Written in English and Spanish, Siesta is a story that combines language, color, and wonderful illustrations, contrasting the text in both Spanish and English as two youngsters gather supplies for an afternoon backyard adventure. The colorful pages are filled with simple charm as two playful children prepare to spend the afternoon outside in a tent. Collecting the items they need for hours of fun, the sister and brother go from room to room getting just the right stuff. The last item was the most important, a vibrant and multihued Mexican blanket which serves as the tent. Being outside in a comfortable spot in the shade, the two find that it is the perfect time to get some rest—siesta. This story is warm and charming, inviting the reader to expand their language horizons. This is the perfect book for young readers, focusing on the small world of children’s adventure, and at the same time introducing basic language and simple sentence structure in both English and Spanish.
Jessica, 1st grade teacher
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