Bright with colors and with music, here is a joyous, festive celebration of children’s songs from all over Latín America. Popular performer and songwriter José-Luis Orozco has collected twenty-seven songs, chants, and rhymes, ranging from such favorites as "Los pollitos" ("The Baby Chicks") and "Naranja dulce" ("Sweet Orange") to others less familiar but equally engaging. Every song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements for piano, voice, and guitar; the lyrics are given in both Spanish and singable English. The book offers background notes and suggestions for group sing-alongs, hand gestures, and games as well.

Elisa Kleven’s whimsicl, sparkling collage illustrations and rainbow-bright borders shimmer with movement and beauty. From children and families to animáis and activities, her art vividly captures the mood of each song. Selections appropriate for holiday celebrations, birthdays, bedtime, and other occasions all can be found.

A delight to behold, to sing, to share, this valuable book will be savored for years to come.

From the dust jacket