Grandma Fina and Her Wonderful Umbrellas / La abuelita Fina y sus sombrillas maravillosas
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (525 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0938317466 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Grandma Fina loves her yellow umbrella, but everybody else thinks it's old and raggedy!
Simple sequence and cheery characters for young readers coop1821 For the second time, noted Mexican-American novelist and poet Saenz turns his hand to the picture book. Grandma Fina likes to walk through her neighborhood carrying her old umbrella [or parasol, if you prefer] to keep her cool during the hot days. As she
"Repetitious text, in both English and Spanish, that goes beyond basic vocabulary, will prove just challenging enough for second-grade readers. The story is also good for read-alouds; young listeners will chime in as Grandma Fina says all is 'wonderful.' Bright cartoon illustrations complement the text well." —School Library Journal"The story will be an enjoyable read-aloud in either language as well as a title to offer to the newly independent reader who is not quite ready for a chapter book. Despite the proliferation of umbrellas, no rain falls in this sunny book and