The Triple Banana Split Boy/El Nino Goloso - Hardcover

Corpi, Lucha

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558855041 ISBN 13: 9781558855045

Publisher: Arte Publico Press, 2009

Synopsis

"How come you can have sweets and I can't?" Enrique asks the hummingbirds as they flutter over the flowers in the garden. His craving for sugar is getting out of control, and his father has forbidden him to eat anything sweet. Enrique's birthday is coming up and he won't be allowed to help his grandma with her baking. It's not fair! Enrique's cravings multiply by the minute. Even numbers in his math book start to look like yummy desserts. His life is over! The next day, though, he comes up with an ingenious plan to outwit his father. Unfortunately, his mother soon catches on. But she has a plan of her own. On Mondays and Fridays only, after school, Enrique may have any dessert he likes, but none during the rest of the week. What a sweet deal! On his first outing with his mother, Enrique orders a huge triple banana split, with strawberry, chocolate and vanilla scoops of ice cream, nuts, sprinkles and chocolate syrup. Later that night, Enrique's stomach aches, and El Coco, a fearsome creature with a huge mouth and sticky hair, haunts his dreams. Enrique's mother wonders if he will ever learn to eat in moderation. Will he be able to bake with Grandma? And what about having a special treat on his birthday? Lucha Corpi's poetic prose is combined with Lisa Field's enticing illustrations in this engaging story that will resonate with kids and their parents as they struggle to balance healthy eating habits with the natural desire for sweets.

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Review:

"Lyrically phrased in both Spanish and English, this warm family story opens a window to a rural Mexican upbringing. This is a sure winner for storytimes as well as a solid addition for schools with Spanish-speaking students."

About this edition

• Publisher: Arte Publico Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1558855041
• ISBN 13: 9781558855045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Fields Lisa