My First Book of Proverbs/Mi primer libro de dichos
Ralfka Gonzalez, Ana Ruiz, Sandra Cisneros
Paperback
(Children's Book Press, March 20, 2002)
In this collection of Mexican dichos (proverbs), artists Ralfka Gonzalez and Ana Ruiz bring to life their favorite sayings from Mexico and the United States. These dichos celebrate life and culture, reminding young readers that âDonde hay gana, hay mana / Where thereâs a will, thereâs a way.â With vibrant color and folk art flavor, the festive paintings draw readers into a whimsical world where bumblebees play bongo drums and roosters sing all day. The cloth edition is an American Booksellers Kidsâ Pick of the Lists and a National Parenting Publications Gold Medal Winner. âOne might describe this book with the dicho, âChiquito pero picoso.â Small, but very hot.â â Childrenâs Book Review âBrilliantly hued...somewhere between a southwestern sensibility and the look of urban graffiti...â â Publishers Weekly
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