Fiesta en el barrio

Name: Fiesta en el barrio
Brand: Books del Sur
SKU: 9781643796642
Price: 10.95 USD
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Fiesta en el barrio, de Gwendolyn Hooks e ilustrado por Shirley Ng-Benitez, es un libro de capítulos iniciales, cálido y conmovedor, de la serie Confetti Kids. La historia se centra en Padma, quien está entusiasmada con la fiesta de su barrio, hasta que se entera de que su mamá planea traer sopa de lentejas. Padma teme que el plato no sea tan divertido como la pizza o los hot dogs y teme que a sus amigos no les guste. Pero, para su sorpresa, la sopa se convierte en todo un éxito, e incluso sus amigos quieren aprender a prepararla. Con un texto en español amigable e ilustraciones expresivas, el libro celebra el orgullo cultural, la mentalidad abierta y la alegría de compartir tradiciones. Perfecto para niños de 4 a 7 años en aulas bilingües.

English Description:

Fiesta en el barrio by Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez, is a warm and relatable early chapter book from the Confetti Kids series. The story centers on Padma, who’s excited about her neighborhood’s block party—until she learns her mom plans to bring lentil soup. Padma worries the dish won’t be as fun as pizza or hot dogs and fears her friends won’t like it. But to her surprise, the soup becomes a hit, and her friends even want to learn how to make it. With friendly Spanish text and expressive illustrations, the book celebrates cultural pride, open-mindedness, and the joy of sharing traditions. Perfect for ages 4–7 in dual-language classrooms.

Publishing Details

Author : Gwendolyn Hudson Hooks

Illustrator : Shirley Ng-Benitez

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Asian American, Culture, Family, Food, Friendship, Identity