Count on Culebra
Go from 1 to 10 in Spanish
by Ann Whitford Paul
Illustrated by Ethan Long
Google-eyed, adorable animals who count in Spanish - what's not to love? Count on Culebra is a sweet little
tale in which an iguana is helped to overcome a painful injury to her toe with the assistance of her friends: a
snake (Culebra), turtle and rabbit. The use of repetition and linking numbers to familiar cooking implements will
have the average niño or niña counting and speaking Española in no time!
Fortunately for foreign language challenged parents, the book includes a pronunciation guide for all non-English
words in the story. A bonus feature that makes this book extra enticing is a recipe for Cactus Butter Dolce
described in the text, which thankfully turns out to be a kid-friendly recipe for peanut butter balls (no cactus
necessary). Make the candy immediately after reading the tale and Count on Culebra is sure to become a family
favorite! |
The Book |
Holiday House |
March 2008 |
Hardcover |
978-0-8234-2124-4 |
Children's / ages 2-6 |
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The Reviewer |
Donna Ross |
Reviewed 2008 |
NOTE: Reviewer Donna Satterlee
Ross is the co-editor of That's Life with Autism: Tales And Tips for Families With Autism
and is currently working on a new book about autism and humor. |
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