Told through a lively text and colorful handmade arpilleras from Peru, this musical story about a little boy's preparations for Carnaval is rich with the culture of the Andean mountains. Oxfam America will receive a percentage of the profits from the sale of this book. Full color.
Arthur Dorros is a real-life papa. He learned Spanish while living in Latin America and helped teach his son, Alex, the language. One of Alex's first words was "agua," and Arthur called him "Agua Man."
Arthur Dorros is the author of many books for children, including JULIO'S Magic, a CLASP Amaricas Award Commended Title, and the popular Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book Ant Cities. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
