Marta Big & Small [Hardcover]

Marta isuna ni?a, an ordinary girl . . . with some extraordinary animal friends!

As Marta explores the jungle, she knows she's bigger than a bug, smaller than an elephant, and faster than a turtle. But then she meets the snake, who thinks Marta issabrosatasty, very tasty! But Marta isingeniosa, a very clever girl, and she outsmarts the snake with hilarious results.

With simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud picture book,Marta! Big and Small,teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words.

A School Library Journal Top 10 Latinx Book 2016

A cross between a concept book and a word book, this is a fun read-aloud to use anytime or in a bilingual storytime program. School Library Journal

With repetitive text and child-friendly illustrations, this wonderful read-aloud invites the younger set to experience the tension, relief, and satisfaction of a great plot. School Library Journal,Top 10 Latinx 2016

Arenas clever, catchy text might invite some play-acting games, and the lively energy of her
informative words is well matched by Dominguez friendly, dynamic creatures in an earth-toned palette. This handy introduction to Spanish vocabulary is perfect for animal-lovers of all stripes. Booklist

Pura Belpr? honoree Dominguez's green, brown, and tan illustrations capture the movement in each spread . . . Marta's adventure is an enjoyable way to introduce animals, observe concepts, and identify comparisons and polarities in English and en Espa?ol. Kirkus Reviews

Arena and Dominguez nimbly combine an exploration of relativity with an introduction to Spanish vocabulary. Publisher's Weekly

An ideal choice for bilingual storytimes. The Bulletin

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