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The Hummingbird Sings and Dances - by Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Hardcover)

The Hummingbird Sings and Dances - by  Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An extraordinary collection of 19 traditional Latin American nursery rhymes and lullabies in Spanish that have withstood the test of time. 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. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This would also be a wonderful gift for holiday time. You will enjoy spending time reading, learning and loving this little book." --Julia McMichael, <i>San Francisco Review of Books</i><br><br>"Selected for the column: '10 Buenas Lecturas' ('10 Best Reads') on page 47 in the September 2018 issue." --<i>People En Espanol</i><br><br>"A really wonderful way to introduce children to music from many Latin American cultures and to get the whole family dancing." --Kirkus Reviews<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Mariana Ruiz Johnson</b> received the Picture Book Compostela Prize for <i>Mama, </i>and <i>Sleep Tight </i>won the international Silent Book Contest at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. <b>Grupo Cántaro</b> is a Mexican music-vocal ensemble founded in 1979. They have released seven albums of children's music, the most recent being <i>Fábulas de Mi Granja.</i>

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