Description
"This bilingual counting book uses bold primary colors to depict the diversity and joy of the Bronx" - Foreword Reviews
It's time to dance down to the block party! The nurses samba down the stairs, the firefighters groove to reggaeton, and the kids jump to hip-hop beats-who else will you find as you count your way down? This singalong adventure brings 10 styles of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music to life in a Bronx high-rise!
About the Author
Jackie Azua Kramer earned her MA in Counseling in Education. Jackie's books have been translated into fifteen languages. Her books have received starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books and Canadian Children's Book Centre. Winner of Japan's Kembuchi Bronze Picture Book Award. Twice the recipient of Bank Street College Best Children's Book; Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best Books"; Canadian Children's Book Centre "Best Books". A Junior Library Guild Selection and Parent's Magazine Book Pick. Jackie strives to write books that meet children where they are and reflect what children see in the mirror and out of their windows.
Jana Glatt's fascination with creating character, costumers and scenarios began in her childhood theater classes. Today, she feels like a director of a great scene when she is creating her illustrations. Jana has illustrated more than twenty books and has been seen all over the world. She lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Reviews
"This bilingual counting book uses bold primary colors to depict the diversity and joy of the Bronx" - Foreword Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9798888590003
Author Jackie Azua Kramer
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 213g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 254mm * 4mm
It's time to dance down to the block party! The nurses samba down the stairs, the firefighters groove to reggaeton, and the kids jump to hip-hop beats-who else will you find as you count your way down? This singalong adventure brings 10 styles of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music to life in a Bronx high-rise!
- Introduces English and Spanish vocabulary
- Endnotes share fun facts about each dance style
- Perfect for little music lovers ready to move and groove
About the Author
Jackie Azua Kramer earned her MA in Counseling in Education. Jackie's books have been translated into fifteen languages. Her books have received starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books and Canadian Children's Book Centre. Winner of Japan's Kembuchi Bronze Picture Book Award. Twice the recipient of Bank Street College Best Children's Book; Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best Books"; Canadian Children's Book Centre "Best Books". A Junior Library Guild Selection and Parent's Magazine Book Pick. Jackie strives to write books that meet children where they are and reflect what children see in the mirror and out of their windows.
Jana Glatt's fascination with creating character, costumers and scenarios began in her childhood theater classes. Today, she feels like a director of a great scene when she is creating her illustrations. Jana has illustrated more than twenty books and has been seen all over the world. She lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Reviews
"This bilingual counting book uses bold primary colors to depict the diversity and joy of the Bronx" - Foreword Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9798888590003
Author Jackie Azua Kramer
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 213g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 254mm * 4mm
