Buscando a Bongo by Eric Velasquez (Spanish) Hardcover Book

Description: Buscando a Bongo by Eric Velasquez "When a boys abuela accuses him of being careless with his beloved Bongo, he devises a trap and catches the toy thief red-handed"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE Spanish CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Where could Bongo be? Help a young boy find his beloved toy-and figure out how it got lost to begin with.Eric Velasquezs cozy and playful story is now available in Spanish.Where could Bongo be? Help a young boy find his beloved toy-and figure out how it got lost to begin with.Eric Velasquezs cozy and playful story is now available in Spanish.The boy knows Bongo was right there with him this morning. But now, Bongo is missing. He asks his whole family if theyve seen the stuffed toy. "Yo no se," says his abuela. "I dont know."Mama and papa havent seen him either. And Gato just meows and runs away.When he finds Bongo, the boy is thrilled-but he still doesnt understand how his toy ended up there. So that night, he sets a trap to catch the Bongo thief. . . .Eric Velasquezs detailed, expressive illustrations follow the boys investigation throughout his home, giving readers a glimpse of a warm, multi-generational familia Afro-Latina. Author Biography Eric Velasquezs awards include the John Steptoe / Coretta Scott King Award for new talent, a Pura Belpre Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a Carter G. Woodson Award. For Holiday House, he wrote and illustrated Octopus Stew (Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year), and he illustrated Ol Clip-Clop- A Ghost Story by Patricia C. McKissack (Anne Izard Storytellers Choice Award Winner, Georgia Childrens Book Award, Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year--Outstanding Merit) and New Shoes by Susan Lynn Meyer (Jane Addams Peace Association Childrens Book Award, Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year, New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award). The son of Afro-Puerto Rican parents who encouraged music and storytelling, Eric grew up in Spanish Harlem, New York. He teaches illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology and lives in New York. Review … "Thoughtful attention to detail is seen throughout, with nods to the familys Afro-Caribbean heritage and love for music and art found in the background. . . . Much-needed representation and a universal problem make this sweet, family-centered tale a must for Spanish-language picture book shelves."—School Library Journal, Starred Review Details ISBN0823453995 Language Spanish Year 2023 Illustrator Eric Velasquez ISBN-10 0823453995 ISBN-13 9780823453993 Format Hardcover DEWEY [E] Pages 32 Audience Age 3-6 Publisher Holiday House Inc Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-06-27 NZ Release Date 2023-06-27 UK Release Date 2023-06-27 Author Eric Velasquez Publication Date 2023-07-18 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2023-07-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143124182;

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