Green Is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors

by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra (Illustrator)

Overview

Pura Belpré Award, Illustrator Honor
Latino Book Award, Winner

Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot.
Green is cilantro inside our pot.

In this lively picture book, children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child's day!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452102030
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	02/18/2014
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Roseanne Greenfield Thong is a journalist and English teacher. She is the author of Round Is a Tortilla, Round Is a Mooncake, Red Is a Dragon, One Is a Drummer, and Wish. She lives in Fountain Valley, California.

John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, artist, educator, and designer. He lives in Jamaica, New York.

Editorial Reviews

"Bold illustrations, rhyming words and Spanish color words make this a special read for preschoolers. An included Spanish glossary highlights cultural facts that make this a great read for older children as well."—Spartenburg Herald-Journal"

Very rare picture book featuring Latino kiddos. Lovely on the eye. Rhymes to boot."—Eizabeth Bird, New York Times Public Library Collections Specialist"

A fun dive into culture and vocabulary (both English and Spanish) as well as color. And one more thing: the art work is just amazing!"—New York Family"

Buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud. stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again"—School Library Journal, starred review

From the Publisher

★ 05/01/2014
PreS-Gr 2—The creators of Round Is a Tortilla (Chronicle, 2013) are back with another Mexican American culture—infused concept book with universal appeal. A little girl and boy walk around their town pointing out the vivid palette that permeates their home and community. "Green are the cornstalks./Green are the pails./Green is a bench/for abuela's tales." The Spanish translation of the featured color is also provided on each spread. Excellent for building vocabulary, this work introduces festive customs such as the Day of the Dead and Mexican folk dance, which are further explained in an extensive glossary. The diversity of the characters refreshingly reflects the diversity of the Latino community. Thong's buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and Parra's stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again. The exuberant depictions of cooking, outdoor parties, and fun craft-making invite myriad extension activities. A choice book for bilingual or STEAM-powered storytimes.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal

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