Las Magníficas Plantitas Bailadoras de Mamá (Spanish Edition)
by Jesús Trejo (Author) Eliza Kinkz (Illustrator)
En este complemento en español de Las Magníficas Plantitas Danzantes de Mamá, al pequeño Jesús se le asigna la importante tarea de cuidar las plantas de la casa de Mamá una tarde. Desde compartir sus mejores chistes con Golden Pothos hasta bailar con Peace Lily, es el mejor director de planta de la ciudad... hasta que las cosas toman un giro inesperado. . . Cuando Jesús llega a casa después del colegio, tiene su rutina habitual: hacer los deberes, soñar despierto, hacer pequeños quehaceres aquí y allá en la casa. . . pero un día, mamá lo nombra honorable director de planta, gerente de sucursal y ¡hermano mayor de sus preciosas plantas de interior! Jesús hace un excelente trabajo manteniéndolos hidratados, entretenidos y felices, hasta que una planta sufre un accidente y pone todo el trabajo de Jesús en modo de crisis. . . Después del éxito El reloj mágico con jarra de agua de Papá, aquí hay otra animada aventura con el pequeño Jesús que provocará risas y calentará los corazones de todos, ¡ahora en español!
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PreS-Gr 2--The same team behind Papá's Magical Water-Clock Jug has returned with this just as poignant and hilarious companion title. Single child Jesús is bored with no sibling to play with and tries to fill his time by "helping" his mother clean while she watches her novela. Mama entrusts him to look after her magnificent house plants. He is so excited to be a "big brother." The boy waters the plants, gives them "haircuts" tells them jokes, and holds a dance party to cheer up his mom's beloved Golden Pothos plant. When Jesús's exuberant dance moves result in a broken pot and spilled plant, the boy is devastated. Instead of disappointment and anger, his parents lovingly assure him that something positive can come from our mistakes and help us grow. Once again, Trejo's respect for his child audience and the pitch-perfect narrative will resonate with kids. Young readers will identify Jesús's logic--of, course a dance party is the pick-me-up that his plant siblings need. They will also giggle as he imagines the Pothos's plants funeral and frets about not having clothes to wear. Kinz's accompanying illustrations ground the humor of this tale, filling the family's home with Mexican American touchstones and charmingly complementing the comical text. The vivid images and bright palette, done with pencil, ink, watercolor, gouache, crayons, and a few drops of queso add to this pitch-perfect offering. VERDICT Another magnificent outing from this creative team, filled with the warmth of family and the laugh-inducing high jinks; this is for all picture book collections.--Shelley M. Diaz
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Kirkus
the miniature scamp's hijinks and wry observations bring the laughs to the forefront.
Review quotes
"Once again, Jesús is back with an entertaining and hilarious adventure about an innocent misunderstanding. Not only does this one teach you about plants and how to care for them, (and what not to do with them), it's laugh-out-loud funny!" - Bookpeople
"I love everything about this book. I love the scribbly art, I love the mix of English and Spanish, I love all the expressions on the plants, and I love Jesús and his adorable novela-esk dramatics.... A cute, hilarious book about plants, dealing with boredom, and learning what to do when you break something precious." - Barbara's Bookstore
"Jesus Trejo did it again! A beautiful book accompanied with amazing illustrations! It is always so refreshing and moving when I stumble on a children's book that reminds me of my upbringing." - Wild Sisters Book Club
