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by Susan Middleton Elya (Author), Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)
A unique and humorous retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" that includes Spanish words woven throughout and a fabuloso ending, illustrated by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist.
The Oso family is going out for a stroll, and Rubia has her eye on their empty casita. A nice bowl of sopa, a comfortable chair, a perfecta little bed. Who wouldn't want to open la puerta and come in? Just right for bilingual families, new Spanish speakers, and anyone who likes a bueno twist on a classic. This funny fairy-tale retelling includes a glossary of Spanish words used in the book.Author Biography
Susan Middleton Elya is the author of 29 picture books, including the award-winning titles of Home at Last, Little Roja Riding Hood, La Princesa and the Pea, and La Madre Goose. She also wrote the Say Hola to Spanish series and the Eight Animalsseries, plus many more. She lives in Northern California with her daughter, three dogs, and a bunch of books.
Melissa Sweet has illustrated many award-winning picture books, including two Caldecott honors for A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams and The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, both by Jen Bryant. She is the author and illustrator of Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade which garnered the Cook Prize for STEM picture books, as well as Some Writer! The Story of E. B. White, a New York Times bestseller. Her most recent book is How To Write A Poem by Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido. In addition to working on books, Melissa is studying to become a Maine Naturalist. She lives with her husband and two dogs in Portland, Maine.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.27 x 10.05 x 10.04 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 05, 2023
