Synopsis
A posada is an important Latino holiday tradition that happens all over the world on each of the nine nights before Christmas. There's a lot to do every night before the party can begin, and here a little girl guides us through each step--from putting out poinsettias to hanging the pinata--as she counts to ten in English and Spanish. Young readers can follow along by counting the different items mentioned. An author's note at the end of the story further explains the origins of the posada. Sprinkled with Spanish vocabulary and filled with lively illustrations, this is a posada no one should miss!
About the Author: Virginia Kroll is the author of many books for children. This is her second book for Viking. She lives in Hamburg, New York.
Loretta Lopez grew up taking part in posada celebrations. She has illustrated several books for children and lives in New York City.
Publishers Weekly
A clever rhyme scheme combines English and Spanish (youngsters learn words such as posada/inn and abre/heaven) for holiday fun South of the border in Uno, Dos, Tres, Posada!: Let's Celebrate Christmas by Virginia Kroll, illus. by Loretta Lopez. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.