Confetti: Poems for Children [Paperback]

Pat Mora (Author), Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

In this joyful and spirited collection, award-winning poet Pat Mora and fine artist Enrique O. Sanchez celebrate the vivid landscape of the Southwest and the delightful rapport that children share with the natural world.

      Through language that resounds with the harmony of both English and Spanish, Confetti is also an anthem to the power of a child's imagination and pride.

I say yo soy libre
I am free
free, free,
free as confetti.

Long-awaited by the many fans of Ms. Mora, Confetti is a treasury to be shared with children everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-Narrative poems in free verse capture the rhythms and uniqueness of the Southwest and its culture as seen through the eyes of a Mexican-American girl. Many Spanish words are interwoven into the verses and translated in a glossary at the book's end. The beauty of the natural world is captured in Sanchez's acrylic illustrations. Done in hot colors reflecting the sun, their swirling, dreamlike patterns suggest the openness and vastness of the land and the freedom of its inhabitants. A welcome addition.
Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 1^-4, younger for reading aloud. Using Spanish and English, this collection of poems is as much fun to look at as it is to read. In "Colors Crackle, Colors Roar," Mora writes, "Gris whis-whis-whispers its kitten whispers" and "azul coo-coo-coo like pajaritos do." In "Purple Snake," a wood-carver with rough and wrinkled hands tells a young onlooker that animals are "asleep in a piece of wood" --until he releases them by carving them out. Featuring an assortment of subjects, these short poems incorporate varying amounts of Spanish into the English text. Sanchez's illustrations, with castanets, a giant saguaro cactus, Tarahumara drums, pinatas, "egg-bursts of bright confetti," and more, are full of color and provide youngsters with strong links to the subjects and activities in the poems. A good choice for choral reading or for reading aloud. A glossary with pronunciation guides is included. Karen Morgan --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books; illustrated edition edition (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880000857
• ISBN-13: 978-1880000854
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #533,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pat Mora, born in El Paso, Texas, is an award-winning poet and author of books for adults, teens, and children. Her awards include a Poetry Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Golden Kite Award, American Library Association Notable Book Awards, and honorary doctorates. A former teacher and university administrator, she is the founder of the family literacy initiative El día de los niños / El día de los libros, Children's Day / Book Day (Día). The year-long commitment to linking all children to books, languages and cultures, and of sharing what Pat calls "bookjoy," culminates in celebrations across the country in April. Pat lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and invites you to visit her at www.patmora.com and http://sharebookjoy.blogspot.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Confetti-Little Mexican Pieces, September 14, 2000

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A. Raumaker (league city, tx United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Confetti: Poems for Children (Paperback)

A beautifully and brightly illustrated book. The artist's choice of swirls, patterns, and colors for each poem echoes the author's rhythm and verse, as well as, subject of the poem. As in her other books, Pat Mora uses life experiences and relationships that reflect Hispanic culture in her poems. Dancing Paper with it's pinata and cascarones, Abuelita's Lap with grandma in her rocking chair and Mexican Magician with it's empanadas, anise and marranitos. Mora also adds poems about nature in this book that reflect her native El Paso. A very warm book for anyone who wants to remember growing up with Mexican traditions.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have a celebration with confetti!, August 11, 2008

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Marissa S. Ambrose (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Confetti: Poems for Children (Paperback)

This is a beautiful children's book. I used this book with one of the children I was tutoring for a graduate course and it worked well. It's a book of poems each with different themes and is a great way to add a little multicultural literature into a home or classroom. I really enjoy using this book.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Little or no spanish, June 21, 2004

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Susan (IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Confetti: Poems for Children (Paperback)

While the pictures are pretty, I was very disappointed with the spanish words "scattered" through out the poems. Some poems don't contain any spanish at all; others only one word. This is not a book for introducing spanish by intermingling spanish with english. Very disappointing. I also purchased Pelitos and Oye al desierto and was myc happier with those books. Don't waste your money on this book if you're wanting to combine spanish and english.