Diez Deditos and Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America (Spanish and English Edition) [Paperback]

Jose-Luis Orozco (Author), Elisa Kleven (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Singer-songwriter José-Luis Orozco has assembled a collection of finger rhymes and other action songs from Latin America. Including favorites such as "The Wheels on the Bus" as well as folk songs from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, Diez Deditos is a treat for the eyes, ears, and fingers. Lyrics are presented in both English and Spanish, and easy-to-follow musical accompaniment and diagrams for the corresponding actions are also provided. As in the companion volume De Colores, bright collage illustrations by Elisa Kleven complete the appeal of this fun-filled book.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Ages 2-8. The dynamic team that brought readers the popular De Colores (1994) is back with lively finger rhymes and more exuberant songs from Latin America. This new collection will be as treasured as the first book and just as well used. Adults working with children will find many instructional possibilities and curricular connections, and there are ample opportunities to get kids clapping, giggling, wiggling, tickling, and much more. The 34 selections are developmentally appropriate for younger children, but some can also be used with older students. Kleven's rich and vibrant collage illustrations are again wonderfully engaging. This time, she has added visual prompts to cue children to the appropriate body movements for accompanying the songs and rhymes. There are no source notes, but explanatory notes precede each selection, and there's a useful subject index. English translations have been made keeping rhythm and rhyme more in mind than the literal meaning in Spanish. Karen Morgan --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Kirkus Reviews

A nifty compilation of Latin American songs and finger rhymes, some of them original, some recalled from Orozco's Mexican childhood, and some collected during tours in Latin America and Spain. The pieces are presented with musical notations, background notes, Spanish/English lyrics, and small pictographs guiding young performers through the fun and simple actions required. Kleven's bright, cheerful, child-pleasing illustrations are full of frolicsome details for individual readers to pore over, but the activities work in small family circles or large groups. A subject index displays a wide range of topics: Here are participation pieces from greetings to farewells; learn-through-play concepts about body parts, the world of work, Spanish vowel sounds, and more; and pieces that promote self-esteem and friendship. The book is a sprightly, upbeat celebration. (Anthology. 2-6) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Puffin; Bilingual edition (April 15, 2002)
• Language: Spanish, English
• ISBN-10: 014230087X
• ISBN-13: 978-0142300879
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #270,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Music > Songbooks
  • #73 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Performing Arts > Fiction

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!!!! Yes, buy the music too!!!!, September 11, 1999

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This review is from: Diez deditos = 10 Little Fingers & Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America (Hardcover)

My husband and I bought the book and CD to accompany it. Fabulous! The book's illustrations are rich and vibrant, with lyrics, with music, and hand signs too! Both of our daughters (3yo and 1 yo) LOVE the music and follow along with the book making the hand/body motions. It is the kind of children's music that is gentle and enjoyable to the adult ear. Great family fun!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great with the album, not so great by itself., May 2, 2001

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This review is from: Diez deditos = 10 Little Fingers & Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America (Hardcover)

I got the book and the music album together and I absolutely love them. The book makes the music a lot more meaningful-- even if you know enough Spanish to understand the music, the book is still useful to show you finger-plays and dances to go along with it. However, I wouldn't have gotten much out of the book by itself. Unless you are really good at reading music, get the album too.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Spanish starter, August 30, 2001

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This review is from: Diez deditos = 10 Little Fingers & Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America (Hardcover)

I bought this book & the accompanying CD. To be honest, I don't use the book to sing along with the CD as much as I thought I would. But...when I do, it is great. There are wonderful, colorful pictures, English & Spanish words to every song, and an explanation of the origin/tradition of the song. Lots of fun, I hope my 15 month old is absorbing some of it.