De Colores

by David Diaz, David Diaz (Illustrator)

Overview

De colores, "bright with colors," is sung all over the Spanish-speaking world. People joyfully grab hands, sway, and sing the words that celebrate the beauty of spring and the strength of love. Caldecott Medal-winner David Diaz illustrates this bilingual folksong in vibrant color using acrylic, pencil, and colored pencil.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761459347
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	01/05/2012
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD470L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

David Díaz won the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Smoky Night by Eve Bunting and two Pura Belpré honor book awards for his illustrations in César: Sí, se puede! Yes, We Can! by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and The Pot that Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel. His work has also been featured in national publications such as the Atlantic Monthly and the Washington Post. He grew up in southern Florida and now lives in Carlsbad, California.

Editorial Reviews

Time and again, the forms of these figures echo shapes and colors in the natural world around them, underscoring their delight in the coming of spring. Created in surprisingly subdued colors, this picture book offers a fine, resonant representation of the song's words and warmth.” —Booklist

“Diaz's joyful pictures bring the words to life. Rendered in acrylic, colored pencil, and pencil, the vibrant, fanciful artwork features flying and floating people as well as giant-sized roosters, chickens, and birds. The stylized humans, with various skin tones and multicolored eyes, show unity and love through linking arms and large colorful hearts that adorn their clothing…[A] visual delight that's sure to be frequently requested.” —School Library Journal

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