Young readers will enjoy this fun and vibrant bilingual introduction to different forms of transportation. This installment in author Cynthia Weill’s acclaimed Mexican Folk Art series is a colorful adventure in English and Spanish, illustrated with handmade painted sculptures.
You’re invited on a trip to a special place and there are many ways to get there. You could take a bike, a bus, or even a boat! Featuring beautiful artwork handmade by local artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, Vámonos will spark a lifelong love of languages and libraries in young readers. Grab your favorite person to read with and let’s go!
Check out the other titles in this series: ABECEDARIOS • OPUESTOS • COLORES DE LA VIDA • COUNT ME IN! • ANIMAL TALK • LET’S WORK! • VÁMONOS • ¡TOCAMOS!
Cynthia Weill's fascination with the crafts of Oaxaca began while she was working in Mexico as a Fulbright exchange teacher. She has published several books in the Mexican Folk Art series, which features different folk art of Oaxaca. Many of the figures showcased in this series are now part of the permanent Mesoamerican Anthropology collections at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. Cindy lives in New York City and can be found online at cynthiaweill.net.
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* "This is one extraordinary picture-book journey to the library. . . Gorgeous, unique art makes this an illustrative standout."
"Transport[s] readers to an authentic and vibrant Mexican folk art world. . . A sure favorite for young transportation enthusiasts."
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