The Pińata That the Farm Maiden Hung

Vamos, Samantha R.

ISBN 10: 1580897967 / ISBN 13: 9781580897969

Published by Charlesbridge, 2019

Seller Inventory # 1580897967-3-36670781

Synopsis:

This is the bilingual story of the farm maiden and her cadre of animals, who crafted a festive pińata for a surprise birthday party. A beautiful and lively companion to the award-winning The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred.

A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she's gone, the farm maiden prepares a pińata from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time--just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of "The House That Jack Built," the tale cleverly incorporates Spanish words, adding a new one in place of the English word from the previous page. This book makes learning the language easy and fun. Back matter includes a glossary, definitions, and directions for making a pińata at home.

"Delightful and engaging"--Foreword Reviews, STARRED review

About the Author:

Samantha R. Vamos is the author of Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks (illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke), The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred (illustrated by Rafael López) - 2012 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor - its companion book, The Pińata That The Farm Maiden Hung (illustrated by Sebastią Serra), and Before You Were Here, Mi Amor (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com.

Sebastią Serra has illustrated more than seventy children's books in many countries, including Inky's Great Escape: The Incredible (and Mostly True) Story of an Octopus Escape; A Pirate's Twelve Days of Christmas; and A Pirate's Night Before Christmas. His work has been displayed in museums, at universities, and in special exhibitions. www.sebastiaserra.com

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Pińata That the Farm Maiden Hung
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: Serra, Sebastią
Condition: Good