Say Hola at the Circus (Say Hola to Spanish)
"Come toel circo, bringtu mamáandtus hermanos,abuelos,papá... Beholdchimpanceson theirbicicletas. Then look out formonosonmotocicletas." The third title in theSay Holaseries by Susan Middleton Elya and Loretta Lopez uses the same format as the first two (Say Hola to SpanishandSay Hola to Spanish, Otra Vez (Again!)), blending English and Spanish words in bouncy verses, illustrated with silly, costumed critters. Beginning Spanish language students (or anyone who loves to explore new languages) will delight in the Spanish/English wordplay as they make their way through the big top at the circus. It's easy to figure out what each Spanish word means from the context of the lively rhymes accompanied by bright, playful pictures. There's no reason learning a new language shouldn't be loads of fun--and this book proves it! More than 70 oversized, italicized Spanish words are introduced, and a glossary (with a pronunciation guide) allows readers to double-check what they've learned.  (Ages 4 to 8)--Emilie Coulter