and makeups will delight kids of all ages. ¡Vivan las hermanitas!
Pairing simple text with expressive, encompassing illustrations, this excellent title offers a new generation a fittingly powerful introduction to an artistic luminary.
This book appeals to the heart, to the mind, and to any reader's appetite for action: read it for the thrilling escapes, the fart jokes, the stinky cheese, and the palace intrigue. Read it for the Talmudic wisdom, commonsense philosophies, and moments of doubt. Read it for the palaces and monasteries and the unbelievable descriptions of food. But read it.
Just as Colebourn's "heart made up his mind," listeners should follow their hearts and seek out this book, which is sure to have wide appeal. ["Children everywhere will enjoy this tale for years. A must-have": SLJ 8/15 starred review of the Little, Brown book.]
This is an ideal selection for classrooms and libraries and would incorporate easily into history and social studies curricula across a wide grade range, from upper elementary through middle school.
This visually sumptuous volume will be a valuable addition to any library's collection of quality artistic nonfiction.
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