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by Alexandra Alessandri (Author), Manu Montoya (Illustrator)
"This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting" - School Library Journal
Hola! Let's explore Colombia! Join Bebé and Perrito as they snack on arepa con chocolate, visit the market, dance cumbia, and count whales in the waves. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story.- Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series
- Written by Colombian author Alexandra Alessandri and illustrator Manu Montoya
- Endmatter provides more insights into life in Colombia
Back Jacket
¡Hola!
Let's spend a day in Colombia!
Author Biography
Alexandra Alessandri is the author of several books for children, including Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!, Isabel and Her Colores Go to School, and The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía. Her books have received numerous distinctions, including the Florida Book Award, International Latino Book Award, Américas Award Commendable Title, and the ILA 2022 Children's and Young Adults' Book Award in Primary Fiction. The daughter of Colombian immigrants, Alexandra is also an educator and a poet. She lives in Florida with her husband and son.
Manu Montoya was born in Medellín, Colombia where she studied graphic design and advertising. Today she lives in Barcelona, Spain where she also studied art direction. She grew up both in the city and the country and spent most of her childhood drawing, playing with plants and animals, and exploring the woods.
