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Maria Had a Little Llama / María tenía una llamita
32 pp.
| Holt |
August, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8050-9333-9$16.99
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This bilingual picture book, a riff on "Mary Had a Little Lamb," is set in the Peruvian Alps. The text mirrors the traditional tale, and both languages (English and Spanish) appear on the same page or spread. Bold ink and gouache illustrations include plentiful cultural clues (e.g., the market, village, musical instruments), and Maria and her llamas' personalities shine through.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2013