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Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita: Bilingual

Angela Dominguez

Honor Book:Pura Belpre Award -Illustrator (2014)
Commended:Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature -Children/Young Adult (2014)

Everyone knows about Mary and her little lamb. But do you know Maria?

With gorgeous, Peruvian-inspired illustrations and English and Spanish retellings, Angela Dominguez's Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita gives a fresh new bilingual twist to the classic rhyme. Maria and her mischievous little llama will steal your heart.

Todos saben acerca de Mary y su corderito, pero, ¿conoce usted a María?

Con hermosas ilustraciones inspiradas en el Perú, Angela Dominguez nos ofrece una versión nueva y original de la rima clásica, en inglés y en español. María y su traviesa llamita le robarán el corazón.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
  • Publish Date: Aug 20th, 2013
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: Spanish
  • Edition: Bilingual - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.24in - 8.80in - 0.38in - 0.78lb
  • EAN: 9780805093339
  • Recommended age: 04-07
  • Categories: Animals - Farm AnimalsPlaces - Caribbean & Latin AmericaSchool & Education

About the Author

Dominguez, Angela: - Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in North Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children including the beloved Stella Díaz and Lolo and Birdie series. She is also a New York Times Bestseller, Sid Fleischman winner, and a two-time Pura Belpré Illustration Honoree.

Praise for this book

"A fresh and enjoyable reimagining of a traditional children's rhyme." --Kirkus Reviews

"A solid addition to a bilingual storytime program." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This is a scene young children will return to again and again." --The Horn Book