Hola! Jalapeno (World Snacks) [Board book]

Amy Wilson Sanger (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up | Series: World Snacks

Tacos, frijoles, tortillas, oh my! In this hot little number, Amy Wilson Sanger serves up some sizzling Mexican treats for you and your little gourmet. From burritos to quesadillas to molé, lively mixed media and cut-paper collages take readers on a tour of their favorite foods of Mexico. Sure to satisfy faster than you can say “More, por favor!” Simple pronunciation guide of Spanish terms included.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Gastronomes-in-training who ate up First Book of Sushi by Amy Wilson Sanger get a second helping with Sanger's ­Hola! Jalapeno, the latest dish in the World Snacks board book series. "Corn tortillas make my tacos, my tostada,... and my chips. Tomato salsa, por favor, and guacamole dip!" Vibrant collages of burritos, tacos and melting cheese will make mouths water. Ages 1-3.
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Review

“Charming . . . user-friendly . . . stimulating.” —Ruminator Review “Good enough to eat.”—Boston Globe

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book: 20 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582460728
• ISBN-13: 978-1582460727
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Cooking
  • #88 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Social Skills

More About the Author

AMY WILSON SANGER is the creator of the Tricycle's best-selling World Snacks series for toddlers. She lives with her family in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the bunch, October 26, 2003

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cmp (Merrimack, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hola! Jalapeno (World Snacks) (Board book)

My kids have all four Amy Wilson Sanger books. This is their favorite. They love the rhythm, and it's my favorite because I actually can pronounce all the Spanish words.

The illustrations are fun, and this one does include a pronunciation guide on the back for those who are unfamiliar with the Spanish words.

All of her books are just so much fun, but this one tops them out for us.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful poetics, not-so-wonderful illustrations, July 22, 2003

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J. Marchese (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hola! Jalapeno (World Snacks) (Board book)

When I heard about this book, I had to have it. A book about Mexican food for kids...how great (especially for where we live). And it is a great book. My daughters love the descriptions of Mexican food & I love the mixture of Spanish & English. These are words used frequently in our house & words I know my children will need to know. Even for those who don't have a firm grasp on the correct Spanish pronunciation for all the Mexican delights, never fear -- there is a glossary on the back cover with pronunciation guides. The artwork, however, leaves a lot of be desired. It's beautiful for adults, but my daughters really aren't interested in it. They like to hear the words, but will turn away from the pictures (unlike with other books where they are constantly pointing at the illustrations & taking great notice in the details).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining for both of my boys!!, March 30, 2003

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Sheri Gongaware (New Alexandria, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hola! Jalapeno (World Snacks) (Board book)

My 6 month old ADORES this book. The smiles and giggles start on the first page. We have read this enough times that my 3 1/2 year old "reads" it to his brother. He gets some of the spanish confused(arroz is egg rolls)but that justs adds to the enjoyment. Personally this one is more entertaining than the Book of Sushi. This book is definately worth its weight in gold!!