Synopsis
Beloved characters from the best-known fairy tales introduce Spanish vocabulary in this whimsical story.
When Miguel and María set out to visit their aunt (their tía), they encounter a host of characters from nursery rhymes and fairy tales-Cinderella, the seven dwarfs, even Humpty Dumpty! At last they reach their aunt's house, where their loving tía and a great quesadilla lunch await them. Sprinkled with simple Spanish vocabulary, this is a fun and accessible way for children to become familiar with a new language. Also includes a glossary and pronunciation guide.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2-This engaging story is told in English with numerous Spanish words sprinkled throughout. Maria and Miguel go on a walk through the forest to visit their t'a. On their way, they encounter various fairy-tale and nursery-rhyme characters, including the brujita from "Hansel and Gretel," the lobo from "Little Red Riding Hood," and Humpty Huevo. Children will enjoy identifying the familiar personages and trying to guess who will appear next. Done in pastels, the warm and colorful illustrations have an appealing folk-art quality. The picture of the candy house, with its bubble-gum pink walls and ice-cream-cone textured roof, is luscious enough to make readers' mouths water. A glossary of the Spanish words is included, but the rhyming text provides ample context clues so that the story is accessible to non-Spanish speakers. Overall, Fairy Trails would be a great storytime choice for both bilingual and English-only audiences.-Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.