Leones/Lions

Children's Literature - Rosa Roberts

Beginning bilingual readers will be captivated by the colorful photographs and simplistic sentence structure in this "Pebble Plus" bilingual series. In the twenty pages, the English text is placed on top of the page and the Spanish text at the bottom of the page with chapter titles dividing each translation. The translation is succinct and effortless for either English or Spanish readers. The straightforward information provides all the necessary facts and details about lions in their habitat. A world map (along with a map of Africa) presents the areas inhabited by the king of the jungle. Other facts include a physical description, their prey, and enemies. In addition, the book has a table of contents, glossary, Internet sites, and an index. Other animals featured in this nonfiction series include: giraffes, elephants, and meerkats. This series would complement an elementary classroom library or school library media collection. Reviewer: Rosa Roberts