Canciones Para Mirar (Songs to Look At) (Poetry, Riddles, Rhymes and Songs) (Spanish Edition)
Kindergarten-Grade 3-This whimsical collection of previously published poems  and song lyrics is a gift to all who enjoy language. Filled with  folkloric elements, Walsh's humorous and playful poems explore  the world of the adventurous imagination through wordplay and  topsy-turvy situations. Children will laugh out loud at the  absurd situations, tickling words, and comical characters. The  book includes all-time favorites from El reino del reves (The  Backwards Kingdom, Alfaguara, 2001), Tut# Maramb  (Alfaguara,  2001), Juguemos en el mundo (Let Us Play in the World,  Sudamericana,1970), and Cancionero contra el mal de ojo  (Songbook Against the Evil Eye, Sudamericana, 1989). Readers  will be delighted to meet, among others, Jacinta, the monkey who  wants to be queen, the Studious Cow who becomes the wisest  citizen in her town, Manuelita the Tortoise, Ofelia the Rat, and  Confite the Cat. Many of the songs were created for theatrical  representation, hence the title. The colorful, lighthearted  cartoon illustrations are fun and refreshing. Teachers and  librarians will enjoy sharing the poems and songs, finding them  a natural for class plays and group activities. Recommended for  bookstores and libraries. [See interview with the author on p.  54 Ed.] Lucia M. Gonz lez, Miami-Dade Public Librar.- Lucia M. Gonz lez, Miami-Dade Public LibraryCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.