The Hummingbird Sings and Dances: Latin American Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes

by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

An extraordinary collection featuring 19 traditional Latin American nursery rhymes and lullabies in Spanish that have withstood the test of time. Warm, colorful illustrations accompany this endearing repertoire of family-friendly songs from 17 different countries. Solid musicianship and lively vocal performances transport the young listener into a fanciful world of singing frogs and dancing skeletons! A map of Latin America and complete lyrics in Spanish with English translations appear at the end of the book, which also includes a CD and a code for digital download.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782924774205
Publisher:	The Secret Mountain
Publication date:	09/01/2018
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	649,271
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Mariana Ruiz Johnson studied fine arts and illustrations in Argentina. She has published several books for children as an author and illustrator in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States. In 2013 she received the Picture Book Compostela Prize for the Spanish publication of Mama and, in 2015, she won the international “Silent Book Contest” at the prestigious Bologna Children’s Book Fair with her book Sleep Tight.

Editorial Reviews

"A really wonderful way to introduce children to music from many Latin American cultures and to get the whole family dancing."—KIRKUS REVIEWS

From the Publisher

2018-06-25
A colorful collection of 19 classic children's songs from across Central and South America and the Caribbean.This musical picture book jumps off with the song "Canciones del colibrí" ("Songs of the Hummingbird") from Argentina; with lyrics by compiler and illustrator Ruiz Johnson, it's the only entry that is not in the public domain. Readers get one stanza from the song in Spanish, with its English translation below and a bright full-spread illustration on the facing page in a vibrant folk-art style. The naïve, cheery illustrations are delightful and complement the music and songs well. Every song has its own two-page spread that follows the same formula as the first song. Other selections include "El gallito," from Guatemala; "La familia Cucharón," from Peru; and "Zapatico de charol," from the Dominican Republic. Following the 19 songs are a labeled map of where all of the songs are from and the complete lyrics for every song, sans illustration, in English and Spanish. Performed by Grupo Cántaro, the musical CD included with the book really rounds out the collection with catchy rhythms and lovely singing, allowing children to listen, dance, read, and examine artwork, making it a well-rounded title for little music enthusiasts.A really wonderful way to introduce children to music from many Latin American cultures and to get the whole family dancing. (Picture book/poetry. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews