Friday, February 25, 2022

Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge, written by Raúl the Third, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: Another great Raúl the Third Vamos! book!! This series is fun, hectic, multicultural and full of interesting easter eggs. The illustrations by Elaine Bay are so good and contribute 1000% to the fun! Little Lobo is off to a celebration so he packs his truck with piñatas, cakes and presents. His friends help him on his road trip to the celebration. And to get to the celebration Little Lobo, and thousands of others, must cross a bridge. On one side of the bridge most people speak Spanish (a dog barks: "Guau, guau") and on the other side most people speak English (a dog barks: "Woof, woof"). The illustrations are so much fun and there is so much to see on each page. The bridge is so busy that the people, whether in cars or walking, also have a lot to see with so much happening. There is a peanut vendor, a juggler and even El Toro and friends! Because the bridge is so backed up and busy Little Lobo and friends are stuck for hours. But, are they really stuck? Of course not! A celebration takes place on the bridge because everything needed is available: people, food, entertainment and friendship! The bilingual text (a glossary is included), cultural references and, most of all, FUN make this book a must have! 

Straight Talk for Librarians: A great multicultural book for young children. The illustrations are full of great easter eggs. Spanish and English is used in the text. The glossary will be fun and interesting to explore.

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