It’s hard not to share in the excitement of what author Pat Mora calls “bookjoy” in this celebration of children, books, and reading to mark “ El día de los niños/El día de los libros ” (Day of the Child/Day of the Book). The jubilee begins: “Hooray! Today is our day. El día de los niños! Let’s have fun today reading our favorite books. Toon! Toon!” The narrator of Book Fiesta! notes that books come in many languages, and reading can take place in many places: in cars, on planes, on trains, even at the library! Children can share books with family and friends, with puppies and kittens and lizards—even the moon can listen. The power of books to transport readers on marvelous journeys is also undeniable: “We read riding on an elephant / or sailing with a whale.” Mora’s text, in both English and Spanish, is set again fanciful illustrations by Rafael López that underscore the delight of books and reading. (Ages 3–6)

Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day. Toon! Toon!

Includes a letter from the author and suggestions for celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day.

Pasea por el mar en un largo submarino o viaja lejos en un globo aerostático. No importa lo que hagas, ¡no olvides traer tu libro preferido! Las coloridas ilustraciones de Rafael López complementan perfectamente el texto rítmico de Pat Mora en esta encantadora celebración de El día de los niños/El día de los libros. ¡Tun! ¡Tun!

Incluye una carta de la autora y sugerencias para celebrar El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

The author will donate a portion of the proceeds from this book to literacy initiatives related to Children's Day/Book Day.

La autora donará una porción de las ganancias de este libro a programas para fomentar la alfabetización relacionados con El día de los niños/El día de los libros.